Tom Brownson's Platform for Astoria

Policy Stance

A comprehensive overview of our official platform addressing the core challenges facing our city.

Housing & Development

Code revision, including land-use. Maximize opportunities for housing for people of all income levels, without compromising livability. No crowding. Assure Astoria maintains its character.

Work with the City’s Community Development Department and Public Works to assure a user-friendly permitting process.

Explore expanding into Urban Growth boundaries to create more buildable land.

Community Safety

- Continue to work on issues all cities these days have with homelessness. Astoria FINALLY has made good progress here but we absolutely have to stay on top of it.

- Continue the work to find funding and locations for Public Works, Fire and Police Departments to get them out of the tsunami inundation zone.

Economic Growth

I am committed to fostering a vibrant local economy. My plan includes supporting small businesses through targeted grants and creating a more efficient tax structure to encourage investment and innovation.

In 2017 the city created with community partners a 5 year economic Development strategy called Advance Astoria (https://www.astoria.gov/Assets/dept_3/pm/pdf/cai.astoria_eds%202017.pdf). It's time to revisit and update this plan.

Look for opportunities to help the Port of Astoria move forward and succeed with both its Central Waterfront (https://www.portofastoria.com/central-waterfront-redevelopment) and Boatyard (https://www.portofastoria.com/boatyard-master-plan) Masterplans. Work efficiently with the Port as it navigates through the Pier 2 Rehabilitation Project (https://www.portofastoria.com/pier-2-west-rehabilitation-project) so as to support our fishing industries.

My Civic Vision

Join us in building a future where transparency and progress define our city's next chapter. We believe in the power of collective action to ensure every resident has a voice and a stake in our shared prosperity.