Some new faces and the former vice president were elected to positions on the BWNA board at its April 8 annual meeting. Vice president and past president Al Ellis was elected – again – to fill the board president position. New board members Tim Root and David Knowles were elected to fill vacant at-large positions. Thank you also to board members who re-upped: Rob Lee, Colin O’Neill, Angela Frome, Aaron Breakstone, and Treasurer Karla Lenox.
About Al Ellis
“My wife Peggy and I have lived in our Beaumont-Wilshire home across from Wilshire Park since 1990. For 13 years prior to that we lived down the street from Stanich’s between Klickitat and Siskiyou. In those two houses we raised two daughters, not to mention a few dogs and cats. In my 16 years on the BWNA board, I’ve served as president, newsletter editor for 12 years, vice president, and now president once again. Déjà vu.”
Originally from the Bay Area, Al attended Willamette University, majoring in Russian and political science, and earned a master’s degree in education. He taught Russian and social studies in Portland for 35 years.
About Tim Root
“I’ve served as the BWNA land use chair for about a year. A development on my block spurred me to apply to fill one of the board vacancies to focus on how the Beaumont-Wilshire neighborhood can work with others to support smart growth so the neighborhood character I love stays the same. I’m also interested in protecting all road users on our streets, supporting our local businesses, and supporting our police in relation to crime, theft, vandalism, and graffiti.”
Originally from Elkhart, Ind., Tim has lived in Portland since 2001, purchasing a home in B-W in 2007. He and his wife have a 13-year-old daughter, three cats, and a dog. Tim works in the architecture/engineering industry.
About David Knowles
“I’ve been a resident of Beaumont-Wilshire for 39 years. My wife Pam and I feel fortunate to live in a neighborhood that includes vibrant businesses, strong schools, and wonderful neighbors. In retirement, I hope to use my experience in transportation, land use, and politics to help our neighborhood and pay it forward for the next generation.”
David’s background includes work as an urban transportation planning consultant, Portland planning director, former elected Metro councilor representing northeast Portland, and a member of the Portland Charter Commission that proposed the form of government change approved by voters, although he notes his was a dissenting voice on the form and election method for the new City Council.