8 positions are to be filled at this year's May 15th election.

Candidates are listed alphabetically, with incumbents listed first. Nominations “from the floor” may be added during the annual meeting.

Jane Monson - Incumbent
Years resident in Eastmoreland: 10
Profession and/or Volunteer Involvement: Currently serving as President of the ENA. Microbiology degree from WSU-Pullman. Enjoying retirement.
Short description and interests: Willing to continue as ENA President if reelected to the Board. My priorities are building community in our neighborhood through our events, welcoming our new neighbors, keeping our Eastmoreland streets safe and preserving our tree canopy.

Mick Seidl – Incumbent
Years Resident in Eastmoreland: 37
Profession and/or Volunteer Involvement: Lawyer; current ENA Board member
Short description and interests: I have enjoyed my three years as a current ENA Board member. I am the Board’s coordinator for the Fourth of July parade.

David Seitz - Incumbent
Years Resident in Eastmoreland: 13
Profession and/or Volunteer Involvement: Retired / Current ENA Board member, Secretary
Short description and interests: Completing my 3-year term on the ENA Board and currently Board Secretary. I ask for your support for reelection to the Board and the opportunity to continue as Secretary. I am committed to supporting an open/interactive ENA that serves the best interests of the wonderful neighborhood where we live.

Ben Wright - Incumbent
Years Resident in Eastmoreland: 9
Profession and/or Volunteer Involvement: Volunteer at Blanchette House once a month, raised money for American Lung Association ($2500 last year)
Short description and interests: On the board for the last 2 years. I have headed up the Development Committee. We have organized 2 Winter and Spring Celebrations, with great success. Currently the Vice President, and look forward to continuing that role, advocating community building and the community at larger. This is an amazing neighborhood.

Colby Aley
Years Resident in Eastmoreland: 5
Profession and/or Volunteer Involvement: Software Engineer
Short description and interests: Software engineer and avid runner who was raised in Portland and has called Eastmoreland home since 2021. I treasure our neighborhood's lush greenery and peacefulness. I'm eager to work with my neighbors on community initiatives to preserve all that makes Eastmoreland special. 

Mimi Alkire
Years Resident in Eastmoreland: 20
Profession and/or Volunteer Involvement: Educator, recycler, environmentalist, advocate for democracy
Short description and interests: I grew up in Westmoreland, graduated CHS in 1970, raised my kids in Eastmoreland, taught at CHS from 1999-2005. Moved to Bend after retiring but came back in 2020. I’m an avid recycler and lover of the environment.

Karl Hausafus
Years Resident in Eastmoreland: 26
Profession and/or Volunteer Involvement: Attorney and prior ENA Board member
Short description and interests: As a 26-year Eastmoreland resident and former ENA member, I bring legal expertise and great enthusiasm to the board. I'm an attorney, compliance consultant, and Vice Chair of the NW Oregon Chapter of the American Red Cross. I hope to earn your vote.

Joel Hedges
Years Resident in Eastmoreland: 21
Profession and/or Volunteer Involvement: HR professional at Nike
Short description and interests: I grew up in Eastmoreland, walking to the "little store" and generally avoiding any sort of trouble, and moved back in 2020 with kids Rami, 6, Lulu, 4, and wife Mimi (better not put her age here). I would love to give back, the RCP and Greenspaces committees particularly!

Jim Kahan
Years Resident in Eastmoreland: 19
Profession and/or Volunteer Involvement: Retired professor and policy analyst; active now with Chamber Music Northwest and Reed alumni. Formerly treasurer of a Portland Art Museum council
Short description and interests: I am somebody interested in making a difference in my community. I understand that ENA is in need of somebody to take over the Treasurer slot next year and I have a skill set that would make it a reasonably comfortable task for me.

Robert Lucacher
Years Resident in Eastmoreland: 3
Profession and/or Volunteer Involvement: Retired.
Short description and interests: I've been asked to participate on ENA's Board given my commitment and experience with community service, performance management and organizational governance. I focus on the core elements that helps a community recognize and leverage its inherent strengths, manage critical resources and achieve success in complex environments.

Robert McCullough Jr
Years Resident in Eastmoreland: 46
Profession and/or Volunteer Involvement: Economist
Short description and interests: Past Board President, Treasurer, board member; past Southeast Uplift Board President, Treasurer, and board member for Eastmoreland; past member of finance, land use, and transportation committees at the City of Portland; current chair of the Reed College Place Committee; ENA witness in 2011 litigation with UPRR

Tage Packebush
Years Resident in Eastmoreland: 1
Profession and/or Volunteer Involvement: Principal Real Estate Broker - Cascade Hasson Sotheby's. I'm the organizer of neighborhood events from the Eastmoreland Grocery and Market and provide time/resources to The Duniway Foundation
Short description and interests: My name is Tage Packebush and I have my home office at The Eastmoreland Grocery & Market. Out of "The Little Store," I've held neighborhood community events, fundraised for Duniway Elementary, and I would love the opportunity to further serve the community on events with the ENA!

Pam Winklesky
Years Resident in Eastmoreland: 3
Profession and/or Volunteer Involvement: At my previous neighborhood I was the lead on the Social Committee. During Covid we instituted a Halloween parade and an Easter egg hunt. We continued some outside social gatherings. I started a neighborhood charity drive and worked with the Landscaping Committee on neighborhood work days to beautify our local green spaces.
Short description and interests: I am concerned with the speed of traffic through the neighborhood. Additionally, I am always interested in making our green spaces more environmentally sustainable.