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I was the chair of the Aloha Citizen's Participation Organization when Washington County and TriMet decided on and built WES.  Unfortunately, they built the project WITHOUT a citizen involvement committee even though  a citizen involvement advisory committee is required by law.  That disaster could have been avoided if Washington County and TriMet had followed the citizen involvement law.  They didn't.  Ask Neil McFarland to look into that problem and get back to the citizens of Washington County on their failure to follow the law. 

Thank You, Lauren Paulson

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Emily's question to Chair Brian about a lawyer's financial connection with the Bethany development was met by his response:  "I don't understand your question", as his face reddened.  Truth is in short supply with the two people who got to speak the most tonight at this show.  And therein lies the problem. 

Several years ago, I was the chair of the Aloha citizen involvement committee when Intel wanted their tax break.  So, we all filed into Washington County's hearing room for a staff presentation on the issues.  There followed a slick 'show and tell' slide presentation on why this tax break was a good deal for the good citizens of Washington County.  But, I smelled a Rat  --  and found out the slide show had been prepared by Intel, but no body from Washington County, who made the pitch,  told us that unpleasant fact.  Truth is in short supply with our current crop of politicians.  Thank you, Lauren Paulson  bulletinsfromaloha.org

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