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John Ryuta cites housing costs, community cohesion and budget pressures in council candidate interview
Summary
Council candidate John Ryuta emphasized housing affordability, the town's division by the highway and long‑term fiscal pressures in a recorded interview that councilors played during the work session; he said community events and subtle police presence help build civic ties.
John Ryuta, a long‑time Scappoose resident who applied for a vacant council seat, told councilors in a recorded interview played during Monday's work session that the city's key challenges are housing affordability, community cohesion and declining external revenue.
Ryuta said he has lived in Scappoose for more than 30 years and views service on council as a way to "give back" to the community. He described housing costs as a major concern: "Studio apartments now with the $1,500 range, one bedrooms... well over $2,000," he said, and argued the trend makes…
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