State Representative State Representative 27th District 27th District Christi Mark Feldewerth Hass Libertarian Democrat Occupation: Housewife, mom Occupation: State Representative, Business Occupational Background: Consultant Manufacturing Engineer Educational Background: Occupational Background: Master’s Candidate, Washington Small business owner, journalist State University; Bachelor of for KATU-TV, Portland; KVAL-TV, Science in Engineering Management, University of Missouri- Eugene; Real Estate Agent Rolla Educational Background: Tigard High School; University of Prior Governmental Experience: Nancy Ryles Local School Oregon, BS; American University, MA Committee; Beaverton School District Budget Committee; Past Vice-Chair, Beaverton School District Budget Committee Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon Legislature, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Beaverton Library Community Involvement: President and past Vice-President, Foundation Board, Joint Task Force on Tax Reform Nancy Ryles Community Organization; Nancy Ryles parent Community Involvement: Tom Dargan Scholarship volunteer Commission; Beaverton Library Foundation Board; Sunset Personal: Married for 14 years with 2 children Presbyterian Church Christi Feldewerth on Government Spending: MARK HASS: THOUGHTFUL, MODERATE, WORKING Like hard-working Oregonians, our government must live within ACROSS PARTY LINES its means. I will not ask you to give up more of your hard-earned money to support Salem’s spending habit. I will fight to stop Dear Neighbor, wasteful spending that threatens funding for schools, public I have been blessed to represent one of the most thoughtful safety, and other vital services. communities in Oregon. That privilege carries a lot of responsibility. Christi Feldewerth on Education: As an active volunteer in public schools, Christi understands that I have tried to meet that challenge by leading the way on critical parents, not politicians, know what is best for their child’s and significant issues to Oregon and my constituents: education. We can maintain school funding without resorting to tax increases. School funding should not be used as a political • Education funding that provides a full school year and football to force higher taxes to feed the legislature’s spending reasonable class sizes. problem. • I sponsored legislation to stimulate Oregon’s emerging I would be honored to receive your vote. industries by requiring the Oregon Investment Council to look at investments that create jobs in Oregon. Christi Feldewerth for State Representative, House District 27 • I was proud to champion legislation that protects seniors by cracking down on people who prey on the bank account [email protected] of seniors. (This information furnished by Christi Feldewerth.) During my next legislative session, my focus will be: • Jobs. I will work to reduce the tax burden for small businesses in a way that creates and retains good jobs. I have already introduced legislation to make Oregon a Mecca for research and development. • Education. I am sponsoring legislation for full-day kinder- garten, which has behavioral and academic benefits for children. • Willamette River Cleanup. The Willamette is the lifeblood of our state; our communities and families deserve to have a water source free of pollution. Thank you for the opportunity to be your voice in Salem. Mark Hass “Mark Hass gets results with a bi-partisan positive approach.” – Beaverton Mayor Rob Drake “Nobody works harder for law enforcement than Mark Hass.” – Beaverton Police Chief David Bishop “… a political moderate and pro-business democrat with an independent streak.” – The Oregonian, 5/2/04 (This information furnished by Friends of Mark Hass.) Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet continued ➔ 30 | Partisan Candidates State Representative 27th District Gabe Schomus Republican Occupation: Small Business Owner Occupational Background: Realtor; Outside Sales; Small Business Owner Educational Background: Wilson High School; Metro Brokers School of Real Estate Prior Governmental Experience: None Gabe Schomus: Creating Jobs, Expanding the Economy, and Limiting Taxes Because of his own experience as a small businessman, Gabe understands what Oregon needs to expand its economy. By limiting taxes and government spending, Oregon can get back on track. Gabe will work to restore jobs and revitalize the economy so Oregon can enjoy the success its people so richly deserve. Gabe Schomus: Focusing on Our Schools and Stabilizing Funding for Education. Gabe will work hard to strengthen schools. As a parent, Gabe understands that Beaverton schools need better accountability to restore trust to taxpayers. Gabe also wants to promote higher standards, and he knows what it will take to get them back on track. Gabe is committed to supporting programs that will provide Oregon with stable funding for education, such as a rainy day fund. Gabe Schomus: Promoting Quality of Life Gabe is dedicated to ensuring safety in our neighborhoods. He is also a strong defender of Oregon’s natural resources and will work hard to provide clean water and higher environmental standards for the Metro area. Gabe believes that, by creating effective land use laws and using Oregon’s resources wisely we can protect our community for generations to come. Gabe Schomus: In Touch with House District 27 During the last legislative session, our current Representative, Mark Hass, voted for the largest tax increase in Oregon’s history while Oregon was suffering from the nation’s highest unemployment, and even now he is promoting a sales tax idea. Gabe Schomus knows that we need more jobs, not more taxes. Gabe Schomus is more in touch with voters in this district, and will represent their best interests. Elect Gabe Schomus: It’s Time To Get Oregon Back on Track (This information furnished by Friends of Gabe Schomus.) Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 31 | Partisan Candidates State Representative State Representative 31st District 31st District Elizabeth (Betsy) Ron Johnson Ross Democrat Constitution Occupation: Small Business Occupation: Retired Boise Owner; Member, Oregon House Cascade St. Helens 38 years, of Representatives Farmer, Car enthusiast Occupational Background: Occupational Background: VP, wood and paper products Legislative Affairs, Oregon Pilots industry Association; Owner/President, Transwestern Helicopters, Inc. Educational Background: Graduate St. Helens High School, Clerical training Army Educational Background: Public Elementary School, Redmond, Oregon; St. Helens Hall, Portland, Oregon; Carleton College, Prior Governmental Experience: Army honorable discharge, Northfield, Minnesota (BA History); Northwestern School of Law, stationed Europe Portland, Oregon (JD) Personal: AWPPW local #1 financial secretary charter member, Prior Governmental Experience: Member, Oregon House of Canaan Community Church - deacon, Married 51 years, Representatives (2001 – Present); Former Director, Federal 8 children, 15 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren Reserve Bank of San Francisco; Former Manager, Aeronautics Division, ODOT I offer citizens of our district a return to “servant government”. As a candidate for State Representative my only campaign promise has been to be an effective voice for you in Salem. After Our Declaration of Independence clearly states that our rights come from God and that government gets its powers from us – voting on over 4,000 bills and thousands of amendments, I can honestly say that I have given you my very best effort to repre- the people. sent your interests and the interests of Clatsop and Columbia I have a very simple agenda. On day one of the next legislature counties and Sauvie Island. a new day will dawn. I have also said that my personal goal is to represent you in a The ‘People’ Will Govern, the Government Will Serve. manner that would help restore your confidence in State govern- ment. I have made every effort to avoid the partisanship that has Efficiency Audits of State Agencies Will Be Conducted By plagued our Legislative process in recent years. Instead I have Independent Sources attempted to work with all my colleagues regardless of party to On My Honor, I Will Vote “NO” On Any Budget That find common ground to meet Oregon’s challenges. Includes Taxpayer Funds For Abortion I firmly believe the primary role of state government is to provide I Will Sponsor Legislation Requiring Government To Pay our children an opportunity to learn; to protect our society from Property Owners For Any Loss In Property Value those who threaten it; and to ensure that our senior citizens live Caused by Regulations/Restrictions in comfort and with dignity. We must fund these priorities first. A More Secure Southern United States Border Serving as your Representative is a privilege and I would be honored to be able to continue being your voice in Salem. Gun Owners Will Not Become Targets If I Have Any Say About It (This information furnished by Committee to Elect Betsy Johnson.) Strong Defense for Defense of Marriage Act I Will Raise A Stink About State Programs That Dispense Contraceptives To Minor Children Without Parents Knowing About It Which Usurps Parents’ Authority While the two big political parties fight over their turf in govern- ment the citizens are left holding the bag. This election you have an opportunity to send a message and change the course of events. Will you? Ron Ross for State Representative District #31 (This information furnished by Ron Ross.) Official 2004 General Election Voters’