Paul Henke

Hood River County Commissioner District 2
paulhenke4countycommissioner.com

Why are you the right candidate for this position? What are your qualifications?

See video for answers to your questions: https://paulhenke4countycommissioner.com/video-messages-from-paul/

What do you think caused the County’s current budget problems? What are some specific steps you would recommend to the County to improve its financial situation?

You can also view my campaign videos on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/paulhenkeforcountycommissioner/

What is your experience in making complex budget decisions? How would your recommendations change if the local option levy passes? How about if it fails?

Please refer to my video

Is there anything that the recent COVID-19 pandemic has revealed about the county’s ability to provide essential services to County residents in times of emergency? What changes you would make to improve the readiness and delivery of services in times of crisis?

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Addressing Hood River’s housing affordability problem has been a goal of the County Commission for many years. Do you think the County has a role to play in housing? Why or why not?

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Working within Oregon’s innovative land-use system what ways can the County plan for expected population growth? What are your ideas for how the County can address livability issues like the provision of adequate park spaces and transportation needs including biking and walking path connectivity?

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