Vicki Grudzinski - Public Advocate

By The Office

Vicki GrudinskiAs a Portland resident for thirty years, Vicki takes pride in being a public servant, emphasizing, “It’s important for citizens to take on active roles in local government. They need to feel listened to, recognized and engaged in the community they live in.”

Vicki has worked with the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) for sixteen years and is currently a supervisor. She also serves on the Administrative Review Committee, which consists of representatives from the City and the private sector and addresses citizen concerns on rate and billing issues for sewer, stormwater, and water services. Vicki works with the BES director on citizen appeals and acts as the liaison to the Revenue Bureau, which bills sewer, stormwater and water accounts.

Married for twenty-three years now, Vicki spent nine years as stay at home mom to three children, the youngest of whom will start college this fall. As a new empty nester, she plans on spending more time volunteering in her community and working on home improvement projects. Her favorite past volunteer positions were when she traveled to Mexico to build houses and working for progressive campaigns.

Besides volunteerism, Vicki enjoys spending active time outdoors with her friends and family, including playing golf, skiing and hiking. During the past three springs she raced dragon boats on an all women’s competitive team, Broad Strokes. She currently resides in West Moreland.

Contact Vicki at vickig@bes.ci.portland.or.us or 503-823-7183.