Lou Weisberg: I would like the broader community to understand there is a wealth of untapped knowledge, wisdom, experience and ability that is underutilized and underappreciated. Ageism, practiced by young and old, is the biggest obstacle to unleashing the power of our aging population.
Pam Rienhart: I am part of the BCOA because I am committed to the seniors in our community who have lived, worked, raised their children and are now retiring in Beaverton, that they are supported and that their needs are met to allow them to enjoy their Golden years.
Hilary Greenebaum: It is important for the city to focus on the concerns of the aging because we live in extraordinary times; moreover, we are all aging! Demographically, 10,000 people in the US turn 65 every day. I applaud Beaverton for addressing the needs of our emerging older population in addition to our well-established older residents.
Beverly Sali: The BCOA is important to me because as an aging person, I want to learn about and keep informed of the resources that exist in my city to provide me a desired quality of life.