President Talking Points- Richard Goddard Introduction

The Chamber congratulates Richard Goddard as the newest member the City of Wilsonville’s City Council. Richard works for PGE and is a member of our Chamber. I thought it appropriate for the Chamber to provide Richard with this opportunity to introduce himself to the Wilsonville business community. Richard took the oath of office on July 19th.
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My appreciation to the Wilsonville Chamber and its members for the opportunity to introduce myself. To share a little about myself and my background. My wife and I have lived in Wilsonville for over 16 years raising our three sons and two dogs. We have volunteered in the schools and coached in their youth sports. I have served and chaired on the Wilsonville planning commission and been active in economic development efforts in the region. I currently serve on the chamber’s Economic Vitality committee.

We have a lot to be proud of in Wilsonville. We have good schools, good parks and great neighborhoods. We also have dedicated public safety employees and first responders that are committed to the wellbeing of our community. Mostly importantly, we have a diverse population of citizens that work hard every day to keep Wilsonville a wonderful place to live, work, and play. An important part of a livable community is a vibrant business community. In Wilsonville, we have a business community that has been dedicated to economic vitality and creating opportunities for our citizens. We are fortunate to have active and committed business owners, large and small, that operate businesses in this community but who have also become a fabric of Wilsonville through their support and volunteerism.

While I have announced my campaign for City Council in the November general election, I appreciate the opportunity the Council has given me to begin working now to serve the citizens of Wilsonville. There is much work ahead. I have attended many public meetings over the last few months to understand the important issues facing our community. I have also met with numerous elected officials, business leaders, and private citizens to listen to their views of what makes Wilsonville great, where they see opportunities for improvement, and how I can help as a member of the City Council. I look forward to continuing these conversations in the months ahead as I have gained tremendous insight and perspective by seeking and hearing from the citizens of this community. These valuable conversations have confirmed my belief that by working together we can take Wilsonville from good to great.

I welcome and am committed to seeking your thoughts and perspectives on issues before the city. Please feel free to contact me directly or send me an email at RichardGoddard2010@gmail.com.

Again, thank you Chamber and members for your support. I look forward to working with you to ensure that Wilsonville remains a vibrant place to do business.

Best Regards,
Richard Goddard