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Governor-Elect boosts Gateway TIM CURRAN FOR THE MID-COUNTY MEMO Governor-elect Ted Kulongoski spoke at the December Gateway Area Business Association (GABA) meeting held Thursday, December 12 at El Indio Restaurant, 11114 N.E. Halsey Street. It was Kulongoskis third appearance in as many months at the business groups monthly general membership meeting, but not his last. If you ever need me Ill be out here, he said at the meeting. The Gateway area is trying to revitalize itself through a year old urban renewal district and efforts by Gateway business and neighborhood leaders.
Over 100 Mid-County business owners attended the luncheon and cheered when the Governor-elect told the GABA members that What weve been talking about is how do we grow our economy, provide more living wage jobs and attract more businesses to the state. Thats what this organization is all about. GABAs monthly meeting drew other Mid-County political leaders, Rep. Jeff Merkley D-Portland; Multnomah County Commissioner Lonnie Roberts; and Multnomah County Sheriff-elect Bernie Giusto. Merkley has been attending GABA meetings since his election and says that the work of organizations like GABA and other efforts in Mid-County are helping to establish it as a regional business hub that deserves the attention of state leaders. Kulongoski told the group that youve come together to have a good time, and thats what Oregon needs more of. |
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