Corvallis Commitment

I'm thankful to live in Corvallis. My desire to serve on the council is to give back to the community that I value. I will listen to both citizens and city staff, and contribute a balanced, thoughtful, and steady voice to the decisions of the council. My experience in the planning of large infrastructure projects and assisting public agencies in evaluating options and funding approaches equips me to help guide Corvallis as the city addresses financial challenges. As your council member, I will:

Contribute thoughtfully to the discussions and decisons relating to the city's budget shortfall
Foster collaboration with the county and state to help with homelessness in our city
Encourage downtown vitality and economic growth throughout Corvallis
Attempt to maximize the mutual benefits to be derived from the city's and OSU's partnership

Longtime Corvallis History

Resident of Corvallis since 1987

Obtained B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from Oregon State University

Have collaborated with OSU on several projects including most recently as a project sponsor in a fall 2025 Design for Social Impact class

Record of Volunteer Service

Member Corvallis Watershed Operational Advisory Committee, 2008-2009

Recipient of the President's Volunteer Service Award, President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, by President Obama, August 2010

Volunteer for many drinking water projects in Africa and Latin America, including disaster response for two projects in the Caribbean following hurricanes, in northern Ethiopia for internal displacement camps as a result of regional conflict, and on Madagascar following a cyclone

Infrastructure Experience

30+ year career with CH2M Hill/Jacobs Engineering focused on municipal drinking water projects

Experienced in working with city councils and utility boards on infrastructure planning and decision-making

Authored water system master plans for more than 20 Oregon cities

Endorsements

The following idividuals endorse Paul Berg for Ward 4 City Councilor:

Julie Manning, former mayor of Corvallis
Elizabeth French, former chair of Corvallis Economic Development Advisory Committee and former member of Corvallis Budget Commission
Deb Kadas, former Chair of Corvallis Historic Resources Commission and former College Hill Neighborhood Association Treasurer

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