When Alesia Franken was appointed to fill out the term of Cindy K. Gregory on the Rockaway Beach City Council, she came to the office with an open mind, with a commitment to listen and learn. Alesia didn’t come into office with the idea that she had all the answers. She took her time to learn about the process of governing. She listened to City staff, and City workers. She listened to Rockaway Citizens. Alesia took the time to carefully study each issue before her and then seek the most pragmatic, responsible solution.
Her time in office has seen the most productive and positive period in Rockaway Beach’s history. This is the result of listening to the community, collaborating with her fellow City Councilors and the excellent City Manager and Staff. And putting the good of ALL of the community above all else.
Alesia is whip smart, but humble. She’s not a politician and she has no interest in self-promotion. She is a public servant. Alesia isn’t running for re-election for her own self interest, but from a heartfelt desire to work for a better and brighter future for all of Rockaway Beach, visitors and residents alike. Safe and secure drinking water. Livability. Preserving our small town character. And supporting a strong business community.
Alesia is guided by her core principles, honesty, integrity, and transparency.
After listening to the candidates in the recent forum, the choice for City Council position 4 could not be any clearer.
I enthusiastically endorse Alesia Franken for Rockaway Beach City Council.
Lydia Hess
Rockaway Beach, OR