County Commissioners set policy and adopt budgets for their counties. They supervise County departments either directly or, when there is a County Administrator, indirectly. Counties provide a wide range of important public services, from managing elections to maintaining roads. To qualify, a candidate must be a U.S. citizen, a registered voter, a resident of the district for at least a year prior to the General Election, and 18 years of age or older.Term: 4 years. This position is nonpartisan.The League of Women Voters held a candidate forum for this race in which 2 candidates participated. It may be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/936085050.
Campaign Phone (public)
503-413-0527
Town Where You Live
Sandy
Your Experience/Qualifications
In my life I have enjoyed a career in financing as a Residential Mortgage Broker and an Educational assistant for the Oregon Trail School District for 10 years as well as a substitute teacher for 3 years. With my performing arts experience of industrial, film and commercials I created, directed and produced a volunteer-run full scale afterschool Drama program for 4 years at the Oregon Trail Academy. After leaving the education field I have dedicated my efforts and built a current thriving succes
County
Clackamas
Term
4 years
Term Expires
2028
We have a problem with homelessness, collaboration with the citizens and public safety.
I will work to ensure that the citizens voice is represented and that public safety is fully funded. Our mental health and human services are so important, and I will be collaborating with them on how to best address this important issue.
I am an excellent communicator and conduit for the public good. I will work to bring balance and consensus to the Commission for the highest best outcomes.
As a Realtor I am very educated in the housing supply. We need more options, our land use laws have hindered the ability to produce more housing and the systems development charges being to high have added more burden to builders.
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Contact Phone
917-576-1632
Campaign Phone (public)
503-407-6257
Town Where You Live
Lake Oswego
Your Experience/Qualifications
Clackamas County Commissioner 2003-2009; OR State Senator D20 2009-2011; Clackamas County Commissioner 2012-present
County
Clackamas
Term
4 years
Term Expires
2028
Homelessness:
We've made great progress in reducing homelessness by 65% from 2019-2023. Our strategic plan includes re-developing existing affordable housing projects, selling off assets to fund new projects, and seeking new funding sources for additional developments.
Addiction / mental health treatment:
The county's Lake Road Health Center opens summer 2024, offering a variety of outpatient counseling and treatment services for both mental health and drug and alcohol issues.
Affordable housing:
Bringing more housing online is a top priority for the county. We are re-developing existing sites, selling off assets to fund new developments and seeking stable funding sources to assure long-term sustainability of new developments.
I've been a county commissioner for more than 20 years. I have excellent relationships with mayors and city councils, members of the Clackamas County legislative caucus, our chambers of commerce, partner agencies and staff. I have visited every corner of our county and appreciate all that our rural and urban areas have to offer. My background as an entomologist, a farmer, a librarian and a teacher helps me understand ecosystems, market pressures and the needs of businesses and families.
I put people before politics. I prioritize public safety and economic development. I work with whomever I'm elected for the betterment of the county. My motto is, "Not left, not right, but forward."
Clackamas County plays a significant role in addressing the supply of housing in our region -- from transitional housing to affordable homes for working families. With $160 million in regional bond money, we have purchased land for affordable home construction. We're currently selecting developers and owners for new housing construction.
We've also added existing homes to our affordable housing portfolio and funded a Housing Liaison to manage these projects efficiently and successfully.
As a past president of the Association of Oregon Counties and Chair of the Economic and Workforce Development Committee of the National Assoc. of Counties, I seek out programs and funding sources for affordable housing.
