Ald. Doug Biggs' Mission: Helping Port Reach Its Potential

Five years was more than enough time for Doug Biggs to realize what Port Washington is all about.

And once he figured it out, the 4th District Alderman said he was driven to run for that position, as it would allow him to help the city to reach its potential. Biggs moved to Port Washington in November 2006, and he ran for Common Council in April.

"I ran for office in Port Washington because of the phenomenal potential I see (here)," Biggs said in an email. "No other community offers the breadth and depth of resources and opportunities, and I want to contribute to reaching Port's potential in any way I can."

As an alderman, Biggs sits on the city's Council on Aging, and the Common Council's finance, technology and cable TV committees. He said, his role is somewhat abstract and cannot be defined by his committee work, but by his role as a supporter of all things Port.

"My true role in the city is is cheerleader, encouraging others, and supporting various efforts to the best of my ability," Biggs said.

Biggs said anyone with a cause can get involved in the community, and all he or she has to do is ask.

"The more involved our community is," Biggs said, "the more tight-knit we become, and the better community it is for everyone."

As for his favorite part about the city, Biggs said it has been the same since he was drawn to the community:

"Walking up and down Franklin Street, looking in the shop windows, and the sense of community in a city the size of Port. The opportunity to look down side streets and see the lake. The city is just breathtaking."