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Oregon General Election November 4, 2008

Bill Bradbury Oregon Secretary of State

This Voters’ Pamphlet is provided for assistance in casting your vote by mail ballot. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE ELECTIONS DIVISION BILL BRADBURY JOHN LINDBACK DIRECTOR SECRETARY OF STATE 255 CAPITOL ST NE, SUITE 501 JEAN STRAIGHT SALEM, OREGON 97310 DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE (503) 986-1518

My Fellow Oregonians: Once again, it’s time for Oregon voters to make good on the bargain we make for living in a free country. It’s time to vote. In these pages, you will see the candidates running for office this year. These are the words they’ve chosen to represent themselves to you. Read them carefully and evaluate what they have to say because the decisions made by our elected officials make a difference in our lives. Voting is only one of the duties we share in preserving our blessings of liberty. We serve on juries. We pay our taxes. We serve in the armed forces. We don’t litter. And we vote. Voting is no mere footnote to democracy. It’s what separates us from tyrants, a practice we’ve nurtured and encouraged for more than two centuries and preserve today as a bulwark in keeping our country safe and free. It’s already been an exciting year. In the spring, Oregon saw a huge surge in voter registration and we may well set new records in November for turnout. Registering, remember, is only half the process and doesn’t mean a lot unless you actually vote. If you have questions about registration, filling out your ballot or about getting a replacement ballot if you make a mistake, please call our toll-free hot-line, 1-866-ORE-VOTE, or 1-866-673-8683. Remember to vote .Your ballot must be in the hands of election workers or in an official drop-off location no later than 8pm on Tuesday, November 4. Postmarks don’t count. You can always call your county elections office to make sure they’ve received your ballot. Being an active participant in our democracy is good for America, good for your community and best of all, good for you. Best Wishes,

Bill Bradbury Oregon Secretary of State Oregon General Election November 4, 2008

Voters’ Pamphlet

Table of Contents

General Information Voters’ Pamphlet Information 4 List of Federal & State Candidates 5 Candidates Without Statements 6 Oregon Voter Bill of Rights 12

Candidates Additional Information Partisan Candidates 7 Candidate Statement Disclaimer 11 Nonpartisan Candidates 52 Election Results 15 Voting & Ballot Prohibitions 18 Political Party Statements Am I Registered to Vote? 21 Constitution Party 56 Online Voters’ Guide 25 Democratic Party no statement filed Returning Your Voted Ballot 35 Independent Party 57 ORESTAR 41 Libertarian Party 58 Vote! 51 Pacific Green Party 59 Peace Party 60 Republican Party 61 Working Families Party 62

Voting Information Vote by Mail 37

Index Index of Candidates 63 General Information / 4 Voters’ Pamphlet Information

Voters’ Pamphlet Website

Your official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet is divided Most of the information contained in this voters’ pamphlet is into two separate volumes. This is Volume 2 and contains also available in the Online Voters’ Guide at information on candidates. You should have already received www.oregonvotes.org. Volume 1, containing information on the 12 statewide measures on your ballot. If you have not received Volume 1, please call the toll-free voter information line at Español 1-866-ORE-VOTE (1-866-673-8683). Una versión en español de algunas partes de la Guía del Elector This volume also contains miscellaneous voting aids, including está a su disposición en el portal del Internet cuya dirección dropsite locations, a complete list of state candidates, and aparece arriba. Conscientes de que este material en línea instructions for marking your ballot, checking your ballot and podría no llegar adecuadamente a todos los electores que getting a replacement ballot. In an effort not to duplicate the necesitan este servicio, se invita a toda persona a imprimir la printing of information, some of these voting aids are not a part versión en línea y circularla a aquellos electores que no tengan of the state voters’ pamphlet, but instead are included in your acceso a una computadora. county voters’ pamphlet, if your county has produced a voters’ pamphlet. Candidate statements and measure arguments are Important! printed as submitted. The state does not correct punctuation, grammar, syntax errors or inaccurate If your ballot is lost, destroyed, damaged or you make a information. The only changes made are attempts to mistake in marking your ballot, you may call your county correct spelling errors if the word as originally elections office and request a replacement ballot. One will be submitted is not in the dictionary. mailed to you as long as you request it by October 30. After that, you may pick it up at the elections office. If you have The voters’ pamphlet has been compiled by the Secretary of already mailed your original ballot before you realize you made State since 1903, when Oregon became one of the first states to a mistake, you have cast your vote and will not be eligible for a provide for the printing and distribution of such a publication. replacement ballot. One copy of the voters’ pamphlet is mailed to every household in the state. Additional copies are available at the Secretary of Your voted ballot must be returned to your county elections State’s office, local post offices, courthouses and all county office by 8pm election day, Tuesday, November 4, 2008. elections offices. Postmarks do not count! County elections offices are open on election day from 7am to Candidates 8pm.

In the general election, candidates are divided into two sections: partisan candidates and nonpartisan candidates. Voter Information Partisan candidates appear before nonpartisan candidates. All space is purchased: statements and photographs are For questions about voter registration, ballot delivery and submitted by the candidates or their designated agents. The return, marking the ballot, requesting a replacement ballot, information required by law—pertaining to occupation, absentee ballots, signature requirements, the voters' occupational background, educational background and prior pamphlet, when and where to vote, and other questions about governmental experience—has been certified as true by each elections and voting, call the toll-free voter information line at candidate. 1-866-ORE-VOTE (1-866-673-8683). Voter information line representatives can provide services in both English and Spanish. TTY services for the hearing Random Alphabet impaired are also available at 1-800-735-2900. While the candidates’ statements for candidates running for the same office appear in alphabetical order by their last name in this voters’ pamphlet, you will notice that they appear in a different order on your ballot. Oregon statute (ORS 254.155) requires the Secretary of State to complete a random order of the letters of the alphabet to determine the order in which the names of candidates appear on the ballot. The alphabet for the 2008 General Election is: N, X, Q, H, Y, S, G, K, I, A, E, M, B, O, R, W, D, Z, U, J, L, V, T, F, P, C General Information / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet List of Federal & State Candidates 5

Partisan Candidates State Representative (C) Constitution; (D) Democrat; (I) Independent; 27th District Tobias Read (D) (L) Libertarian; (P) Peace; (PG) Pacific Green; (R) Republican; Michael F DeVietro (R) (WF) Working Families 31st District Brad Witt (D) United States President and Vice President 33rd District Mitch Greenlick (D) Ralph Nader / James (Jim) Ellison (R) Matt Gonzalez (P) 35th District Larry Galizio (D) Cynthia McKinney / Tony Marino (R) Rosa Clemente (PG) 36th District Mary Nolan (D) John McCain / Jay A Ellefson (L) Sarah Palin (R) Steve Oppenheim (R) Bob Barr / 38th District Chris Garrett (D) Wayne A Root (L) Steve Griffith (R) Chuck Baldwin / 41st District Randy Uchytil (R) Darrell L Castle (C) Carolyn Tomei (D) Barack Obama / 42nd District Jules Kopel-Bailey (D) Joe Biden (D) Chris Extine (PG) United States Senator Gordon H Smith (R) 43rd District Chip Shields (D) Jeff Merkley (D) 44th District Tina Kotek (D) Dave Brownlow (C) 45th District Jim Karlock (L) Representative in Congress Michael E Dembrow (D) 1st District Joel Haugen (I) 46th District Ben Cannon (D) Chris Henry (PG) Scott Semrau (C) 47th District Jefferson Smith (D) David Wu (D) 48th District Mike Schaufler (D) H Joe Tabor (L) 49th District John Nelsen (R) 3rd District Michael Meo (PG) Nick Kahl (D) Earl Blumenauer (D) 50th District Greg Matthews (D) Delia Lopez (R) John Lim (R) 5th District Kurt Schrader (D) 51st District Brent Barton (D) Mike Erickson (R) Linda Flores (R) Steve Milligan (L) Sean Bates (I) 52nd District Matt Lindland (R) Douglas Patterson (C) Suzanne VanOrman (D) Alex Polikoff (PG) Secretary of State Kate Brown (D) Nonpartisan Candidates Seth Alan Woolley (PG) Rick Dancer (R) Commissioner of the Bureau State Treasurer Allen Alley (R) of Labor and Industries Pavel Goberman Michael Marsh (C) Brad Avakian Ben Westlund (D) Mark Welyczko Attorney General John R Kroger (D) Judge of the Supreme Court J Ashlee Albies (WF) Position 7 Martha L Walters Walter F (Walt) Brown (PG) James E Leuenberger (C) Judge of the Court of Appeals State Senator Position 4 Timothy J Sercombe 14th District Mark Hass (D) Judge of the Circuit Court Lisa Michaels (R) 4th District, Position 18 Tom Ryan 17th District Suzanne Bonamici (D) 4th District, Position 21 Stephen K Bushong 18th District Ginny Burdick (D) 4th District, Position 27 Diana I Stuart John Wight (R) 21st District Diane Rosenbaum (D) 22nd District Margaret Carter (D) 23rd District Jackie Dingfelder (D) 25th District Dave Kim (R) Laurie Monnes Anderson (D)

This is a complete listing of the state candidates for the General Election, November 4, 2008, as prepared by the Secretary of State, for the counties covered in this pamphlet. Your ballot may also include measures and candidates from your county and local governments. Important: Each candidate listed does not necessarily have a statement in the voters’ pamphlet. Some candidates do not choose to purchase space. General Information / 6 Candidates Without Statements

Did you know that candidates must pay for space in the voters’ pamphlet? Partisan

You will not find statements in this voters’ pamphlet for the Candidates following federal and state candidates because they did not submit a statement and pay the appropriate fee by the deadline:

Partisan Candidates

United States Vice President Matt Gonzalez (P) Rosa Clemente (PG) Sarah Palin (R) Wayne A Root (L) Darrell L Castle (C) Candidates 7-50 Joe Biden (D) Representative in Congress 5th District Sean Bates (I) State Representative 27th District Michael F DeVietro (R) 33rd District James (Jim) Ellison (R) 41st District Randy Uchytil (R)

Nonpartisan Candidates

Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries Mark Welyczko Candidates / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Partisan Candidates 7

United States President United States President Chuck Bob Baldwin No photo submitted Barr Constitution Libertarian

Occupation: paid, Founder and Occupation: Attorney. Pastor of Crossroad Baptist Church in Pensacola, Florida; Occupational Background: Talk show host of Chuck Baldwin Analyst for the Central Live, 10 years, author Intelligence Agency, 1971-78; United States Attorney for the Occupational Background: Northern District of Georgia, Chairman Florida Moral Majority, Ronald Reagan Campaign, 1986-90; U.S. House of Representatives, 1995-03; Board Member 2004 Constitution Party Vice-presidential candidate of the National Rifle Association, 1997-present. Educational Background: Midwestern Baptist College, Educational Background: JD, Georgetown University Law Christian Bible College Masters Degree Center; MA in International Affairs, George Washington University; BA, University of Southern California. Prior Governmental Experience: taxpayer and voting citizen Prior Governmental Experience: U.S. House of BALDWIN2008.COM Representatives. We Americans must cut the Federal Government down to BOB BARR FOR PRESIDENT its Constitutionally established size. Your vote can get the www.BobBarr2008.com job started. Throughout his distinguished career, Bob Barr has proven that As your President I will, beginning on day one: he is the leader Americans need to restore confidence of the - start the return of troops from Iraq, Afghanistan and the American people in the future of their nation. Both working for other 130 countries the American people as a Congressman from Georgia and - restore credible medical care to veterans afterwards partnering with groups dedicated to protecting civil - pull the plug on the unaffordable American Empire liberties, Bob has shown a commitment to shrinking govern- - restore sound, gold and silver backed money ment and giving power back to the people. - work forcefully against budget and trade deficits Americans know that the answer to today’s problems is not - secure our own borders instead of other nations’ borders more government, and Bob will work tirelessly to cut taxes, - end federally funded benefits to those here illegally reduce government spending and restore our civil liberties lost - dismantle NAFTA, GATT and export of USA jobs during the Bush administration. Having seen the true nature of - recall US diplomats from the UN and end our membership government from inside and out, only Bob Barr has the - protect right of citizens to be armed qualifications, the passion, and the commitment to work for the - veto federal funding and involvement in local education American people in their interest--not the government’s. - encourage use of domestic oil resources - recognize the legal personhood of unborn children, treat Since leaving Congress where he served as the vanguard of the abortion as crime and confront the morally indefensible Second Amendment, Bob worked to increase individual liberty Roe decision and privacy rights through such organizations as the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and the American Obtain a copy of our nation’s Constitution. It is easy to under- Conservative Union as the 21st Century Liberties Chair for stand and you have an obligation to know what it sets forth. The Freedom and Privacy. For his work on protecting the privacy and Constitution is our blueprint for freedom. Use your vote to civil liberties of all Americans, legendary New York Times defend it. columnist William Safire dubbed Bob “Mr. Privacy.” Our government should be much smaller and we should enjoy If there is one candidate who consistently comes down on the more liberty. The two big parties have taken turns damaging our side of the American people’s rights, it is Bob Barr. Bob knows great country. Declare some independence this year. the answer is less government, and has proven that he will VOTE CHUCK BALDWIN PRESIDENT deliver the real change necessary to lead America into a new era BALDWIN2008.COM of prosperity and freedom.

(This information furnished by Chuck Baldwin for President.) (This information furnished by Barr 2008 Presidential Committee.)

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United States President United States President John Cynthia McCain McKinney Republican Pacific Green

Occupation: U.S. Senator Occupation: Global Human Rights and Peace Activist, Occupational Background: Public Speaking, Lecturer, and U.S. Senator; U.S. Researcher. Representative; U.S. Navy Captain; Naval Aviator Occupational Background: Visiting Professor and teacher at Educational Background: U.S. Naval Academy multiple post secondary colleges. Prior Governmental Experience: U.S. Senator; Educational Background: BA, University of Southern U.S. Representative California, Los Angeles; Masters from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University; currently a Doctoral Candidate In war and peace, I have been a dedicated servant of our country. at the University of California, Berkeley. Whenever I faced an important choice between my country’s interests, party politics or special interests, I chose our country. Prior Governmental Experience: Served six terms in the U.S. Congress and two terms in the Georgia General Assembly. I will continue to put our country first by ushering in a new era of reform, prosperity and peace. If I’m elected President, the era of Proud mother to a son, Coy, daughter of Billy and Leola the permanent campaign will end. The era of problem solving McKinney will begin. Washington is broken, and I intend to fix it. All you‘ve ever asked of government is that it stand on your side, not in Cynthia McKinney served 12 years in the United States Congress your way. as a courageous voice of peace and seeks make America more safe and better for all Americans. I will stand by your side to grow this economy, create more jobs and get America moving again. I will aggressively push to In Congress she authored legislation seeking: elimination of fed- develop alternative energies while expanding our use of existing eral subsidies for corporations taking jobs overseas; a national energy resources here at home. As President, I intend to provide livable wage; repeal of the Military Tribunals Act; provision for future generations of Americans with a safer, more peaceful national forest protection and restoration; elimination of the use world than the one we inherited. We will achieve energy security of depleted uranium weapons; denial of federal assistance to and ensure that healthcare is affordable and available for all. It is law enforcement agencies violating human rights; 9/11/2001 incumbent on America, more than any other nation on earth, to victims right to participate in the Victims Compensation Fund; lead in building the foundations for a stable and enduring peace. the impeachment of Bush, Cheney, and Rice. I will put an agenda of reform, prosperity and peace for America (This information furnished by Power To The People Committee-Cynthia before any partisan interest or special interest. I will keep that McKinney for President.) promise every hour of every day I am in office.

(This information furnished by John McCain.)

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United States President United States President Ralph Barack Nader Obama Peace Democrat

Occupation: Consumer Occupation: I serve as a U.S. Advocate Senator. Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Consumer Advocate I’ve been a community organizer, civil rights lawyer, and Educational Background: constitutional law teacher. BA, Princeton University; LLB, Harvard University Educational Background: I graduated from Columbia University and Harvard Law School. Prior Governmental Experience: US Department of Labor, 1960s Prior Governmental Experience: My prior governmental experience is 8 years as an Illinois state Senator. Why Vote for Nader? I’m running for President because at this defining moment in In 1965, Ralph Nader became an American hero when he our nation’s history, we have a chance to forge a new majority so brought General Motors to its knees by exposing its campaign to we can solve the problems we’ve been talking about for intimidate and smear him for having written a book about auto decades. safety. Since then, he has created more than 100 public interest groups. I’m running to turn the page on the failed politics of the past; a politics that divides us when we should be coming together to You may know that Nader has saved more than a million solve problems; a politics that accepts lobbyists as part of the lives because of seatbelts and air bags, but did you know he led system in Washington, instead of recognizing that they’re part of the campaign against nuclear power, which has blocked the the problem; and where politicians don’t mean what they say or construction of new nuclear plants in America for more than say what they mean. 30 years? As President, I’ll bring Democrats and Republicans together to You may know that he is largely responsible for the Clean Air solve the problems facing us. I’ll invest in clean energies so we Act, Clean Water Act, and the Freedom of Information Act, but can create green jobs, reduce our dependence on foreign oil, did you know that in recent years he secured cheap, generic and save this planet for our children. I’ll stop giving tax breaks to AIDS drugs for India? companies that ship our jobs overseas, and put a middle-class In the 1980s, corporate power counter-attacked, expanding tax cut into the pockets of working families, struggling home- lobbies, think tanks, buying up newspapers and TV networks. owners, and seniors who deserve to retire with dignity and Citizen’s groups were frozen out, as Washington became security. I’ll work for affordable, accessible health care for all. I’ll “corporate-occupied territory.” make college affordable for anyone who wants to go. And I’ll responsibly end the war in Iraq - a war I opposed from the start. To challenge an increasingly rigged system, Nader had to enter politics. Despite being frozen out by the corporate media, Since I walked away from a career on Wall Street to work as a he has been at 6% in national polls, with 14% saying they would community organizer more than two decades ago, I’ve fought to vote for him if he were competitive. bring people together, and to make a difference in the lives of ordinary Americans. I don’t want to pit Blue States against Red Because neither McCain nor Obama will challenge the States - I want to lead the United States of America in a new corporate political establishment, their campaign has been direction to turn this moment of challenge into our moment of personal, nasty, and trivial. There is no debate about our bloated opportunity. defense budget, the worsening war in Afghanistan, policy toward Iran or Russia, Israel/Palestine, single-payer health care, (This information furnished by Obama for America.) a living wage, rebuilding our infrastructure, or a new economy built on wind and solar power. Your vote for Nader will keep these big issues alive, and strengthen the hand of progressive forces in the coming years. If you deny your vote to the major parties, they will know they cannot take you for granted: Your power grows. Gregory Kafoury Peace Party Secretary

(This information furnished by Ralph Nader.)

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United States Senator United States Senator Dave Jeff Brownlow Merkley Constitution Democrat

Occupation: Industrial Occupation: Speaker of the Automation Consulting Oregon House

Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Marketing/Engineering Executive Director, Portland Habitat for Humanity; National Educational Background: Security Analyst, Pentagon and BS Clarkson University Congressional Budget Office; President, Oregon World Affairs Council Prior Governmental Experience: Constitution Party Vice Chairman Educational Background: David Douglas High School; Stanford (B.A., International Relations); Princeton, (M.A., Public www.DaveBrownlow.com Policy) I am running for the U.S. Senate because the professional Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative, 1999; politicians we hired to do the job have failed us. House Democratic Leader, 2003; House Speaker, 2007 Our economy is in a tailspin; the value of our dollar is heading “Jeff Merkley will help me bring change to Washington D.C. toward freefall; our debt is exploding; our manufacturing base is He will listen to Oregonians and fight for working people.” being shipped offshore; our borders have become a virtual Senator Barack Obama sieve; and our military is bogged down in two simultaneous, unconstitutional wars. LISTENING TO OREGONIANS Clearly, something has got to change. When politicians weren’t listening to Oregonians, Jeff Merkley helped Democrats win back the Oregon House and give voice to We need to begin curing the disease rather than citizens demanding change. continuing to treat the symptoms. This would involve a return to the constitutional principals of limited government, • Cut taxes for working people; balanced the budget sound money, non-intervention with our world neighbors, and • Championed Oregon’s first “rainy day fund” restoring our individual liberties. • Passed landmark ethics reforms Unlike my opponents, I will vote to: The Oregonian called Jeff’s session as Speaker, “Oregon’s most productive in a generation.” [4/19/08] • Defend the Constitution - not the special or corporate interests - by returning power back to the states and the WASHINGTON D.C. IS BROKEN people. Special interests have controlled the agenda and Oregon • Dismantle the Federal Reserve, (a private banking cartel) families have paid the price. and turn off the money printing presses. Inflation, war, • 70,000 Oregon jobs gone poverty, and most other economic ills can be traced back to • Skyrocketing gas prices and health care costs the insanity of our failed monetary policy. • $3 billion spent every week in Iraq • End the occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan, both of which CHANGING WASHINGTON D.C. have turned into bloody, winless debacles with no defined Jeff Merkley will work across party lines to find solutions. missions. • Protect women’s right to choose • Begin the orderly shutdown of the American Empire, which • End the war and care for our veterans now spans some 700 bases in 130 countries - rather than • Cut taxes for working families; restore fiscal responsibility waiting for it to spontaneously disassemble itself. • Scrap unfair trade agreements that ship jobs overseas • Keep America out of entangling alliances - NO foreign aid! • Stand up to drug and insurance companies to make health care affordable • Secure our borders. • Independence from foreign oil; create good-paying • End the senseless slaughter of the unborn. American jobs Instead of solutions, all my opponents have to offer is more of “Jeff Merkley shares my values, and he will help me deliver for the same: more spending, more debt, more phony money, more Oregon.” Senator Ron Wyden failed programs, more foreign interventions, and of course, less Son of a millworker in rural Oregon and first in his family liberty. to go to college, Jeff Merkley listens to Oregonians and Our country is in serious trouble. It is time we start telling each fights for working people. other the truth. Endorsed by the Oregon State Police Officers’ Association; www.DaveBrownlow.com Oregon Education Association; Oregon Nurses Association; Planned Parenthood; Independent Party of Oregon; Sierra Club; (This information furnished by Dave Brownlow for U.S. Senate.) League of Conservation Voters; Veterans and Military Families for Progress; SEIU; AFL-CIO and working families across Oregon. www.JeffMerkley.com

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United States Senator Gordon H Smith Republican

Occupation: United States Senator Candidate Occupational Background: Smith Frozen Foods statements Educational Background: Southwestern University, JD; are printed Brigham Young University, BA Prior Governmental Experience: United States Senator, as submitted 1997-present; Oregon State Senator, 1993-1997; President, Oregon State Senate, 1995-1996. SENATOR GORDON SMITH The state does not correct COMMON GROUND. COMMON GOOD. punctuation, grammar, “There’s too much partisanship and not enough leadership in Washington, D.C. As your Senator, I’ve shown a better way. syntax errors or inaccurate Republican-Democrat, rural-urban, left-right, …from taxes information. The only changes to health care, energy to the economy, security and safety, I have succeeded in finding common ground for the common good.” made are attempts to correct Common Ground: Jobs & Economy spelling errors if the word • Supported tax cuts for families, small businesses and home-buying as originally submitted is not • Working to stop a job-killing $1.2 trillion tax increase and to in the dictionary. ensure tax cuts for families and businesses are made permanent Common Ground: Health Care • Supported a prescription drug benefit for Oregon seniors and protected a half million Oregonians from unfair cuts to Medicaid • Working to protect and expand health insurance for 48,000 Oregon children Common Ground: Rural Oregon • Fought for water for Klamath farmers and sustainable logging to create jobs and promote forest health; secured funding for a deeper Columbia River to expand state agriculture exports • Working to protect funding for rural counties hurt by unfair reductions in timber harvests Common Ground: Energy & Environment for more information about • Supported first increase in car-mileage standard in 20 years voting in Oregon and new incentives for green energy: wind, wave, solar and alternative-fuel cars call 1 866 ORE VOTE/673 8683 • Working to protect 128,000 acres of scenic Mt. Hood se habla español wilderness Common Ground: Security & Safety visit www.oregonvotes.org • Support continued American leadership and strong interna- tional participation in fighting aggressive war on terror TTY 1 800 735 2900 • Working to end the war in Iraq swiftly, safely and with honor for the hearing impaired SENATOR GORDON SMITH COMMON GROUND. COMMON GOOD. “I am working to break Washington’s partisan paralysis and to find common ground and common good for all Oregonians – I ask for your vote.” -- Gordon H. Smith www.gordonsmith.com

(This information furnished by Gordon Smith.) The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. General Information / 12 Oregon Voter Bill of Rights Oregon Voter Bill of Rights

You have the right to vote if you are a US citizen, live in Oregon, are 18 years old, and have registered.

You have the right to vote if you are homeless.

You have the right to vote if you have been convicted of a felony but have been released from custody, even if you are on probation or parole.

You have the right to vote even if you have a guardian and even if you need help reading or filling out your ballot.

You have the right to vote or cast your ballot if you are in line by 8 PM on Election Day.

You have the right to know if you are registered to vote.

You have the right to choose whether or not you want to register as a member of a political party.

You have the right to use a signature stamp or other mark but first you have to fill out a form. No one can sign for you.

You have the right to ask for help from elections staff or from a friend or family member. There are some people who cannot help you vote, for example, your boss or a union officer from your job.

You have the right to a secret vote. You do not have to tell anyone how you voted.

You have the right to get a “provisional ballot”, even if you are told you are not registered to vote.

You have the right to get a new ballot if you make a mistake.

You have the right to vote for the person you want. You can write in someone else’s name if you don’t like the choices on your ballot.

You have the right to vote “yes” or “no” on any issue on your ballot.

You have the right to leave some choices blank on your ballot. The choices you do mark will still count.

You have the right to use a voting system for all Federal Elections that makes it equally possible for people with disabilities to vote privately and independently.

You have the right to know if your ballot, including a “provisional ballot”, was accepted for counting.

You have the right to file a complaint if you think your voting rights have been denied.

Call toll free - 1-866-673-8683 to get more information about these and other voting rights.

(Oregon Constitution, Sections 2 and 3; ORS Chapters 137, 246, 247, and 254; Vote By Mail Manual; Help America Vote Act of 2002; OAR 165-001-0090 and 165-007-0030) Candidates / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Partisan Candidates 13 Representative in Congress Representative in Congress 1st District 1st District Joel Chris Haugen Henry Republican Pacific Green

Occupation: Small Business Occupation: Executive Director, Owner Portland Metro Pacific Greens; Student, Portland State Occupational Background: University School Teacher, Planner, Federal Contractor, Businessman Occupational Background: Educational Background: Union Truck Driver; Union Bemidji State University- BA in Geography/Geology, 1974; Aircraft Mechanic Western Illinois University- MA Geography, 1980; Portland State Educational Background: Portland State University, University- Teaching certification, 1984 Communication Studies, emphasis: Conflict Resolution and Prior Governmental Experience: U.S. Army, Planning Peace Studies; Clackamas Community College, Commission, County Committees, Park Commissioner Communications Dear Voters, Prior Governmental Experience: Co-chair, Willamette Neighborhood Assn. (West Linn); Co-chair, Pacific Green Party November 4, 2008 represents a vital turning point for our nation. and Portland Metro Greens; Organizer, PSU Campus Greens In our government’s culture of rigid partisanship, Congress frequently seems to act more for party or special interests than ELECT CHRIS HENRY TO in America’s best interests. As an independent-minded citizen, TURN THE US MILITARY, HUMANITARY former teacher and small business owner, I believe we must More than half our federal tax dollars are being spent for past, reform that culture and bring sincerity to Washington for our present, and future wars and fund over 700 military bases nation to solve its daunting problems. world-wide. The cost of empire building descends from our If you vote for me, you are electing a Traditional Republican who fathers and will be borne by our children, for generations. By seeks to return the nation’s focus to issues of conservation, voting Pacific Green, you support Eisenhower’s peaceful fiscal responsibility, equal rights, following our Constitution, and vision from his April 16, 1953 address to the American Society of achieving a healthy balance between the interests of business Newspaper Editors: and labor. I will always act and vote for what I believe will most A CHANCE FOR PEACE benefit Oregon and the nation, regardless of personal conse- quences or pressure from special interests! I pledge to focus my “First, no people on earth can be held, as a people, to be enemy, efforts on the following 5-Point Plan: for all humanity shares the common hunger for peace and fellowship and justice. • Launch a 10-year overhaul of our energy policy, Second, no nation’s security and well-being can be lastingly moving toward a blend of sustainable energies including achieved in isolation but only in effective cooperation with hydrogen, wind, solar, geothermal, and new technologies, fellow-nations. stimulating our economy and creating green, living wage Third, any nation’s right to form of government and an jobs economic system of its own choosing is inalienable. • Provide universal health care options for our citizens, Fourth, any nation’s attempt to dictate to other nations their encourage prevention-based wellness programs, and take form of government is indefensible. care of our veterans And fifth, A nation’s hope of lasting peace cannot be firmly based upon any race in armaments but rather upon just relations • Develop a cooperative foreign policy, withdraw our and honest understanding with all other nations.” troops from Iraq, and work internationally to address world population growth “Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger • Re-energize our education system through expanded and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed.” service and outreach programs, incentives for students and teachers, and public/private partnerships WAR IS NOT A WAY TO SUSTAINABLY RESOLVE CONFLICT • Replace our broken tax system with a practical, consumption-based alternative, and pay down the While both major parties continue funding unmandated national debt wars and occupation, your vote for Chris will send a message that Oregonians’ priorities are for peace, justice, education, Please join me in reforming Congress, and visit health care, and human rights. www.joelhaugenforcongress.com for more information. VOTE CHRIS HENRY Thank you! FOR PEACE AND HUMANITY Joel http://www.chrishenryforcongress.org/ (This information furnished by Joel Haugen.) (This information furnished by Chris Henry.)

The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / 14 Partisan Candidates Representative in Congress Representative in Congress 1st District 1st District Scott H Joe Semrau Tabor Constitution Libertarian

Occupation: Construction Occupation: Electronics manager Consultant, fully self employed, 16 years, Occupational Background: Civil and structural engineering; Occupational Background: construction management Circuitry Design, Problem Solving, Programming. Educational Background: BS, MS, Civil Engineering, Stanford University Educational Background: B.S. Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois Prior Governmental Experience: None Prior Governmental Experience: None Your Constitutional and Populist Choice Community Experience: Chair, Libertarian Party of Oregon, America is in trouble. The rule of law, built on the Constitution, is 2008; LPO Lobbying Director 1996-1999; Local Cable TV ruined. Too many laws, even constitutional ones, favor the Producer. establishment over the general public. Systemic changes needed: My name is Joe Tabor, and I ask for your vote for Representative in the U.S. House. My strongest qualification is an understand- Parasitic, Capitalist to Egalitarian, Market Economy ing of my friends and neighbors, since I talk politics with nearly Community well-being over profit, employee ownership reigns, everyone I meet outside of work. I have good communication monopolistic industries few, and environmental responsibility is skills, an understanding of technology, analytical skills, and a rewarded. Corporate charters, government-granted privileges, strong commitment to upholding the Constitution of the United should mandate public responsibility. Congress can reshape States of America. economy through interstate commerce power. I will vote for no bill that conflicts with the Constitution, and will Privately Owned, Unstable, and Usurious to Publicly support only bills that I have time to read -- long bills may be Owned, Stable, and Honest Money and Banking filled with unacceptable special interests, or overreaching laws. I “Dollars” are interest charging debt notes. The Federal Reserve, will pass no laws to benefit one class of people over another. with newly created notes, buys government debt others will not, thus “monetizing” debt and “creating money out of thin air,” Congress needs to stop funding wars and bring our soldiers enabling funding without borrowing or increased taxes. The Fed home. Then Congress needs to work on ways to encourage low is a privately owned banking cartel of member banks who can cost energy development, better immigration policies, and ways “loan up” together protected by the central Fed and ultimately to cut medical costs. No solutions for these are obvious, so I’ll taxpayers, who pay for bailouts through “inflation tax” (higher need your help. prices) caused by newly issued “funny money.” Budgetary and The best way to bring positive change is to transfer administra- market discipline suffer and speculation rules. Dollars should be tion of social programs from the federal government to the fifty interest free, backed by tangible assets, protected by Congress. states. Why rely on an organization that is 3000 miles away? Transnational Corporate Focus to Locally Based, Fair Oregonians have twelve times more State Representatives to Trade talk to than U.S. Representatives. I would like to partner with you “Globalization” was designed by and for large transnational and any interested State Representatives to bring about this companies, controlling trade for profit at environmental and change. Federal legislators have taken on too many tasks. When labor expense. Tired of jobs shipping overseas? these tasks are returned to the states, the U.S. Congress can focus on national defense and not empire building. Military-Industrial, Profiteering Empire to Defense Strong military focused on territorial defense, a peacemaking For more information, please visit my website: State Department, and government support for veterans are http://www.joetabor2008.com vital. However, spending more on warfare than all other countries combined is excessive, dangerous, and disturbing. (This information furnished by Friends of Joe Tabor.) Poorly Planned, Inadequately Funded to Well Managed Infrastructure Emphasize renewable energy, public ownership, and looming water supply crisis. Weak Support to Protection of Bill of Rights Government Behavior: Corrupt to Accountable We should not be discussing “stimulus checks” leaving “spending” and “debt” to our children. Visit semrau08.com.

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Occupation: Congressman Occupational Background: Attorney helping Oregonians start high-technology and international trade businesses. Educational Background: Stanford University; Harvard Medical School; Yale Law School Prior Governmental Experience: None Family: David and his wife Michelle have two children, 11-year- for unofficial election old Matthew and 9-year-old Sarah. Michelle taught school in Oregon for 12 years. results starting at 8pm DAVID WU on November 4th visit: A Common Sense Leader Who Fights for Your Values and Priorities Strengthening Our Economy While Reducing Wasteful www.oregonvotes.org Government Spending David Wu believes that the Iraq War has cost us our economic security. Instead of spending billions in Iraq, he wants to invest at home in new schools and quality, affordable healthcare. Wu is pushing for more technical and vocational training programs so Oregonians are trained for good jobs in expanding industries like healthcare and renewable energy solutions. Wu is fighting methamphetamine abuse and voted for a tough law that restricts the sale of ingredients used to make the drug. Protecting Oregon’s Environment and Reducing Energy Costs David Wu believes in protecting Oregon’s natural beauty and our environment from the damage caused by climate change and pollutants. To help lower prices at the pump, Wu called for a crackdown on big oil companies and speculators that artificially drive up gas prices while making record profits. Wu voted to require utilities to use more renewable energy. for more information about Against the war in Iraq; Supports Our Troops voting in Oregon David Wu has opposed the Iraq War from the beginning while always supporting our troops. call 1 866 ORE VOTE/673 8683 se habla español Wu ensured that our troops have the best equipment available, and has fought to prevent redeploying our troops into combat until they are rested, ready and retrained. visit www.oregonvotes.org Wu improved the standard of living for U.S. military personnel. He passed a military pay raise, improved health TTY 1 800 735 2900 insurance coverage for military families, and secured the for the hearing impaired biggest increase in education assistance for soldiers since the 1944 GI Bill. CONGRESSMAN DAVID WU Independent, Effective Leadership

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The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. Candidates / 16 Partisan Candidates Representative in Congress Representative in Congress 3rd District 3rd District Earl Delia Blumenauer Lopez Democrat Republican

Occupation: U.S. Congressman Occupation: Homemaker

Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Administrator Adana’s nurses registry, FedEx, Small Business Owner, Real Educational Background: Estate Investor Lewis and Clark College, B.A. Northwestern School of Law, J.D. Educational Background: Nursing Program, Mt. SAC Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon State Legislature; Prior Governmental Experience: none Portland Community College Board; Multnomah County I’m Delia Lopez and I’m running for congress because I’m fed up. Commissioner; Portland City Commissioner; U.S. Congressman I’ve watched as our Constitution has been discarded and our In Congress for the past 12 years I’ve been working against a set rights trampled. Our constitution was written precisely, to limit of disastrous policies- the unnecessary war in Iraq, reckless the power of government, and protect the rights of the people. predatory lending practices, the failure to have a comprehensive Our Federal government was to be especially restrained. energy policy, and fighting against a bankruptcy law that Government closest to the problem is most efficient and people protects credit card companies instead of American families. are better able to maintain control. Most of the problems our nation is facing is due to the fact that we have allowed our Today, every Oregonian can see the consequences of these leaders to ignore the law of the land. Republican, Democrat, policies: collapsing home values, spiraling energy prices, and a Libertarian, Constitution Party we all want the same things. huge toll from the war in Iraq. Good schools, clean environment, jobs. Our nation is facing We know it doesn’t have to be this way. overwhelming debt, that will be left to our children and grand- children. Right now our nation is 9 trillion dollars in debt. In 2001 Together we have made a difference. $.82 would buy a euro, recently it was $1.60 That is a 50% I am proud to have opposed the Iraq war from the start, as reduction in the value of our money causing an increase in costs Oregon became one of the first states to understand and turn of imported items. against the war. We are spending one third of our federal budget policing the We created landmark land use and environmental policies. world, while our social security trust fund is bankrupt. We need to care for our seniors, our veterans and our disabled We provided national leadership on the fight against global citizens. We have our military guarding the borders of countless warming. other nations, while our border is wide open. We need to We established award winning recycling, energy, light rail, eliminate our dependence on foreign oil and keep the money streetcar, and bicycle programs. and the jobs here. Eliminate corporate welfare, give small companies the same tax benefits as large ones. Americans By implementing these transportation and energy policies, our don’t want more government programs, they want jobs. More average family spends $2500 a year less on transportation than information on my positions is available on my web page the average family in America. www.dlopezforcongress.com I am running for congress because We accomplished these things because we had vision, worked we, the people, need to take back our country. hard together and had the political will to implement solutions. (This information furnished by Committee to Elect Delia Lopez.) That is our challenge today. I hope you will re-elect me to Congress so I can continue to provide this leadership and creativity. But make no mistake, these are everyone’s problems. Every Oregonian needs to become involved; to make sure each of us participates from the Presidential campaign to local legislative races. I am working hard to change the politics in Washington D.C. and strengthen Oregon, but I need your help for those changes and the tough decisions that will follow. Together we can rebuild and renew America while we strengthen our families and protect the planet. www.earlblumenauer.com

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Occupation: Educator

Occupational Background: Math Department chair, Benson Polytechnic High School and Adjunct Professor, Portland State University; Scientific translator; Museum technician at Smithsonian Institution of Washington, D.C. Educational Background: M.S., mathematics, Portland State University; M.A., history, University of California, Berkeley; B.S., astronomy, California Institute of Technology Prior Governmental Experience: None The United States is fighting imperial wars without end. It cannot maintain its political and economic primacy without military force. Vote Pacific Green for Peace Representative Blumenauer since 2006 has voted for war funding on six separate occasions, for a cumulative total of at least $444 billion. I won’t vote for any funds for the Iraq and Afghan wars, and I won’t vote for threats of war. Let us get rid of nuclear weapons and learn to live at peace. Vote Pacific Green for Health Care I would vote for a national single-payer health plan so decent medical care is available for all. Such a plan, H.R. 676, is already before Congress, and Representative Blumenauer does not support it. Vote Pacific Green for Schools Representative Blumenauer’s support for the No Child Left Behind Act shows how out of touch he is with the needs of our students. As a lifelong educator I oppose more tests and support greater funding of music, dance, and art. Every child is an individual, not a means to improve the Gross Domestic Product. Vote Pacific Green for a Sustainable Future On this issue I agree with the incumbent. Vote Pacific Green for Equality Extend equal rights to all income brackets and gender identities. We are all human beings.

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tty 1 800 735 2900 for the hearing impaired Candidates / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Partisan Candidates 19 Representative in Congress Representative in Congress 5th District 5th District Mike Steve Erickson Milligan Republican Libertarian

Occupation: Founder, Occupation: Alternative Herbal President, AFMS Logistics, Remedies Cost Reduction Experts Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Airborne Express, District Operations Manager, Alternative Manager Herbal Remedies; Business Owner, Natural Foods Store; Educational Background: B.S., Business Marketing, Portland Plant Manager, Planner, and Estimator in the printing industry; State University Database Management Developer; School Bus Driver Prior Governmental Experience: None Educational Background: Ford Family Foundation, Effective Organizations; University of Oregon Extension, Portland, OR; Community Involvement: Mike is involved with and supports Edison Technical College, Los Angeles, CA; Southwestern many charities throughout the state (Boys and Girls Clubs, Community College, Chula Vista, CA; Tarrant County Children’s Cancer Association, Providence Children’s Hospital, Community College, Ft. Worth, TX; East Texas State University, local schools, Three Rivers Nature Conservancy and many Commerce, TX others). Mike’s charity work earned him the Portland Business Journal’s Corporate Philanthropy award in 2007. Prior Governmental Experience: City Council, City of Monmouth, OR since January 2003; Monmouth Independence “I’m running for Congress to break up the partisan Network (fiber to the home), Board of Directors; Western, gridlock in Washington. I’ll use my experience as a Independence, Monmouth Public, Education, Government Cable successful businessman to lower gas prices, revive the Access Channel, Board of Directors, 2 years as Chair. economy and provide affordable health care to Oregonians. Congress has enough career politicians. Served on the Board of Directors of various 501(c)(3)-service We need someone who will put people over politics.” organizations; Monmouth Business Association officer for 3 years; IMPROVE OUR ECONOMY AND CREATE NEW JOBS Monmouth Independence Chamber of Commerce, member As a successful businessman, Mike Erickson has balanced a 4 years; budget, worked to provide his employees with quality health Monmouth Independence Chamber of Commerce, Board of care and knows higher taxes cost jobs and hurt our economy. Directors; Small businesses are the backbone of Oregon’s economy. Polk County Historical Society, Board of Directors; Mike will fight to lower taxes and bring fiscal responsibility to Sizzlin’ Sidewalk Streetfair organizing committee; congress while reducing our national debt. A strong economy Monmouth Music in the Park, organizing committee; will bring new quality jobs to Oregon. As you can see from my business, civic and governmental LOWER FUEL PRICES AND experience in Monmouth, Independence and Polk County I have PROMOTE ENERGY ALTERNATIVES the ability to do the job. As your representative I will make sure to take you to Washington with me, as too often we have had our Mike Erickson believes we must focus on the research and representatives take their party with them. I will make a commit- development of new innovative fuels and technology so we can ment to make sure that it is your voice, through me, not mine for begin to lessen our dependence on foreign oil and promote you, that gets heard. energy alternatives. Mike wants to expand the use of renewable energy such as solar, wind and geothermal, while safely Many of you are calling for an end to the wars and empire expanding domestic oil drilling. building, an end to corporate welfare, you want tax reform, social justice, and human dignity. We have had politicians tell us FIGHTING FOR AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE they would work for these ends and yet nothing changes. As the As a business owner, Mike Erickson understands the difficulty citizens of Monmouth know, I work hard and study the issues to of providing quality and affordable healthcare to his employees. get things done. As your congressman, Mike Erickson will work to provide www.milligan4congress.com affordable health care to all citizens. Mike believes we must bring competition and price transparency (This information furnished by Steve Milligan.) into health care by creating a national online healthcare marketplace where people can compare health care prices and treatment costs against other local health care providers. www.EricksonForCongress.org

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The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / 20 Partisan Candidates Representative in Congress Representative in Congress 5th District 5th District Douglas Alex Patterson Polikoff Constitution Pacific Green

Occupation: Sales Occupation: Electrical Engineer Representative Occupational Background: Power System Engineer, Occupational Background: Powerplant Operator, Working Class Citizen Consultant, Electrician Educational Background: BA Educational Background: BS Columbia Christian College Electrical Engineering, UC/Berkeley Prior Governmental Experience: None. No experience with: Prior Governmental Experience: Boulder County Energy corruption; mis-managing a budget; owing people favors. Advisory Committee LEGALIZE FREEDOM! I’m running to offer Oregonians in District 5 a true choice. Politicians from both major parties claim they are agents of This year, elect “The Peoples Candidate” who will lobby for change, but what we get is more of the same. Republicans and your interests and not special interests. Democrats both seem more concerned with getting elected and Ladies and Gentlemen of the 5th District: appeasing their corporate donors than in dealing with the threat of our ballooning public debt, job and health insecurity, world • Do you have a sense that your federal government has grown instability, the energy crisis and global warming. too big and is too out of touch? My professional expertise is in solving problems. I hope to • Do you wonder where your basic rights and personal apply the same skills in addressing the various crises our nation freedoms have gone? faces: • Are you fed up with government officials who ignore the very interests of the people they were elected to serve? Ending the Iraq War I pledge to withhold voting one more dime of your tax If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, you need to dollars going toward the occupation of Iraq. Additional vote for me! funding should only be for bringing our troops home safely I am the Constitution Party Candidate for the 5th Congressional and taking care of them when they return. District because you deserve a clear choice in this election. Years Giving Working Americans a Break of compromise and collusion in Washington, D.C. have made the Repeal Bush tax cuts and restore tax rates on the wealthiest differences between the two dominant corporate parties nearly Americans. non-existent. No matter which of the two is in power, the result is End corporate tax breaks (2/3 of corporations paid no tax always the same: from 1998-2005). • More American jobs lost through international trade agree- End deficit spending and shift funding away from the ments that favor foreign nations Pentagon. • No sincere plan to secure our borders Repeal trade agreements off-shoring our jobs. • A constant erosion of individual rights and personal liberty Institute national single-payer health care so all Americans have access to good medical care. When elected to Congress I will work to: Restoring our Democracy 1.Restore your lost rights Repeal the Patriot Act, the Military Commissions Act, and 2.Secure our borders and stop the illegal invasion restore habeas corpus for all citizens. 3.Abolish all trade agreements and un-holy alliances that Institute public financing of all federal elections. hurt American workers Action on Energy and Climate Change It doesn’t take a genius or years of “experience” to do Repeal tax breaks for the oil and gas industry. what’s right for the citizens of America. Increase federal funding for renewable energy technologies This election, don’t waste your vote on a Republican or such as solar, wind and wave energy, meaning Green jobs Democrat. They’ve had their chances and have failed you for Oregonians. miserably! Send a message to Washington that “business as Increase government funding of energy conservation usual” is no longer acceptable! This election, vote for a programs. candidate who has no strings attached, for a change. Sign the Kyoto Protocols and join the world in fighting Global Warming Let’s Make It Happen! Definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over www.dougpattersonforcongress.com again but expecting a different result.

(This information furnished by Douglas Patterson for Congress.) Break the cycle and send a real message to Washington!! Vote Green!! www.votepolikoff.org

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The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Partisan Candidates 21 Representative in Congress 5th District Kurt Schrader Democrat

Occupation: Veterinarian; Farmer; State Senator Occupational Background: Veterinarian; Businessman; Farmer Educational Background: Cornell University, B.A.; University of Illinois, B.S., Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Am I registered to vote? Prior Governmental Experience: State Senator since 2003; State Representative 1997-2003; Co-Chair, Joint Committee on Ways and Means 2003 – present; Canby Planning Commission 1981-1996 Now you can check your Married to Martha 33 years, raised five children, Claire, Maren, registration online: Steven, Ryan, Travis KURT SCHRADER FOR CONGRESS Character and the Right Experience www.oregonvotes.org Kurt Schrader is a husband and father, a veterinarian, a farmer, and a small-business owner. He built a business, met a payroll, and provided health care benefits for his employees. Kurt has the character we expect, and as a legislator earned a reputation for straight talk, fiscal responsibility and getting things done across party lines. “I support Kurt Schrader because I trust Kurt Schrader.” -Senator Frank Morse, Republican Fighting for our middle class Kurt understands the everyday pressures faced by Oregon families as prices for gas, food, college tuition, and health care are skyrocketing. In Congress he will focus on what makes the greatest difference in the lives of middle class families and those struggling to get ahead: • Focus on our economy and bringing jobs to Oregon. See Kurt’s detailed Economic Action Plan at www.kurtschrader.com/theplan • Fight high gas prices by cracking down on speculators and pass “use it or lose it” legislation for drilling • Create a clean energy future with renewable energy that creates jobs and reduces our dependence on foreign oil • Deliver affordable cost-containing health care that covers all Americans • Bring the troops home from Iraq with honor and reinvest that money in our economy and infrastructure • Push for a tougher federal attack on methamphetamine, just like he did in Oregon • Support our veterans Kurt is supported by: for more information about Oregon Nurses Association voting in Oregon Oregon Farm Bureau Oregon AFL-CIO Oregon Forest Industries Council call 1 866 ORE VOTE/673 8683 Oregon League of Conservation Voters Congresswoman Darlene Hooley se habla español To learn more and see who supports Kurt Schrader, visit: www.KurtSchrader.com visit www.oregonvotes.org (This information furnished by Kurt Schrader for U.S. Congress.) TTY 1 800 735 2900 The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the for the hearing impaired State of Oregon. Candidates / 22 Partisan Candidates

Secretary of State Secretary of State Kate Rick Brown Dancer Democrat Republican

Occupation: State Senator Occupation: Retired Journalist Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Family and Juvenile Law Journalist 1985-2008 Attorney Educational Background: Educational Background: Bachelors Degree, University of Colorado, B.A.; Communication, Pacific Northwestern School of Law, Lewis and Clark College, J.D.; University, Forest Grove Senior Executive Program, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard Prior Governmental Experience: None Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative Community Involvement: Past President, City Club of Eugene; 1991-1996; State Senator since 1997; former Senate Majority Looking Glass Youth and Family Services; Children’s Miracle Leader Network; Young Life Board, Springfield Tough on Initiative Fraud Family: Wife of 25 years, Kathy; Two sons, Jake and Jess. Concerned about fraud in our initiative system, Kate Brown NOW IS THE TIME FOR A NON-PARTISAN passed the law banning anyone convicted of fraud, forgery or SECRETARY OF STATE identity theft from collecting ballot measure signatures. With Dear Voters, her legal background, she will crack down on fraud with tough enforcement to ensure signature gatherers follow Traveling this state as a journalist for 23 years you discover the law and make sure those who don’t are prosecuted. the common bonds that make us proud to be Oregonians. Opening Doors for Jobs But when I investigated state government I saw that bitter partisanship and special interests dominate. Now is the time to The Secretary of State’s office is the first stop for a new business elect people who are not beholden to special interests. in Oregon. In these tough economic times, Kate Brown is dedi- cated to making Oregon attractive to new businesses to I left journalism to run for Secretary of State so I could pass a create new good-paying jobs, and to making it easier to do better Oregon on to my children – and I ask for your vote. business in Oregon. -Rick Dancer Rigorous Audits to Save Money Vic Atiyeh, Oregon Governor (1979-1987) says: “Dancer’s experience is exactly what we need in a Secretary of With rigorous audits of state agencies, schools and even energy State. Objectivity, investigative know-how, and a keen use, Kate Brown will make sure our tax dollars are spent appreciation of all parts of Oregon.” effectively and efficiently. By keeping a close eye on the bottom-line and finding creative ways to provide critical There are clear differences between my opponent and me: services, she will help put more dollars into our priorities, like • I support opening the Primary Election so every education and health care. Oregonian’s voice is heard. • I support permitting only legal citizens to register to vote. Fair and Open Elections • I support guaranteeing the right to a secret ballot for all Kate Brown won her first race by just seven votes, so she knows elections. firsthand that every vote matters and every vote must be • I will aggressively review and audit all state agencies counted. She supports campaign finance reform, and wrote the because I am not financially beholden to public employee law that requires campaign cash be reported online, where the unions. public can easily know who is funding ballot measure and I will work to take politics out and put trust in. candidate campaigns. As Secretary of State she will continue to safeguard our elections and shine a light on the influence of “Oregon roots run deep for Rick Dancer. From the family money in politics. Under her watch, we’ll always have homestead in Baker City, to being born, raised, and educated in elections you can trust. Washington County, to working in Lane County and the south coast, Rick Dancer will always put Oregon first.” Congressman Experienced Leadership. Results that Matter. Greg Walden. The Choice that Makes a Difference. Kate Brown for Secretary of State “Rick Dancer has a proven record of being fair and impartial. He will bring a non-partisan approach to this job that is desperately www.KateBrownForOregon.com needed.” Jack Roberts, former Oregon Labor Commissioner. (This information furnished by The Kate Brown Committee.) www.RickDancer.com

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Secretary of State Seth Alan Woolley Pacific Green

Occupation: Software Engineer

Occupational Background: Software Engineer in High- Performance, High-Capacity, and Location-based Storage Systems; Systems Admin. and Network Consultant, Technician, and Auditor; Security and Quality Assurance Team Leader Educational Background: Northwest Public Schools; Willamette University, Computer Science Major Prior Governmental Experience: Secretary and Officer of Pacific Green Party Local and State Committees; Elections Administrator and National Delegate for Pacific Green Party ELECT SETH WOOLLEY TO END LEGALIZED BRIBERY, ELIMINATE SPOILED VOTES, FOR A STRONG VOICE FOR TRANSPARENT ELECTIONS The Secretary of State administers our elections, audits our government, manages files and archiving, and sits on the Land Board. Seth is the only candidate qualified that is uncor- rupted by any special interest money. SETH WILL END LEGALIZED BRIBERY BY ENFORCING MEASURE 47 (2006) WHICH THE VOTERS ENACTED You, the citizens of Oregon voted to enact reasonable limits for campaign donations that would ensure broad support for candidates. The current Democratic Secretary refuses to enforce the law, despite no portion ever being overturned by the courts. SETH WILL ENSURE A MAJORITY IN OUR ELECTIONS: INSTANT RUNOFF VOTING One hundred years ago, the citizens of Oregon voted to allow ranking candidates in order of preference when voting. The current Democratic Secretary successfully lobbied against both state and local legislation that would enable this constitutional provision, preventing people from voting for somebody other than the lesser of two evils. Spoiled elections are not meaningful elections. Instant Runoff Voting would ensure that if no candidate receives a majority of first choice votes, a “runoff” election is held instantaneously, taking into account voters’ second choice votes. SETH WILL BE FOR INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES AND OPEN BALLOT ACCESS The current Democratic Secretary fought tooth and nail and often in violation of the law to keep independents off the ballot. Seth’s Democratic opponent helped to pass 2005 HB 2614, which made getting any independent on the ballot nearly impossible. DON’T LET MAJOR PARTIES SPOIL YOUR VOTE AGAIN, VOTE SETH WOOLLEY http://www.seth4sos.org/

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State Treasurer State Treasurer Allen Michael Alley Marsh Republican Constitution

Occupation: Company Occupation: Maintenance Founder - Board Chairman, Private Investor Occupational Background: a variety of jobs

Occupational Background: Educational Background: Over 30 years of experience some college creating, building and financing global companies. Company Co-Founder, President, CEO and Prior Governmental Experience: none Board Member; Venture Capital Investor; Marketing Executive; America is in danger and Oregon on the verge of collapse. Automotive and Aerospace Engineer. Leaders of the Democrat and Republican parties with their Ivy Educational Background: BS in Mechanical Engineering, League educations are either incredibly stupid or are Minor emphasis in Business: Purdue University. Public schools deliberately destroying us. It is time to return to Constitutional K-12. Government and become once again a land of opportunity for Americans. We have entered, voluntarily, into a slave Prior Governmental Experience: Deputy Chief of Staff, relationship, with our government masters. Oregon Governor Kulongoski; Appointed by Governor Kitzhaber as founding chair of Oregon Council for Knowledge and Government licenses our activity from travel to marriage, Economic Development. they tax us to drain us of our sustenance, and then use our money to hire police and bureaucrats to come into our homes Family: Married for 26 years to Debbie, three children. with warrants to kidnap our children, steal our property and Community Service: Former Chairman: OMSI, Oregon deprive us of our liberty with no remedy-at-law. Council of the American Electronics Association and the Oregon In 2007 the legislature, including Ben Westlund, voted to put Business Plan (Recipient of Cecil Andrus Sustainability and a toll on every road, bridge and bike path in Oregon with Conservation Award 2008). Board Member: Oregon Innovation photo tracking devices. Once the Federal Real I.D. Act, which Council, Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute puts everyone into Biometric data base, is completed the and Oregon Business Council. Clackamas Women’s Services Democrat/Republican leadership plan to merge the banks with volunteer. Youth soccer and baseball coach. Governor’s the States and Federal treasury into one entity with all financial Community Involvement Award. transactions being done by computer. Anyone who objects to Experience and Trust any government policy will have their identification suspended The Treasurer must be an experienced and trusted manager and be unable to buy groceries and pay rent. whose top priority is providing financial peace of mind for our As State Treasurer, I will uphold and defend the Oregon retirees and schools. Oregonians need to know that the invest- Constitution. ments they rely on to support them are sound. Allen has 30 years of private sector experience in starting companies, managing (This information furnished by Michael Marsh.) investments, and creating jobs for Oregonians. The Business Journal named him 2002’s High Tech Executive of the Year and one of Oregon’s top CEOs in 2004. Forbes magazine recognized his company as the “Fourth Fastest Growing Technology Company” in the US in 2005. Fiscal Strength in a Global Economy While other career politicians have been running for office, Allen has been running companies and growing jobs. He brings an outsider’s perspective that will drive change. Allen’s life experiences allow him to fully understand all of our investment options in an increasingly competitive, complex and fast-paced world. That’s why his supporters are as diverse as Oregon Bankers Association, Agriculture Political Action Committee, Oregon Small Business Coalition, State Treasurer Bill Rutherford and Governor Vic Atiyeh. Allen will provide steady, experienced leadership for Oregon. www.FriendsOfAllenAlley.com

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State Treasurer Ben Westlund Democrat

Occupation: Consultant on lowering healthcare costs

Occupational Background: Small business owner Online Voters’

Educational Background: Whitman College, BA Guide Prior Governmental Experience: State legislator 1997-2008 Also nominated by the Independent Party BEN WESTLUND HAS THE RIGHT PRIORITIES Most of the information WESTLUND PRIORITY: LOWER ENERGY COSTS contained in this voters’ “Ben believes that we can do more to reduce our dependence pamphlet is also available in on foreign oil and reduce energy costs. That’s why he has supported investments in new energy sources, like wind, wave the Online Voters’ Guide at and solar, and in conservation.” Governor John Kitzhaber www.oregonvotes.org. Endorsed by Oregon League of Conservation Voters; Oregon AFL-CIO; Sierra Club; Governor Ted Kulongoski WESTLUND PRIORITY: LOWER HEALTHCARE COSTS “Having successfully fought cancer himself, Ben is one of Oregon’s most effective champions for making healthcare more affordable for everyone, improving quality, and covering children who don’t have insurance.” U.S. Senator Ron Wyden Endorsed by Planned Parenthood PAC; Oregon Nurses Association; SEIU Locals 49 & 503; Oregon AFSCME Council 75; Oregon State Council for Retired Citizens PAC WESTLUND PRIORITY: QUALITY EDUCATION “Ben voted to reduce the interest that school districts pay for bonds to save taxpayers millions of dollars. The cost savings can be put directly into the classroom to help improve Español our schools.” Susan Castillo, Superintendent of Public Instruction Una versión en español de algunas “Ben knows we must remain competitive in the world economy. partes de la Guía del Elector está That’s why he supports expanding technical and vocational a su disposición en el portal del training in our high schools and worked to create a new university engineering center, expand Oregon Institute of Internet cuya dirección aparece arriba. Technology and start a university in Central Oregon.” Conscientes de que este material en Governor Barbara Roberts línea podría no llegar adecuadamente Endorsed by Oregon Education Association; American a todos los electores que necesitan este Federation of Teachers-Oregon; Oregon School Employees Association; State Treasurer Randall Edwards servicio, se invita a toda persona WESTLUND PRIORITY: FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY a imprimir la versión en línea y circularla “The state has millions of dollars in unclaimed property. a aquellos electores que no tengan Ben is helping return more money to Oregonians. Search for your name at www.ClaimYourLostMoney.com” acceso a una computadora. Lynn Lundquist, Former House Speaker Endorsed by Credit Union Association of Oregon; Oregon State Building and Construction Trades Council; Oregon State Fire Fighters Council; Oregon State Police Officers’ Association LEARN ABOUT BEN’S PRIORITIES FOR OREGON WWW.BENWESTLUND.COM 541-480-0924

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Attorney General Attorney General J Ashlee Walter F (Walt) Albies Brown Working Families Pacific Green

Occupation: Attorney Occupation: Volunteer attorney, Consumer Justice Occupational Background: Alliance, Oregon Consumer Associate, Steenson, Schumann, League (Oregon State Bar’s Tewksbury, Creighton, & Rose, 2004 awards for “TOTAL HOURS PC, 2008 – present; Attorney, OF PRO-BONO SERVICES” Law Offices of J. Ashlee Albies, and “LEGAL SERVICES 2005-2008 TO THE POOR”). Educational Background: Rutgers University, B.S.; Lewis and Occupational Background: Commander JAGC U.S. Navy Clark Law School, J.D. (Ret.) (1944-71); volunteer WWII, Korea, Vietnam; public defender, prosecutor, appellate attorney, attorney for disabled Prior Governmental Experience: None servicemen, judge. Lewis & Clark Law School (1970-80) taught Democracy requires real electoral choices. I am running for Consumer Law, Criminal Procedure, Legal Ethics. Malheur Attorney General to offer voters a choice and to introduce voters County Counsel, Deputy D.A. (1989-91). Family timber farmer to the Working Families Party. (1988-2007) (Walt donated to Lincoln County, for all Oregonians, his reforested 185-acre farm on the Siletz River as a no-hunting, Political parties should help you identify candidates who support no-logging nature park). issues that matter to you. In this race, the two major parties have nominated the same candidate, so it is important for us to raise Educational Background: USC, B.A., J.D.; Harvard Law another voice. School (constitutional law); Boston University, M.A. (government); UofO, M.L.S. Our Working Families Party stands for good jobs, especially creating green family-wage jobs, health care Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon Senate (1975-87) for all without private profit, debt free higher education Community Activities: League of Conservation Voters; VFW; and technical training, affordable housing and an end to Amnesty International; Oregon Fair Trade Campaign; Physicians predatory lending, and strengthening workers rights to for a National Health Plan; NAACP (since 1948); Sierra Club. organize and negotiate with employers. The U.S. Department of Justice established a Civil Rights The Attorney General holds a unique position; she upholds the Division in 1957 to uphold the civil and constitutional rights of all rule of law for all Oregonians. The Attorney General must Americans. While Oregon adopted an enlightened Bill of Rights understand the economic and social underpinnings of crime. in 1859, our Justice Department has no Civil Rights Division. Unemployment, poor educational opportunities, and health care Walt would create a Civil Rights Division. unavailability can lead to bad choices. Criminals must be prosecuted, but judges and juries need flexibility to fashion Violent crime should always be punished by incarceration. penalties that fit the crime and the criminal. This will help However, the majority of crime is drug and poverty related. prevent future crime. Walt would form special committees to address the issues of educational funding, unemployment, healthcare, drug and The high cost of prisons keeps us from accomplishing other alcohol rehabilitation, housing, food, and energy costs. goals. Oregon spends more of its general fund on corrections than any other state. Prison is more expensive and often less Walt’s strong commitment to health care is not limited to how it effective than community based solutions. These funds are impacts our quality of life and longevity, but how poor health taken away from education, health care, and other services that care is reflected in crime, as the leading cause of personal might actually reduce crime. Likewise, the death penalty does bankruptcies, loss of productive employment, and domestic not reduce crime. It diverts resources from effective crime violence. Over 600,000 Oregonians (160,000 children) are prevention strategies and costs more than life imprisonment. uninsured. The two major parties have failed to address the basic need for medical care because of their fear of the health The Attorney General should aggressively prosecute polluters, insurance industry. corporate criminals, and predatory lenders. Environmental destruction, economic violence, stealing pensions, and defraud- “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is ing small shareholders causes serious harm to everyday people. the most shocking and most inhuman.” (Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.) PNHP Newsletter Spring 2008 Join the Working Families Party in building a better Oregon. (This information furnished by Committee of 1000 Elect Walt Brown as (This information furnished by J Ashlee Albies.) Oregon Attorney General.)

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Attorney General Attorney General John R James E Kroger Leuenberger Democrat Constitution

Occupation: Law professor Occupation: Oregon Sole Practitioner Attorney 1993- Occupational Background: present; Husband 1990-present; federal prosecutor; law professor Father 1992-present

Educational Background: Yale Occupational Background: University, B.A., M.A.; Harvard Law Clerk Idaho Court Appeals Law School, J.D. 1987-89; Idaho Deputy Attorney General 1989-91 Prior Governmental Experience: U.S. Marine Corps; federal Educational Background: Juris Doctor Degree University prosecutor, Enron prosecutor, U.S. Department of Justice Idaho 1987 John Kroger received both the Democratic and Prior Governmental Experience: Law Clerk Idaho Court Republican nominations for Attorney General of Oregon. Appeals 1987-89; Idaho Deputy Attorney General 1989-91 JOHN KROGER FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL The constitutions of Oregon and the United States should not be THE RIGHT EXPERIENCE TO DELIVER ignored. I will obey them. I will do all I can to make our govern- THE CHANGE WE NEED ments operate within their constitutional limits. John Kroger is a tough, award-winning prosecutor and legal My policy is: slavery bad – liberty good. scholar with a record of integrity. He has new energy, new ideas and vast experience in court: Oregon’s founding fathers chose liberty, so do I. • As a prosecutor, John convicted mafia killers, drug traffickers Having been a prosecutor myself, I know that a person can be and corrupt government officials, winning every trial and both a great prosecutor and a good person. Prosecutors are not appeal. supposed to prosecute all cases brought to them. Prosecutors • John prosecuted Enron executives who defrauded millions of are supposed to only prosecute cases for which the prosecutor Americans. has admissible evidence that will likely convince a jury that a • John teaches criminal law at Lewis & Clark Law School. particular defendant is guilty of a crime. Prosecutors should never knowingly present perjurious testimony. Appellate “John is tenacious, fearless and brilliant. His ethics and prosecutors should confess error when appropriate. moral compass are second to none.” -Andrew Weissmann, Former Director, Enron Task Force When I am Attorney General the policy of the Oregon Department of Justice will be to seek justice, not victories. JOHN KROGER’S PLAN TO MOVE OREGON FORWARD • Fight meth aggressively, with more effective enforcement and Oregon’s Constitution says, “In all criminal cases whatever, the drug treatment. jury shall have the right to determine the law, and the facts under • Hold every polluter responsible for the damage they cause to the direction of the Court as to the law….” I will do all I can as our environment. Attorney General to insure juries in criminal cases know their • Ensure every parent gets the child support payments to which powers as well as their duties. they are entitled. We need to create trial courts of general jurisdiction. In 1910 the • Protect consumers and seniors from scam-artists, identity people eliminated Oregon’s circuit courts when we amended thieves and crooked companies. Article VII of the Oregon Constitution. Oregon’s Circuit Courts, • Defend civil rights, a woman’s right to choose and Oregon have not been replaced by law as authorized by Article VII crime victims. amended. “John’s courtroom experience and his thoughtful ideas I am pro life. A person becomes a person at conception. for protecting our children and the environment make him the right person for the job.” -Gov. John Kitzhaber Our right to defend ourselves and others is our most important right. We cannot and should not rely solely on government ENDORSED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT employees to protect ourselves, our families, and our property. AND PEOPLE WE TRUST Attorney General Hardy Myers Website: Leuenberger.us 31 Oregon District Attorneys Email: [email protected] Sheriffs of Oregon (This information furnished by James E Leuenberger.) Oregon AFL-CIO Oregon State Police Officers’ Association The Sierra Club, Oregon Chapter Oregon League of Conservation Voters Governors Ted Kulongoski, John Kitzhaber, and Barbara Roberts Oregon Education Association Crime Victims United SEIU Locals 503 and 49 NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon PAC Oregon Police Chiefs for Safer Communities Check www.johnkroger.com to learn more

(This information furnished by John R Kroger.) The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / 28 Partisan Candidates State Senator State Senator 14th District 14th District Mark Lisa Hass Michaels Democrat Republican

Occupation: Oregon State Occupation: Community Senator, Brand Manager, Access Television Producer Cappelli Miles [spring] Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Advertising Sales consultant for Brand Development; Journalist local television, cable and radio for KATU-TV, Portland; KVAL-TV, stations; Union member of Eugene Screen Actors Guild; commercial talent for regional TV and radio; Segment host for Around Town Television on KOIN-TV Educational Background: MA American University; BS University of Oregon Educational Background: Kansas University, B.S. Journalism radio-television-film; Cranbrook/Kingswood High School Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative, (2001-2007), State Senator 2007 – present; Multnomah County Prior Governmental Experience: 2000 Republican Party Sheriff’s Office Nominee for Oregon State Representative, Precinct Committee Person, Oregon Alternate Delegate to the National Republican Community Involvement: NW Health Foundation Board Convention 2004, WA County Alternate Delegate to the Member; Beaverton Library Foundation Board; Sunset Republican Central Committee Presbyterian Church Community Activities: Family: Wife, Tamra; two children, Isabelle & Sam TVCTV Certified producer, Lisa is creator and talent for the Giving Families The Tools They Need To Get Ahead G rated relationship show-What’s Between Us? as well as for community awareness shows- Accountability and Vote by “When families can save – buying a home, creating a stock Fraud?. portfolio or paying down debt – they are stronger. We can help WA CTY Voter Integrity Observer families get ahead by keeping an eye on the ball. Reducing 2004 Vice-President of Sponsorships for Murrayhill Little the cost of health care is one way. College savings plans are League, Captain USTA Mixed Doubles and Juniors Tennis Teams another. These two areas have become my passions.” Nancy Ryles Elementary School parent volunteer & classroom -- Mark Hass events coordinator A Champion For Vets I BELIEVE we need to empower individual Oregonians and In the February 2008 Legislative session, Senator Hass wrote the limit the growing big government special interests. new law that provides a free college education to an Oregon I BELIEVE we need to support and protect legal U.S. citizens University for widows and orphans of fallen GIs. from invading illegal aliens who drive down our wages and “Senator Hass stood up for veterans when it counted. He job opportunities while overburdening our social services and quietly did the heavy lifting for this new law that will dramati- prisons. cally change lives of war orphans and widows for the better.” I BELIEVE that we should be able to keep more of our own -- Robert Thornhill hard-earned money. Submariner EU2(SS) (Korean War) Ret. Dept. of Army Civilian Executive Voter Integrity: Clean Air, Clean Water With Oregon’s unique vote by mail system there is ample opportunity for voter fraud. When elected I will make it a priority Mark grew up hiking, biking and fishing in Oregon’s mountains to ensure our elections are fair and secure. With additional and streams. He’s understands the Oregon ethic of taking care of oversight we can make sure all legitimate votes are counted and our land. elections will be conducted with the fairness and accuracy all “Oregon needs leaders who look past the election and into Oregonians deserve. the future where our grandchildren and their children will live. Endorsements: Mark Hass is one of those leaders.” -- Gov. John Kitzhaber Taxpayers Association of Oregon PAC Oregon Governor 1995-2003 Oregon Cranberry Network Bipartisanship Jim Ludwick, President, Oregonians for Immigration Reform “When I begin my term as Mayor of Beaverton, Senator Hass Please send Lisa Michaels to Salem is my go-to guy in Salem. His bipartisan approach to solving to safeguard our liberties. problems is exactly what we need.” Denny Doyle www.LisaMichaels.org Beaverton City Council (This information furnished by Friends of Lisa Michaels.) (This information furnished by Friends of Mark Hass.)

The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Partisan Candidates 29 State Senator 17th District Suzanne Bonamici Democrat

Occupation: State Senator. Occupational Background: Consumer Protection Attorney. Educational Background: J.D., University of Oregon; B.A., University of Oregon; A.S. Lane Community College. Prior Governmental Experience: State Senator, Senate Judiciary and Commerce and Labor Committees; State Representative, House Judiciary, Consumer Protection, and Health Care Committees; Legislative Assistant; Attorney, Federal Trade Commission. Community Service: Beaverton Education Foundation; Classroom Law Project; several local schools and arts organizations. Family: My husband, Michael Simon, and I have been married for 23 years. We have two children, Andrew and Sara. Standing Up For Consumers In 2008, I led the effort to end foreclosure rescue scams. I will continue to strengthen consumer protection laws so Oregonians are not victimized by unscrupulous business practices. Improving Public Education As a public school parent, I am committed to strong schools, pre-K through college. I am working to improve civics education and to ensure that schools have enough funding to provide a world-class education and to build and maintain school facilities. Building Our Economy I support strengthening our Rainy Day Fund and repairing our aging transportation system, which is critical for keeping commuters and commerce moving. Better Access to Health Care The high costs of health care and the number of uninsured Oregonians affects us all. Health care reform is a top priority, and I will work on expanding access and controlling costs. Cleaner, Safer Communities I am leading efforts to reduce pesticide use in and around schools, and I will work on finding solutions to climate change and ways to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. As a member of the Judiciary Committee, I play a key role in passing laws to fight meth-related crime. We Support Suzanne Governor Ted Kulongoski, Governor Barbara Roberts, Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian, Rep. Mitch Greenlick, Oregon Business Association, Oregon State Police Officers’ Association, Beaverton Education Association, TVIP-Portland Association of Teachers, Oregon AFL-CIO, Oregon Nurses Association, Oregon State Fire Fighters Council, Oregon League of Conservation Voters, Stand For Children www.SuzanneforOregon.com

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Occupation: State Senator; Occupation: Partner, Shannon Communications Consultant. Associates, LLC (Affordable Housing) Occupational Background: News reporter; environmental Occupational Background: issues manger; policy and Oregon Attorney communications adviser. Educational Background: Educational Background: Masters in journalism, University LLB, University of Texas; BA University of Texas; Portland of Oregon; B.A., University of Puget Sound. Community College, Spanish Prior Governmental Experience: State Senator, Prior Governmental Experience: Peace Corps Volunteer, 1997-present; Oregon Land Conservation and Development South America; Multnomah County Civil Service Commission, Commission, 1987-93. Chair; Multnomah County Committees on Land Use and Zoning for Edgefield Property; Director, Portland Bureau of Economic Ginny Burdick grew up in Portland, attending Chapman and Development; Executive Assistant to Portland’s Mayor; Bridlemile grade schools and graduating from Wilson High Executive Assistant to Portland Commissioner; Senate School. She lives in Southwest Portland. Committee Assistant, Oregon Legislature; Lieutenant, United Ginny Burdick is a strong voice in the State Senate for education, States Navy the environment, civil rights and sensible gun laws. She served I love Oregon’s beauty and environment and I want to make it as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee in both the 2005 and better for our children and grandchildren. With your support and 2007 legislative sessions and as chair of the Senate Finance and ideas, I can help accomplish that goal, but we have challenges. Revenue Committee in the 2008 supplemental session. Why do we have laws, regulations and policies that produce In 2007, as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Ginny traffic congestion and increase the cost of housing? Burdick was a leader in passing legislation to make bars, taverns and bingo parlors smoke-free; prohibit discrimination against Why do we promote or subsidize wind, solar and natural sexual minorities; allow same-sex couples to form domestic gas as environmentally friendly energy sources and oppose partnerships; strengthen Oregon’s public records law; and crack transmission lines for that same energy? down on metal theft by drug users and dealers. As a member of Why is health insurance so much cheaper in Spokane and the Senate Finance and Revenue Committee, Ginny helped pass Boise? legislation to create a rainy day fund to stabilize funding for education and other vital state programs during economic Why do we look to the University of Washington as the downturns. standard for quality higher education? In 2005, Ginny joined with three legislative colleagues to Why do we have a State Mental Hospital that fails to meet produce a bipartisan package of laws to address the metham- minimum federal civil rights standards? phetamine epidemic in Oregon. The legislation is credited with the virtual elimination of home meth labs in Oregon. Why do we transfer unsuitable public school teachers to other schools with no record of their transgressions?” Re-elect Ginny Burdick: A Recognized Leader. Why don’t we prohibit judges and legislators from participat- ing in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and Alice B. Toeclips Award, Bicycle Transportation Alliance, 2007. place them in a 401(k) type retirement system, so that their Spirit of Pride Award, Pride Northwest, 2007. decisions are not influenced by their own self-interest? Award of Appreciation, Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association, 2007. Why did we increase public school spending by a billion Humane State Legislator Award, Humane Society of the United dollars without reducing class size? States, 2007. Why doesn’t the legislature make more of State government Safety and Justice Champion, Partnership for Safety and accountable by requiring performance audits of State agencies Justice, 2007. based on specific performance standards? American Dream Award, Oregon Association of Realtors, 2007. Legislator of the Year, Oregon Library Association, 2003-04. If you want a State Senator that will address these and other important questions, I ask for your vote. If you want a State (This information furnished by Friends of Ginny Burdick.) Senator that will call a Special Session just for show, you have an incumbent.

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The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Partisan Candidates 31 State Senator State Senator 21st District 22nd District Diane Margaret Rosenbaum Carter Democrat Democrat

Occupation: State Occupation: Senator Representative; House Speaker Pro Tempore Occupational Background: Past President & CEO, Urban Occupational Background: League of Portland; faculty & Telecom Consumer Appeals; counselor, PCC Women’s Health Clinic Manager Educational Background: Educational Background: Reed College Masters Degree, Oregon State University; Bachelor of Science, Portland State University Prior Governmental Experience: House Democratic Whip; Chair, House Elections, Ethics & Rules; House Revenue & Prior Governmental Experience: Chair, Joint Ways & Means Environment Committees; President, National Labor Caucus of Subcommittee on Human Services (2007); Co-Chair, Senate State Legislators Committee on Health & Safety in Portland Public Schools; Governor’s Council on Drugs & Alcohol; Supreme Court Community Involvement: Oregon Hunger Relief Task Force; Task Force on Racial/Ethnic Issues in the Judicial System, Chair, Oregon Commission for Women; Workers’ Rights Board Implementation Committee; Attorney General’s Crime Victim of Jobs with Justice Assistance Advisory Committee; State Representative DIANE ROSENBAUM 1985-1999 LEADING THE FIGHT FOR OUR FUTURE Community Involvement: Project Hope/ N-NE Portland; Equal Rights for All Oregonians volunteer counselor prisons & juvenile detention centers; Won landmark laws banning discrimination against LGBT American Red Cross Breakfast of Champions; OMSI Board; Oregonians & creating domestic partnerships. church choir director Fighting for Working Families MARGARET CARTER Passed strong family leave laws; right to form unions with Working for North-Northeast Portland majority vote; banned smoking in all workplaces. Restoring Oregon’s Environmental Legacy • MARGARET CARTER is working for economic stability, Expanded Oregon’s Bottle Bill; won major renewable quality public education, affordable homeownership in energy & biofuels legislation. N-NE Portland (SB 777) and to prohibit discrimination (SB 725) DIANE ROSENBAUM • MARGARET CARTER is working to keep a jobs Skills PUTTING PEOPLE OVER POLITICS Center in N-NE Portland to provide industrial workforce • 100% lifetime voting record, Oregon AFL-CIO training and technical skills • 99% lifetime voting record, Oregon League of Conservation • MARGARET CARTER is committed to protecting vital Voters human services for our most vulnerable – the ill, disabled, EDUCATION: Won major funding increase for preschool, K-12 poor, children and elderly: those least able to care for & higher education; placed corporate kicker in rainy-day fund to themselves protect services. • MARGARET CARTER is working for health reforms HEALTHCARE: Led major victories in women’s healthcare, (SB 329), mental health parity (SB 1) better integration of gaining contraceptive equity, emergency contraception & physical and mental health care for improved patient breastfeeding laws. outcomes (SB 1089) ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY: Chief Petitioner of Oregon’s • MARGARET CARTER is working for environmental minimum wage law raising wages for 200,000 Oregonians; protection, consumer education; and to restrict use of working to grant paid family leave. chemicals in personal care products and toys co-related to ETHICS & ELECTION REFORM: Passed strong laws restoring birth defects (SJM 8) integrity to Oregon’s initiative process, limiting gifts & closing • MARGARET CARTER is working for human dignity, for revolving door for legislators. improved quality of life -- and our community DIANE ROSENBAUM IS ENDORSED BY: Partial list of awards to Margaret Carter Governor Barbara Roberts 2008 Heart of the Community Award – Oregon Education Association Hands On Greater Portland Oregon League of Conservation Voters 2007 OHCA Senior Champion - for exemplary service to Basic Rights Oregon PAC Oregon’s most vulnerable populations Oregon AFL-CIO 2006 OBA Oregon Statesman of the Year Oregon Nurses Association Oregon League of Women Voters Distinguished Service American Federation of Teachers-Oregon PSU Outstanding Alumna 2002 SEIU Local 503, OPEU Elliott Human Rights Award Dear Neighbor--- Jefferson HS Image Award I am honored to have represented our progressive Portland Observer Commitment to Youth community for the past ten years. I hope I have earned VOTE FOR MARGARET CARTER your support as your new State Senator. ---- Rep. Diane Rosenbaum (This information furnished by Friends of Margaret Carter.) [email protected]

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Occupation: State Representative; Environmental Planner.

Occupational Background: Consultant; Program Manager, For the Sake of the Salmon; Tualatin River Watershed Coordinator. Educational Background: Masters of Regional Planning, University of North Carolina; B.A., UCLA. Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative 2001 - Present; Energy and Environment (Chair), Judiciary, Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Transportation committees. Community Experience: Hollywood Senior Center Board; SMART Reader Volunteer; Oregon Hunger Relief Task Force; Planned Parenthood Board. “Jackie is an effective Oregon leader and the environmental conscience of the legislature.” —Governor John Kitzhaber CHAMPION FOR EDUCATION • Successfully fought for an 18% increase in our education budget. • Helped create Oregon’s first rainy day fund. • Pushed for more money for higher education. “Jackie works hard for our schools – and she has delivered.” —Kate Raphael, Public Education Advocate FIGHTING FOR AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE AND SENIORS • Supports universal health care for all Oregonians and passed legislation to begin that process. • Voted for investments in quality home care for Oregon seniors and children. • Advocated for lower prescription drug costs for low-income seniors. PROTECTING OREGON’S ENVIRONMENT • Recognized environmental leader. • Chief sponsor of Oregon’s Renewable Energy Bill and Climate Change Integration Act. • Created statewide computer recycling program and expanded the Bottle Bill. STANDING UP FOR CONSUMERS • Passed legislation to stop exploitive payday lending. • Advocated for subprime mortgage reform. ENDORSEMENTS INCLUDE: Ben Cannon, State Representative; Jeff Cogen, Multnomah County Commissioner; Hardy Myers, Attorney General; Oregon League of Conservation Voters; NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon PAC; Oregon Education Association; Basic Rights Oregon PAC; Oregon AFSCME Council 75; Stand for Children; Community Leaders: Kathy Fuerstenau, Lee Po Cha Katie Larsell, Paul Leistner, Dawn Rasmussen, Scott Pratt Dear Neighbors: I am honored to have served the eastside for four terms as state representative. I ask for your vote for the Oregon State Senate so that I can continue working to improve our schools, protect our environment, and advocate for working families. Sincerely, Jackie Dingfelder [email protected] www.jackieforsenate.com (This information furnished by Friends of Jackie Dingfelder.) The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. Candidates / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Partisan Candidates 33 State Senator State Senator 25th District 25th District Dave Laurie Monnes Kim Anderson Republican Democrat

Occupation: Accountant, Occupation: Registered Nurse Financial Planner and State Senator Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Public Health Nurse and 1986-present President/CEO of Manager; Biologist United Business Services, Inc. Oregon Licensed Tax Consultant, Educational Background: Past President of Association of Tax Consultants, Member of Gresham High School; Willamette University, BA; Radford American Funds “All American Team” University, BSN; University of Colorado, MA Educational Background: BA, Willamette University Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative; Chair Governor’s Leadership Team on Underage Drinking; Fairview Prior Governmental Experience: West Union School Board, Creek Watershed Council; Oregon Child Care Commission; Appointed by Governor Roberts and Kitzhaber to State of Gresham/ Barlow School Board; Oregon Child Abuse Oregon Tax Service and Examiners Board, Washington County Assessment Advisory Council Department of Aging Services Advisory Council CARING ABOUT EAST COUNTY Dave Kim…A Fresh New Leader As a nurse, community advocate, and mother of two, Laurie It’s time for change. Dave Kim is running for the Senate because Monnes Anderson cares about East County. Laurie has he wants to bring a fresh perspective to politics in Salem. taken this same approach in the Legislature, keeping our state With only 30% of our kids going to Higher Ed, we need to provide healthy and focusing on the things that matter most to a path for the other 70% in industrial tech, computer science, us. healthcare and vocational jobs and expand opportunity. Public Safety Dave Kim…Focus on the Economy Laurie authored and passed the Tri-Met Safety Bill to help Dave Kim is ready to create jobs. Dave wants to utilize industrial monitor crime on our Max trains. zoned lands in the region to create a long term vision for job Laurie fought to improve neighborhood safety by adding 139 creation. Work with Mt. Hood Community College, business new Oregon State Troopers to ensure statewide 24-hour leaders and labor to put our skilled labor to work with new police coverage. innovative strategies. Put politics aside. Laurie helped pass laws to crack down on identity theft and Dave Kim…No New Taxes, Manage Government sex offenders. Spending Affordable Health Care Dave Kim strongly believes we need to limit taxes and stop Laurie helped make health care more affordable by expanding spending tax dollars inefficiently. Dave believes we need to set Oregon’s prescription drug program and passing the priorities and fund schools, law enforcement and human Patient’s Bill of Rights. services, but not with a blank check without accountability. Quality Education Dave Kim…Neighborhood Safety is Critical to Our Laurie helped secure increased funding for K-12 and for Quality of Life colleges and universities. Dave Kim wants answer to why the Max line can’t be safer and Laurie also voted to cut down on expensive golden why our streets at night turn so violent. Dave has ridden MAX at parachutes for retiring school administrators. night to get a first hand view of the safety issues that persist and Consumer Protection he is working with law enforcement to make our neighborhoods Laurie helped protect homeowners by reining in unscrupu- safer. lous mortgage lenders. Dave Kim…Time for a Change Laurie fought for working families by cracking down on predatory payday lenders. (This information furnished by Dave Kim for State Senate.) Economic Development Laurie brought $100,000 back to East County for economic development projects for the East Metro Economic Alliance and the West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce. Endorsements (partial list) Oregon Nurses Association • Oregon Education Association SEIU Local 503, OPEU • Oregon AFSCME Council 75 Oregon AFL-CIO • Oregon Council of Police Associations PAC (OCPA-PAC) • Oregon State Police Officers’ Association Mayor Shane Bemis • Paul Thalhofer, Mayor of Troutdale Mike Weatherby, Mayor of Fairview For more info: www.lauriemonnesanderson.com

(This information furnished by Friends of Laurie Monnes Anderson.) The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / 34 Partisan Candidates State Representative State Representative 27th District 31st District Tobias Brad Read Witt Democrat Democrat

Occupation: State Occupation: Political Representative; Developer, Kids Coordinator, UFCW Footwear, Nike. Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Union Representative U.S. Treasury Department; Willamette University. Educational Background: University of Oregon, M.A.; Educational Background: BA, Willamette University; MBA, University of Massachusetts, B.A. University of Washington. Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative, Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative, State Boards of Forestry, Watershed Enhancement, and 2007-present; House Judiciary, Energy & Environment, and Workforce Investment. Transportation Committees; Vice Chair, House Revenue BRAD WITT WORKS FOR US! Committee; Oregon Innovation Council; Aide to U.S. Treasury Secretary; Legislative Assistant, State Representative Bryan Mindful that the voters sent me to Salem to make their Johnston. everyday lives better, I have fought for legislation that protects: Volunteer Experience: Oregon Business Association; Environment and Economic Development Committee; Start Health Care~ Making a Reader Today; Youth Basketball Coach. Oregonians are healthier because of insurance coverage for cancer screenings, the Prescription Drug Program, mental Leadership for the Long Run health parity, and school nutrition standards. It takes long-term vision to make Oregon an even better place to Senior Citizens~ live tomorrow. In my first term as your State Representative, the Enhanced funding for Oregon Project Independence Legislature returned to thinking – and acting – with Oregon’s enables seniors to remain in their homes while saving future in mind. We need to continue the long-range focus that taxpayers’ dollars by avoiding the high costs of brought reinvestments to our schools, health care system, and institutionalized care. environment. Let’s choose progress and long-term priorities Public Safety~ over short-term political gain. Our families and communities are safer because of more state Here are my priorities for Oregon’s future: troopers, longer sentences for property and drug crimes and additional circuit court judges. World-class education: Strengthen the newly created Rainy Day Fund to help schools and state government plan for the Consumers~ future. Provide the resources to meet high academic standards. Regulations have been tightened on payday loans, mortgage Ensure that every Oregonian has the opportunity to pursue foreclosure bailouts and dangerous products that threaten college or vocational training. vulnerable Oregonians. Affordable health coverage: Require hospitals and insurance Quality Education~ companies to follow fair pricing guidelines and reduce Oregonians have invested in the future prosperity of our state administrative spending so we can use the savings for patient and its students by investing more money in education. care. Jobs and the Environment~ Environmental Leadership: Enhance Oregon’s environmental Environmental protections have created family-wage jobs, advantages by building on the Renewable Energy Standard and strengthened our economy, and saved both energy and taxes. alternative fuels initiatives to reduce our dependence on foreign Taxpayers’ Pocketbooks~ oil. Pursue innovative solutions to reduce global warming By expecting state government to live within its means, and embrace economic opportunities available through new the 2008 Legislature produced a general fund balance of markets. $36.5 million, in the face of a $178 million revenue decline. We Support Tobias: Oregon State Police Officers’ Association; Disaster Victims~ Oregon State Fire Fighters Council; U.S. Senator Ron Wyden; Following December’s devastating storm, I held hearings that Governor Barbara Roberts; Karen Cunningham, Former Chair culminated in a legislative package that provides relief to Beaverton School Board; Stand for Children; Oregon AFL-CIO; individuals and communities adversely impacted by natural SEIU Local 503, OPEU; Oregon AFSCME Council 75; disasters. NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon PAC; Oregon Nurses Association; Brad is proudly supported by: Oregon League of Conservation Voters; Oregon Farm Bureau AFL-CIO, AFSCME, AWPPW, Rita Bernhard, Bill Blank, Greg Federation, Oregon Business Association, Beaverton Education Booth, Chip Bubl, Bruce Buckmaster, Jerry Cole, Diane Dillard, Association; Oregon Education Association; State Senator George Dunkel, John Eccles, Ann Goldeen, Monte Gustafson, Mark Hass. Greg Hamann, Art Heerwagen, Evelyn Hudson, Josette Hugo, www.tobiasread.com Jan Kenna, Arline and Clifford LaMear, Joshua Marquis, OLCV, ONA, OSEA, Eric Paulson, Diane Pohl, SEIU, Ed Serra, (This information furnished by Friends of Tobias Read.) Sierra Club, Jay Tappan, Shawn Teevin, Donna Tewksbury, Tyack Dental, UFCW, USW-LE Committee, Willis Van Dusen, Matt Workman, Cheryl Young

(This information furnished by Brad Witt for State Representative.) The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Partisan Candidates 35 State Representative 33rd District Mitch Greenlick Democrat Your voted ballot must

Occupation: Oregon State be returned to your Representative; Professor Emeritus, OHSU county elections office Occupational Background: Professor and Chair, OHSU, by 8pm election day, 1990-2000; Director, Kaiser Center for Health Research, 1964- Tuesday, November 4, 1995; VP (Research) Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, 1981-1995 2008. Educational Background: Wayne State, BS, MS; Michigan, Ph.D. Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative (2003, 2005, 2007); Chair House Committee on Health Care; House Committee on Education; and Sub-Committee on Higher Postmarks do not Education. count! Community Service: Northwest Health Foundation Board; Past: Jewish Family and Child Service Board; Intel’s Health Initiative Advisory Board; Washington County Community Action Organization Board. County elections offices MITCH GREENLICK… EXPERIENCE THAT PAYS DIVIDENDS FOR DISTRICT 33 Mitch has passed bills to improve health care and curb are open on election day Beaverton’s annexation powers, fought for school funding and for health insurance reform. Mitch remains committed to from 7am to 8pm. making health care a fundamental right for all Oregon citizens. “Whether it’s creating jobs, improving health care, reducing prescription costs, fighting unwanted annexation, protecting the environment, saving passenger rail, or defending a woman’s right to choose – I delivered for you in Salem.” Mitch Greenlick HONORED BY BUSINESS AND LABOR GROUPS: Best Freshman Legislator of 2003 Session – Northwest Propane Gas Assoc; Public Health Genius Award (2005) – Community Health Partnership; “Top 20% Legislator” – Oregon Nurses PAC: Justice for All Award – Northwest Examiner. BILLS SPONSORED OR CO-SPONSORED BY MITCH THAT PASSED INTO LAW: HB2722, 2484, SB 887, HB2760: Curbs annexation powers of Beaverton HB2706: Improves obstetrics care; HB2524: Reduces hospital- acquired infections SB875, SB362: Reduces cost of prescription drugs HB3613: Oregon Venture Capital Bill – Stimulates Oregon emerging industries HB2340: Oregon Patient Safety Bill – Establishes Oregon Patient Safety Commission HB3270: Requires hand-count verification of voting machine for more information about counts. voting in Oregon Endorsed by: Governor Ted Kulongoski; Senator Ron Wyden; Oregon League of Conservation Voters; Oregon State Fire Fighters Council; Oregon Nurses Association; Oregon Education 1 866 ORE VOTE/673 8683 Association; Oregon AFL-CIO; Planned Parenthood PAC; Basic call Rights Oregon PAC; NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon PAC; Oregon se habla español School Employees Association (OSEA); Sierra Club; SEIU Local 503, OPEU; American Federation of Teachers-Oregon; Oregon Council of Police Associations; National Assoc. of Letter Carriers. visit www.oregonvotes.org WEBSITE: www.greenlick.com E-MAIL: [email protected] (This information furnished by Rep. Mitch Greenlick.) TTY 1 800 735 2900 The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the for the hearing impaired State of Oregon. Candidates / 36 Partisan Candidates State Representative State Representative 35th District 35th District Larry Tony Galizio Marino Democrat Republican

Occupation: State Occupation: Business Owner, Representative; Teacher, International Internet Marketing Portland Community College. & Business Consultant Occupational Background: Communication Consultant. Occupational Background: Business Consultant; Author; Educational Background: Radio/TV Broadcaster; Web Doctoral candidate, Portland State University; M.A., San Designer; Online TV & Radio Producer. Francisco State University; B.A., UC Berkeley. Educational Background: Mount San Antonio College, Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative 2005 - Colorado Technical University present; Chair, Ways & Means Education Subcommittee; Prior Governmental Experience: None Ways & Means Full Committee; Consumer Protection; General Government Subcommittee. Appointed to: School District Best Community Involvement: Tigard Chamber Board Member; Business Practices Advisory Committee; Joint Special TV Fire & Rescue Community Academy; Portland Chamber Committee on Public Education Appropriations; Advisory President’s Club Member; Executive Officer Club Committee on Genetic Privacy and Research. House Revenue and General Government; Tigard Parks Task Force. POLITICS UNUSUAL RE-ELECT LARRY GALIZIO I don’t like “politicians” and I won’t become one. It’s time we put people before politics. I promise to be your voice in Salem, INDEPENDENT LEADERSHIP. CHANGING OREGON. not make friends with special interests and advance their agenda over what’s right. “As Chair of the Budget Committee for public education, Larry fought for the most significant reinvestment in Transportation Oregon’s classrooms in years.” Alan J. Spencer, Driving on Highways 217, 99 and I-5 seriously frustrates me. We President, Tigard - Tualatin Education Association must find a practical solution to efficiently moving people and goods. Money sources should go directly to the need: Gas taxes • Led the effort to add over 3,200 Oregon children to Head should pay for road improvements. No more hiding the ball, we Start. should know exactly where our money goes. • Doubled financial aid for Oregonians attending college. • Increased funding for public schools by nearly $1 billion. Education My wife Danielle, an aide for special needs children in Tigard- “Representative Galizio always works to keep our Tualatin public schools, and I look at our public school system community safe.” Glen Scruggs, President, Tigard Police and see great potential going unrealized. Our two children Officers’ Association attend public schools and we want the best for them. I will take • Sponsored legislation to combat internet sexual predators. my business tech understanding and fight for specific programs • Fought to increase State Police funding and place over to better prepare our children for the exploding global digital 100 troopers on the roads. economy. • Worked to prosecute chronic drunk drivers for murder Economy when they get behind the wheel and kill someone. There’s not enough money to go to every worthwhile program. “Representative Galizio understands the needs of our Period. How can we turn Oregon around without new taxes? community and is a strong and effective advocate for We need to create a business friendly Oregon, with an emphasis small business, and for us.” Patrick Burke, Small on technology, eco-smart industries and infrastructure invest- Business Owner ment. I will take my successful business background and fight to make Oregon “open for business” once again. • Led the fight against identity theft by allowing Oregonians to freeze credit reports and requiring timely notification Elect Tony Marino – “Politics Unusual” when security breeches occur. If you want politics unusual, vote for me. I will fight with • Strengthened laws to crack down on predatory loans. bare-knuckled enthusiasm and I won’t let special interests or • Reduced prescription drug prices and fought to expand party politics get in my way. If that’s what you are looking for, Oregon’s drug purchasing pool to include thousands more I ask for your vote. citizens and small businesses. www.VoteTonyMarino.com Endorsed by the Oregon Business Association, Oregon Nurses 503-925-4104 Association, Tigard Police Officers’ Association, Oregon Education Association, American Federation of Teachers – (This information furnished by Friends of Tony Marino.) Oregon, Oregon AFSCME Council 75, SEIU Local 503, Oregon State Fire Fighters Council, Planned Parenthood PAC, Sierra Club

(This information furnished by Friends of Larry Galizio.)

The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Voting Information / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Vote by Mail 37

Vote by Mail Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vote by Mail? Can the public watch the election process? Vote by mail is a method of conducting elections. Instead of All steps of the process are open to observation by the public. using traditional polling places where voters go to cast ballots Contact your county elections official to make arrangements. on election day, a ballot is automatically mailed to each When will election results be known? registered voter. The ballot is then voted and returned to the county elections official to be counted. Ballot counting cannot begin until election day. Initial results are released at 8pm election night and will continue to be As a voter, what do I have to do? updated through election night until all ballots have been Your ballot packet will automatically be mailed to you between counted. October 17 and 21, 2008. Inside the packet you will find the ballot, a secrecy envelope and a return envelope. Once you vote the ballot, place it in the secrecy envelope and seal it in the Important! pre-addressed return envelope. Be sure you sign the return envelope on the appropriate line. After that just return the If your ballot is lost, destroyed, damaged or you make a ballot either by mail or at a designated dropsite. mistake in marking your ballot, you may call your county elections office and request a replacement ballot. One will be What if I am uncomfortable voting my ballot at home? mailed to you as long as you request it by October 30. After Privacy booths are available for you to cast your ballot. There that, you may pick it up at the elections office. If you have are privacy booths at your county elections office and there already mailed your original ballot before you realize you made may be others at dropsite locations elsewhere in your county. a mistake, you have cast your vote and will not be eligible for a For further information, call your county elections official. replacement ballot. What if my ballot doesn’t come? Your voted ballot must be returned to your county elections office by 8pm election day, Tuesday, November 4, 2008. If you are registered to vote and have not received your ballot within a week after they are mailed, call your county elections Postmarks do not count! office. They will check that your voter registration is current. County elections offices are open on election day from If it is, they will mail you a replacement ballot. 7am to 8pm. What if I have moved and have not updated my registration? Provisional Ballot Information If you were registered to vote by October 14 but now have a different address, call your county elections office for You will be issued a provisional ballot if: instructions on how to update your registration and receive a ballot. there is a question about your eligibility as a voter (for example, there is no evidence on file that you are an Do I have to return my ballot by mail? active or inactive voter in Oregon) You have the choice of mailing your ballot or returning it to any you need to vote at a County Elections Office in a county county elections office or any designated dropsite in the other than the one you live in state. The times and locations of dropsites are available at your county elections office. In order to obtain a provisional ballot, you need to fill out a Provisional Ballot Request Form in person at the County How much postage is required to mail the ballot back? Elections Office. Your voted ballot can usually be returned using a single 42¢ Your provisional ballot will not be counted until it is determined first-class stamp. In those instances where additional postage that you are eligible to vote. is necessary, it will be clearly indicated on the ballot materials. After you have voted the ballot, you can call 1-866-ORE-VOTE When must the voted ballot be returned? (1-866-673-8683) or the County Elections Office in which you The voted ballot must be received in any county elections office voted to find out if your ballot was counted. If your ballot was or designated dropsite by 8pm on election night. Postmarks not counted, you can also find out the reason it was not do not count! counted. How do I know if my ballot is received? If it is determined that you are ineligible to vote in this election, the completed Provisional Ballot Request Form will serve as You can call your county elections office and ask if they your voter registration for future elections. received your ballot. A record is kept showing each voter whose ballot has been returned. Can anyone find out how I’ve voted once I mail my Voter Information ballot? For questions about voter registration, ballot delivery and No. All ballots are separated from the return envelope before return, marking the ballot, requesting a replacement ballot, the ballots are inspected. This process ensures confidentiality. absentee ballots, signature requirements, the voters' pamphlet, when and where to vote, and other questions about What if I forget to sign the return envelope? elections and voting, call the toll-free voter information line at Generally, your elections office will either return it to you for 1-866-ORE-VOTE (1-866-673-8683). signing or they will contact you, if possible, to come to the Voter information line representatives can provide services in elections office to sign it. If the return envelope does not get both English and Spanish. TTY services for the hearing signed before 8pm on November 4, the ballot will not be impaired are also available at 1-800-735-2900. counted. Candidates / 38 Partisan Candidates State Representative State Representative 36th District 36th District Jay A Mary Ellefson Nolan Libertarian Democrat

Occupation: Registered Nurse Occupation: business (RN) development specialist Occupational Background: Occupational Background: RN, Spanish Medical Translator electronics design; manufacturing; financial Educational Background: management; public service B.S., RN, Oregon Health and Science University Educational Background: Dartmouth College; public schools Prior Governmental Experience: Homestead Neighborhood Prior Governmental Experience: chair: NASA industry Association, Parks Committee advisory council; consumer advocate: Oregon Construction Contractors Board; Portland Environmental Services Director; Dear Neighbors and Friends, chair: Portland Private Industry Council I know I am not alone in my belief that our state’s current legisla- Proven Leadership. ture is simply not meeting the duty of care that is necessary for currently: Oregon to thrive and individual rights to reign supreme. I believe • co-chair, Joint Ways and Means Committee strongly that our state government must let many old habits die • chair, Women’s Investment Network PAC in order for a new dynamic paradigm of growth to emerge recently: where efficiency and responsibility are the expected outcome, • co-chair, Pro-Choice Caucus while individual liberty is of paramount importance. In this same • Land Use and Environment Committees vein I purpose the following: • Stable Schools Task Force Education in Oregon • Task Force on Senior Services Reduce the wherewithal of government to continue its Real Solutions. destructive influence on our educational system by restoring the Nolan delivered hundreds of millions more for education. primary decision making back to parents through legislation • New classrooms, laboratories and libraries for community which offers substantial tax credits for families who choose to colleges and universities around Oregon. educate their children in private, charter, or home schooling • Doubled Head Start funding. programs. • Money to stabilize K-12 schools and begin re-building academic programs. Healthcare in Oregon Nolan is an astute, effective environmental steward. Restore medical decision making back to the physician and • Expanded pollution control programs, scientific research, patient by eliminating regulations which elevate insurance and and alternative energy development. pharmaceutical industry interests over the physician’s duty to • Helped protect land use laws through Measure 49 last fall. effectively manage a patient’s individual needs. Physicians and nurses must always be primarily accountable to their patients, Nolan steadfastly defends civil liberties. not arcane governmental regulations. Residents must have the • Led strategy that defeated every anti-abortion bill. unimpeded freedom to shop for competitively priced insurance • Sponsored bill to create civil unions. and decide which plan best suits their overall needs. Nolan helped protect services for low-income seniors. Marriage in Oregon • Sustained services provided by Oregon Project Independence. Sacred unions between individuals are a right, not a privilege. It • Sponsored Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program. is not government’s place to dictate about morality. All civil liberties are inherent to all Oregonians and not just arbitrarily Nolan stood for affordable health care, and she made a privileged groups. Legislation should be immediately drafted to difference. explicitly guarantee these rights to all individuals regardless of • Expanded funding for family planning programs. superficial differences. • Sponsored law to control prescription costs in Oregon Health Plan I would be honored to represent the constituents of this district and be an influence in Salem offering a new energy and Dear Neighbors: perspective to the legislative process. I enjoy representing SW Portland in the legislature and cherish the opportunity I’ve had to meet many people around this Jay Ellefson district. Together, we have begun to put Oregon back on track, Demonstrated Leader. Effective Problem Solver. and I am anxious to do more. I hope I have earned your support Defender of Liberty. and your vote again! (This information furnished by Jay Ellefson.) Mary Nolan Proven Leadership. Real Solutions.

(This information furnished by Mary Nolan.)

The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Partisan Candidates 39 State Representative 36th District Steve Oppenheim Republican

Occupation: co-founder, buyer, for Hippo Hardware Occupational Background: been in business since 1977 Educational Background: Majored in Sociology, minored in urban studies Prior Governmental Experience: none Because, I’d like to see my pet peeves become policies Because there should be a law to allow school districts to abstain form inclusion in tax deferred zones, so politicians could put your money where their mouth is. Because there should be a law to protect people and businesses from disgruntled people to use the powers of the State of Oregon to harass, based upon false claims. Because there should be a law to allow the interstate highways to have the same speeds as our neighboring states. Because there should be a law to allow Oregonians to deduct the costs of adoption, of Oregon children. Because there should be a law to promote the teaching of Mandarin Chinese in Oregon’s primary, and secondary schools, since we will be having to deal with China much more in our future. Because, there should be a law to protect people from harassing use of the courts. Because there should be a law to allow a plus 5 MPH lane on any three lane Interstate Freeways, so those in a bigger hurry can get past those who aren’t. Because there should be a priority to make I-5 three lanes from Eugene to Portland, and not use the scarce highway dollars to build a I-5 behemoth Bridge. Because there should be a law that recognizes the regional differences of Oregon, in regards to land use, and property restrictions. An acre of land in the Valley should not be treated the same as one East of the Cascades. Because we need to recognize that we are all residents of this wonderful state, and share more common needs than differences. Because I like to have fun in all things involving life’s adventures.

(This information furnished by Steve Oppenheim.)

The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. Candidates / 40 Partisan Candidates State Representative State Representative 38th District 38th District Chris Steve Garrett Griffith Democrat Republican

Occupation: Attorney, Perkins Occupation: Attorney Coie Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Partner, Stoel Rives LLP; Clerk, As an attorney, Chris works with U.S. District Court for Oregon; some of Oregon’s largest Clerk, U.S. Attorney’s Office employers and provides free Southern Dist., New York; services to individuals in need. Analyst, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Teacher, U.S. Peace Corps Educational Background: J.D., University of Chicago Law School (Honors); B.A., Reed College; Wilson High School; Educational Background: JD, Stanford Law School; M Phil, Jackson Middle School; Capitol Hill School. Oxford University; BA, Harvard College Prior Governmental Experience: Senior Policy Advisor, Prior Governmental Experience: 1987-1995, Member, Oregon State Senate; Law Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals; Portland School Board - Chair four times; 1981, Counsel, Oregon Legislative Assistant, Representative Richard Devlin. House Judiciary Committee Community Service: Oregon Lawyers Against Hunger; Community Involvement: Volunteer Instructor, Lincoln High Classroom Law Project; pro bono legal work for refugees; Scales School U.S. Constitution class; Board of Directors, Oregon of Justice Award winner for helping low-income families keep League of Conservation Voters; Speaker, Oregon Law Institute; their homes. Governing Council, The Wilderness Society; Coach, Oregon CHRIS GARRETT Youth Soccer Association; Elder, Presbyterian Church Chris is a former policy advisor in the State Senate, where he Family: Married to Christine for 27 years; son and daughter helped develop legislation to clean up the Willamette River and protect farmland from sprawl and development. GRIFFITH ON THE ISSUES Chris Garrett also worked to develop ways for local communities Good Education to provide adequate school funding and help champion health insurance coverage for breast cancer screening. • Skilled teachers who believe in children • Stable and adequate funding, K through college Chris Garrett Has The Right Plan • More hours of instruction To Move Oregon Forward Fund our schools for excellence to lower class sizes, Good Economy and Environment update textbooks, and improve teacher training. • Pragmatic conservation: Manage natural resources to achieve Control tuition costs so all students can afford to attend smart growth and environmental goals state universities, community colleges, or vocational programs. • Attract and grow renewable energy business Require insurers and hospitals to follow consistent pricing • Guarantee Oregon’s water quality and supply guidelines to ensure quality health care at fair prices. Good Health Give seniors more options for quality long-term care, including in-home care. • Capitalize on Oregon’s outdoors • Focus on wellness programs to prevent illness Attract renewable energy companies to provide new jobs and • Address health problems early, when treatment is effective for help the state meet its renewable energy goals. patients and cost effective for providers We’re supporting Chris Garrett! Good Government Ted Kulongoski, Governor Governor John Kitzhaber • Make Secretary of State non-partisan Senator Richard Devlin • Open primary elections to all voters Judie Hammerstad, Mayor, Lake Oswego • Set maximum six-month legislative sessions Oregon Education Association Endorsements American Federation of Teachers – Oregon Stand for Children (dual endorsement) Victor Atiyeh, former Oregon Governor; Norma Paulus, Oregon Business Association former Secretary of State; Martha A. Marks, Ph.D, President, Oregon Nurses Association Republicans for Environmental Protection; Stand For Children Sierra Club (dual endorsement) Oregon League of Conservation Voters Basic Rights Oregon Equality PAC For more endorsements by Democrats, Republicans and Oregon State Fire Fighters Council Independents, visit: Oregon State Police Officers’ Association www.VoteforGriffith.com NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon PAC Planned Parenthood PAC (This information furnished by Steve Griffith for Oregon House.) Oregon AFSCME Council 75 Oregon School Employees Association (OSEA) SEIU Local 503, OPEU www.ChrisforOregon.com

(This information furnished by Friends of Chris Garrett.) The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Partisan Candidates 41 State Representative 41st District Carolyn Tomei Democrat

Occupation: State Representative

Occupational Background: Child Development Specialist, Portland Public Schools; Consultant to Schools, Multnomah County Mental Health; Group Home Specialist for Adolescents, Children’s Services Division; Instructor, Portland Community College. Educational Background: Bachelors of Psychology and Masters in Social Work, Portland State University. Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative, 2001-Present; Mayor of Milwaukie, 1998-2001; Milwaukie City Council, 1997-98; Milwaukie Planning Commission, 1990-1997. Follow the Money CAROLYN TOMEI ACCOMPLISHED LEGISLATOR AND RESPECTED LEADER with ORESTAR From health care and consumer protection to education, public safety and transportation, Carolyn Tomei has a proven record of legislative success. “As my representative, I trust Carolyn to fight for adequately funded public education, affordable health care, and family wage jobs for all Oregonians.” Governor Barbara Roberts “Thank you, Rep. Tomei, for being a strong voice for children and schools. You earn top marks with Stand for Children! Stand for Children “Carolyn is steadfast in her commitment to clean water and clean air. She continues to be an environmental champion.” Oregon League of Conservation Voters Also Endorsing Carolyn Tomei: Oregon State Police Officers’ Association What is ORESTAR? Oregon Nurses Association ORESTAR (Oregon Elections Oregon State Council for Retired Citizens Stand for Children System for Tracking and Reporting) Oregon Education Association Planned Parenthood PAC is a web-based electronic filing Oregon League of Conservation Voters Oregon AFSCME Council 75 and disclosure system for elections Oregon School Employees Association (OSEA) information in Oregon. Basic Rights Oregon PAC Sierra Club Oregon AFL-CIO What information can I find in American Federation of Teachers - Oregon SEIU Local 503, OPEU ORESTAR? Oregon State Building and Construction Trades Council Anyone with internet access can Oregon Council of Police Associations – Political Action Committee use ORESTAR to search for political Carolyn will continue to work for: Safe communities for families and businesses committees registered in Oregon, Good paying jobs for all Oregonians Affordable prescription drugs and health care services campaign finance information filed Fair and adequate funding of our public schools by political committees, and candidacy Environmental policies that respect our natural resources Effective services that protect vulnerable children and seniors filings for candidates running for Increased mental health and addiction treatment Continued protection of a woman’s right to choose state office. Carolyn Tomei is committed to public accountability and constituent service. Please vote to re-elect CAROLYN TOMEI Public search of ORESTAR can be found as your STATE REPRESENTATIVE. by clicking on the link at: (This information furnished by Carolyn Tomei for State Representative.) The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the www.oregonvotes.org State of Oregon. Candidates / 42 Partisan Candidates State Representative State Representative 42nd District 42nd District Chris Jules Extine Kopel-Bailey Pacific Green Democrat

Occupation: HS Math Teacher Occupation: Economist/ Sustainable Development Occupational Background: Specialist, ECONorthwest Math Teacher, Portland Public Schools, NYC Schools. Occupational Background: Educational Background: Strategic Planning, New York Willamette University, B.A; Pace City Department of Small University, M.S.T Business Services; Team Leader, South Sudan UNICEF Graduate Project; English Teacher, Guilin University of Technology Prior Governmental Experience: none Educational Background: B.A., Lewis and Clark College; Chris Extine is a strong, independent leader M.P.A./U.R.P., Princeton University We don’t a representative will fit in with the establishment in Salem, we need someone who stands up for the issues that are Prior Governmental Experience: Policy Advisor, Oregon most important for our future. I will hold myself accountable to Secretary of State’s Office the voters of the 42nd district, and no one else. Community Involvement: Board member, Oregon League of Chris Extine stands for peace Minority Voters As a member of the Peace Slate, I am committed to doing every- “Jules Kopel-Bailey is part of the next generation of great thing in our power to make a stand against unnecessary wars. Oregon leaders. His experience, his thoughtfulness, and his I demand the immediate recall of all Oregon National Guard commitment to service will make all Oregonians proud to have troops for Oregon Service. Prohibit the development, storage, him in office. We need his leadership in Salem.” and transport of all nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons in Governor John Kitzhaber the state of Oregon. Jules doesn’t just have the idealism to know what’s right, he has Education is a priority the experience to make what’s right real. As a teacher, I have seen firsthand the effects of good and bad Jules knows what it takes to build a sustainable economy; education policy. We must ensure that the students of Oregon He will fight to create jobs, protect our environment, and receive a quality education that is not defined by rigid standard- ensure quality education for every Oregonian. ized tests. We need more teachers and smaller class sizes. Jules has an exceptional track record working with communities Parents, students, and teachers are the best to judge the quality and leaders from every county in Oregon, including helping to of the school, so we need to ensure that they have a voice in the defeat a proposed WalMart in Northeast Portland. running of their schools. We must encourage schools that When Jules was seriously injured, having health care made the encourage creative, innovative, and diverse instruction from difference. He knows Oregonians need affordable health their teachers. care. Transportation innovation Jules has worked all over the world, and will bring that Oregon must have a transportation system that does not rely on experience to the legislature. cheap gasoline prices. More transportation options mean a Jules will protect Oregon consumers, and advocates keeping higher quality of life for everyone. I will push for more funding our National Guard home for emergencies. for mass transit and bicycle paths. “Jules Kopel-Bailey can provide an immediate spark at a pivotal time in the state’s political history.” Reform Drug Policy Editorial, The Oregonian, 5/4/08 Drug and alcohol abuse treatment should be available on Endorsements Include: demand for all who request it. I believe we should legalize Governor John Kitzhaber marijuana use by adults and regulate its sale. Brad Avakian, Labor Commissioner Protect the Environment Sierra Club, Oregon Chapter We must protect our natural resources and promote an efficient, Oregon League of Conservation Voters sustainable economy. I oppose all Liquid Natural Gas pipelines Oregon AFL-CIO in Oregon. Oregon Business Association Oregon Nurses Association visit www.extine.org Oregon Education Association Oregon State Building and Construction Trades Council (This information furnished by Chris Extine.) Oregon AFSCME Council 75 Oregon School Employees Association (OSEA) Oregon State Police Officers’ Association Oregon State Fire Fighters Council Basic Rights Oregon PAC Planned Parenthood PAC NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon PAC American Federation of Teachers- Oregon SEIU Local 503, OPEU Joint Council of Teamsters No. 37 Carpenter’s Local 247, Portland, OR www.julesfororegon.com (This information furnished by Friends of Jules.) The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Partisan Candidates 43 State Representative State Representative 43rd District 44th District Chip Tina Shields Kotek Democrat Democrat

Occupation: State Occupation: State Representative; Business Representative. Consultant to Manager, Hands On Medicine Nonprofit Organizations. Primary Care. Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Policy Director, Children First for Founding Executive Director, Oregon; Policy Advocate, Better People; Oregon Tradeswomen; Youth Employment Oregon Food Bank Institute. Educational Background: University of Oregon, B.S.; Educational Background: Masters in Social Work, Portland University of Washington, M.A. State University. Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative, (since 2007); Oregon Child Care Commission; Public Employees’ District 43, 2005- present Benefits Board; Medicaid Advisory Committee Community Involvement: Foster parent; Oregon Foster Community Involvement: Peninsula Kiwanis; Soroptimist Parent Association; Volunteers of America Al Forthan International, North Portland Scholarship for Jefferson High School students; Humboldt Elementary Outreach Committee; Advisory Board, Pangaea Tina Fights for Working Families Project. Named a 2007 Working Family Champion by the Oregon Personal: Spouse, Shelda Holmes, FNP; one child AFL-CIO, Tina fought to increase childcare assistance, expand family leave opportunities, reduce prescription drug costs, and Rep. Chip Shields: Delivering Real Results require that insurance companies cover birth control just like for N/NE Portland any other prescription. • Delivered on his top priority – a major increase in K-12 Tina Fights for Our Kids’ Health funding through his work on the Joint Ways and Means budget committee. Named the 2007 Legislator of the Year by the Oregon Public • Broadened the debate on public safety by helping steer Health Association, Tina championed statewide school nutrition $96 million to expand Head Start. standards, sponsored farm-to-school and school garden • Secured $2 million to help domestic violence survivors. legislation to connect children with local agriculture, worked • Supported HB 2007 and SB 2, Oregon’s new domestic tirelessly to cover uninsured children, and increased funding for partnership and nondiscrimination laws. school-based health centers. • Advanced a minority business agenda through passage of Tina Fights for Equal Rights for ALL HB 2776-A. • Helped fund a union apprenticeship pilot-program at Tina led the charge to end discrimination based on sexual orien- Benson High School. tation and grant important rights and protections to committed, • Supported House Bill 2700, which requires health insurance caring same-sex couples through domestic partnerships. Tina coverage for contraceptives. understands that every Oregonian deserves the legal right to protect their loved ones. Rep. Chip Shields: Fighting for Living-Wage Jobs, Health Care, Schools and Equality Tina Fights for North and Northeast Portland • Passed HJM 9 in Oregon House - a resolution urging Tina increased protections for mobile home residents facing Congress and the President to develop a timeline and exit park closures and renters being evicted because of condo- strategy for the war in Iraq. minium conversions. She fought against changes to liquor • Helped people in recovery from addiction get their lives licenses that would have hurt neighborhood livability. And back on track through the African-American Chamber’s she stands up for our community – whether it’s a traffic light in Project Clean Slate. St. Johns, more resources for our local schools, the North • Passed HB 3186-A, the condo conversion bill to fight tenant Portland Greenway trail, or road improvements in the Cully displacement. neighborhood. • 97.5% life-time voting record, Oregon League of Dear Neighbor, Conservation Voters. • Gold Medal voting record, Oregon AFL-CIO. During my first term, I delivered on my promise to fight • Skanner Newspaper Drum Major for Justice award, 2003. for working families, children, equal rights and many • Endorsed by the Working Families Party of Oregon. other issues. But there’s more work to do in Salem. I would be honored to have your vote so that I can Rep. Chip Shields: “So honest, it’s hard to believe continue to serve the people of North and Northeast he is a legislator,” said one (Salem) observer. Portland. Willamette Week, June 13, 2007 Thank you, www.chipshields.com Tina Kotek

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The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / 44 Partisan Candidates State Representative State Representative 45th District 45th District Michael E Jim Dembrow Karlock Democrat Libertarian

Occupation: Teacher, Portland Occupation: Co-owner, Community College-Cascade, electronics manufacturing 1981-Present company Occupational Background: Occupational Background: President, PCC Faculty Self-employed electronics Federation designer; awarded six patents Educational Background: M.A., Indiana University; B.A., Educational Background: Benson High; University of University of Connecticut Portland Prior Governmental Experience: State Board of Education Prior Governmental Experience: none Community Experience: Co-Founder/Director, Cascade Community Experience: Beaumont-Wilshire Neighborhood Festival of African Films Association; cable TV producer: Preserving the American Dream; Executive Committee, American Dream Coalition: MICHAEL DEMBROW Created: www.PortlandFacts.com, www.SavePortland.com; For Northeast Portland, Maywood Park, and Parkrose Libertarian Party County Chairperson A TEACHER AND COMMUNITY LEADER There have been a lot of changes in our neighborhood Each day, I see how education can transform lives and build since the days I attended Beaumont Kindergarten and Kennedy communities––but I also see many frustrations. We need a Grade School. I am saddened to see how government policies public education system that allows every Oregon child to move have replaced so many of our open spaces, trees and gardens, seamlessly from pre-K through college and job training: full-day with big box apartments, skinny houses and row houses, kindergarten, smaller class sizes, lower college tuition, better inflicting density and traffic congestion on us. workforce preparation. I will: AN ADVOCATE FOR ALL OREGONIANS Fight to maintain our neighborhood’s character (while I will never stop fighting for Universal Health Care in Oregon and one of my opponent’s endorsers is a leading advocate for higher will never back down from supporting a woman’s right to density.) choose. I will demand fairness for all Oregonians, regardless of sexual orientation, race, gender or disability. I will strengthen Oppose government policies that lead to neighborhood programs that allow seniors to stay at home while receiving destroying gentrification. quality care. Reduce energy costs. My opponent supports foolish FIGHTING FOR JOBS AND THE ENVIRONMENT “cap-and-trade” which Increases your energy costs to force I will work to make Oregon an economic and environmental you to use 44% less to drive your car and heat your home. leader through wise investments in infrastructure, renewable How cold will your house be with 44% less heat in the winter? energy, and energy efficiency. We can enforce tough measures Oppose tax giveaways to urban renewal districts’ million- to reduce greenhouse gases AND create more sustainable aires, while school children, police and fire departments suffer. industries and family-wage jobs. I Support: STANDING UP FOR THE RESIDENTS OF HD45 Too many Oregonians feel cut off from state government. That School choice because disadvantaged people deserve must change. I will bring district residents into the lawmaking choices too (twenty percent of teachers’ children attend private process, listen to concerns, seek advice, and work tirelessly to schools.) solve problems. The reduction of taxes, fees, pollution and regulations to PROUDLY ENDORSED BY: create a healthier economy and more family wage jobs. American Federation of Teachers-Oregon; NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon PAC; Oregon AFL-CIO; Oregon AFSCME Council 75; Further: Oregon Education Association; Oregon Nurses Association; The government must not dictate anything about our Oregon League of Conservation Voters; Oregon School bodies, our consumptions, or useful medical procedures. Employees Association; Oregon State Building and Construction Trades Council; Oregon State Council for Retired Citizens PAC; Government provided service must not discriminate by Oregon State Fire Fighters Council; Oregon State Police Officers’ religion, race, nationality, or sexual orientation. Association; TVIP - Portland Association of Teachers; SEIU Local The difference is clear. Instead of hurting people with schemes 503, OPEU; Sierra Club; Working Families Party of Oregon. like cap & trade, more high density and higher taxes, I will use For more information and to get on my email list: my proven abilities to create new ideas and translate them into www.MichaelDembrow.com reality to help people. Endorsed by Neighborhood & Oregon leaders: (This information furnished by Friends of Michael Dembrow.) Bruce Broussard Bill Markwart Rob Kremer Steve Buckstein Randal O’Toole John Charles More liberal than a progressive, without the wasteful spending. See www.ElectKarlock.com

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The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Partisan Candidates 45 State Representative State Representative 46th District 47th District Ben Jefferson Cannon Smith Democrat Democrat

Occupation: State Occupation: Nonprofit Director. Representative, Elementary School Teacher Occupational Background: Nonprofit Director; Lawyer; Youth Counselor; Farmhand. Occupational Background: 6-8th grade teacher, Arbor Educational Background: School of Arts and Sciences; JD, Harvard Law School; BS, Coro Fellow in Public Affairs University of Oregon. Educational Background: BA, Washington University; BA and Prior Governmental Experience: Clerk, U.S. Court of MS, Oxford University (Rhodes Scholarship) Appeals. Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon State Public Advocate: Founder, Oregon Bus Project; Judge, Representative, 2007-2008 Classroom Law Project; Founding Committee, Onward Oregon; Founder, Suzanne Award for Outstanding Woman Leaders. Community Involvement: Oregon Bus Project, Board Chair; City Club of Portland, Committee on Early Childhood Care and Endorsement: Education “I have worked with Jefferson Smith for more than half a EDUCATION MATTERS decade, and he has made a large and positive impact for Oregon. As an educator and husband of a public school teacher, Ben I am glad to support him to represent the neighborhoods I once knows the challenges facing Oregon’s schools. As a legislator in served in the legislature.” 2007, Ben helped pass a robust education budget that began Governor Barbara Roberts our reinvestment in Head Start, K-12, and higher education. Born Eastsider Working for Oregon SAFEGUARDING OREGON’S ENVIRONMENT We have knocked on thousands of doors listening to the con- As vice-chair of the House Committee on Energy and the cerns of voters. Together we can make meaningful change for Environment, Ben worked to expand the Bottle Bill, create an schools, health care, safer streets, and a responsible economy. electronic waste recycling program, and commit the state to Livability & Public Safety renewable energy. In 2009, Ben will again be a legislative Our District faces some tough challenges. With hard work we champion for conservation, recycling, and energy can make our community stronger, our streets safer, and our independence. system work as well for folks east of 205 as for folks west of it. PROMOTING OREGON’S HEALTH Schools & Jobs Rising costs and diminishing access to quality health care It is vital that our students and businesses have the knowledge pose a major threat to Oregon’s vitality. Ben served on a special and skills to thrive. Accessible higher education will help keep committee that helped write Senate Bill 329, which created a our best and brightest in Oregon, and help our communities and blueprint for universal health care in Oregon. In 2009, he will economy flourish. fight to move the state towards that goal. Health Care A VOICE FOR THE COMMUNITY We have the richest country in the world, yet many children in our community lack basic health insurance. Oregonians deserve During his first year in office, Ben held more than 20 public an accessible health system that uses dollars smartly. events in the district, including coffee shop meet-ups, town halls, and summer barbeque. Unique among legislators, Ben www.jeffersonsmith.com refuses to accept a dime from corporations or Political Action Committees (PACs). He will work to make sure that (This information furnished by Forward with Jefferson Smith.) your voice comes first by promoting increased voter access, tough ethics rules, and campaign finance reform. “Cannon possesses a vigor and keen intellect that make him exactly what the Legislature needs: new blood to lead a new generation of Oregon lawmakers.” -- The Oregonian, April 13, 2006 For more about Ben, including speeches, endorsements, press, and policy positions, visit www.votebencannon.com and www.repbencannon.com or call 503-389-7678. (This information furnished by Friends of Ben Cannon.)

The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / 46 Partisan Candidates State Representative 48th District Mike Schaufler Democrat

Occupation: Contractor; State Representative

Occupational Background: State Legislator 2002 to Present; Contractor, 1996 to 2003; Laborer’s Union member, rank and file, 1988 to 1996. Educational Background: University of Iowa, B.A., Political Science, 1984. Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative, 2003- present; Sunrise Water Authority Budget Committee, 2000-present; Happy Valley City Council, 1997-2000; Clackamas County Concurrency Project-Transportation; Happy Valley Budget Committee 1997-2000. It’s results that matter Seems pretty obvious, but too many politicians are more concerned with their next election than getting real results for the people who voted for them. When that happens, the work doesn’t get done. Families can’t afford health insurance. Law enforcement can’t keep our roads and neighborhoods safe. And state government keeps wasting our tax dollars. But, Mike Schaufler takes a different approach. He focuses on results like attracting and retaining new investments in Oregon. That way, we’ll have the family wage jobs creating the revenue we need for vital services like health care and education. Mike Schaufler also takes his job seriously. He was the only legislator without an absence in 2007 and he returned $6,361 in unspent office budget money to the State Treasury. So while some politicians get more headlines, nobody can compete with Mike Schaufler on the only thing that matters most to us: Results. Put 139 more State Police on our roads Mike Schaufler voted to add 139 more State Police to Oregon’s roads and highways so we can get to 24-hour coverage throughout the state. Reduced prices for prescription drugs Mike Schaufler voted to let everyone get lower prices on lifesaving prescription medicines. Mike is also fighting to hold down health insurance rate hikes and eliminate confusing bills. Created more aggressive audits of state agencies Mike Schaufler voted to start more aggressive audits of state agencies. Mike will make sure these audits get completed and ensure that agencies spend taxpayer money wisely. Mike Schaufler Building a Better Oregon (503) 760-4446 [email protected]

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The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. Candidates / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Partisan Candidates 47 State Representative State Representative 49th District 49th District Nick John Kahl Nelsen Democrat Republican

Occupation: Law Student Occupation: Director, Oregon Youth Citizenship Initiative. Occupational Background: Worked with at-risk children at Occupational Background: the Serendipity Center; Managed Director, Youth Employability staffing company with 100 Support Services, Mt. Hood employees and receivables of Community College, 2006-2007; over $1.5 million. Director, Gear-Up, Portland Community College, 2001-2006. Educational Background: Bachelors Degree, Portland State Educational Background: AA in Arts, Mt. Hood Community University; Lewis & Clark Law School (current). College, 1987; BS in Social Science, Portland State University, 1988; MA in Education, Portland State University, 1992. Prior Governmental Experience: Worked for Multnomah County Commissioner Jeff Cogen, developed recycling program Prior Governmental Experience: Reynolds School Board, to reduce waste. 1999-Present, Current Chairman. FROM HERE. FOR ALL OF US. As School Board Chairman, John Delivers Results Nick Kahl was born and raised east of 82nd Ave. He has a deep • Balanced eight district budgets connection to East County and the people who live here. Nick’s • Established middle college partnerships that allow students education, experience, and commitment to East County make to take classes for college and high school credit him the best candidate to fight for our fair share of good schools, • Lead the effort to reform elementary language instruction, affordable healthcare, and job opportunities. significantly reducing students being identified as “learning disabled.” Make Health Care Affordable “John and I have worked on the school board together for years. Nick Kahl wants to prohibit doctors from refusing to treat seniors He’s a strong, caring leader who makes informed decisions just because they’re on Medicare. Nick will also work to reduce based on issues. Although I am a Democrat, I support John unreasonable health care cost increases. because of his ability to cross party lines and do what is in the Increase Government Accountability communities’ best interest.” Theresa Delaney-Davis; Reynolds School Board Nick Kahl supports tougher audits of state government to ensure fiscal responsibility and an end to tax breaks for outsourcing Improving Our Economy Takes More than Talk good jobs. • John wants business-friendly tax policies that provide incentives for businesses to come to East County, not run Improve Educational Opportunities the other way. Nick Kahl’s plan includes educational opportunities for combat • Government – at all levels – needs to be held accountable to veterans returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan and their budgets so your money stays where it belongs – in increased vocational training for good-paying jobs that don’t your pocket. require a college degree. “As a Democrat, there may be things John and I disagree on, but Keep Our Neighborhoods Safe protecting local businesses like mine, creating jobs and moving Nick Kahl supports tougher penalties for gang activity and scrap towards a more stable economy are big priorities for John.” metal theft by meth abusers. Balwant Bhullar; Fairview Business Owner Join us in supporting Nick Kahl for State Representative! Safer Streets and Neighborhoods are Priorities for John • Increase the presence of police on the streets and provide Oregon State Fire Fighters Council resources to police officers. Oregon Council of Police Associations • Focus on developing relationships between non-profit and Oregon State Police Officers’ Association public safety groups to foster trust and commitment to Oregon Nurses Association safer neighborhoods. American Federation of Teachers-Oregon • Ensure cooperation between Oregon and Multnomah Oregon Education Association County to open and fund Wapato Jail. Oregon School Employees Association (OSEA) US Senator Ron Wyden Endorsed by: Governor Barbara Roberts Taxpayers Association of Oregon Terry and Jodi Smoke, Troutdale General Store Owners Oregon State Building and Construction Trades Council Shirley Craddick, Gresham City Councilor IBEW Local 48 Dick Strathern, Gresham City Councilor Balanced. Reasonable. Experienced. Paul Warr-King, Gresham City Councilor Lonnie Roberts, Multnomah County Commissioner District #4 www.johnnelsen.com Jeff Cogen, Multnomah County Commissioner District #2 Oregon AFL-CIO (This information furnished by Friends of John Nelsen.) SEIU Local 503, OPEU WWW.NICKKAHL.COM 503-481-7264

(This information furnished by the Committee to Elect Nick Kahl.) The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / 48 Partisan Candidates State Representative State Representative 50th District 50th District John Greg Lim Matthews Republican Democrat

Occupation: Small Business Occupation: Firefighter – Owner Gresham Fire and Emergency Services; Owner, Small World Occupational Background: Learning Center Small Business Owner; Janitor; Painter; Chaplain, U.S. Military Base Occupational Background: Police Officer, City of Gresham; Educational Background: Master of Divinity, Doctor of Paratrooper, US Army Humane Letters, WES (George Fox University); Honorary Doctor of Political Science, YNU Educational Background: Mount Hood Community College; Portland Community College; Gresham High School Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative, 2005-present; State Senator, 1993-2000, 2003; Chair, House Prior Governmental Experience: none Trade and Economic Development Committee; Chair, Senate Community Service: Drug Abuse Resistance Education Trade and Economic Development Committee; Vice-Chair, (DARE) Officer; Camp Rosenbaum; Teddy Bear Parade; Gresham Senate Business and Consumer Affairs; Joint Human Services Spirit of Christmas; Gresham Night Out Against Crime; Gresham Committee; Multnomah County Commission on Children and Area Chamber of Commerce; Police Activities League; local Families; Governor’s Advisory Committee on DUII charity auctions Community Involvement: Member, Gresham Area Chamber GREG MATTHEWS of Commerce; FBI Citizen’s Academy Graduate; Volunteer, VETERAN, POLICE OFFICER, FIREFIGHTER Cascade AIDS Project; Established John Lim Scholarship, Mt. Hood Community College; Multnomah County Education SUPPORT OUR VETERANS Leadership Conference, 1992; Royal Rosarians, 1986-1998 As a veteran himself, Greg Matthews will work hard to help combat veterans returning home get the support they need to Trusted, Independent Leadership for East County resume their lives by expanding veterans’ education, housing, “John Lim has a proven record of independent leadership and medical services. working for the people of East County.” Lonnie Roberts, Multnomah County Commissioner KEEP GRESHAM’S NEIGHBORHOODS SAFE Greg Matthews has spent the past two decades protecting our “John is thoughtful and independent in attacking issues that community and has witnessed first hand the negative impacts of show honesty and integrity.” Charles J. Becker, Former drug abuse and crime on Gresham. Greg supports tougher Gresham Mayor penalties for gang activity and scrap metal theft by meth addicts. “John is an experienced leader who is committed to economic MAKE HEALTH CARE MORE AFFORDABLE development and helping local businesses expand their markets As a first responder, Greg Matthews knows first-hand that too abroad.” Kathie Minden, Community Leader many families are just one medical emergency away from bank- Letter from Rep. John Lim ruptcy. Greg is committed to ending unreasonable health care I’m honored to serve as your State Representative. I’ll continue costs and cutting waste in healthcare administrative spending to to focus on important issues facing East County: lower premiums and improve patient care. Economy CUT GOVERNMENT WASTE I’ve co-sponsored legislation to promote new investments in Greg Matthews wants to prevent companies that hire illegal Oregon businesses and boost job growth, and will continue to immigrants from getting state funding and end tax giveaways work for more family-wage jobs. that actually encourage companies to send good-paying jobs overseas. Education I’ve voted to increase funding for education and Head Start, “Greg Matthews will bring a fresh approach to the Legislature and to re-establish the School Improvement Fund to improve and be the leader that Gresham deserves.” student achievement. I will continue to push for higher -State Senator Laurie Monnes Anderson educational standards for our students. “Greg knows what Gresham needs and will work hard Health Care to make sure we’re represented in Salem.” I’ll continue efforts to reduce health care and prescription drug -Shane Bemis costs, including supporting the Oregon Health Plan. GREG HAS EARNED THE ENDORSEMENT OF: I have been proud to receive support from Republicans, Senator Laurie Monnes Anderson Democrats and independents. You deserve independent, Shane Bemis experienced and principled leadership in Salem. That’s Oregon State Fire Fighters Council why I’m asking for one more opportunity to continue working to Oregon State Police Officers’ Association make our community a better place. Oregon Education Association Sincerely, Oregon Nurses Association Rep. John Lim SEIU Local 503, OPEU For more information and a full list of endorsements please visit: (This information furnished by John Lim.) WWW.ELECTGREGMATTHEWS.COM

(This information furnished by Friends of Greg Matthews.) The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Partisan Candidates 49 State Representative State Representative 51st District 51st District Brent Linda Barton Flores Democrat Republican

Occupation: Attorney. Occupation: Homemaker/Volunteer Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Business Attorney specializing Small business; Legal Assistant; in complex business problems Federal Highway Administration and dispute resolution. Educational Background: Educational Background: Stanford; Harvard Law School. Portland State University; Clackamas High Prior Governmental Experience: None. Prior Governmental Experience: Precinct Committeeperson; State Representative; Chair, House Education Committee; Community Volunteer: “We the People” Judge for high House Judiciary Committee; House Health Care Committee; school students. Brent donated dozens of hours of legal services Oregon Child Care Commission; Hanford Cleanup Board; last year. Governor’s Literacy Task Force It’s time for our voice. ECONOMIC GROWTH & JOB CREATION Brent Barton isn’t a career politician, so like us he realizes how silly things get in Salem — how the politicians talk about • Ease government regulations & excessive taxes education but our schools are still struggling. How they point • Earmark funding for road construction fingers and health care still costs too much. And how they never • Endorsed by North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce & seem to listen to us. other business groups Brent Barton is running for the Legislature to change all that. “With the high cost of fuel and food, we need Linda’s He’ll be a new voice, our voice, in the State Capitol. background helping businesses survive and create jobs. She supports agriculture and other industries which play a big role in Make health care more affordable our local economy.” Greg Pilcher, Nursery Manager, Boring Brent will prohibit doctors from refusing to treat senior patients when they go on Medicare. Brent also supports QUALITY EDUCATION FOR EVERY AGE requiring hospitals and insurance companies to follow fair pric- • Enhance early childhood education through college ing guidelines that are based on the actual cost of providing • Better background checks & reporting to protect students health care. from abuse • Strengthen our schools SMART reading volunteer; Workforce Readiness program advocate Brent Barton believes an excellent school system is necessary for economic growth. Brent will work for stable and adequate “Linda understands the importance of directing funding in order school funding that goes into the classroom for smaller class to reduce class sizes, improve teacher quality, and help all sizes. Brent also supports vocational training and appren- children learn to their full potential.” Lee Merrick, School Board ticeships for skilled trade and renewable energy jobs, providing Director, North Clackamas School District good career options without a college degree. OREGONIANS IN NEED Support our veterans • Create low-cost insurance plans and support community Brent supports more education, housing, and health care clinics opportunities for veterans returning home from Iraq and • Promote services for seniors, people with disabilities and Afghanistan and resuming their lives. veterans • Endorsed by Oregon Rural Health Coalition Cut government waste “Heath care needs to be more affordable and accessible, Brent’s plan includes protecting whistle blowers who report especially for low-income Oregon families. Linda has been the waste of taxpayer dollars and preventing companies that working hard to make that happen.” Shirley Soderberg, hire illegal immigrants from getting state funding. Clackamas area Registered Nurse Endorsements: NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY Oregon Council of Police Associations Oregon State Police Officers’ Association • Reduce the number of people driving with suspended Oregon Education Association licenses Oregon State Fire Fighters Council • Protect gun owners’ rights SEIU Local 503, OPEU • Endorsed by Crime Victims United Stand for Children “We need more than lip service when it comes to fighting crime. Senator Ron Wyden Linda has drafted new laws to combat meth, identity theft and Congresswoman Darlene Hooley property crimes. I appreciate Linda’s efforts to help local law State Senator Rick Metsger enforcement programs.” Craig Roberts, Clackamas County Estacada Mayor Bob Austin Sheriff Oregon City Mayor Alice Norris (partial list) Experienced Leadership. Common Sense Solutions. [email protected] Our State Representative. Linda Flores. www.votebrentbarton.com www.lindaflores.com

(This information furnished by Friends of Brent Barton.) (This information furnished by Friends of Linda Flores.) The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / 50 Partisan Candidates State Representative State Representative 52nd District 52nd District Matt Suzanne Lindland VanOrman Republican Democrat

Occupation: Business Owner Occupation: Retired. Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Executive Director, Owner - Team Quest Fight Club, Mid-Columbia Children’s Dirty Boxer Clothing; Co-owner Council; Head Start SportFight; coach, IFL Portland; Administrator; Teacher. professional UFC fighter; television and radio show host Educational Background: University of Oregon, B.A. Educational Background: Clackamas Community College; Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon City Commission University of Nebraska President; South Fork Water Board; Tri-Cities Services Budget Committee. Prior Governmental Experience: None Suzanne VanOrman Community Experience: DARE speaker; Lord’s Gym Recovery FOCUSED ON WHAT REALLY MATTERS Program; youth group ministry speaker; Sunday School teacher; Rafael House fund raiser; high school and college wrestling “Suzanne is exactly the person we need in Salem coach; summer camp counselor; AGON Ministries Board of for House District 52. She is a proven leader Directors who will put her district first and get results.” -Christine Chin Ryan Personal: Married, two children; Olympic Silver Medalist; 5-time National Champion; 3-time Pan American Champion; Focused on Helping Families World Silver Medalist A mother who raised two teenage sons alone, Suzanne VanOrman knows what it’s like to struggle. For 22 years she led MATT LINDLAND the Mid-Columbia Children’s Council, providing access to Not a Politician. Matt Lindland isn’t a politician. He’s a world Head Start to hundreds of local families. In Salem, Suzanne will class athlete and Olympic medalist. He will use his commitment, fight for pre-k programs to make sure all Oregon children start dedication and experiences to represent the district, not be kindergarten ready to learn. another politician. Focused on Standing Up for Veterans Businessman. Matt Lindland has grown his own businesses As combat veterans come home from Iraq and Afghanistan, from scratch and knows the meaning of hard work. He helped Suzanne knows we have to do more to give them our support. establish SportFight, a successful promotion company; operates She’ll work to expand programs that help veterans find housing, successful athlete training centers; and founded a clothing line. employment, education and training. He knows how to set budgets, make tough decisions and plan Focused on Healthcare for Everyone for the future. Suzanne will make healthcare providers more accountable by Common Sense Values. Matt Lindland will go to the legisla- requiring hospitals and insurance companies to follow ture to create jobs, spend tax dollars responsibly, and reduce consistent, fair pricing guidelines. She will also fight to keep regulations, allowing our economy and businesses to thrive. seniors from losing their doctors when switching to Medicare. Holding the Line on Taxes: Matt Lindland will not raise your Focused on Fair Taxes taxes. Middle-class families take on too much of the tax burden, while big corporations pay only $10 in taxes. Suzanne VanOrman Energy Solutions: Matt Lindland supports developing knows this isn’t fair. That’s why she will work to increase the environmentally sound energy policies to reduce dependence corporate minimum tax to make sure our families aren’t left to on foreign oil. He wants to bring down the price of gas and shoulder the burden. energy by exploring new sources of oil and developing alterna- tive energy solutions. “Politicians talk. Suzanne cuts through the rhetoric and delivers. She cares deeply about our children.” World Class Education: Matt Lindland has two school aged -John Bromley – Local Educator children. He believes schools should focus on classroom results, less administration, and higher pay for the best teachers. ENDORSEMENTS: Oregon Nurses Association, The Oregon Education Association, ENDORSEMENTS: Planned Parenthood PAC, Oregon Business Association, Oregon AG PAC League of Conservation Voters, American Federation of Associated Oregon Loggers, Inc. Teachers—Oregon, Oregon Council of Police Associations, Jacques Poirier, Poy-A Excavation, LLC Oregon State Building and Construction Trades Council Michael D. Reese, McKinnon Air Park Oregon Anti-Crime Alliance PAC www.VoteVanOrman.com Pamala Vincent; Teacher/Principal, TREC Academy, LLC Taxpayers Association of Oregon (This information furnished by Vote VanOrman.) Todd & Karen Liebelt, Douglas Ridge Custom Log Furniture Gifts & Decor

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TTY 1 800 735 2900 for the hearing impaired Candidates / 52 Nonpartisan Candidates Commissioner of the Bureau of Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries Labor and Industries Brad Pavel Avakian Goberman Nonpartisan Nonpartisan

Occupation: Commissioner, Occupation: I’m 71, excellent Bureau of Labor and Industries health, no medical problem, have a lot of energy: Founder, Occupational Background: Instructor/Provider of unique Civil Rights Attorney; Small physical and mental fitness Business Owner program “Get Energized!”– Educational Background: book, video and exercise classes J.D., Lewis and Clark Law School; B.S., Oregon State University for governments, businesses and public: may prevent many illnesses, diseases (including cancers) and slow down the aging Prior Governmental Experience: State Legislator; Workers’ process. (503)6-GET-FIT www.getenergized.com/vote.html Compensation Task Force Occupational Background: Author, Publisher, Producer, Family: Brad and his wife Debbie reside in Washington County Speaker, Inventor, Consultant, Advisor, Trainer, Coach, Manager with their children, Nathan and Claire. (had an Award), Supervisor, Social Worker, Counselor, BRAD AVAKIAN: PRIORITIES, NOT POLITICS Machinist, Mechanic, Welder, Truck Driver, Logger, Firefighter and Beekeeper. I’m a Problem Solver. That’s the principle Brad Avakian lives by -- even when he has to take a little heat for it. When the Legislature was neglecting our Educational Background: Have 27 years of education, BA + schools, Brad fought for a full funding plan to stop education Degree (Moscow, Russia). Attended a few universities and cuts. To provide rural Oregon with the water it needs, Brad colleges in the USA. Gave myself PhD in PE. Linguist. brought together conservationists and industry to get the job Prior Governmental Experience: Primary 2008 Candidate for done. And when big corporations weren’t providing fair wages US Senator; 2006 Candidate for US Representative, 2004 and good working conditions, Brad stood up for us. Candidate for US Senator. 2002 Candidate for Commissioner of Good thing that Brad is more concerned with our priorities than BOLI. Tank Army. I’m honest, incorruptible, with faith and high politics. With the economy in trouble, we need a champion to moral principles. Do not accept any “contributions”. help us put Oregon back on track. I know life: my parents died during WWII, from age six grew up BRAD AVAKIAN: A PLAN TO GET OREGON in orphanage. Started work at age fourteen – vocational school BACK ON TRACK Machinist/Mechanic. • Develop the nation’s premier renewable energy workforce to Commissioner of BOLI must enforce all laws regulating the provide home-grown, sustainable energy to break the grip of employment of adults and minors, protection employees and foreign oil. employers from violations of laws, and conduct claims investi- • Support a strong minimum wage. gations of civil, human rights and discrimination. • Bring together emerging industries and training centers to Commissioner of BOLI Brad Avakian gave an Oath of Office, but provide workers the skills to quickly gain long term does not perform his duties, doesn’t support the Constitution, employment. doesn’t investigate Complaints of violation of our laws, can’t • Make our government more efficient by streamlining the way hold any office and must resign. Oregon’s training centers are funded. • Increase apprenticeship opportunities for skilled trades like I have a plan to help businesses, create more jobs, improve and plumbing, electrical, and construction jobs that provide high increase training and apprenticeship programs. I have a plan paying careers. to create a new industry: develop and manufacture fire • Restore agricultural and technical education in our public resistant wood products. schools. To avoid layoffs or moving jobs abroad, I will negotiate between ENDORSEMENTS employer and labor. Sen. Ron Wyden; Gov. Ted Kulongoski; Oregon AFL-CIO; Oregon BOLI will enforce all laws, prevent violations labor rules and State Building and Construction Trades Council; Associated honest investigate violation of laws. General Contractors, Oregon Columbia Chapter; Oregon Farm Bureau Federation; Sierra Club; Oregon League of Conservation People of Oregon, hire me and I will restore America’s Voters; Oregon State Fire Fighters Council; Oregon Nurses Moral Leadership and the Government By and For the Association; Oregon Education Association; SEIU Local 503, People. OPEU; Oregon AFSCME Council 75. (This information furnished by Pavel Goberman.) More at www.BradAvakian.com

(This information furnished by Committee to Elect Brad Avakian.)

The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Nonpartisan Candidates 53 Judge of the Supreme Court Judge of the Court of Appeals Position 7 Position 4 Martha L Timothy J Walters Sercombe Nonpartisan Nonpartisan

Occupation: Associate Justice, Occupation: Judge, Oregon Oregon Supreme Court Court of Appeals

Occupational Background: Occupational Background: 30 years as an attorney in private Court of Appeals Judge (2007 to practice present); Of counsel and partner in Preston Gates & Ellis LLP (1991 Educational Background: University of Michigan, BA; to 2007); Associate and shareholder in Harrang Long Gary University of Oregon School of Law, JD Rudnick PC (1977 to 1991); Law clerk, Oregon Supreme Court (1976 to 1977); Paralegal, Sidley Austin LLP (1971 to 1973) Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon Commissioner, National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; Educational Background: University of Oregon School of Commissioner, Oregon Law Commission (2003-2006); Past Law, JD, Honor Graduate (1976); Northwestern University, BA President, Lane County Bar Association; Member, Uniform Trial (1971) Court Rules Committee (1984-1986) Prior Governmental Experience: City attorney and advisor to Family: Married, two children several Oregon municipalities; Oregon State Bar Judicial Administration Committee; Oregon Bench and Bar Commission RETAIN JUSTICE MARTHA L. WALTERS on Professionalism; Oregon Judicial Department Technology “Justice Walters is a superb legal analyst who comes from a Committee unique background, and I was pleased to appoint her to the Community Service: Board of Directors: Oregon Law Institute, bench. She cares deeply about Oregon, its laws, and its people. Laurel Hill Center; Elder, First Presbyterian Church of Portland She has the right combination of intelligence and down-to-earth compassion we need to retain on our Supreme Court.” Personal: Wife, Jane VanBoskirk; four children, Meghan, Emma, Ben and Willy Governor Ted Kulongoski Commitment to Excellence in Public Service: I have been “Before joining the court, Justice Walters earned an outstanding honored by the opportunity to serve the people of our state as a reputation in the legal community and has quickly proven Court of Appeals judge. In that service, I will continue to follow herself to be an excellent judge. Her keen intellect and sound these principles: temperament are ideally suited to the important task of serving on our state’s highest court.” • Work hard. Be accountable. Earn the trust and confidence of Oregonians. Betty Roberts, former Oregon Supreme Court Justice • Judge cases only on the merits with no agendas. Dedicate “With more than 30 years in the legal profession, Justice Walters myself to the rule of law. has the experience we need on the Supreme Court. She has a deep knowledge of the law, is decisive, hardworking and tough. • Keep an open mind, especially on cases that seem easy. Her decisions are firmly based in the law, regardless of the • Write clearly. parties before her.” • Act ethically and enforce ethical actions by other public Carl Neil, former President, Oregon State Bar servants. “As citizens, we are each responsible to do our part to make our • Be respectful to every judge, lawyer and litigant. system of justice one that is fair, impartial and effective. As a judge on your Supreme Court, my particular part is to listen • Be generous and professional with my colleagues. closely, think carefully and write clearly. I try, every day, to fulfill my responsibility to you and do my best to ensure that every Tim Sercombe person is equal before the law. I would be honored to earn your (This information furnished by Timothy J Sercombe.) vote.” Justice Martha L. Walters

(This information furnished by Committee to Elect Justice Martha L Walters.)

The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / 54 Nonpartisan Candidates Judge of the Circuit Court Judge of the Circuit Court 4th District, Position 18 4th District, Position 21 Tom Stephen K Ryan Bushong Nonpartisan Nonpartisan

Occupation: Judge, Occupation: Judge, Multnomah County Circuit Court, Multnomah County Circuit Court, Department No. 18. Department 21.

Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Circuit Judge Pro Tem 2004-2007; Trial lawyer for 23 years, Attorney and Chief Attorney including almost 14 years with Metropolitan Public Defender, 1989-2004; Law Clerk, Oregon the Oregon Department of Justice and 9 years in private practice Court of Appeals, 1987-1989. From the age of 16 until I graduated in Portland. from law school, I worked in a number of Jobs, including driving Educational Background: University of Michigan Law School, a bread truck, factory work and restaurant work. J.D. (1984); University of Michigan, B.A. (1980). Educational Background: B.A., Binghamton University, 1982. Prior Governmental Experience: Multnomah County Circuit J.D., University of Oregon, 1987. Court Judge (February 2008-present); Oregon Department of Prior Governmental Experience: Circuit Judge, 2007 to Justice, Chief Trial Counsel (2005-08); Attorney-in-Charge, present; Circuit Judge Pro Tem 2004 – 2007. I have served on Special Litigation Unit (1999-2005); Senior Assistant Attorney many state law committees, and currently serve on the Oregon General (1996-99); Assistant Attorney General (1994-96); Judicial Uniform Civil Jury Instruction Committee. Clerk, United States District Court, Michigan (1984-85). JUDGE RYAN IS EXPERIENCED AND HARD WORKING Judge Bushong is Experienced Judge Ryan has worked in our justice system for over 20 years. Before his appointment to the bench, Judge Bushong served as As a lawyer, he was in court constantly and tried over 100 trials. Oregon’s lead trial counsel in many important cases affecting He served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Lewis and Clark Law public policies and the institutions, operation, and financing of School. He has worked as a judge for over 4 years, hearing a state government. As head of the Department of Justice’s Trial large docket of diverse civil and criminal cases. Judge Ryan is Division, he managed thousands of cases, including a wide committed to fair and impartial justice for all. variety of civil lawsuits and challenges to criminal convictions. He received the Attorney General’s Outstanding Service Award Judge Ryan is involved in many community and legal activities. in 2004 and 2005. He speaks to community groups about our court system, and moderates DUII victim impact panels, where persons charged Judge Bushong is a Leader with drunk driving learn from the victims of drunk driving. Judge Bushong served on the Attorney General’s executive staff JUDGE RYAN IS FAIR AND FIRM and the executive boards of the Oregon State Bar’s Litigation and Government Law sections. He is a frequent speaker at legal Judge Ryan believes that those convicted of crimes must be held education seminars, and writes a regular feature in the state responsible for their crimes and to any victims of those crimes. bar’s Litigation Journal. Judge Bushong also coached youth Judge Ryan listens carefully to all who appear before him and baseball for many years. treats all with courtesy and respect. Judge Bushong Cares RETAIN JUDGE TOM RYAN Judge Bushong has devoted most of his professional career to (This information furnished by Tom Ryan.) public service. He is committed to protecting public safety and respecting the rights and dignity of each person appearing in his courtroom. Judge Bushong believes that the public’s confidence in the men and women who administer justice is the backbone of the rule of law. He is committed to enhancing that confidence in our courts.

(This information furnished by Committee to Retain Judge Stephen K Bushong.)

The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. State of Oregon. Candidates / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Nonpartisan Candidates 55 Judge of the Circuit Court 4th District, Position 27 Diana I Political Party Stuart Nonpartisan Statements

Occupation: Judge, Multnomah County Circuit Court

Occupational Background: Judge, Multnomah County Circuit Court, Family Law Department; Trial Attorney in Private Practice representing families, union members, disabled workers, and injured people (1990-2006); Attorney, Office of the Federal Public Defender of Oregon (1988-1990); Trainer and Attorney, Metropolitan Public Defender (1980-1988); Prisoner’s Constitution Party 56 Legal Services of Oregon (1977-1980); law clerk for the Mental Health Division, State of Oregon (1976-1977); waitress (1972-74) Democratic Party no statement filed Educational Background: Juris Doctorate, Willamette Independent Party 57 University, 1977; B.A. Drew University, graduated summa cum laude, 1973 Libertarian Party 58 Prior Governmental Experience: Multnomah County Circuit Pacific Green Party 59 Court Judge Peace Party 60 Legal and Professional Memberships/Admissions: Republican Party 61 • Oregon State Bar Association Working Families Party 62 • Multnomah County Bar Association • U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit • Oregon State Bar Family Law Section • National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges JUDGE STUART IS EXPERIENCED, HARDWORKING AND KNOWLEDGEABLE Prior to becoming a judge, Judge Stuart’s thirty year law practice emphasized all of the areas facing today’s courts: civil problems involving peoples’ families and children, their employment, and problems caused by others’ negligence; criminal law issues; and trial work involving the infringement of individual civil rights by the government. Judge Stuart has decades of experience which allows her to preside over complex juvenile, family, criminal and civil cases. JUDGE STUART IS FAIR AND RUNS HER COURT WITH INTEGRITY & DECISIVENESS Judge Stuart has dedicated her career to one principle - ensuring that every person who comes into court is treated fairly and compassionately. Victims and defendants, mothers, fathers and children, workers and employers - all deserve to be heard and treated respectfully. VOTE TO RETAIN JUDGE DIANA I. STUART

(This information furnished by Diana I Stuart.)

The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the State of Oregon. Political Party Statements / 56 Constitution Party

Dear Voter, The Constitution Party of Oregon asks you to join us in honoring God, defending the family, and seeking to restore our Republic. (Our candidates take the oath of office to support the Constitution seriously. They also take the Bible on which they place their hand seriously; they are God-fearing individuals.) We are not a sectarian religious political party. We merely accept the self-evident concept that our rights come from our Creator, not from our government. Our candidates pledge to uncompromisingly work for the implementation of the following seven principles: Life: We believe in Divine Providence and recognize our Creator as the author of human life. Thus we believe in the absolute sanctity of human life. The first duty of civil government is the protection of innocent human life from conception until natural death, no exceptions. When government sanctions abortion, then all live are at risk. Liberty: Far from granting license to ‘do whatever we want’, true liberty comes from God and real freedom is born of self-government. With James Madison, we assert the precious American ideal which set our country apart from other nations… ”we have staked the whole future of American Civilization, not upon the power of government, far from it. We have staked the whole future …upon the capacity of each of us to govern ourselves, according to the ten commandments of God.” Family: Our Creator set in place the family as the first divinely instituted form of government. It is the duty of civil government to recognize and protect the authority of the family unit. When the state usurps the family’s authority, the hearts of the children are turned to the state, rather than to the fathers. Such socialist actions deny the created order and harm our communities. Property: We believe that the right of individuals to own and steward their property is God-given; established in such commandments as “Thou shalt not steal.” and “Thou shalt not covet.” We encourage private generosity, but oppose the forced transfer of one’s wealth to others by the state. We believe that the loss of ‘external’ property rights leads to the loss of ‘internal’ rights of personal conscience. It was James Madison who said, “Conscience is the most sacred of all property.” The U.S. Constitution: In these United States, the Constitution established a representative federal republic – which represents the sovereignty of the people under God over the state. Our founders purposed that the Constitution would uphold those ideals expressed in our Declaration of Independence, as the law of the land, and limit the power and scope of the federal government. Limited, Local Government: Our desire is to return the federal government to its constitutional boundaries. The 10th amend- ment in our Bill of Rights strictly limits the federal government to those jurisdictions specifically stated within the Constitution. As a principle, our founders sought to ensure the duties of civil government always be performed at the lowest possible level. Local elected officials and clerks are more directly accountable to the people. American Sovereignty: We are firmly committed to the protection of our borders, our trade and our common defense. We believe that America is to be the friend of liberty everywhere, but the guarantor and provisioner of ours alone. We oppose membership in the United Nations and any other treaty or affiliation that attempts to assert authority over our Constitution or bypass our sovereign citizens’ constitutionally elected representatives. If you don’t like being taxed to police the world while our own borders are unprotected, losing our jobs to other nations because of environmentalist nonsense and government regulations, having your rights trampled and your property confiscated, or being exposed to God’s wrath on our nation because it condones the shedding of innocent blood and rampant moral perversion, vote for your Constitution Party candidates. For more information on our party, go to our website: www.constitutionpartyoregon.org or contact Chairman Jack Brown at (541) 474-9343.

(This information furnished by Constitution Party of Oregon.) Political Party Statements / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Independent Party 57

INDEPENDENT PARTY OF OREGON CANDIDATES Jeff Merkley U.S. Senate Joel Haugen U.S. House of Representatives, 1st Congressional District Sean Bates U.S. House of Representatives, 5th Congressional District Ben Westlund Oregon State Treasurer Keith Wangle Oregon House District 4 Pete Belcastro Oregon House District 5 Jim Gilbert Oregon House District 18 Vicki Berger Oregon House District 20 Terry Rilling Oregon House District 29 Stephen Bradley Curry County Commissioner Col. Dale Potter Wallowa County Commissioner, position 1 Ken Wick Wallowa County Commissioner, position 2 The Independent Party was formed by voter petition in 2006, after the Oregon Legislature enacted laws to make it much harder for non-affiliated candidates to run for public office in Oregon. We are now the state’s third largest political party, with over 25,000 members. The Independent Party is unique among Oregon political parties in that we do not adhere to rigid ideology. Instead, the Independent Party supports candidates from across the political spectrum who are committed to the principle that the basic instruments of our democracy -- our Legislature, the initiative and referendum, and our electoral processes -- should be in the hands of We the People rather than the special interests that currently control government. The mission of the Independent Party is to promote bi-partisan and non-partisan cooperation in the Legislature and to promote good government reforms to make our political process more responsive to the People of Oregon. In the 2008 election cycle, the Independent Party is working to elect a slate of candidates who, when elected, will seek to amend the Oregon Constitution to ensure that our state’s limits on political contributions shall be enforced. The voters of Oregon have adopted such limits twice since 1994 -- most recently in Measure 47 (2006), which is not being enforced by the Secretary of State or Attorney General even though no court has found any part of it to be unconstitutional. This is the third time since 1975 that politicians, courts, or bureaucrats have overturned campaign finance limits adopted by the People of Oregon. We believe that a Constitutional Amendment to allow limits on political contributions will reduce the corrupting influence that powerful special interests and Big Money have over our government and our lives. Neither of the major parties have taken action to limit political contributions, leaving Oregon as one of only 3 states with no limits whatsoever. The result is a system that is dominated by the wealthy and the powerful. Corporations and the super-rich pushed up the total spending on candidate races in Oregon from $4 million in 1996 to $49 million in 2006. It now usually costs over $500,000 to win a contested seat in the Oregon Senate and over $300,000 to a contested seat in the Oregon House. “And now those money-fueled campaigns for part-time Oregon legislators can reach $1 million.” – THE OREGONIAN editorial, August 13, 2006 The 2006 candidates for Governor collected and spent over $18 million. Just the top 5 individual donors gave $1.94 million (to the Republican), while the Democrat got $1.2 million from unions. The cost to the People of Oregon is tremendous. As just one example: Oregon has among the highest tax rate on individuals in the United States, and ranks third in taxing families near the poverty line but ranks 47th out of 50 states in corporate taxation. The corporations’ of Oregon income taxes has dropped from 18 percent in the 1970’s to less than 5 percent in 2005. Two-thirds of all corporations operating in Oregon pay just $10 per year in taxes. We believe that it is time for a change. Not just time to elect Democrats instead of Republicans, or vice versa, but time to elect candidates who will fight for We the People. Who’s with us? VOTE. THINK. BE. INDEPENDENT. www.indparty.com 503-334-3265

(This information furnished by Independent Party.) Political Party Statements / 58 Libertarian Party

We are the minor party that voters know about. In August, 55 percent of the voters wanted our U.S. Presidential Candidate in the debates. Voters are ready for change, and know that change can only come from outside of the two major political parties. As the third largest party, we are the best to serve you. Our candidates are here to give you the choice for the positive change that you know we need. Presently, the Federal government is causing more grief and taxation than state governments. Our Federal candidates are here to trim the Federal Government so that our State Candidates can listen to you individually and really fix the problems at the local level, whether your concern is the environment, education, public safety, or any other aspect of livability. Please introduce yourself to Jay Ellefson, Marc Delphine or Jim Karlock if you are in their district. Our Congressional candidates are ready to put a quick end to the wars, the foreign involvements, and our national deficit – a debt so large that yet unborn Americans won’t be able to pay for it. After this, we can face the real problems, such as health care cost overruns, health care insurance costs, stable retirement funds, and government overregulation in the areas of education and social programs, which are best taken over by the states. Then, at the Federal Level, we may once again focus on the main concern of the U.S. Government – National Defense, not Nanny State Socialism and not Foreign Hegemony for the pleasure of special interests! Big Government is a Police State – Most government jobs are about regulating other people. The bigger the government, the more police telling you what you can or can’t do. Some Issues: Taxes: Stop costly wars and government meddling first; don’t just cut taxes to incur a larger national debt! Property Rights: If the government can take away or control any of your property, they can control the use of your body. Laws were created to establish ownership. Taking a strong stand on property rights makes it much more difficult for the government to control your lifestyle or your family matters. Global Warming: Consider all views, but don’t let the government harm the economy over political views. Energy: Encourage low cost energy through private innovation. Immigration: Speed up the citizenship process. Keep open borders, but monitor to protect the public from criminals and communicable diseases. Abortion: With such a sensitive issue, the government should be kept out of this matter, leaving the question to each person for their conscientious consideration. Gay Rights/ Adult Rights/ Family Rights: Thought police do not need to tell you how you may love, whom you may marry, or how you must raise your children. School Choice: Separation of School and State would be ideal. The best free market plans are alternative schools and voucher programs for private schools, so that the tax money follows kids to the school of their parents’ choice, rich or poor. Prohibition: Drug prohibition requires a Constitutional Amendment as alcohol prohibition did in 1919, yet this has never happened. Why should youths be taken away from their families and churches and locked into prisons and prison gangs for an indulgence they will quickly outgrow? Self Defense: Our Constitution allows us to arm ourselves in self defense, as individuals, as context is clearly established by the quotes of our founding fathers. No amendment has been made to change this. Beware: Major Party Politicians are skilled at dividing people. Especially beware when politicians go after your least favorite neighbors. As Thomas Paine said, “He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.” Vote Libertarian! 503-245-5942 www.lporegon.org

(This information furnished by Libertarian Party of Oregon.) Political Party Statements / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Pacific Green Party 59

PACIFIC GREENS ARE NOT RIGHT NOR LEFT, BUT FORWARD The Pacific Green Party of Oregon provides a new voice in the political system, to decentralize political and economic power, and to work for peace, justice, basic human equality, self determination, and an ecologically sustainable society. PACIFIC GREENS FILL A VITAL NEED FOR A MEANINGFUL OPPOSITION PARTY Despite winning a majority in the 2006 election with an anti-war mandate, the real agenda of the Congressional Democrats is now clear: they intended to keep Bush in office until this election and keep funding the war indefinitely. Congressional Democrats could easily have ended the war in Iraq by refusing funding, an action that cannot be vetoed and could have been done with 41 votes in the Senate. They refused to act. Furthermore, both major parties are united for continued war in Afghanistan, for refusing meaningful diplomacy with Iran, for unilateral military support for Israel, and for government wiretapping of all citizens without warrants. THE PACIFIC GREEN PEACE SLATE WILL NEVER VOTE FOR WAR APPROPRIATIONS WHILE FEIGNING OPPOSITION TO WAR Everybody who voted in 2006 against the war now must ask themselves: Was my vote simply wasted by voting for more of the same from the same two parties? Oregon voters have a chance now, with the Pacific Green Party’s Peace Slate of congressional candidates, to vote their desire for peace, sending a message loud and clear that votes for peace cannot be taken for granted. All Pacific Green Candidates in the Peace Slate support: • Ending continued empire building and ceaseless war and occupation as perpetuated by both major parties, • Diverting resources instead to renewable energy investment and the protection of our natural resources, • Changing the tax structure to counter the expanding gap between the rich and the poor, • Providing free, universal health care to all with government-provided, locally-administered health insurance, • Rebuilding our crumbling infrastructure and transit systems toward sustainable, energy efficient development, • Committing to participatory democracy, community-based economies, and more funding for higher education. PACIFIC GREENS LEAD THE FIGHT AGAINST LNG AND CLIMATE CHANGE The Pacific Green Party is successfully fighting against siting Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) terminals and pipelines in Oregon that would further global climate change. No elected Pacific Green would ever vote to support California’s rising demand for natural gas by way of destructive and dangerous facilities in our state. PACIFIC GREENS FIGHT TO END LEGALIZED BRIBERY AND SPOILED ELECTIONS The Pacific Green Party recognizes that in an entrenched two-party system with winner-take-all elections, third party candidates are considered spoilers. However Oregon voters have already approved two solutions to this problem: Instant Runoff Voting and Campaign Finance Reform. The scandal of broken election systems must be confronted head-on. The office of Secretary of State is crucial to enforcing structural reforms Oregonians have enacted to end the two-party stranglehold, fixing spoiler and corruption problems once and for all. GREEN VALUES ARE PART OF AN INTERNATIONAL MOVEMENT Green parties the world over are part of ruling governments and hold high cabinet positions in many countries, large and small. They are united by the Four Pillars of the Green Movement: Ecological Wisdom, Social and Economic Justice, Grassroots Democracy, and Peace and Nonviolence. Further, all United States Green parties hold to Ten Key Values: Ecological Wisdom, Nonviolence, Sustainability, Grassroots Democracy, Decentralization, Community-Based Economics, Feminism, Respect for Diversity, Personal and Global Responsibility, and Social and Economic Justice PACIFIC GREENS ARE GAINING ELECTED OFFICE IN OREGON Pacific Greens are currently elected or appointed to twenty non-partisan offices or positions throughout the state. Greens put ideas into action on school boards, land and water boards, planning boards, city councils, and various commissions. Vote Pacific Green in this election and register Pacific Green to support Green values every day, not just on election day. VOTE AND REGISTER PACIFIC GREEN FOR OREGON’S FUTURE For more information, or to volunteer, please visit http://www.pacificgreens.org/

(This information furnished by Pacific Green Party.) Political Party Statements / 60 Peace Party

Nader and the Peace Party The real wages for the average American worker are lower today than in 1973. Yet neither Obama nor McCain support a living wage. Health insurance bureaucracies abuse the insured, ignore the uninsured, and waste 1 of every 4 health care dollars, yet efficient, single-payer health care is not on the table. McCain supports an enduring occupation of Iraq, while Obama’s plan would leave 50,000 U.S. soldiers and 190,000 armed contractors in Iraq four years from now. There is a common thread to nearly all that is wrong in America. Corporations have too much power. Corporations are designed to maximize profit, nothing else. Corporate executives can be sued by their shareholders if they sacrifice profit for the public good. This is why U.S. workers keep falling behind while the economy more than doubles; someone is making the money, and it’s not the people who are earning it. Corporate domination is the reason why we burn coal for electricity, rather than saving the atmosphere with wind and solar power. Big corporations own the coal, and there is no profit in leaving it in the ground. Corporate domination is why the U.S. spends more on defense then the rest of the world put together. The “military-industrial complex” (that Eisenhower warned us about) understands that to sustain vast spending on arms requires not allies, but enemies. Our recent foreign policy has created bitterness and resentment around the globe, and a growing list of enemies. The tragedy is that for a fraction of what we spent on defense, we could ensure our security by promoting clean water programs, agricultural assistance, health clinics, books and pencils. Historically, the great progressive advances in our politics have originated with third parties and independent candidacies. Since major parties are inherently conservative, small parties serve the purpose of generating new ideas. The abolition of slavery, the trade union movement, women’s suffrage, Social Security -- all these and more were promoted by small parties whose core ideas were eventually adopted by one of the main parties. (We must defend third parties by voting against Measure 65.) Today, our politics at the national level is broken. The Democrats took over Congress in 2006 with a promise to end the war, stop the violations of our civil liberties by the Bush Administration, and pass a progressive legislative program. Instead, they continued the war, reauthorized the Patriot Act, expanded the President’s power to wiretap without judicial authority, and so public approval of Congress now stands at 9%. How did things get this bad? The answer lies in the parties making promises that they do not keep. They know that the people want universal, single-payer health care, a crackdown on the wasteful defense budget, a living wage, an economy built on renewable energy, and an end to trade deals that send our jobs overseas. Yet corporate power opposes all of this, and the constant pull of corporate power has kept the United States from solving a single major social problem for the last 40 years. The Peace Party and its presidential candidate, Ralph Nader, stand for a systematic dismantling of corporate domination by expanding public financing of elections, extending constitutional protections to people, and not to corporations, cracking down on corporate crime and financial manipulations, taxing speculation and pollution instead of work, and teaching the skills of citizenship to children, so that they can learn to become masters of their own fate, rather than cogs in a giant corporate wheel. Our politics is broken. If you do not have a breaking point, then you have no power, the major parties will always take your vote for granted. Your vote for Nader and the Peace Party will keep big issues alive, and strengthen the hand of progressive forces in the coming years. By denying your vote to the major parties, your own power grows. Gregory Kafoury Peace Party Secretary

(This information furnished by Peace Party.) Political Party Statements / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Republican Party 61

This year’s election will be a turning point in our nation’s history. I encourage all Oregonians who share these values to join us in voting for our Republican nominees in this year’s election. We are Republicans because: WE BELIEVE the strength of our nation lies with the individual and that each person’s dignity, freedom, ability and responsibility must be honored. WE BELIEVE in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, creed, sex, age or disability. WE BELIEVE free enterprise and encouraging individual initiative have brought this nation opportunity, economic growth and prosperity. WE BELIEVE government must practice fiscal responsibility and allow individuals to keep more of the money they earn. WE BELIEVE the proper role of government is to provide for the people only those critical functions that cannot be performed by individuals or private organizations and that the best government is that which governs least. WE BELIEVE the most effective, responsible and responsive government is government closest to the people. WE BELIEVE Americans must retain the principles that have made us strong while developing new and innovative ideas to meet the challenges of changing times. WE BELIEVE Americans value and should preserve our national strength and pride while working to extend peace, freedom and human rights throughout the world. FINALLY, we believe the Republican Party is the best vehicle for translating these ideals into positive and successful principles of government. I invite you to learn more about the vision of Oregon’s Republicans by visiting the Oregon Republican Party online at www.orgop.org. Oregon Republican Party PO Box 789 Salem, OR 97308-0789 We are proud of our Republican candidates running to represent you. Please vote for them by November 4th. Vance D. Day Chairman, Oregon Republican Party

(This information furnished by Oregon Republican Party.) Political Party Statements / 62 Working Families Party

www.oregonwfp.org Who are we? The Working Families Party represents working people, retirees, parents and grandparents, small business owners, family farmers, community activists and union members – Oregonians from all walks of life and all areas of the state. We were qualified as an official party in the State of Oregon in 2006 after collecting signatures from 28,000 Oregonians in 30 counties. What do we stand for? The Working Families Party is focused on the economic issues that are so important to working families in Oregon but too often ignored by both of the major parties. Our platform for 2008 is simple: • Healthcare for all Oregonians without private profit; • Debt-free higher education and technical training; • Creation of green family wage jobs; • Affordable housing and an end to predatory lending; • Strengthening workers’ right to organize and negotiate with employers. What are we trying to accomplish? We’re not trying to create a minor party that will run “spoiler” candidates with no chance of winning. We want to win for working families. We can do that by staying focused on the economic issues that matter most to working families, by organizing in our communities and by restoring a system of voting -- called fusion voting – that used to be common in Oregon and throughout the country. Fusion voting would allow us to cross nominate any candidate who commits to support the issues advanced by the Working Families Party or to run candidates of our own when necessary. Our nominees: We have nominated J. Ashlee Albies for Attorney General. Albies is a Working Families Party member who represents work- ing people in employment law and civil rights cases. She has also worked on the Oregon case challenging the Bush Administration’s warrantless wiretapping, and assists Oregon’s overstretched soldiers, reservists and National Guard members with separation from the military. Because we have not yet succeeded in restoring fusion voting in Oregon, our cross-nominations of major party candidates cannot appear on the ballot. But we have met with and worked with the candidates listed below who have pledged to work for affordable healthcare, good jobs with decent wages, affordable public colleges, affordable housing and fair taxes, and to insure that all Oregonians have an equal say in our political process. We urge you to support: J. Ashlee Albies (WFP) for Attorney General Kate Brown - Secretary of State Brad Witt - House District 31 Ben Westlund - State Treasurer Chip Shields - House District 43 Brad Avakian - Labor Commissioner Michael Dembrow - House District 45 Peter Buckley - House District 5 Nick Kahl - House District 49 Paul Holvey - House District 8 Brent Barton - House District 51 Arnie Roblan - House District 9 Diane Rosenbaum - Senate District 21 Jason Brown - House District 23 Kitty Piercy – Mayor, City of Eugene Jeff Barker - House District 28 Join the Working Families Party Contact us at [email protected] or (503) 841-7161. Together we can win for Oregon’s working families.

(This information furnished by Working Families Party of Oregon.) Index / Official 2008 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet Index of Candidates 63

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Albies, J Ashlee 26 Lopez, Delia 16 Alley, Allen 24 Marino, Tony 36 Avakian, Brad 52 Marsh, Michael 24 Baldwin, Chuck 7 Matthews, Greg 48 Barr, Bob 7 McCain, John 8 Barton, Brent 49 McKinney, Cynthia 8 Blumenauer, Earl 16 Meo, Michael 17 Bonamici, Suzanne 29 Merkley, Jeff 10 Brown, Kate 22 Michaels, Lisa 28 Brown, Walter F (Walt) 26 Milligan, Steve 19 Brownlow, Dave 10 Monnes Anderson, Laurie 33 Burdick, Ginny 30 Nader, Ralph 9 Bushong, Stephen K 54 Nelsen, John 47 Cannon, Ben 45 Nolan, Mary 38 Carter, Margaret 31 Obama, Barack 9 Dancer, Rick 22 Oppenheim, Steve 39 Dembrow, Michael E 44 Patterson, Douglas 20 Dingfelder, Jackie 32 Polikoff, Alex 20 Ellefson, Jay A 38 Read, Tobias 34 Erickson, Mike 19 Rosenbaum, Diane 31 Extine, Chris 42 Ryan, Tom 54 Flores, Linda 49 Schaufler, Mike 46 Galizio, Larry 36 Schrader, Kurt 21 Garrett, Chris 40 Semrau, Scott 14 Goberman, Pavel 52 Sercombe, Timothy J 53 Greenlick, Mitch 35 Shields, Chip 43 Griffith, Steve 40 Smith, Gordon H 11 Hass, Mark 28 Smith, Jefferson 45 Haugen, Joel 13 Stuart, Diana I 55 Henry, Chris 13 Tabor, H Joe 14 Kahl, Nick 47 Tomei, Carolyn 41 Karlock, Jim 44 VanOrman, Suzanne 50 Kim, Dave 33 Walters, Martha L 53 Kopel-Bailey, Jules 42 Westlund, Ben 25 Kotek, Tina 43 Wight, John 30 Kroger, John R 27 Witt, Brad 34 Leuenberger, James E 27 Woolley, Seth Alan 23 Lim, John 48 Wu, David 15 Lindland, Matt 50 Secretary of State NONPROFIT Bill Bradbury CAR-RT SORT State Capitol U.S. Postage Salem, OR 97310-0722 PAID Portland, OR Permit No. 815

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