Katy Fackler is a native Oregonian and has lived in this neighborhood for the past 15 years. Katy has worked for a family-owned financial firm downtown for the past 17 years. Her children currently attend Alameda Elementary School, and she has volunteered as an event coordinator for the Children’s Place bookstore for the past six years.
What’s your favorite part of living in the neighborhood?
I really love our neighborhood. I love seeing people outside walking their dogs, kids riding their bikes, and babies in strollers. I love that this neighborhood is not so big and that my children are greeted with “Welcome back” when we go into Pip’s for donuts.
Beaumont-Wilshire for me is a neighborhood of people who want to have a community. People who want to look after each other. People who want to do their best to make a safe and strong neighborhood for everyone.
In Beaumont-Wilshire, as in many Portland neighborhoods, the business community is a very important part of our life. Our nearby shops and restaurants foster community, provide useful services, and help to define the neighborhood. They frequently provide the space where we see and catch up with each other.
What are you excited about as far as participating on the board? What are the issues you’re looking to help address as a member?
As a new board member, I am excited to help promote the unique nature of our NE community. I am also looking forward to learning how we can better integrate the Beaumont-Wilshire retail areas with the neighborhood.
Thank you, Katy, for your service!