Reappoint Kim Lohr and Craig Freeman to the Revenue Division Appeals Board

TO THE COUNCIL:As Mayor, I request Council confirmation of the following appointments to the Revenue Division Appeals Board:ReappointmentTermKim Lohr1/1/2027 – 12/31/2029Craig Freeman1/1/2027 – 12/31/2028Kim LohrBiographyMs. Lohr is a State and Local Tax Principal with Delap LLP with 30 years of experience in state and local taxation. She has previously worked as a state auditor, within the tax departments for several Fortune 500 companies, as well as two other accounting firms. She has a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Washington. She provides state tax education to various entities, including co-teaching a course on state taxation for the Washington State Tax Conference.Interest StatementI am interested in serving on the board to facilitate the timely resolution of appeals and assisting in the application of tax rules in an educated and impartial manner. I look forward to using my expertise to help others in interpreting and understanding the tax rules and regulations.Craig FreemanBiographyCraig Freeman is a native of the Portland Metro area and has worked in the downtown Portland core for over 20 years. He is a Senior Manager in the Tax Department of Portland-based CPA firm Geffen Mesher. In 2020, he helped establish the firm's Tax Controversy group, which he has led since inception. In this capacity, and during his more than 20 years as a tax professional serving Portland-area taxpayers, he has helped small and middle market businesses to faithfully comply with the requirements of all taxes administered by the Revenue Division. His knowledge and experience extend to the Portland Business License Tax, Multnomah County Business Income Tax, Metro Supportive Housing Services Tax (for both businesses and individuals), and Multnomah County Preschool for All Tax. Craig completed his accounting education at Portland State University and proceeded to pass all parts of the CPA examination on his first attempt. He is proud to have worked for Geffen Mesher for most of his career, a firm that has been a pillar in the Portland business community since its founding in 1933. Interest StatementAs a native of the Portland Metro area and a longtime downtown Portland professional, I have a personal interest in the present and future success of the City. As a boy, I went to Portland Beavers baseball games at Civic Stadium, cheered on the Trail Blazers at Memorial Coliseum, loved visiting the Washington Park Zoo, and loved even more exploring the exhibits at OMSI. As an adult, I have attended concerts at the Oregon Zoo, plays at the Keller and Portland Center Stage, movies at many McMenamins locations, and have enjoyed many great meals at City restaurants. Portland is a great city, and I believe the proper administration of its business license and income taxes is vital to its success. I am honored to play a small role in the City's and Metro area's continued success by serving on the Board. Respectfully submitted,Keith Wilson,Mayor