DIANE McKEEL

OCCUPATION: Executive Director, West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Dental Hygienist; Tutor Adult Basic Education, Mt. Hood Community College

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: University of Oregon, B.S. Health Education; Graduated School of Dental Hygiene, OHSU

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Multnomah County Library Advisory Board

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: East Metro Economic Alliance Board; Oregon Association of Convention and Visitors Bureau Board; Mt. Hood Community College Foundation Board; Mt. Hood Festival of Jazz Board; Legacy Mt. Hood Medical Center Foundation Board; Oregon State Chamber of Commerce Board

McKeel on Security and Safety

Police and fire services must be given resources needed to protect families, commuters and businesses. Every single jurisdiction must share and partner in a solution. A solution to protect you can and must be in place this year.

McKeel on Healthcare Services

More resources for East County to prevent illness and disease. Effective, proven programs to keep you well and healthy.

McKeel on Revitalizing East County

We must get it right. East County has developable land to attract the very best companies to create family wage jobs, and green development with housing nearby.

About Diane McKeel

“We need someone on the Commission with a good business head and the integrity to take the lead for us. There is no one better than Diane to fill this position. McKeel's background attracting key economic development is invaluable.”

Sue O'Halloran, 1995 Gresham Area Citizen of the Year

“McKeel has a can-do attitude and the vision to reduce crime on MAX. When Diane vows to make a difference, you can count on it.”

Sgt Terry Long, retired Portland Police Officer

“Accountability and sustainability are key to Diane's solutions for East County. Living wage jobs with health care benefits that can be maintained in future are among her realistic plans.”

Mike Hill, DMD., Dentist,
Gresham Barlow School Board member, 1997-2006

“Together we can restore the spirit of our area and revitalize this region.” – Diane McKeel

(This information furnished by Diane McKeel)