From the Archives: 2007 - 2008

Photography by Noel Johnson - Click to enlarge.

Cowlitz County Commissioners Race - July 2008

The Cowlitz County League of Women Voters and the Woodland Community Library sponsored a forum for the candidates for Cowlitz County Commissioners race. Abbey Anderson, our Woodland Librarian was the moderator. The forum went very well. Click here for more pictures.

Steve Branz Sworn In

Steve Branz was sworn in as Woodland Public Works Director at the City Council meeting on July 21, 2008 by Mari Ripp. Mayor Chuck Blum welcomed him and wished him well in his new job.

Elaine Huber Resigns

Elaine Huber, Woodland Public Works Director, resigned to accept a position in Washougal. Click here for more pictures.

City Council Candidates

At the City Council meeting on January 7, 2008 nine candidates for the open Council seat vacated by Jim Tone were interviewed. Susan Humbyrd was selected and sworn in. Click here for more pictures.

Woodland Mayor Elect, Chuck Blum, Sworn In

Woodland Mayor elect, Chuck Blum, was sworn in at an event held in Woodland's Loves Street Playhouse by Judge Edwin Poyfair on December 29, 2007. Click here for more pictures.

City Council Meeting - December 2007

This was the last City Council meeting for Mayor Monge. The newly elected City Council members were sworn in. Click here for more pictures.

We welcome Kei Zushi to Woodland as our new City Planner. Woodland City Planner Kei, Woodland City Planning Assistant/Code Enforcement Officer Nancy Malone and Councilwoman Marilee McCall have put this citizen participation material together to answer some of your questions.

A note from Kei Zushi: It is privilege to serve the City of Woodland as Community Development Planner. I welcome this very exciting opportunity to work with the residents, business and property owners, and city officials in Woodland. My goal is to assist Woodland with coming up with feasible and innovative approaches to planning and creating a successful community.

Land Use Citizen Participation Handout.
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Woodland Community Forum Click here to express your views about Wal-Mart and other important issues in the Woodland Community Forum.

Geary Enbody was sworn in as a Woodland Police Officer and Erik Swinningson was sworn in as a Reserve Police Officer at the City Council meeting Monday April 2, 2007.

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Elaine Huber appointed to Public Works Director

It is with great pleasure that the City of Woodland wishes to announce the appointment of Elaine Huber to Public Works Director for the City of Woodland. The City Council confirmed her appointment at the November 6th regular council meeting.

Ms. Huber currently works at the City of Vancouver as a Civil Engineer. She is a registered Professional Engineer with the State of Washington and also a Washington State certified drinking water operator (WDM-2). Her education includes a Bachelor of Science at University of Washington and continued education towards her MBA at WSU-Vancouver. She was also a Lt. at USNR-Civil Engineer Corps from 1986 to 1990.

She brings a wealth of knowledge to the position and to the City of Woodland. Her experience includes drinking water, development review, capital project design for water and wastewater; experience with the US Forest Service in road, bridges, campgrounds and facilities, design and contract administration.

Her first day will be November 20th. She can be reached at hubere@ci.woodland.wa.us after that date or the office number is 360-225-7999.

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