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Dear Ward 7 Voters,
I want to thank you for your support in 2004. It has been a honor and pleasure to serve you and the City Of Eugene. I would like to ask you for your support once again as I seek re-election. I believe I have work to finish as new issues emerge.
As a Eugene City Councilor and an Emergency Department Clerk, I have found these two roles are not that different. The word triage works well from either chair. Critical decisions are made daily.
In the past four years, I have worked hard to address the issues that I used during my campaign. I believe I have been responsive to community concerns and requests. We are making progress on issues that will positively impact our community and livability for years to come.
As a working Councilor, I believe I have brought the voice of reason to the Eugene City Council. I believe I speak for those whose voices are not heard. I pledged to continue to work on the issues that are important to all of us.
I will continue to work on:
- Community Livability and Safety
- Environmentally Sound Practices
- Transparent and Accessible Government Services
- Issues regarding the Railyards in Eugene
- Community Health
Council Accomplishments:
- Worked with affected communities to
address Railyard pollution in NW Eugene.
- Worked with the community to maintain the
Urban Growth Boundary and preserve farmland.
- Helped establish the External Police Auditor.
- Ensured that the City & Council started
conversations on race relations.
- Worked on incentives to help the homeless.
Community Service/Involvement:
- Former member, Bethel School District Board of Directors
- Former Eugene Human Rights Commissioner
- Former Eugene Police Commissioner
- Former member, Bethel Budget Committee
- PeaceHealth Oregon Diversity Team
- Bethel Weed and Seed Steering Committee
- Trainsong Neighbors
Occupation:
Patient Access Specialist
Sacred Heart Medical Center, University District
Occupational Background:
Emergency Department Clerk
Former housekeeper, Mailroom Clerk, Farm Laborer
Educational Background:
Pre-Nursing
Prior Government Experiences:
Bethel School District Board of Directors
City of Eugene Budget Committee
Former City of Eugene Human Rights Commissioner
Mayor's Blue Ribbon Task Force On Homelessness
Human Services Commission
What they're saying about Andrea |
“Andrea Ortiz has been a hard working,
thoughtful and effective City Councilor
for her ward. She brings a voice of common
sense and understanding of the needs of
working families of Eugene.”
– Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy
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“Andrea Ortiz continues to work hard for Ward 7 residents while
serving all of Eugene.
She is fair and we need her insights and voice on the Council."
- Floyd Prozanski, State Senator
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Interests and Concerns:
• Transparent and inclusive public processes
• Environmental stewardship
• Community safety and livability
• Reconnecting community to city government
• Support for public safety and emergency services as well as other services and programs
that make our city a great place to live
• Equity, accessibility, accountability – all City of Eugene services should be equitable,
accessible, and accountable to the community.
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