Beaumont Wilshire Neighborhood Association Board Member Sally Baker had visited hundreds of houses, but in 2005 when she stepped into a Beaumont 1950’s ranch on an oversized lot, she knew she was home. Nine years later, Sally and her husband David Fielding were married in the backyard of that same Beaumont house they now call home.
As a real estate broker for Windermere, Sally has lived in Northeast Portland for more than 18 years and has fallen in love with Beaumont – the houses, the friendly atmosphere and the great walkability.
Sally was looking for a way to give back to the community when she came across a call for new board members last year. She has come to appreciate her fellow board members and their passion for the neighborhood, especially Al, who she says is a thoughtful, dedicated leader who has earned the admiration of all who know him. She particularly enjoys attending Central Northeast Neighbors meetings, where members discuss common issues and share ideas.
“Beaumont is such a great place to live,” Sally says. “As a board member, my goal is to work towards trying to establish a balance between the character of the neighborhood that drew all of us here in the first place and all the new development underway.”