Sam meeting with Neil Kennedy, Charbonneau’s Community Safety Coordinator to discuss their Emergency Response Plan. Wilsonville emergency preparedness and resilience is a priority for Sam.
FOCUS ON TODAY, PLANNING FOR TOMORROWSam’s Priorities
Sam’s priorities include the things you’re thinking about — traffic, empty buildings, shopping, restaurants, safety, taxes — as well as those decisions we make today that will shape what Wilsonville looks like for future generations. Read about Sam’s priorities below and he welcomes your feedback.
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Financial Responsibility and Affordability
He has successfully advocated for proactive planning to avoid sudden, steep increases and for exploring options that spread costs more fairly over time. His experience and conscientious leadership will also be invaluable as the city responds to looming state and federal funding concerns.
Infrastructure and System Reliability
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(I-5 Boone Bridge and traffic)
Councilor Scull supports collaborative efforts to improve safety and reliability with the urgent upgrade of the I-5 Boone Bridge and other access points to Wilsonville. Working with ODOT and regional partners, the City must stay focused on always reducing congestion, improving traffic flow, and ensuring connections are efficient for residents, commuters, and local businesses.
Town Center and Strategic Growth
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Wilsonville’s Town Center plays a critical role in shaping Wilsonville’s identity and economic vitality. Councilor Scull is focused on ensuring that Town Center planning and development reflect community values, support local businesses, and create a vibrant community amenity for residents and visitors alike. He supports growth that is intentional, well-planned, aligned with existing infrastructure and services, and that meets the needs of our city today and long into the future.
Emergency Preparedness and Community Resilience
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Building resilience today protects lives, property, and public resources every day. This is why preparedness is and will continue as a priority for Councilor Scull. Sam is a strong advocate for emergency preparedness and resilience planning with a background in American Red Cross Disaster Action Teams.
From natural disasters to infrastructure disruptions, he believes the City has a responsibility to be ready and to clearly communicate risks and preparedness strategies to the public. He supports investments in emergency response capabilities, coordination with regional partners, and especially community education efforts that empower residents to be prepared and informed. Building resilience today, Sam believes, helps protect lives, property, and public resources tomorrow. Sam has written about the work he has done already as City Councilor here.
Climate Change
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Climate change is one of the most serious threats facing our world, our country, and our community. Doing nothing comes with real costs—environmental, economic, and public health costs—that will only grow over time. That’s why Sam supports our Climate Action Plan. It gives Wilsonville a practical, community-driven framework to manage risk and plan responsibly, without locking us into unnecessary spending. The plan emphasizes local control, fiscal responsibility, and smart decision-making. By acting now, we strengthen our resilience, support innovation, and make sure Wilsonville remains a healthy, livable community for today’s residents and for future generations. His hope is that our plan keeps us ahead of the climate changes likely to emerge in the coming years.
A Transparent and Accountable Approach
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Transparency and accountability are central to Sam’s public service. He believes residents deserve clear explanations of how decisions are made, how public funds are used, and how success is measured. Sam supports efforts to improve City communication, streamline processes, and increase consistency and fairness in appointments, policies, and procedures. He also values open and respectful dialogue, even when opinions differ. Sam knows that constructive debate and diverse viewpoints strengthen decision-making and lead to better outcomes for the community.