Beaverton's Opinions
May 16, 2013
Letters to the editor from our readers
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Support strong schools for a strong community Even if you don’t have children in the Beaverton School District, a yes vote for the school levy is a good investment. Beaverton has always had a…
May 16, 2013
Support the school levy and invest in our future
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I recently listened as the CEO of a local public utility spoke before a crowd of community leaders about how they are committed to driving efficiency through the company by investing in the…
May 16, 2013
Be selfish: Vote yes on Beaverton schools' Measure 32-204
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Sure, it’s great to help kids, and their class sizes are too big, and they’re falling through the cracks, and they can’t compete, and “what will happen to this lost generation of under-educated,…
May 16, 2013
Colett is up to speed, ready to serve on board
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I’m a parent of a rising junior at Southridge, with a professional background in education and education research. As a co-founder of Beaverton Friends of Music, I’ve been privileged to work…
May 16, 2013
I have the experience and passion to serve
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Hello neighbors, my name is Jerry Jones, and I am running for the Board of Directors for Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District. My drive to run comes from my vast experience in community…
May 09, 2013
Letters to the editor from our readers
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Linda Degman has professional experience board needs Thank you for recently highlighting the strengths of those running for Beaverton School Board. Not only has Linda Degman effectively served…
May 09, 2013
Levy doesn't address larger issue of school funding
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The Beaverton School District is again requesting additional funding with Measure 34-204, a local option levy. Only this time, it has upped the ante by increasing the levy from $1 to $1.25 per…
May 02, 2013
Speak up on transportion issues
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As your Metro Councilor, I have heard you ask time and time again for more transportation choices. You want to be able to get to where you need to go, safely and comfortably, in whichever manner…
May 02, 2013
Letters to the editor from our readers
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Huma Pierce is woman of action School Board needs Local businesswoman, chiropractic physician and political activist Dr. Huma Pierce is running for Beaverton School Board Zone 7 in the May 21…
May 02, 2013
Health reform translates to big savings
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This Legislative Session a lot of attention has been focused on Public Employees Retirement System reform, limiting tax deductions, public safety spending, transportation projects and education…
May 02, 2013
We can prevent child abuse
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The numbers tell part of the story: 1,281 Washington County children were the victims of abuse or neglect in 2011, up from 957 in 2008. Yet the number of children in foster care declined by 100…
May 01, 2013
Beaverton voters should support school district levy
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To fully appreciate the need for passage of a local-option levy for the Beaverton School District, you have to consider just how deeply the district has cut in the past five years. During that…
Apr 25, 2013
Letters to the editor from our readers
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Voters need more info about school statistics Information needed for intelligent voting in school elections can be hard to come by. School districts have a monopoly on this information and,…
Apr 25, 2013
Culture, quirkiness beyond the tunnel
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We understand that Portland City Commissioner Steve Novick and the editorial writers at The Oregonian were disappointed by last Thursday’s news that Nike will expand its Beaverton campus rather…
Apr 25, 2013
Huma Pierce has vision needed for School Board
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This is not just another Beaverton School District election. In the last four years, there has been a feeling that the quality of education in our school is declining. Budgets have been cut,…
Apr 18, 2013
Restoring natural areas has many benefits
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Serving as your elected Metro councilor has provided me with the opportunity and motivation to participate in more events than when I worked in the private sector. These opportunities have given…
Apr 18, 2013
Portland means something different to everyone
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Last week I received a nifty little book in the mail. It’s called “This Is Portland,” and its subtitle is “The city you’ve heard you should like.” The writer of this 64-page booklet is Alexander…
Apr 18, 2013
We should be alert, aware and watchful
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Monday’s bombing at the Boston Marathon has us all a little jumpy. That might not be a bad thing. Just how jumpy are we? Tuesday afternoon, Portland’s Steel Bridge was shut down for more than an…
Apr 11, 2013
Invest in community's future with higher education
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Since November of last year, administrators, faculty, staff and students from community colleges and universities throughout Oregon have been busy meeting with legislators regarding the state’s…
Apr 11, 2013
The State of the County: growing strong
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Every year, the chair of the Washington County Board of Commissioners has the important responsibility to report to the community on the “State of the County.” I’ve been honored to have this…
