Peter Roscoe

Candidate for Clatsop County Commissioner, District 3, which covers central Astoria as well as Miles Crossing, Jeffers Garden, Fort Clatsop, Lewis and Clark, Youngs River, Olney, Green Mountain and parts of Walluski.

A 1964 graduate of Star of the Sea High School, I have been an environmental activist, tree planter, fisherman, city councilor, filmmaker and chef/owner of three restaurants. I have volunteered, contributed and supported many causes in our community: Court Appointed Special Advocates, the Assistance League, Liberty Theatre, Women’s Resource Center, Salmon For All, Knappa School Foundation, Astoria High School, Astoria Middle School and Astor Elementary School, Astoria Regatta. The list goes on and on because I believe in community and service.

I ask for your vote because you know me and you trust me. I am a pragmatic problem solver not governed by a political platform.

Astoria Planning Commission, 2004-2005. Astoria City Council, 2005-2012. President, Astoria Regatta, 2013-2014. Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association Board, 2005-2016. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife/WAFW Joint Task Force, 2006-2012. Col-Pac Regional Economic Development Board, 2006-present.

Clatsop County needs leadership that is both a strong steward of its land and is business-friendly. If we are to address the pressing need for workforce housing, we need to keep the family-wage jobs we have and find new opportunities for more jobs. We cannot do this in a climate that discourages development. As businesses approach us we must communicate our stewardship so that they understand that we want them here, but our environmental standards must be met before we allow them the opportunity. I believe most businesses welcome a clear path and will be glad to meet our demands if the regulations are set forth from the beginning.

I have been a friend and neighbor of thousands of county residents for many years. I am open to new and old ideas without being held to a partisan position dictated by metropolitan politicians. I cherish the natural beauty of our area. I believe that being a county commissioner will give me the opportunity to preserve the county’s unique and singular nature while furthering the economic growth we need. Clatsop County is an extremely important cog in Oregon’s future and this position has a requirement to lead toward that future.