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Rainier City Council Profile
Jerry ColeMayor
Term Expires: 12/31/2014
Contact Information:
Phone: 503-396-0683
email: jcole@cityofrainier.com
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Jerry Cole says “It is an honor to serve the citizens of Rainier as their Mayor.”
A lifelong resident of the Rainier area, growing up in Goble, Oregon. He went to school in Rainier graduating in 1991 and then went on to college in Portland studying Paramedic and Fire Science. Professionally he is a Lieutenant Firefighter / Paramedic with Columbia River Fire and Rescue and has a strong passion for community service and helping people.
Jerry and his wife Kristi have two daughters and couldn’t imagine raising their family anywhere else.
His main priority with the City is easy available contact and good representation of the citizens of Rainier. Jerry encourages anyone to call him at 503-396-0683 with concerns or issues that residents may have. If you have an item that needs to be brought to City Council contact him today.
Scott CooperPosition # 1
Term Expires: 12/31/2014
Judith TaylorPosition # 2
Term Expires: 12/31/2016
Contact Information:
email: jtaylor@cityofrainier.com
James BradfieldPosition # 3
Term Expires: 12/31/2014
Council President
Sloan NelsonPosition # 4
Term Expires: 12/31/2014
Contact Information:
email: snelson@cityofrainier.com
Sloan Nelson is a fourth generation Rainier area resident.
He quit his union electrician job of 13 years in Portland to pursue his goal of working in his home town. Being close to home allows him to be involved the community he cares about.
Sloan and his wife, along with their young son, own and operate several small businesses in Rainier. He serves as a liaison to the planning commission and a member of the Rainier Chamber of Commerce.
David SillsPosition # 5
Term Expires: 12/31/2014
William VilardiPosition # 6
Term Expires: 12/31/2016
Steve MasseyCity Council Position # 7
Term Expires: 12/31/2016
Contact Information:
email: smassey@cityofrainier.com