????Arline LaMear

????Age: 69

Address: 288 Franklin Ave.

Occupation: Librarian, Columbia River Maritime Museum since 1997, formerly a school librarian for 21 years

Education: M. Ed., James Madison University; B.A., Occidental College

Affiliations: American Association of University Women, Lower Columbia Preservation Society, North Coast Women’s Political Caucus, Friends of the Columbia River Maritime Museum, Clatsop County Historical Society, Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Length of time in Clatsop County: 11 years

Prior public service: Astoria Planning Commission, 2003-present; Clatsop County Commission on Children and Families, 2004-2007; Astoria Public Library Board, 2002; Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), 2001-present

Summary of issues and goals: Develop a plan to address the Bond Street slide, update zoning ordinances to support a vision of a historic and vibrant Astoria, address problem of neglected properties, accelerate repair of city streets, develop plans for affordable housing and childcare, develop wind, water, and wave resources to create renewable energy to make city energy independent and provide family-wage jobs for community

The Ward 1 race is to complete the two-year, unexpired term vacated by Joyce Compere.