Mad scramble
As Jeff Cogen seeks to move from Multnomah County commissioner to county chair, four familiar names pop up to jump into his vacated seat: Karol Collymore, Chuck Currie, Gary Hansen, and Paul van Orden. It's early, but I'd bet Collymore has the best shot. Surely she'll be Cogen's pick, although I would guess current rookie commissioner Deborah Kafoury will probably support Currie. Hansen's a retread who likely won't get much traction, and van Orden is going to have to prove himself to somebody besides Willamette Week.
UPDATE, 7:39 p.m.: The PBJ story to which we linked has just been updated, and as readers noted, there are other names to add to the list:
They are: Karol Ann Collymore, communications and project manager for Cogen; the Rev. Charles S. Currie Jr.; former Multnomah County Commissioner Gary Hansen; Paul van Orden, a city of Portland environment law officer; Maria Rubio, a consultant; Irma Castillo, program manager for the county; Roberta Phillip, a county policy adviser; Thomas Markgraf, a consultant; Enrique Arias, a film producer; and Loretta Smith, a field representative for U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden.
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Comments (8)
Maria Rubio, former Potter staffer, is in the running too.
Posted by Boats | March 9, 2010 5:57 PM
There's "a whole bunch more:"
http://blogs.wweek.com/news/2010/03/09/a-whole-bunch-more-county-commissioner-candidates/
Given how desperate the county's financial embarrassment appears to be, it should be cause for concern that so many would seek a commissioner's seat. The absence of accountability surely might attract some; apparent minimal work requirements might attract others. What a difference the sudden passing of one state Treasurer has made for so many.
Posted by Gardiner Menefree | March 9, 2010 6:04 PM
Bernie Giusto for County Commissioner:
He's Tanned, Rested and Horny
Posted by Insider | March 9, 2010 6:10 PM
Multco website lists only these candidates for Chair:
Mike Darger
Margaret Carter
Jeff Cogen
Wes Soderback
Posted by Frank | March 9, 2010 6:45 PM
Isn't there any viable candidates with fiscal and business knowledge in this whole darn city?
It would seem since most names being thrown in the hat are of the other persuasion that a person that is "normal"(no baggage), sensible, has common sense might capture the majority of the votes. It seems it is just a revolving door of about 30 people that keep exchanging government jobs.
At least there should be a sincere discussion of the real issues facing this county besides bike infrastructure and roof gardens; followed up with how to pay for it by priority of existing tax dollars and not raising taxes.
Posted by lw | March 9, 2010 7:11 PM
Just a plug for Karol Collymore: A good human, who I would love to have represent me in any political discussion/decision.
Posted by dr | March 9, 2010 9:18 PM
Jack,
I will be working to turn your opinion around.
I will take note of your comment on the need to continue to broaden my support on my campaign for Multnomah County Commission Seat 2..
Respecfully,
Paul van Orden
Posted by Paul van Orden | March 10, 2010 3:53 AM
Talk about retreads ... most of those folks sound like bureaucrats who dream of having their boss' job.
Posted by Garage Wine | March 10, 2010 6:38 AM