News Release from: City of Beaverton
MAYOR DENNY DOYLE HIGHLIGHTS BEAVERTON'S 2013 PLANS AT STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
Posted: January 15th, 2013 2:33 PM
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2013-01/1786/60917/Mayor_4.JPG (Beaverton Mayor Denny Doyle will lay out his plans for 2013 during his annual State of the City Address on Jan. 23.)
Mayor Denny Doyle will reflect upon his first term and outline his vision for 2013 and beyond during his annual State of the City address on Wednesday, Jan. 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Arts and Communication Magnet Academy (ACMA) Performing Arts Center (11375 SW Center Street).
This year's address will highlight the Mayor's first term, including the passage of urban renewal, the Beaverton Community Vision effort, and city milestones. He will also highlight the successful collaborations between community members and partners as well as name new priorities such as the Comprehensive Plan, a public safety facility and the city's ongoing commitment to maintain its infrastructure.
"Our city has accomplished so much," said Mayor Doyle. "This year will mark some important milestones for the city of Beaverton. As always, our community members and partners have been the cornerstone to our success and will continue to guide us towards a vibrant future."
This year's event will feature introductory remarks by Mark Ganz, president and CEO of Cambia Health Solutions as well as a special video presentation, highlighting Beaverton's Community Vision partners.
During the event, the city will collect food donations to benefit Beaverton-area families in need. This event is open to the public, but seating is limited. To reserve a seat, please RSVP online at www.BeavertonOregon.gov/StateOfTheCity or call 503-526-2478. Parking is available in the east parking lot of the school or in St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church parking lot north of the school.
For information, please visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/StateOfTheCity or call Jordan Imlah, public information coordinator, at 503-350-4083.
Beaverton enjoys one of the most diverse populations among Oregon cities. Most recently, the city was awarded the 2012 Mayors' Climate Protection Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. It was one of just four cities of its size recently recognized as a "Smarter City" energy leader by the Natural Resources Defense Council and one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money magazine. In addition, Beaverton has been named one of the safest cities in the Pacific Northwest for three consecutive years, as one of the best places to raise kids by BusinessWeek magazine, an All-America City finalist, as one of the top 25 Suburbs for Retirement by Forbes.com, one of the 100 Best Walking Cities in America by Prevention magazine, the Recycler of the Year from the Association of Oregon Recyclers, a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, a Bronze Award Bicycle Friendly Community designation by the League of American Bicyclists and as one of the Environmental Protection Agency'
s Green Power Communities, the Beaverton Community Vision program was named Public Involvement Project of the Year--Best Planning Project by the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Cascade Chapter. For more information, please visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofbeaverton.
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