Every year, a vote is held to elect eligible Stafford Hamlet residents or business owners to its Hamlet Board of Directors.
Voter Eligibility
You must meet minimum eligibility requirements to vote for Board of Director candidates:
- Eighteen (18) Years or older
- Rent, own property or physical business, or otherwise live within Stafford Hamlet
Not sure if your property is within the limits of Stafford Hamlet? Visit the Hamlet Map and search for your property to find out!
Voting Process
Voting Period
The voting period is currently closed but will be open from Tuesday, December 13, 2023 through Tuesday, December 20, 2023.
How to vote
Voting is disabled until the voting period has begun.
All voting is being performed through an online Voting Form. Click the button below (or follow this link) to proceed to the Voting Form. Information will need to be provided on the Voting Form to confirm voting eligibility.
Board Candidates
Candidates running for open board positions are listed below in no specific order. The option is available to write-in a candidate name not listed below.
1
Shadowood Neighborhood
Describe why you would like to serve on the Board of Directors:
After 7 years as a Stafford Hamlet resident, I am ready to eagerly serve as a member of the board of directors. I am proud of our community for the continued dedication to the beauty and serenity that our area provides. In fact, I wanted to further understand how it is achieved, so I recently completed the Master Gardener Program. I now know how much dedication it takes to maintain and improve the areas around me. Although it can be taxing, I enjoy it because I know I am doing it for my children. We moved to the Stafford Hamlet because I wanted our boys to be surrounded by nature, and to love and appreciate the outdoors; and this community has done that for them. I look forward to seeing how I can continue to give back to the community that has given my family and I, so much.
Describe any community activities or projects you are involved or would likle to be involved in:
As my mother-in-law often quoted, and I whole heartedly believe, “Everything you do either adds to the beauty of the world or takes away from it” (Antonia Brenner). I want to add to the beauty and I believe I can do that by serving as a member of the board of directors.
In addition to most recently volunteering and assisting with organizing of the Stafford Hamlet Family Fest, my other hobbies include; playing volleyball, tennis and softball. I love gardening, hiking, snowboarding, rafting, cooking, reading, knitting and crocheting.
2
Vineland Neighborhood
Describe why you would like to serve on the Board of Directors:
I’ve served on the Hamlet Board for two terms and would like to continue serving the Stafford Hamlet for one more term. I have learned so much about the history, the challenges, the possibilities and the structure of the county and surrounding cities. I would like to build on that knowledge and continue to support the Hamlet as it works to preserve its unique characteristics.
Some of the specific initiatives I’ve been involved with include reaching out to new Hamlet residents and encouraging them to get involved and volunteer to help. The Welcome packet project is one that I’m interested in continuing and refining, working on ways to engage new residents.
I am very interested in increasing local agriculture and opening up affordable land leases for small farmers that would benefit everyone in the region. Urban agriculture and sustainability are other areas, among many, I’m interested in pursuing. I would like to see a Stafford Hamlet farmer’s market and a community center for exchanging ideas, goods, tools and seeds.
The Hamlet is such an oasis for the surrounding communities and region. Another way we could support the area is to create a Pollinator Community designation for the Hamlet. This would be an opportunity to get our community working together to support the Hamlet and to promote our interest in sustainability to the region.
We’ve also been reaching out to our residents to connect them with each other in their neighborhoods via Neighborhood Captains to keep them informed during emergencies and local concerns. The Stafford Neighorhood Map is another spin off project from this.
I am encouraged about the progress we have made in creating an engaged community here in the Stafford Hamlet, especially our Family Fest that brings us all together.
Thanks for the opportunity to serve the Hamlet.
Describe any community activities or projects you are involved or would likle to be involved in:
See above.
3
Vineland Neighborhood
Describe why you would like to serve on the Board of Directors:
I believe that a strong community is essential to creating loyal, caring ties amongst our neighbors. It is my mission to uphold what I believe to be the most important value within any community, caring for your neighbors and looking out for their best interest. In both my personal and professional experience, I have long been active in creating and engaging the communities of which I am blessed to be a part of. Having lived in the Hamlet for the past seven years, my family and I have grown increasingly fond of our community, both the people and the beautiful rural characteristics. Serving as a board member will allow me the opportunity to be an advocate for the Hamlet and continue to uphold its historic values of protecting our environment, minimizing infrastructure impacts, educating people about our Hamlet, and expanding small farm opportunities.
Describe any community activities or projects you are involved or would likle to be involved in:
I currently volunteer at my children’s schools - Bolton and Stafford. I organize informal gatherings with my neighbors. We have turned our residence into a family farm where neighbors can get fresh chicken and duck eggs, and as a result have met many Hamlet residents.
This past summer, I volunteered at the Family Festival and intend on doing so again next year. I would also like to take a larger role in next year’s festival, whether that be advertising, organizing volunteers, bringing our ducks for others to learn about, and/or working with vendors.
4
Vineland Neighborhood
Describe why you would like to serve on the Board of Directors:
For the past two years I’ve had the pleasure of serving on the board of directors for the Stafford Hamlet as a apart of the Communications Committee. As a child, growing up in a small, rural town surrounded by nature has given me a great appreciation for the beauty of the hamlet. Our family of five moved here three years ago and have greatly enjoyed the closeness and kindness of our neighbors and their commitment to preserving the area. We raise heritage turkeys, chickens and quail and live on just over 2 acres. I have a degree in graphic design and advertising, and currently work as a photographer in between caring for our three young children and farm. I would be honored to continue lending my experience and assistance in preserving the uniqueness of the Hamlet.
Describe any community activities or projects you are involved or would likle to be involved in:
I currently assist with social media outreach, the newsletter, communication planning and design.
5
Vineland Neighborhood
Describe why you would like to serve on the Board of Directors:
The Stafford Hamlet’s Culture is inline with my personal beliefs. Cultivating a lifestyle that coexists with the area’s wildlife, land and families of the area. Working together to create sustainable resources for the Stafford Hamlet through better communication with the resident’s and future families moving here.
Describe any community activities or projects you are involved or would likle to be involved in:
I am a currently an OSU Extension Master Gardener. I raise chickens, grow vegetables, canning and bee hives!
6
Borland Neighborhood
Describe why you would like to serve on the Board of Directors:
As members of the Stafford Hamlet, we are still waiting for proper resolution of our road and traffic congestion problems. As members of the Stafford Hamlet Board, we continue to work for their resolution and improved communications with the Clackamas County Commissioners and Departments.
I would appreciate your vote to allow me to continue on the Hamlet Board to continue working for resolution of Hamlet specific objectives.
Thank you.
Describe any community activities or projects you are involved or would likle to be involved in:
Currently member of the Stafford Hamlet Board, Stafford-Lower Tualatin Valley CPO Board and Borland Neighborhood Association Board.
