Oregon Record
West Linn, OR
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Carol Bryck

Councilor2023-08-28–2028-12-01 (start: interim councilor swearing-in ceremony August 28, 2023 per the city's Granicus meeting list; sworn in again as Councilor December 18, 2023 per City Council minutes 2023-12-18; month-level end: December 2028 per westlinnoregon.gov/citycouncil/councilor-carol-bryck 'December 18, 2023 to December 31, 2028')

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At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Dec 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
10
Total speaking time
42:39
Avg per meeting
4:16
Segments
418

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (20)(Development)

critical↓Aug 2026[41]

Tandler Drive appeal delegation to hearings officer

The applicant estimates roughly $4.9 million in road improvements and is proposing to pay 29% of the cost; city staff floated around 20% for the city.

high→Aug 2026[30]

Oppenlander middle-housing engagement and parks SDCs

SDC revenue could be the main funding source if the city tries to buy or preserve part of the site.

high→Aug 2026[16]

Oppenlander tree grove preservation and street connectivity

Possible use of system development charges to fund acquisition is on the table, but no dollar figure has been set.

high↑May 2026[15]

Planning Work Plan and Department Capacity

Better timing means limited planning dollars (about 1.5% of the city budget) go to projects the community actually prioritizes.

medium↑May 2026[12]

Designation of City-Owned Property on Cedar Oak Drive

No dedicated maintenance fund exists; neighbors will do most of the upkeep to keep the city's burden light.

medium↑Jan 2026[11]

Willamette Falls redevelopment

Nearly $400,000 in regional grant funding for waterfront planning work.

low↑Feb 2026[11]

Future topics: annexation islands, indigenous naming, branding, civics academy

medium↓Mar 2026[11]

Willow Ridge Lot 7

medium↓May 2026[9]

Public hearing procedure compliance (CDC 99.170)

The direct cost isn’t spelled out, but hiring an independent hearings officer can add expense while possibly reducing the risk and cost of appeals.

high↓Mar 2026[9]

Proposed drive-through car wash at 18850 Willamette Drive

Opponents warn a third wash could fail and leave another long-vacant building on Highway 43.

medium↓Feb 2026[3]

Consolidation of city operations into one new facility

Unknown — the contract amendment's dollar amount was not included in the published agenda.

medium↓Feb 2026[3]

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

high↓Jul 2026[2]

West Linn Housing Production Strategy

Unknown, though housing strategy decisions can affect development costs and infrastructure spending.

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Proposed Tannler Drive mixed-use development

high↓Jul 2026[2]

Small-lot, smaller-home development

The outcome could shape housing costs and supply in West Linn—more units may ease price pressure, while delays or downzoning could keep homes scarce and expensive.

high↓Jan 2026[2]

Slope stability and geotechnical safety of the facility site

About $17 million in early work approved; staff say the project is on budget and early work could save money before wet weather.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Advisory Board Vacancies

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Shared Building Permitting and Inspections (BESA IGA)

Reduces spending on third-party consultant building services.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Operations Complex appeal and hearings officer delegation

Hearings officer costs aren't stated, but the appeal could delay or reshape the multi-million-dollar project.

high↓Jul 2026[0]

development proposal testimony limits

The limit could cut delay costs for the developer, but it also blocks public scrutiny of fiscal issues tied to housing, infrastructure, and affordability.

Decisions during term (3)

Recorded while Bryck was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.