Corvallis City Council Ward 1 Candidate

FOR YOU.
FOR CORVALLIS.

Steve is committed to addressing:

COST OF LIVING

Analyze costs of living in Corvallis, including city taxes and fees.
Take steps to reduce cost of living burden.

HOUSING AFFORDABILITY & AVAILABILITY

Expand availability and variety of affordable workforce, middle income and family housing.

DOWNTOWN VITALITY & SAFETY

Improve downtown’s vitality, safety and economy as a welcoming community and visitor destination.

ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

Grow the economy by creating and retaining more local jobs.
Ease the tax burden on homes by growing the local economy.
Collaborate with OSU to grow a vibrant local 21st century economy.

HOUSELESSNESS

Expand efforts to address impacts of houselessness and the social service needs of those living here.

STEVE’S PRINCIPLES:

Collaboration

Increase communication and getting things done by growing city involvement with other governments, OSU, community organizations and employers.

Trust & Awareness

Grow community trust, engagement and understanding of local government by actively engaging, listening, and explaining votes taken.

Equity For All

Enable all community members to enjoy and benefit from a healthy, safe and welcoming community.

ACCESSIBILITY

Provide well-maintained streets and sidewalks, transit services, pedestrian and cyclist accessibility and mobility. Address community downtown parking concerns.

Environmental Stewardship

Protect the environment by enhancing natural areas and resources and advancing clean energy.

Stability

Serve the community with high quality, prioritized services, up-to-date facilities and a sustainable, stable budget.

MEET STEVE

Steve is a fourth generation Oregonian and has lived in Corvallis since 2013.

He and his wife, Tricia, have four grandchildren, enjoy daily walks through Corvallis, yard-work, gardening, volunteering and visiting family, our country’s national parks and major league baseball stadiums.

A college basketball and baseball fan, Steve has spent many years coaching youth and middle school sports.

He also has served on many local, regional and state committees and commissions to advance the economy, land use, balanced and safe transportation systems, and provide for safe and vibrant communities.

HIS EXPERIENCE

Steve’s professional background:

Vice President University Relations and Marketing, Oregon State University, 2011-2023
Newspaper publisher and president, Community Newspapers, Portland Tribune, Pamplin Media Group, 2000-2011
Newspaper owner and publisher, Community Newspapers, Inc., 1996-2000
Newspaper publisher, Gresham Outlook; Eagle Newspapers, Community Newspapers, Inc.,1983-1996
Newspaper reporter and editor, 1975-83

Steve’s Governmental Experience:

Co-chair, Corvallis Downtown Vitality Strategy Task Force, 2025-2026
Co-chair, Corvallis Community Engagement Task Force, 2023-2024
Committee chair, Collaboration Corvallis, 2011-2013
Tri-Met Board of Directors, 2010-2013
Metro Regional Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation, 2010-2013
Co-chair, Oregon Jobs and Transportation Act Committee, 2007-2009
Oregon Big Look Land Use Task Force, 2005-2009
Oregon Industrial Land Supply Committee, 2003-2004
Chair, Transit Choices for Livability Committee, 1996-1998
Portland Regional Congestion Pricing Committee

Steve’s Non-Profit Leadership and Volunteer Experience:

Head coach, Crescent Valley Future Raiders boys’ basketball, 2023-2025
Corvallis Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, 2020-2023
DaVinci Days Festival Board of Directors, 2014-2016
Oregon Business Plan Steering Committee, 2002-2012
Portland Business Alliance Executive Committee, 2002-2011
Co-chair, Tigard High School Booster Club, 2005-2008
President, Tigard Youth Basketball Association and Tigard Junior Baseball, 2001-2004
Past Coach, Tigard Youth Basketball Association, Tigard Football Association, Tigard Little League and Tigard Junior Baseball, 1994-2004
Past President, Westside Economic Alliance, and Beaverton, Tualatin, Gresham area chambers of commerce

FOR YOU.FOR CORVALLIS.