v o t e r s ’ p a m p h l e t volume 2 – candidates
Oregon Vote-by-Mail General Election | November 2, 2004
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 141 STATE CAPITOL PADDY J. MCGUIRE SALEM, OREGON 97310-0722 DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE (503) 986-1518
Dear Oregonian,
Registering to vote is only half of your right and your duty as a citizen. To fully do your part for democracy, you also have to vote.
I challenge you to not only vote yourself, but to remind your friends and neighbors, your family and colleagues, and everyone in your community to vote. As individuals, we can lead by example, but as a community we can demonstrate real power with the collective voice of our votes. We the people are the government. Government is what we make of it. We each have the power and the responsibility to direct government to match our needs. You have the power to change our government with your voice—and you have the power to change the world with your vote.
If you have any questions about your ballot or about voting, call our toll-free voter information line at 1-866-ORE-VOTES (1-866-673-8683) or our TTY line for the hearing impaired at 1-866-350-0596. Elections representatives are available to answer all of your questions about voting Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Please return your ballot so that it is received by November 2. Remember, the decisions you make with your ballot will affect all of our lives and our future. Thank you for being an active participant in our democracy. Thank you for voting.
Best Wishes,
Bill Bradbury Oregon Secretary of State
On the cover: Lewis and Clark Bicentennial First Class Postage commemorative stamps were issued on May 14, 2004. Special first day issue ceremonies were held in eleven locations across the nation, including both Fort Clatsop National Memorial in Oregon and Cape Disappointment in Washington. The cover stamp shows Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on the 1804-1806 Corps of Discovery expedition. The other two Bicentennial stamps are printed inside some versions of volume 2 of the voters’ pamphlet. One is a formal portrait of Lewis and the other is of Clark. The stamps, trademarked and copyrighted, are courtesy of the United States Postal Service (www.usps.com). General Information
Voters’ Pamphlet Website Your official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet is divided Most of the information contained in this voters’ pamphlet is also into two separate volumes. This is Volume 2 and contains available in the Online Voters’ Guide on the World Wide Web at information on candidates. You should have already received www.sos.state.or.us/elections/nov22004/nov22004.html Volume 1, containing information on the statewide measures. If you have not received Volume 1, please call the toll-free voter information line at 1-866-ORE-VOTES (1-866-673-8683). Español In this volume, partisan candidates appear before nonpartisan Una versión en español de algunas partes de la Guía del Elector candidates. All space is purchased; statements and photo- está a su disposición en el portal del Internet cuya dirección graphs are submitted by the candidates or their designated aparece arriba. Conscientes de que este material en línea podría agents. The information required by law—pertaining to occu- no llegar adecuadamente a todos los electores que necesitan pation, occupational background, educational background, and este servicio, se invita a toda persona a imprimir la versión en prior governmental experience—has been certified by each línea y circularla a aquellos electores que no tengan acceso a candidate. una computadora. Volume 2 also includes other voting aids, such as a complete listing of state candidates, drop site locations, and ballot instructions. If your county has chosen to produce a voters’ Important! pamphlet in conjunction with the state, drop site locations will If your ballot is lost, destroyed, damaged or you make a mistake appear in your county voters’ pamphlet, which is in the center in marking your ballot, you may call your county elections office of this pamphlet. and request a replacement ballot. One will be mailed to you as Candidate statements are printed as submitted by the long as you request it by October 28. After that, you may pick it author. The state does not correct punctuation, grammar, up at the elections office. If you have already mailed your origi- syntax errors or inaccurate information. The only changes nal ballot before you realize you made a mistake, you have cast made are attempts to correct spelling errors if the word as your vote and will not be eligible for a replacement ballot. originally submitted is not in the dictionary. Your voted ballot must be returned to your county elections The voters’ pamphlet has been compiled by the Secretary of office by 8:00 p.m. election day, Tuesday, November 2, 2004. State since 1903, when Oregon became one of the first states to Postmarks do not count! provide for the printing and distribution of such a publication. One copy of the voters’ pamphlet is mailed to every household County elections offices are open on election day from in the state. Additional copies are available at the State Capitol, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local post offices, courthouses and all county elections offices. Voter Information Random Alphabet For questions about voter registration, ballot delivery and return, While the candidates’ statements for candidates running for the marking the ballot, requesting a replacement ballot, absentee same office appear in alphabetical order by their last name ballots, signature requirements, the voters' pamphlet, when and in this voters’ pamphlet, you will notice that they appear in a where to vote, and other questions about elections and voting, different order on your ballot. call the toll-free voter information line at 1-866-ORE-VOTES (1-866-673-8683). Pursuant to ORS 254.155, the Secretary of State is required to complete a random order of the letters of the alphabet to Voter information line representatives can provide services in determine the order in which the names of candidates appear both English and Spanish. TTY services for the hearing impaired on the ballot. are also available at 1-866-350-0596. The alphabet for the 2004 General Election is: E, D, O, L, K, H, I, J, A, T, C, F, M, V, W, X, G, R, Z, N, S, P, B, U, Y, Q
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Table of Contents
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Ballot Instructions ...... 9 List of State Candidates ...... 5 Candidate Statements–Nonpartisan ...... 40 Political Party Statements ...... 42 Candidate Statements–Partisan ...... 6 Vote-by-Mail Information ...... 10 Index of Candidates ...... 47 Voters with Disabilities...... 4
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 3 | General Information Voters with Disabilities If, because of a disability, you would like assistance in voting your ballot or
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Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 4 | General Information List of State Candidates
This is a complete listing of the state candidates for the General Election, November 2, 2004, as prepared by the Secretary of State, for the counties covered in this pamphlet. On election day, your ballot may also include measures and candidates from your county and local governments. PLEASE NOTE: Each candidate listed does not necessarily have a statement in the Voters’ Pamphlet. Some candidates do not choose to purchase space.
Partisan Candidates State Representative (continued)
(C) Constitution; (D) Democrat; (F) Freedom Socialist; 38th District Greg Macpherson (D) (I) Independent; (L) Libertarian; (P) Pacific Green; (R) Republican; Ernest C. Richardson (C) (S) Socialist Christopher Richter (L)
United States President and Vice President 39th District Wes Wagner (L) Doug Neeley (D) John F. Kerry (D) John Edwards (D) Wayne Scott (R) David Cobb (P) Patricia LaMarche (P) Michael Anthony Peroutka (C) Chuck Baldwin (C) 40th District Dave Hunt (D) Michael Badnarik (L) Richard V. Campagna (L) David Sanders (R) George W. Bush (R) Dick Cheney (R) 41st District Rita Lynn (C) United States Senator Teresa Keane (P) Carolyn Tomei (D) Al King (R) Steven D. Rowe (R) Dan Fitzgerald (L) 48th District Dave Mowry (R) Ron Wyden (D) Mike Schaufler (D) David Brownlow (C) 51st District Linda Flores (R) Representative in Congress Kathryn Firestone (D)
3rd District Tami Mars (R) 52nd District Wayne Kuechler (D) Dale Winegarden (C) Patti Smith (R) Earl Blumenauer (D) Walter F. (Walt) Brown (S) 59th District John H. Dallum (R) Jack E. Lorts (D) 5th District Jerry DeFoe (L) Darlene Hooley (D) Jim Zupancic (R) Joseph H. Bitz (C) Nonpartisan Candidates
Secretary of State Betsy L. Close (R) Judge of the Court of Appeals Richard Morley (L) Bill Bradbury (D) Position 3 Darleen Ortega
State Treasurer Randall Edwards (D) Judge of the Circuit Court Jeff Caton (R) Carole D. Winegarden (C) 5th District, Position 4 Susie L. Huva Mitch Shults (L) Douglas V. Van Dyk
Attorney General Richard D. Hake (C) 5th District, Position 10 Thomas J. Rastetter Paul Connolly (R) Hardy Myers (D) Donald G. Smith, Jr. (L)
State Senator
9th District Roger Beyer (R) Herman Joseph Baurer (C)
21st District Paul deParrie (C) Theresa (Darklady) Reed (L) Kate Brown (D)
30th District Ted Ferrioli (R)
State Representative
18th District Jim Gilbert (D) W. Martin Soehrman (L) Mac Sumner (R)
26th District Jerry Krummel (R) Rick Ross (D) Charles Frank Radley (L)
37th District Marc L. Delphine (L) Jim Morton (D) Curtis Sommer (P) Scott Bruun (R)
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 5 | General Information United States President United States President
Michael George W. Badnarik Bush Libertarian Republican
Occupation: Computer Software Occupation: President of the Engineer United States
Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Trainer, Administrator, Software Governor of Texas Engineer Educational Background: Yale Educational Background: University - B.A.; Harvard Indiana University, 1972-77. Majors in Marine Biology and University - MBA Chemistry. Prior Governmental Experience: Governor of Texas Prior Governmental Experience: Candidate for Texas I have been honored to serve as President during an historic legislature, 2000 and 2002. time for America. Together, we are making our nation safer, MICHAEL BADNARIK FOR PRESIDENT stronger, and better. www.badnarik.org We have rallied the world to defeat terrorists abroad and Republicans say they support fiscal responsibility. But since strengthened our laws to protect Americans at home. Tax relief George Bush took office, government has grown at a faster rate for families and small businesses has spurred our economy to than under Bill Clinton – even if you factor out wartime spending. its fastest growth in nearly 20 years. Schools are improving with Our nation is deeper in debt than it has ever been, jeopardizing higher standards, strong accountability, and local control. And the quality of our childrens’ future. prescription drug coverage is helping older Americans pay for their medicines. President Bush has yet to veto a single discretionary spending bill. Although he worked to cut taxes a little, he didn’t match tax During the next four years, we will spread opportunity and cuts with cuts in spending. The resulting debt represents nothing prosperity to every part of America and continue to lead the more than deferred taxation – so what did we gain? cause of freedom and peace in the world. We will ensure every American who wants a job can find one by keeping taxes low, For years, Republicans said they couldn’t control spending making regulation of small businesses more reasonable, opening because they had a Democratic Congress or White House to up foreign markets, and reducing junk lawsuits. We will pass a deal with. Now, they have no excuses. The current credit card comprehensive energy plan to make America more energy spending spree has happened under a Republican president, independent. We will help more Americans get job training at and a Republican congress. Is that what fiscal responsibility community colleges. We will make health care more affordable means to you? and help families save and invest so every person owns a part of Republicans and Democrats alike have failed to protect our the American Dream. And I will stand with the men and women personal liberties. They have supported the USA Patriot Act, the of our military, law enforcement, and first responders as we Homeland Security Act and other laws that erode our personal defend our homeland, defeat terrorists, and bring peace and freedoms. Everyone agrees that terrorism cannot be tolerated. freedom to people around the world. But if terrorists cause us to surrender our personal freedoms in I have a positive and optimistic agenda for America, and I would the name of security, terrorists win. be grateful for your vote. As soon as we can do so responsibly, we need to get our troops For more information or to volunteer: out of Iraq. Our armed forces should concern themselves with protecting America. www.GeorgeWBush.com If you’ve had enough, consider voting for me. I will actively (503) 293-4142 promote initiatives, legislation and policies that will actually shrink the size of government dramatically - letting you to keep (This information furnished by George W. Bush.) the money you earn and preventing government from violating your rights or meddling in your personal decisions. SEE ME WHEN I VISIT OREGON John Day – Oct. 17th Bend – Oct. 18th Salem/Portland – Oct. 19th Call 1-800-829-1992
(This information furnished by Badnarik/Campagna 2004.)
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet continued ➔ 6 | Partisan Candidates United States President United States Vice President
David Patricia Cobb LaMarche Pacific Green Pacific Green
Occupation: Community Occupation: Broadcaster; Not Activist/Attorney for Profit Agency Founder and Director Occupational Background: Occupational Background: General Counsel, U.S. Green Television and Radio Host for 15 Party; Consultant, Center for years; Director, The Do-gooder Voting and Democracy; Foundation providing healthcare, Construction worker. food and housing to those with nowhere else to turn Educational Background: J.D., University of Houston Law Educational Background: University of Amsterdam, European School Studies Graduate Program; Boston College B.A. Prior Governmental Experience: Candidate, Attorney General Prior Governmental Experience: Candidate for Governor of of Texas; Citizen-activist and public interest lobbyist. Maine Dear Oregon Voter, Dear Oregon Voter, If you want to cast your presidential ballot in a positive and I am running for Vice President because I love my children. meaningful way—for peace, for immediately ending the occupa- tion of Iraq, for repealing the “Patriot” Act, for a living wage and Someone like me, a single mother of two, who needs the Green Party and its ideals as much as anyone does, must run if our health care for all; and for building a party which will continue work on all these critical issues regardless of who wins on current system is going to change. November 2, then I encourage you to vote Pacific Green. Women head more than 70 percent of the families living in The Green Party is America’s fastest growing political party. We poverty. Yet less than 1 percent of the United States Congress has been female. Our needs are great but our representation in believe in government by the people. Our hundreds of elected officials are working daily to improve local communities and give legislative bodies in this country has been nil. citizens a voice in the decisions which affect their lives. From As a broadcaster, I know that U.S. government policies are in Salem to Corvallis to San Francisco and New Paltz, New York, opposition to the best interests of this country. The privately Green office-holders have championed a healthier environment, owned media supports its own agenda while alienating the improving school lunches and giving all people basic human people. Consequently, half of our voting population doesn’t vote. rights, including the right to marry. We are not represented and it shows. Greens Believe in Democracy for All: If the government worked for the people, we wouldn’t have the “Patriot” Act. We wouldn’t have our sons and daughters (and • Human rights for people—not corporations • Public financing for public elections grandfathers!) in harm’s way, waging war for the wealthy and angry all over the world. We wouldn’t have the educational • Debates open to all ballot-qualified candidates • Democracy in the workplace nightmare called “No Child Left Behind” or huge deficit- ballooning tax cuts for the greedy. We would have single-payer, A Sustainable Economy and Environment universal health care, a living wage and women wouldn’t fear losing their right to choose. • Create jobs by developing solar, wind and bio-fuel technologies; planting trees and watershed restoration There is another reason I am running: my running mate, David • Protect drinking water, salmon and Ancient Forests—stop Cobb. David represents the marginalized voices of this country. clearcutting! Decent and honest, he cares for the ordinary American who has otherwise been left out of this Presidential debate. Please read If you agree with our values, vote Green! I also encourage you the statements by David and the Pacific Green Party. to: Vote Green: the best hope for our country’s future. • Learn about Instant Runoff Voting, which eliminates the “spoiler” situation and produces more democratic results. Sincerely, See www.fairvote.org Pat LaMarche • Register Pacific Green and demonstrate your support for peace and Green values www.votecobb.org • Support local Pacific Green candidates (This information furnished by Cobb/LaMarche.) Vote for Peace. Vote for Hope. Vote Cobb-LaMarche. Vote Pacific Green. www.votecobb.org www.pacificgreens.org
(This information furnished by Cobb/LaMarche.)
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet continued ➔ 7 | Partisan Candidates United States President United States Vice President
John F. John Kerry Edwards Democrat Democrat
Occupation: United States Occupation: United States Senator Senator
Occupational Background: Occupational Background: United States Navy, 1966-1970; freight handler, law clerk, Assistant District Attorney, attorney Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 1976-1979; Educational Background: NC Attorney, 1979-1982; Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor, State, Bachelors 1974; University of North Carolina, JD 1977 1983-1984; United States Senator, 1985-present. Prior Governmental Experience: US Senate 1999 - present Educational Background: Yale University, B.A.; Boston College I grew up in a small town in rural North Carolina. My father Law School, J.D. worked in a mill all his life, and I will never forget the men and Prior Governmental Experience: Massachusetts Lieutenant women who worked with him. Governor, 1983-1984; United States Senator, 1985-present. I have spent my life fighting for the kind of people I grew up Like many of you, I believe that what matters most is not with. For two decades, I stood with families and children against narrow appeals that divide us, but shared values that unite big HMOs and big insurance companies. And as a Senator, I us. Family and faith. Hard work and responsibility. Opportunity fought those same fights against Washington lobbyists. for all. I want to talk about our next president. When John Kerry gradu- Like you, I value jobs that pay you more not less than you ated college, he volunteered for military service. He volunteered earned before - jobs where you can actually pay your bills, to go to Vietnam. provide for your children, and lift up the quality of your life. And If you have any question about what he’s made of, you need to like you, I value an America where the middle class is not being squeezed, but doing better. spend three minutes with the men who actually served with him then and stand by him today. • New incentives to revitalize manufacturing. • Investment in technology and innovation that will create the They saw up close what he’s made of. They saw him reach down and pull one of his men from the river and save his life. good-paying jobs of the future. • Close the tax loopholes that reward companies for shipping And in the heat of battle, they saw him decide in an instant to turn his boat around, drive it straight through an enemy position, our jobs overseas. Instead, we will reward companies that create and keep good paying jobs where they and chase down the enemy to save his crew. belong – in the good old U.S.A. Where I come from, you don’t judge someone’s values based on My health care plan for a stronger America cracks down on the how they use that word in a political ad. You judge their values based upon what they’ve spent their life doing. waste, greed, and abuse and will save families up to $1,000 a year on their premiums. We will fight to ensure that you’ll get to John Kerry is prepared to keep the American people safe and to pick your own doctor – and patients and doctors, not insur- make America stronger at home and respected in the world. ance company bureaucrats, will make medical decisions. Under our plan, Medicare will negotiate lower drug prices for John is a man who knows the difference between what is right seniors. And all Americans will be able to buy less expensive and what is wrong. And that is why we must and we will elect prescription drugs from countries like Canada. John Kerry as our next president. And as president, I will bring back this nation’s time-honored We would be honored to have your support. tradition: the United States of America never goes to war www.johnkerry.com because we want to, we only go to war because we have to. (This information furnished by Kerry Edwards 2004.) I would be honored to have your vote. For full details of our plan visit www.johnkerry.com
(This information furnished by Kerry Edwards 2004.)
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet continued ➔ 8 | Partisan Candidates United States President
Michael Anthony Peroutka Constitution
Occupation: Attorney Occupational Background: Michael Peroutka is the co-founder of The Institute on the Constitution which teaches the principles of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Educational Background: Graduate of Loyola College in Maryland; University of Baltimore School of Law Prior Governmental Experience: Michael Peroutka resigned from a position with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services when he recognized that none of the programs on which he was working were Constitutionally permissible. Michael Anthony Peroutka is the only Presidential Nominee whose entire platform is in compliance with the U.S. Constitution, including Article IV, Section 4 which mandates that U.S. citizens will be protected from foreign invaders. He is the only Presidential Nominee who courageously vows to enforce our immigration laws, secure our borders and protect the lives of all law-abiding Americans by halting the illegal alien invasion. Michael Anthony Peroutka will: • Stop undeclared wars which are daily costing American lives and billions of tax dollars; • Stop reckless spending, including foreign aid, and take care of America’s domestic needs; • End debt financing of the Federal government; • Get rid of the Federal income tax, and restore a tariff based revenue system; • Immediately terminate international trade agreements such as NAFTA, WTO, the proposed CAFTA and FTAA, and stop sending high paying American jobs to foreign countries; • Uphold God-ordained marriage and defend America’s moral and family values; • Protect the right to life of all unborn innocent children; • Get the Federal Government out of the Education business and allow parents to control the education of their own children; • Uphold Second Amendment rights; and • Restore a debt free, interest free money system; If you are concerned about the future of our nation and our children, for God, Family and Republic, vote Peroutka!
(This information furnished by Peroutka 2004.)
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 9 | Partisan Candidates General Information
Vote-by-Mail Important! What is Vote-by-Mail? If your ballot is lost, destroyed, damaged or you make a mistake Vote-by-mail is a method of conducting elections. Instead of in marking your ballot, you may call your county elections office using traditional polling places where voters go to cast ballots and request a replacement ballot. One will be mailed to you as on election day, a ballot is automatically mailed to each long as you request it by October 28. After that, you may pick it registered voter. The ballot is then voted and returned to the up at the elections office. If you have already mailed your origi- county elections official to be counted. nal ballot before you realize you made a mistake, you have cast your vote and will not be eligible for a replacement ballot. As a voter, what do I have to do? Your ballot packet will automatically be mailed to you between Your voted ballot must be returned to your county elections October 15 and October 19, 2004. Inside the packet you will find office by 8:00 p.m. election day, Tuesday, November 2, 2004. the ballot, a secrecy envelope and a return envelope. Once you Postmarks do not count! vote the ballot, place it in the secrecy envelope and seal it in the pre-addressed return envelope. Be sure you sign the return County elections offices are open on election day from envelope on the appropriate line. After that just return the ballot 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. either by mail or at a designated drop site. What if I am uncomfortable voting my ballot at home? Privacy booths are available for you to cast your ballot. There Voter Information are privacy booths at your county elections office and there may For questions about voter registration, ballot delivery and return, be others at drop site locations elsewhere in your county. For marking the ballot, requesting a replacement ballot, absentee further information, call your county elections official. ballots, signature requirements, the voters' pamphlet, when and What if my ballot doesn’t come? where to vote, and other questions about elections and voting, If you are registered to vote and have not received your ballot call the toll-free voter information line at 1-866-ORE-VOTES within a week after they are mailed, call your county elections (1-866-673-8683). office. They will check that your voter registration is current. If it Voter information line representatives can provide services in is, they will mail you a replacement ballot. both English and Spanish. TTY services for the hearing impaired What if I have moved and have not updated my registration? are also available at 1-866-350-0596. If you were registered to vote by October 12 but now have a different address, call your county elections office for instruc- tions on how to update your registration and receive a ballot. Do I have to return my ballot by mail? You have the choice of mailing your ballot or returning it to any county elections office or any designated drop site in the state. The times and locations of drop sites are available at your county elections office. How much postage is required to mail the ballot back? Your voted ballot can usually be returned using a single 37¢ stamp. In those instances where additional postage is neces- sary, it will be clearly indicated on the ballot materials. When must the voted ballot be returned? The voted ballot must be received in any county elections office or designated drop site by 8:00 p.m. on election night. Postmarks do not count! How do I know if my ballot is received? You can call your county elections office and ask if they 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 ballot? No. All ballots are separated from the return envelope before the ballots are inspected. This process ensures confidentiality. What if I forget to sign the return envelope? Generally, your elections office will either return it to you for signing or they will contact you, if possible, to come to the elections office to sign it. If the return envelope does not get signed before 8:00 p.m. on November 2, the ballot will not be counted. Can the public watch the election process? All steps of the process are open to observation by the public. Contact your county elections official to make arrangements. When will election results be known? Ballot counting cannot begin until election day. Initial results are released at 8:00 p.m. election night and will continue to be updated through election night until all ballots have been counted. Visit http://egov.sos.state.or.us/results for online election night results for state measures and candidates.
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 10 | General Information United States Senator United States Senator
David Dan Brownlow Fitzgerald Constitution Libertarian
Occupation: Industrial Control Occupation: Database Systems Design/Marketing Management Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Engineering Independent Consultant Educational Background: BS Educational Background: Clarkson University Gettysburg College, B.A. Prior Governmental Experience: Subjugated Prior Governmental Experience: Current Chair, Multnomah County Libertarian Party. WWW.DAVEBROWNLOW.COM DAN FITZGERALD FOR SENATE Decades of compromise has left us with “two” political parties that have become so similar, it is nearly impossible to distinguish We deserve a Senator who will actually represent us. one from the other. With virtually no opposing power left in The incumbent voted for the USA PATRIOT Act and the Washington, we are continually victimized by a lawless, one- party system that is driving us into moral and fiscal bankruptcy. Homeland Security Act, without even reading them. Now he says he wants to “fix” them. Our Constitution authorizes the federal government to: provide for the common defense, secure our borders, protect our God These two pieces of legislation can’t be fixed. They need to be torn out of the books, and those who voted for them should be given rights - and very little else! While the legislative powers belong primarily to the states, our real government exists within turned from office as a cautionary tale. the people, working in our communities, families and churches. I will work to bring all of our troops home from Iraq as quickly as We have turned that design completely upside down, and have can be safely accomplished. The military exists to defend America. If we refocus it on that basic mission, we will be more given near total power to the federal government. The experi- ment has failed, and … secure and less of a target. I will work for a sane energy policy that doesn’t subsidize huge IT IS TIME TO TAKE THAT POWER BACK! oil corporations and back corrupt, brutal dictatorships. My commitment is to follow the Constitution and only support Alternative fuels can easily compete with unsubsidized oil. legislation that falls under the clearly mandated role of Congress. The American people, and Oregonians particularly, are good, Key issues: kind, generous people. It is about time we had a foreign policy that reflected our basic decency. Iraq We invaded a country that posed NO threat to America. Many Oregonians send over $21.5B to Washington, D.C. annually. We thousands of our soldiers are dead or wounded, we have get back less than $18.3B. The loss of $3.2B has done massive squandered nearly two hundred billion dollars, and our reputa- damage to our state, communities, schools, and families. It is tion in the world has been irreparably harmed. We should pull time to stop playing – and losing - the pork game. Oregonians every American soldier out of Iraq IMMEDIATELY! could solve their own problems if federal politicians didn’t suck up so much of our resources. Sanctity of Life The humanity of the child in the womb is undeniable. We The misnamed “No Child Left Behind” act is yet another should mourn for the 44,000,000 children that have been example of a well-intentioned but fatally flawed effort. I will work murdered in the abortion holocaust. Their innocent blood is to repeal it, and any other centrally planned approach to our crying out for justice. May God have mercy on America when children’s education. the payment is due. I will work, using the filibuster if necessary, against any attempt Proper Role of Congress by government to define personal relationships. Whom you love Congress has been vested by our Constitution with very and marry is your own business. specific and limited powers. With few exceptions, those who serve us in Congress have refused to obey the law! I will, in every case, vote for less government in favor of empowering individuals and families. Tyrannical Courts Congress has the exclusive power to make laws. We have http://www.danfitzgerald.org allowed judges and courts to usurp this authority. (This information furnished by Dan Fitzgerald.) Please visit www.davebrownlow.com for more positions.
(This information furnished by Dave Brownlow for Senate.)
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet continued ➔ 11 | Partisan Candidates United States Senator United States Senator
Teresa Al Keane King Pacific Green Republican
Occupation: Psychiatric/Mental Occupation: Al King Farms Health Nurse Practitioner and Medical Educator Occupational Background: 1996-present Cattleman, Occupational Background: Rancher; 1996-1999 Municipal Clinical Instructor, OHSU School Judge; 1986-1996 General of Medicine and Nursing, Building, Grading, Paving, Physician Assistant Division; Hazardous Substances Stress Reduction Clinic Director, OHSU and Legacy Emanuel Contractor; 1972-1986 California Department of Justice Pain Management Clinics Administrator positions, Governor’s Advisor, Drug and Child Support Enforcement Administrator; 1972-1996 Criminal Justice Educational Background: 1991 BSN Nursing, California State Instructor, UC Santa Cruz, Chapman College, Sierra, Chabot & University; 1994 MS Nursing, OHSU; 1995 Post-Masters Klamath Community Colleges; 1967-1972 University Police Certification, OHSU Officer; 1965-1967 Kaiser Steel (union cardholder). Prior Governmental Experience: None yet Educational Background: 1997, 1999 National Judicial College; Community Involvement: Treasurer, Oregon Physicians for 1978 USC, Master’s Public Administration; 1973 UC Davis, Social Responsibility; Past Treasurer, American Society for Pain Teaching Credential; 1969 California State University, Bachelor’s Management Nursing, Portland/Vancouver Chapter; President, Public Administration. Colony Homeowners Association Prior Governmental Experience: Elected: 2000-2002 Vice As your U.S. Senator, I will advocate for: Chairman Oregon Republican Party, Chair Klamath County Republican Central Committee; 2003-present Klamath Stopping the war; bringing our troops home now: It’s wrong to Community College Board Member. Appointed: 1996 County send our children to die for oil in Iraq. Unilateral invasions are Financial Planning Committee; 1996-2004 Chamber Board, wrong. I will work to reestablish the U.S. as a leader for human 1996-present Rotary International. rights. National politics has escaped control of ordinary people. Our Single-payer universal healthcare: We are a wealthy nation, and heritage of freedoms, independence and high living standard are can afford a comprehensive healthcare system for all. being sacrificed at the altar of multi-national socialism by elitists Stop environmental destruction: I oppose commercial logging on in government. public lands. We need a roadless policy in our national forests, Reverse this trend with a breed of Congressmen with real world and should support the Kyoto Protocol to prevent global experience who PUT AMERICA FIRST! The Founding Father’s warming. legacy of wisdom must be reborn as our guiding principal, Raise the minimum wage: We should provide living wages for all bringing hope back to “We the People.” workers based on cost of living and a 40-hour work week. Incumbents have a lock on reelection (they now own the bank!). Repeal Taft-Hartley. That’s why you don’t see me on TV; I don’t have a big bankroll! The Republican and Democratic parties are corrupted by I can truly represent those of us in the “Silent Majority” who I’m corporate money. I’m a nurse practitioner, union member, and running to champion no matter what your party. single mother. Send me to Washington, DC, I will work for a I’m a capable, forceful spokesman, uncorrupted by legislative government that can’t be bought. history, not bought by special interests. I will work for US! www.votekeane.org You can send me to the Senate comfortable that I will not be www.moveonron.org “politics as usual,” will vote uncompromisingly our issues and our values—do the right thing, just because it’s RIGHT! This is (This information furnished by Teresa Keane.) a rare gift in politics and can become a National blessing. Take the leap of faith necessary to achieve change; then elect me to represent you in a return to sovereign Constitutional principals and the National Greatness they endow! VOTE AL KING www.kingforsenate.com
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Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet continued ➔ 12 | Partisan Candidates United States Senator
Ron Wyden Democrat
Occupation: U.S. Senator
Occupational Background: Former Director, Oregon Legal Services for the Elderly; Co-founder, Oregon Gray Panthers; University Instructor
Educational Background: J.D., University of Oregon School of Law; A.B., Stanford University Prior Governmental Experience: Congressman, 1981-1996; Oregon Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators, 1977-79 STANDING UP FOR ALL OF OREGON When I first ran for the U.S. Senate, I promised to stand up and fight for all the people of Oregon. I’ve worked hard to keep that promise. After listening to your ideas in open town meetings in every Oregon county, every year, here is some of what we achieved: • I uncovered rampant government waste and wrote the laws to cut it, carving $1.8 billion of waste from the Iraq reconstruction plan, and putting a stop to sweetheart, single- source, federal contracts that squandered countless taxpayer dollars. • I wrote the “county payments” legislation that is bringing Oregon over $1 billion for schools and roads, and secured critical funding to establish Oregon as a jobs leader in the field of nanotechnology. For the transportation that is vital to our future, I helped deliver $474 million to Oregon in federal transportation funding for next year alone. And I helped bring 1,300 Oregonians together at the “Oregon Economic Summit” to chart a bipartisan course for a sounder economic future. • I didn’t back down when powerful interests threatened our state. I stopped federal efforts to overturn Oregon’s physician-assisted suicide law. I exposed the oil companies that manipulated gas prices to their highest levels ever. As the former co-director of the Gray Panthers, I am a leader in the effort to stop the privatization of Social Security. We have accomplished much, but there is so much more to do. Representing Oregon in the U.S. Senate has been the greatest privilege of my life. I’m proud that you’ve asked me to stand up for you, and now I’m asking you to stand with me in this election. www.wydenteam.com
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Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 13 | Partisan Candidates Representative in Congress Representative in Congress 3rd District 3rd District Earl Walter F. (Walt) Blumenauer Brown Democrat Socialist
Occupation: U.S. Congressman Occupation: Volunteer attorney, Consumer Justice Alliance. Tree Occupational Background: farmer. Administrator; Elected official Educational Background: B. A.; J. D. Lewis and Clark College; Occupational Background: Northwestern School of Law aircraft riveter; mailman; construction laborer; faculty, Prior Governmental Experience: Representative from Northwestern Law School. Southeast Portland, Oregon State Legislature; Board Member, Portland Community College; Multnomah County Commissioner; Educational Background: U.S.C., B.A., J.D.; Harvard Law School; Boston University, M.A. (government); U of O, M.L.S. Portland City Commissioner; U. S. Congressman Dear Friends; Prior Governmental Experience: U.S. Navy (1944-70); served in Pacific, China during WWII; as special prosecutor in Vietnam. Thank you for giving me the honor of serving you in Congress. Oregon Senate (1975-87). Malheur County Counsel, Deputy D.A. There has never been a more interesting and challenging time. (1989-91). Socialist presidential candidate (2004). In the face of the politics and the pressures of Washington D.C., I’m working hard to represent your interests: Family: Married to Barbara 1950-99 (buried Arlington Cemetery); to Mary 2003. Three sons: M.B.A, M.D., Ph.D. • I strongly resisted the unilateral rush to attack Iraq, arguing that this administration had not prepared to win the peace Community Activites, Memberships, Contributions: St. Francis Dining Hall; Emanuel Children’s Hospital; NAACP (since and that we should finish the job against Al Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan. 1949); Sierra Club (life member); Jobs With Justice; No Sales Tax League; Amnesty International. • I have worked for better health care and prescription drug coverage that meets the needs of seniors, not large drug A LOT OF WHAT’S BEST IN AMERICA IS SOCIALIST: CREDIT UNIONS, CONSUMER CO-OP’S, PUBLIC POWER, companies. SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE, INDIAN HEALTH SER- • I support a sustainable energy policy to protect the environ- VICE, COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, MINIMUM WAGE, “A ment, strengthen the economy and keep us from being held LIMIT ON WORKING HOURS”. (Meister, Oregonian, 9/4/91) hostage to foreign oil interests. THERE ARE VAST DIFFERENCES BETWEEN RETIRED STATE From health care to honoring our commitment to veterans, SENATOR BROWN AND CONGRESSMAN BLUMENAUER ON quality jobs and education for Oregonians, protecting the IMPORTANT ISSUES: environment to national security, I will make sure election year promises do not fade away after the votes are counted. Pesticides in food. Brown, General Counsel, Oregon Consumer League, long supported “the Delaney Clause of the 1958 Federal During this critical time, I’m asking for your vote and your Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, which” imposed “a zero tolerance involvement as never before. standard for cancer-causing pesticide residues on food”. In 1996 Blumenauer voted to repeal this protection. (1996 CQ Almanac, Locally, let’s reject the misguided approach to take away the C-52) money from our schools, plunging them into crisis when we all should be working for long term solutions. Universal health insurance. Brown obtained 400+ signatures for the Health Care for All-Oregon initiative (Measure 23). Reject efforts to confuse our land use laws, adding another layer Congressman McDermott’s HR 1200, the American Health of bureaucracy, cost and complexity to our land use protections. Security Act, had 31 co-sponsors as of 10/4/03 including Dennis Let’s continue to make them better, not more expensive. Kucinich. But not Blumenauer! Leadership? Most important, work with me to make sure everybody under- Bankruptcy reform. Brown opposed Bush’s bankruptcy stands what is at stake in this election and that they do their “reform” favored by credit card companies. In 2001 Blumenauer part. We can’t afford to fall short in the most important election voted for HR 333 “despite sharp criticism from consumer of our lifetime. groups and small-business advocates.” (CQ Weekly, 3/3/01) (This information furnished by Blumenauer for Congress.) PGE, Enron contributions. Brown, during his Senate years, never accepted 10¢ from PGE (purchased by Enron in 1997) or its executives. Blumenauer, during his last three elections, topped “the Oregon House delegation with $8,500” from Enron and PGE sources. (Oregonian, 1/17/02) VOTE SOCIALIST REGISTER SOCIALIST For information write Box 5633, Portland 97228, 503-241-8217.
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Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet continued ➔ 14 | Partisan Candidates Representative in Congress Representative in Congress 3rd District 3rd District Tami Dale Mars Winegarden Republican Constitution
Occupation: Chief Financial Occupation: Vice-President, The Officer Door Works; Doors Done Right, LLC Occupational Background: Chief Financial Officer – Jewelry Mfg.; Project Manager; Various Occupational Background: Accounting positions – Port Carpenter; Dental Lab Authority, Freight Forwarder, Technician; Youth lay pastor and Environmental Consulting Firm, Treasurer – Highland UCC musician; Sales/service Educational Background: Vanguard University, B.A. Educational Background: Multnomah Bible College, BS in Biblical Education. Prior Governmental Experience: None Prior Governmental Experience: Disappointment True Representation Friends, Dear Friends, Judging politicians by their track records, not just their talk, it Now is the time to bring true representation for Oregon’s 3rd doesn’t matter which major party you vote for. It’s like a Congressional District. With my background and your commu- rigged “World Wrestling” match. nity involvement, we possess the skills necessary to be effective representatives. It’s hard to admit, but you’re discouraged about voting. You sense that something is very wrong. America’s Christian heritage Jobs, Not Taxes and God are being dishonored! You know you’re By restoring our skilled labor employment base, we increase tax COMPROMISING! revenues without increasing the tax burden. I will be working If you don’t vote for what you believe in, you’ll NEVER get towards returning our skilled labor (both union and non-union) what you want! back to work. How things have changed the last twenty years. Who would’ve Our entrepreneurial spirit builds our employment base and thought hard-working Americans would be funding Social communities. I will support legislation, which provides guidance Security and public schools for illegal aliens and potential and assistance for new and existing small businesses. terrorists! Our globalistic policies are bringing us “Homeland Fiscal Responsibility insecurity” and mountains of debt. Soon America will pay taxes to the socialist United Nations. Your taxpayer’s dollars mean a great deal to me. I will work diligently to exercise fiscal responsibility in order to ensure The solution is simple. It begins with the OATH our politicians adequate funding for our necessary services. swear to. It’s consistently proven they’ve no intention of upholding the Constitution. How can our nation survive when Our Troops and Veterans thousands of politicians lie about this and get away with it? Our military troops have been deployed in a war, which was It’s betraying our children and killing our country! pre-determined by a handful of terrorists on September 11th. We Remembering England’s “homeland” brutality, early American must provide them the resources necessary to carry out their patriots established a government with anti-tyrant declarations orders and seek ways to return them home. and rules. Jefferson intuited that the Judiciary would be When they return home, we should honor our commitment to hardest to control, and in the recent case Lawrence vs. Texas, our Veterans. For our National Guard members placed into (re: sodomy) Americans watched six Supreme Court justices combat zones, we should extend full veterans benefits. betray the Constitution in favor of International Law. As your Congressman, I will favor impeachment of Judges who Seniors and Disadvantaged Individuals backstab our country like this! Congress needs to strengthen Social Security. I will embrace With God’s help, I PLAN TO KEEP THE OATH most politicians effective solutions, which would provide choices and economic ignore. Why waste your vote on empty promises and benefit for the recipients. deceptions from either party? They’ve had enough chances! Children and Education My simplified job description is to follow the Constitution, An informed nation is one that is well educated and that begins but it’s a long way back: America has strayed far. Join me by with its leadership. I will support legislation that ensures a quality doing the right thing no matter what the odds! education for our children. (This information furnished by Dale Winegarden.) It would be my honor to represent you in Congress. By working together toward true representation, your voice will be heard in Congress. I will listen and appreciate your vote for me. Sincerely, Tami
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Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 15 | Partisan Candidates Representative in Congress Representative in Congress 5th District 5th District Joseph H. Jerry Bitz DeFoe Constitution Libertarian
Occupation: Job supervisor for Occupation: Internet Director AT&T (retired) Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Automotive Manufacturing, Two years Army, thirty-two years Technology, Sales Management, Communications Business Owner
Educational Background: Some Educational Background: North college, extensive technical schools including Bell Laboratories Dakota State University, Moorhead State University Prior Governmental Experience: Republican Party Clackamas Prior Governmental Experience: Chair, Libertarian Party of County Delegate; Constitution Party Clackamas County Marion County, 2002-2004 Chairman 2001-02, Delegate 2002 - present Democrats have called for higher taxes and spending, which CONSIDER JESUS works against economic growth and job creation. And while Republicans have lowered some taxes, spending under THE PROBLEM: In our state and nation the following are Republicans has actually accelerated, even if you factor out unconstitutional and against the Law or are wartime spending. The result is an exploding budget deficit quickly becoming that way: representing a tax on our future. One Nation Under God Prayer The Ten Commandments Bible Study We’re faced with a dilemma: Democrats “tax and spend” and In God We Trust Christmas Republicans “borrow and spend.” I represent another choice - Christians Christianity responsible reduction in the size and cost of the federal On the other hand, SIN is codified into our law government. and celebrated. Massive government spending, whether financed through SIN #1: We suck baby’s brains out of their heads, kill taxation or debt, ultimately means a lower standard of living for the babies, and sell the body parts to the society. Non-military discretionary spending increased roughly highest bidder. The rationale given for this is 36% in the past three fiscal years, three of the five biggest that the health of the mother mandates it. annual percentage increases in 40 years. The federal debt (ANTI-CHRISTIAN NONSENSE) increased over 2 Trillion in the last 2 years to 7.3 Trillion dollars, greater than any time in our history. SIN #2: Homosexual sodomy is a behavior that continues to be promoted to the Boy Scouts My opponents may say that deficit spending is needed to fund of America. We are told that it is essential that the War on Terrorism. This is entirely false. The annual defense our Christian boy scouts be exposed to this budget increased $48B, a mere fraction of the current $2.3T in sinful behavior. current federal spending. The main purpose of our government, (ANTI-CHRIST INSANITY) according to the Constitution, is to “provide for the common defense and promote the general welfare.” THE SOURCE OF OUR INSANITY? (Misinterpreted First Amendment) America CAN promote the general welfare more effectively For the past fifty years our Federal Judicial through responsible spending cuts, keeping government within System has taken it upon themselves to legis- Constitutional parameters, and encouraging private sector and late from the bench. With that newly created state involvement in areas that fall outside the federal govern- authority, the Federal judges have erected a ment’s Constitutional responsibility. “high and impregnable wall of separation between church and state.” They went on to My election would help to balance the budget, increase individ- ual freedom, and expand the economy - which would actually say “We will not allow the slightest breach of our high and impregnable wall.” result in more revenue for critical services. As your representa- tive in Congress, I’d work for you to make this vision a reality. THE SOLUTION? The “high and impregnable wall” must be DEFOE FOR CONGRESS www.jerrydefoe.org done away with. Our First Amendment’s “free exercise of (This information furnished by DeFoe For Congress.) religion” must be returned to the people from whom it was taken. Our children will be able to pray and read the Ten Commandments any time anywhere. Roe v. Wade will be placed in the ash can of history and the Boy Scouts of America will be freed from the oppressive cloud of homosexual sodomy. CONSIDER JESUS when you vote. It’s time.
(This information furnished by Joseph Bitz.)
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet continued ➔ 16 | Partisan Candidates Representative in Congress Representative in Congress 5th District 5th District Darlene Jim Hooley Zupancic Democrat Republican
Occupation: US Representative Occupation: Small business owner; Business and real estate Occupational Background: attorney. High School Teacher Occupational Background: Educational Background: Real estate entrepreneur; Oregon State University, B.S. Co-founder of Genesis Electronics Corporation; Prior Governmental Experience: West Linn City Councilor, Family nursery owner. 1977-1980; State Representative, 1981-1987; Clackamas Educational Background: B.S., Business Management, County Commissioner 1987-1996; US Representative 1997- Brigham Young University; Law degree, University of Pacific. Present Prior Governmental Experience: Chairman, Oregon Job Family: Adult children, Erin and Chad Creation Work Group; Chairman, Lake Oswego School Board; Supporting Our Troops Many Community Leadership Roles. “Darlene Hooley was outraged that Oregon National Guard Family: Married 30 years; five children. troops headed for Iraq were assigned outdated flak jackets and ENDORSED BY U.S. SENATOR GORDON SMITH were training on equipment inconsistent with what they would “Jim Zupancic will be an independent voice for Oregon. Jim is use in combat. She fought for modern body and vehicle armor an educator and a businessman, and he knows that better and proper training for our soldiers to ensure their safety,” Karen schools mean a better future for our children. Join me and vote Melton of Salem, Parent of Oregon Guardsman serving in Iraq. for Jim Zupancic.” - Senator Gordon Smith Making Health Care Affordable WHY JIM ZUPANCIC? Darlene Hooley is fighting to allow Americans to purchase life- EDUCATOR: saving, FDA-approved drugs from Canada at a lower cost, and As School Board Chairman, Jim built new schools, reduced for tax incentives to make health care affordable for small busi- class sizes and improved test scores. nesses and employees. JOB CREATOR: Protecting Consumers Founder of several successful small businesses. Created hundreds of jobs. Darlene Hooley wrote the landmark consumer protection law to protect consumers from identity theft and bad credit ratings THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN JIM ZUPANCIC AND while providing a free annual credit report. DARLENE HOOLEY ARE CLEAR JOBS/TAXES Keeping Taxes Low ZUPANCIC: Supports job tax credits to help Oregon small Darlene Hooley is working to eliminate the marriage penalty and businesses grow and create jobs. expand the child tax credit. She is promoting tax relief measures HOOLEY: While Oregon was in a recession, Hooley voted for to help family farms and small businesses stay in the family. higher taxes on families and small businesses. (HR2 5/23/03; Fighting for Smaller Class Sizes HR2660 7/10/03). EDUCATION Knowing that children do better when classes are smaller, ZUPANCIC: Supports increased local control and accountability Darlene Hooley is fighting for more education funding to reduce in our schools. class sizes. HOOLEY: Opposed local control of education dollars and “Darlene Hooley has fought to fully fund education and increase smaller class sizes (HR1 5/23/01). flexibility for local school districts.” Tony Crawford of Canby, Teacher SPENDING ZUPANCIC: Supports establishing a wasteful spending commis- Putting Oregon to Work sion to cut waste and put savings towards education. Darlene Hooley is concerned about American jobs being HOOLEY: Repeatedly raided the Social Security fund to pay for outsourced overseas, which hurts Oregon employees and wasteful spending programs like the International Storytelling businesses. She’s committed to providing tax incentives for Center in Tennessee (HCONRES83 5/9/02; HCONRES290 businesses that keep jobs here, and tax credits for businesses 4/13/00; HR3061 12/19/01). that hire new workers. MALPRACTICE REFORM & AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE Because family farms are an important part of our economy, ZUPANCIC: Supports malpractice reform to reduce healthcare Hooley passed the law to help Oregon farmers by requiring costs and frivolous lawsuits. Supports allowing businesses to country-of-origin labeling of produce and meat. join together to purchase health insurance at affordable rates. Darlene Hooley: Experience we know, leadership we trust. HOOLEY: Took thousands in campaign donations from trial lawyers then voted against malpractice reform (HR5 3/13/03). www.hooley.org WAR ON TERRORISM (This information furnished by Hooley for Congress.) ZUPANCIC: Supports the war on terrorism and our troops. HOOLEY: Voted to weaken vital anti-terrorism, homeland defense and border security programs (SCONRES95 5/19/04). www.JimforCongress.com (This information furnished by Zupancic for Congress 2004, Inc.) Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 17 | Partisan Candidates Secretary of State Secretary of State
Bill Betsy L. Bradbury Close Democrat Republican
Occupation: Secretary of State Occupation: Oregon State Representative Occupational Background: Television Journalist; Owner, Occupational Background: restaurant and video production Public School Teacher, Oregon company; Executive Director, and Washington; Job Developer, For the Sake of the Salmon; Instructor for Benton County Youth Program; Graduate Educational Background: Graduate of University of Chicago Teaching Assistant, Oregon State University; Bank Teller, Sales High School; attended Antioch College Clerk. Prior Governmental Experience: Senate President; Senate Educational Background: M.S. Oregon State University; B.A. Majority Leader; State Senator; State Representative Education, Central Washington University; B.A. Washington State University Bill Bradbury Oregon’s Secretary of State Prior Governmental Experience: Palestine Rural Fire Board of Directors; Albany School Committee, Zone 1; Chair, Benton Safeguarding Tax Dollars County Republican Party • As Oregon’s chief auditor, Bill has identified savings of tens of millions of dollars in over 200 audits. Legislative Appointments: Assistant Majority Leader, 2001, • Audited public schools so dollars are spent in the class- 2003; Chair, House Business and Commerce Committee; room, not on bureaucracy Co-Chair, Natural Resources Committee; Vice-Chair, House • Cracked down on reckless Lottery spending. Education Committee; State Lands Advisory Board, Oregon Coin Commission, Tax Reform Task Force, Oregon Commission for Helping Create Jobs in Oregon Women. • Bill has made it easier to do business in Oregon. During Bill’s tenure, business start-up fees were reduced from Personal: Married 32 years, 4 children $440 to $50. 28 Year Resident of Benton County • Creating a “one stop shop” making it easier to start a BETSY CLOSE MAKES GOVERNMENT ACCESSIBLE TO Y O U! business. As Secretary of State, BETSY CLOSE Will: Fair and Honest Elections • Eliminated all punch card ballots in Oregon. • ELECTIONS: Protect the Initiative process and treat all • Required all recounts to be done by hand with paper petitioners equally ballots. • ELECTIONS: Strengthen the election process, making sure • Protected the Voters’ Pamphlet, when others tried to the mail ballot is fraud-free by investigating all complaints. eliminate it. As Secretary of State, BETSY CLOSE Will: • Combated fraud in the initiative process. • STATE AUDITS: Audit the public accounts to gain maximum “I believe that in these challenging times government must do efficiency for your precious tax dollars, doing both financial more with less, and has an obligation to makes sure that our tax and performance audits. dollars are spent carefully. As the state’s auditor, I have worked relentlessly to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse in state As Secretary of State, BETSY CLOSE Will: government. • STATE LAND BOARD: Prioritize strong schools by efficiently I am also proud to have safeguarded the integrity of our election managing the Common School Fund and our natural system, while defending our Voters’ Pamphlet and vote-by-mail. resources to benefit schools. BETSY CLOSE will uphold your Oregon Constitution. Thank you for your support. I am asking for your vote so, together, we can protect what’s best about Oregon.” “It’s time Oregon had a secretary of state who puts accountability over partisan politics. Betsy Close will put Bill Bradbury Oregonians’ interests first and provide the leadership we (This information furnished by Bill Bradbury.) need in this important office.” House Speaker Karen Minnis “There is no finer candidate…Betsy Close serves for the right reasons, puts people first, and is unshakable under the political pressure in Salem.” Senator Jason A. Atkinson, Deputy Leader Awarded: 2003 Taxpayer Watchdog Award 2001, 2003- Friend of the Taxpayer Award: Citizens for a Sound Economy 2003 State Official of the Year: National Association of Homebuilders REPRESENTATIVE BETSY CLOSE EXPERIENCED, EFFECTIVE, COMMON SENSE LEADERSHIP FOR OREGON
(This information furnished by Close Friends.)
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet continued ➔ 18 | Partisan Candidates Secretary of State
Richard Morley Libertarian
Occupation: University Accounting Instructor; retired Certified Internal Auditor Occupational Background: Independent auditor for law firms, governments and corporations; VP & CFO for three corporations; audit manager or accounting manager for two industrial corporations and state government. Educational Background: MBA in Management, UC Berkeley; BA in Social Sciences, UC Riverside. Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon’s first State Audit Manager for performance auditing; performance auditor for the City of Portland and Multnomah County. Contracted audits for Oregon Department of Corrections, Clackamas County Sheriff, and the City of Portland. Elected to the Board of Trustees of the Desert Center Unified School District in Riverside County California. Richard Morley is clearly the BEST QUALIFIED candidate in this race. Neither a Republican nor Democrat, Morley will work independently to be a watchdog over state spending and reverse the erosion of our initiative petition process. Morley will work to End Mandatory Vote by Mail • Bring back the civic experience of the private voting booth • Let those who want to mail their ballots register to vote by mail • Tighten controls to reduce the likelihood of voting and counting fraud Use Auditing to Find Money for Schools and Tax Relief • Obey the Oregon Constitution and be the “auditor of public accounts” • Find waste and inefficiency, and report them clearly to Oregonians • Confirm that recommended improvements are in fact made Stop the rejection of legitimate voter signatures on initiative petitions • Reverse the incumbent’s unreasonable rules for rejection • Eliminate the “one county only” rule on statewide petition forms • Let voters “sign” initiative petitions using their May primary ballots “This important office should be non-partisan. I am not connected with the two major parties who fight each other to gridlock in Salem. As an experienced leader, I can get things done. My biases are only against waste, inefficiency, and our government’s relentless growth.” Richard Morley Paid for by Friends of Richard Morley http://www.morley04.com
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Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 19 | Partisan Candidates State Treasurer State Treasurer
Jeff Randall Caton Edwards Republican Democrat
Occupation: Chief Financial Occupation: Oregon State Officer/Principal, MCM Project Treasurer Management LLC; Owner/ Manager Caton & Associates Occupational Background: LLC, Tax Services; Adjunct small business owner; Professor of Business George international trade analyst Fox University Educational Background: MBA, Occupational Background: Program Manager, Lockheed Martin George Washington University; BA, Economics Northwest Data Center; Operations Manager, US Bank Investments Prior Governmental Experience: Member, Corporate Govern- ance Committee-National Association of State Treasurers; State Educational Background: BA and MBA George Fox University Land Board; Chair, Oregon college savings board and State Debt Policy Advisory Commission; State Representative Prior Governmental Experience: None Personal: Randall and Julia have three school-aged children; Community Service: Volunteer leader with Columbia-Willamette Trillium Family Services board: overseeing Children’s Farm United Way Home, Parry Center for Children, and Waverly Children’s Home; Professional Credentials: Certified Business Manager, Licensed school volunteer Tax Consultant STATE TREASURER RANDALL EDWARDS WHAT HAS OREGON’S TREASURER REALLY DONE Financial Leadership…with Results! THE LAST FOUR YEARS? “I know the value of your hard - e a rned dollars. That’s why, for UNDER HIS LEADERSHIP… the past four years, I have made government more account- able, increased and protected state investments, and saved • PERS has gone into crisis mode. money. I would appreciate your vote to continue this work.” • The Oregon College Savings Plan lost millions of dollars for -Randall Edwards our children’s education. RANDALL EDWARDS…Saving Money, Increasing Accountability: • Ignored for 10 months the Diana Goldschmidt $300 million dollar conflict of interest at the Oregon Investment Council. • Created innovative financial programs saving taxpayers money, such as voter-approved Measure 29. This smart IT’S TIME FOR A POSITIVE CHANGE refinancing plan saves $1 billion. IN OREGON LEADERSHIP • Protected our money by holding Wall Street accountable. JEFF CATON Facing mutual fund scandals, Edwards investigated firms A PROFESSIONAL MONEY MANAGER FOR OREGON when allegations of major financial improprieties arose and became a national leader in firing those firms. As a small business owner with a family to support, I know how hard you work for your money and believe every tax dollar • Established investment protection principles to safeguard should be professionally managed in Salem. As Oregon’s our investments. Treasurer, I’ll apply the sound principles of professional money • Provided sound financial management. Funds under management used by businesses to manage our state tax Edwards’ management hit an all-time high of $56 billion. dollars. • Increased financial accountability through cash Among my plans for Oregon’s treasury: management audits. • Implement sound business principles in the RANDALL EDWARDS…Dedicated to Oregon Values: management of state resources. • Protected our schools by creating a K-12 rainy-day fund through Measure 19. Edwards understands the importance • Increase the return on investment of the Common of schools to our families. School Fund to maximize educational opportunities for Oregon’s children. • Created new jobs by investing in Oregon. • Created and improved Oregon’s college savings program, • Expand sound investment choices for Oregonian’s allowing Oregonians to save $2,000 a year tax-free for college savings program allowing parents to create the college. program that works best for them. • Expanded healthcare research at OHSU and affordable • Implement a sound management approach on the State housing for working families and low-income seniors. Land Board that will wisely balance stewardship of Edward’s earned broad support from: Oregon’s natural resources. Oregon Education Association, Oregon Business Association, I’m a professional money manager, not a politician, with a Oregon AFL-CIO, Credit Union Association of Oregon, Oregon passionate vision of a positive and powerful Oregon. That’s why Farm Bureau Federation, Oregon Bankers Association, Oregon I’m running for State Treasurer. With your help and support, I League of Conservation Voters, L.L. “Stub” Stewart, Governor believe we can make positive changes that truly address Barbara Roberts and citizens all across the state. Oregon’s financial needs and future. RANDALL EDWARDS…FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP…WITH www.JeffCaton.org RESULTS! 503-698-7669 www.randalledwards.com
(This information furnished by Jeff Caton.) (This information furnished by Randall Edwards for State Treasurer Committee.) Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet continued ➔ 20 | Partisan Candidates State Treasurer State Treasurer
Mitch Carole D. Shults Winegarden Libertarian Constitution
Occupation: Technology Occupation: Wife; Home-school Marketing Executive, Intel mother; business owner Corporation Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Treasurer; Accountant; Licensed 1992 to Present – Intel Tax Preparer; Carpenter Corporation; 1989 to 1992 – Chief Technology Officer, Educational Background: David Business Systems Group, Houston; 1982 to 1989 – Consultant, Douglas H.S.; Mt. Hood C.C.; Portland C.C.; B.C.T.I. Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) Prior Governmental Experience: voter Educational Background: BA, Rice University, Economics and FOR THE RECORD: Political Science, 1982, Magna Cum Laude Prior Governmental Experience: Member of the professional As your state treasurer I will uphold my oath to both the Oregon and United States Constitutions. Therefore, as an elected official staff, U. S. Congress Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, House Committee of Interior and Insular Affairs, honor bound to this oath, I could not in good conscience sign a check to fund abortion, as is now being done. All other May 1982 to August 1982 expenditures, such as programs that benefit illegal immigrants, In my campaign for State Treasurer in 2000, I made the following would be reviewed and funding cut off, if found to be observations: unconstitutional. 1. PERS is a disaster in the making. THE GOOD NEWS: 2. Oregon’s State Lands are being routinely and badly I am a candidate that serves and obeys the Lord Jesus Christ, mismanaged. and with His help will strive to glorify His name as State 3. Oregon is headed toward a series of financial crises due to Treasurer. overspending in times of plenty, and a downturn is coming. Vote for Carole Winegarden to effect real change. Every one of my predictions came true. Sadly, many turned out even worse than I predicted. THE BAD NEWS: PERS, by standard actuarial estimates, faces an unfunded Oregonians are slaves to out-of-control, dishonest, greedy liability of approximately $17 billion. career politicians and special interest groups. • According to bureaucrats and the STATE BUDGET we Oregon’s State Lands remain badly mismanaged. Our schools are broke! They say, “Close the schools and let the suffer as a direct result. prisoners out!” And we all know what Oregon has gone through in attempting to • According to the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report deal with budget shortfall after shortfall. (Law requires this annual accounting) our state has plenty of money. Millions of dollars are being hoarded My opponent in this race failed to support meaningful PERS and strategically hidden (invested). Not to mention our reform. He did nothing to improve the management of State counties, cities, and even the poor school districts all Lands. And he was one of the primary supporters of the disaster have C.A.F.R.s. that is Measure 29. The annual budget is a partial story. The C.A.F.R. is the All he has succeeded in doing is significantly increasing the debt complete story. burden on current and future generations of Oregonians. Hardly a record of meaningful achievement. How do you reconcile what the politicians and the news media say about our dire financial straits versus what I say? So you face a fundamental choice in this election. • Get the C.A.F.R. report yourself: You can vote for someone who has only made a bad situation http://scd.das.state.or.us/DAS/SCD/SARS/ worse. docs/2003_CAFR.pdf • Check out this website: Or you can vote for someone who has the courage, competence, http://www.cafrman.com/Articles/Art-OR-S1.htm and conviction to make things better. • Then ask yourself: If you believe that Oregon can and should have better leader- 1. Why don’t they mention the C.A.F.R. when it comes ship, then vote for me – Mitch Shults, Libertarian for State time to vote for a tax increase? Treasurer. 2. Why don’t they want taxpayers to know about it? 3. Who benefits from this deception? Submitted By Friends of Mitch Shults www.lporegon.org FOLLOW THE MONEY AND THE MOTIVES BECOME CLEAR 1-800-829-1992 (This information furnished by Carole D. Winegarden.) (This information furnished by Friends of Mitch Shults.)
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 21 | Partisan Candidates Attorney General Attorney General
Paul Hardy Connolly Myers Republican Democrat
Occupation: Attorney Occupation: Attorney General representing family farmers and small businesses. Occupational Background: Attorney
Occupational Background: Educational Background: Bend, Private practice for 19 years; Prineville schools; University of 10 years cutting waste in Mississippi; University of Oregon government agencies. Law School Educational Background: JD, Georgetown University Law Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative, House Center; AB, Assumption College. Speaker; chair, Oregon Criminal Justice Council; State Sentencing Guidelines Board; Judicial Branch Commission; Prior Governmental Experience: Pro-Tem Circuit Judge; Chair, chair, Conference of Western Attorneys General State Trial Rules Committee; Attorney, Oregon Judicial Department; Attorney, Federal Judicial Center; U.S. Army Personal: Hardy and Mary Ann have three sons: Hardy, Military Intelligence Officer. Christopher, Jonathan. Community Service: Founder, Blanchet School; youth soccer “Hardy Myers has earned a reputation for resolute leadership and basketball coach; member of community and social service and integrity. In the post 9-11 world, Hardy helped lead the boards. charge in state government to increase Oregon’s preparedness for the terrorist threat.” Family: Married 21 years; three daughters. —Oregon Council of Police Associations CONNOLLY ACTION: KEEPING FAMILIES SAFE RE-ELECT ATTORNEY GENERAL HARDY MYERS “70% of property crimes and identity theft are tied to metham- LEADERSHIP AND INTEGRITY FOR OREGON phetamines, which threaten to destroy Oregon’s quality of life. As Attorney General, Hardy has provided strong leadership for The Attorney General must fight drug abuse, elder and domestic improving Oregon life by upholding the rule of law. abuse, and property and identity theft.” Paul Connolly COMMITTED TO STRONG LAW ENFORCEMENT • Mandatory prison time for meth makers and dealers AND CRIME VICTIM SUPPORT • Strengthen anti-drug law enforcement teams • Increase jail capacity and put more police on patrol Hardy is endorsed by District Attorneys across Oregon and organizations like the Oregon State Fire Fighters Council “We need a bold, decisive Attorney General to get the job done. because of his resolute work fighting crime and for public safety. Paul Connolly is that leader.” He has led major advances for crime victims, including Chris Brown, Douglas County Sheriff statewide automated victim notification, restitution reform, and CONNOLLY DIRECTION: BOOSTING JOBS, improved community response to sexual assault. CUTTING TAXES COMMITTED TO PROTECTING CONSUMERS “Burdensome state regulations are driving businesses away, Hardy has greatly expanded Consumer Hotline access and has giving Oregon the highest unemployment rate in the nation. I worked tirelessly to combat consumer fraud by education and will cut bureaucratic red tape and help get Oregonians back to enforcement actions against many kinds of marketplace law- work.” Paul Connolly breaking, including electricity price manipulation. • Create jobs by repealing unnecessary and costly business Hardy has helped recover over one billion dollars from pharma- regulations ceutical companies for unlawful market practices that inflate • Reduce number of costly, frivolous lawsuits against small drug costs or mislead physicians and patients. businesses and medical professionals • Cut agency spending to reduce taxes COMMITTED TO OPEN, HONEST GOVERNMENT “Paul Connolly has made a career out of counseling and Heading the state’s lawyers, Hardy has worked to ensure state defending small businesses and family farms. We need Paul’s government is open and honest, and to help it shape constitu- experience as our Attorney General.” tionally sound policies. He has been committed to effective child Chuck Jones, Portland Small Business Owner support, combating Medicaid fraud, and safeguarding the honest conduct of charitable corporations. CONNOLLY PROTECTION OF MARRIAGE BROAD-BASED SUPPORT “Hardy Myers has failed to forcefully defend traditional marriage. I will protect the institution of marriage and effectively defend the Hardy’s supporters include every statewide elected executive will of the people.” Paul Connolly officer in Oregon government; prosecutors like Paul Burgett, Edwin Caleb, Mike Dugan, Mark Huddleston, Joshua Marquis, ACTION—DIRECTION—PROTECTION Dale Penn, Michael Schrunk; sheriffs like Bernie Giusto, Raul ELECT PAUL CONNOLLY ATTORNEY GENERAL Ramirez; and leading citizens throughout Oregon. www.connollyforasaferoregon.com www.hardymyers.com (This information furnished by Paul Connolly.) (This information furnished by Re-Elect Attorney General Hardy Myers Committee.)
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet continued ➔ 22 | Partisan Candidates Attorney General
Donald G. Smith, Jr. Libertarian
Occupation: Mortgage Broker
Occupational Background: Former Attorney, Financial and Estate Planner
Educational Background: JD, University of South Carolina School of Law, BA, University of South Carolina Prior Governmental Experience: Legislative Aide to Majority Leader, SC House; Member, Multnomah County Citizens Budget Advisory Committee; Chair, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Advisory Board; Member, Measure 33 Explanatory Statement Committee I am a Libertarian. I believe that government’s role in your life should be limited to that laid out by the Oregon and US Constitutions. This means limiting its role in, and thus power over, our lives. I believe that government is the solution of last resort, not the first. Government should be less involved in your life and to the extent that it is, that it be fully accountable to the people. The Attorney General’s office is currently the legal defense team for State agencies, providing cover through legal opinions for those agencies to do what they want. As Attorney General, I will be the watchdog over state actions, rather than its defense counsel, reining in agency action whenever it exceeds its authority. I support: -Investigating all allegations of corruption. I will be proactive in sniffing out cronyism, favoritism, and improper conduct in our government. -Making it easier for victims of crime to gain restitution for their loss, not just punishment for the criminals. -Enforcing Article 1 Section 16 of the Constitution that requires juries to judge the law and the facts of a case, allowing juries to refuse to enforce laws they do not believe are fair. -Defending private citizens’ property rights when local govern- ments threaten condemnation for non-public purposes (such as development projects). Government may not take one citizens property for the benefit of another. -Focusing on violent crimes, property crimes, and identity theft. Given our limited resources, we will shift all effort away from crimes that have no victim, toward crimes that threaten life, limb, and property. For more, please visit: www.smith4oregon.com
(This information furnished by Friends of Don Smith.)
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 23 | Partisan Candidates State Senator State Senator 9th District 9th District Herman Joseph Roger Baurer Beyer Constitution Republican
Occupation: Retired Occupation: Timber and Christmas tree producer. Occupational Background: Farm; Forest; Mill Occupational Background: Timberland and Christmas tree Educational Background: management; citizen lobbyist, Imbued with the 1950’s culture of Pacific Northwest Christmas Tree Colton High 1955. Taught by and Oregon Small Woodlands example: Welding (from Ervin R.); Mechanics (from Fred C.); Associations. Parenting (from Lawrence P.); Golf (Betty A.); Music (Margaret M.); Anger control (Roy W.); all from home school on the Baurer Educational Background: BS, Horticulture, Oregon State University. Farm by siblings and good example… Formal and less valuable; Philosophy and heresy (Post-Vatican II) at Cromwell, CT; Denver, Prior Governmental Experience: Senate Republican Leader; CO; St. Paul, MN; 3 yrs. in Rome, Italia with a final year in O regon State Senate 2001–present; Oregon State Repre s e n t a t i v e Puerto Rico pastoral experience. 1997–2001 (two terms); Department of Forestry’s Smoke Management and Legislative Steering Committees; Maple Grove Prior Governmental Experience: P recinct Committeeman #353; State delegate School Board. ROGER BEYER Personal: Born in Colton; Baptized Roman Catholic Basics by the Benedictine Nuns of Mt. Angel (primary DEDICATED TO THE PEOPLE AND LIVABILITY OF DISTRICT 9 grades before Vatican II). “Sic Semper Tyrannis” Roger Beyer has earned the reputation of being a hard work- ing “people’s” representative. Roger listens to the people and Republicans and Democrats have brought us to the #1 legal businesses of District 9 and brings forward their thoughts and Suicide State of the World. Partial-birth killing goes unchecked, concerns as the framework for his legislative actions. and paid for by your tax-monies. Indebtedness and money laun- A native of District 9, Roger understands the opportunities dering grows a bigger government out of control. Republicans and challenges faced by our communities. and Democrats have become one unified conglomerate that threatens the private sector. Abortion has been swept under the ROGER BEYER PROVEN INTEGRITY AND LEADERSHIP IN rug with incrementalism the rule of the day (kill less amounts). OREGON’S LEGISLATURE So that you can better understand my philosophy and reasons As both a Senator and Representative, Roger has served as for running, let me say that the state motto of Virginia is my favorite amongst all the States. The Dominion State of Virginia Chair of Business Committees and member of Judiciary Commi- tees, the busiest and most complex legislative committees. leads the fight against Tyranny. I believe we are in a similar state today, i.e., a state of tyranny; Ergo: “Sic Semper Tyrannis”… In recognition of his experience and dedication, Roger was elected Senate Republican Leader and asked to bring his Although I may be a “Vox Desierto” and very independent in my common sense approach to Oregon’s most difficult challenges. thinking, I believe what is needed is a moral politic; a return to ROGER BEYER the instructions laid down by our Constitution; Some amend- ments need to be abolished; Many laws here in Oregon need the STRENGTHENING OREGON’S ECONOMY – “NO” ON TAXES same. A voice crying in the Salem-Senate may be heard. Could A dedicated advocate of reduced taxes and government make a difference. I want to be that voice. I want to return to spending, Roger voted against the tax increase proposal that moral standards based on God, not man. resulted in Measure 30. He supports the development of consti- “Sic Semper Tyrannis” tutional spending limits to control the growth of government. Roger says “no” to increased taxes, and he means it. (This information furnished by Herman J. Baurer.) ROGER BEYER EDUCATION – THE BASIS OF OREGON’S PROSPEROUS FUTURE With five school-aged children, Roger clearly understands the value of increasing legislative attention to the importance on both fiscally responsible and quality educational programs. With more than half of all Oregon income tax dollars going to support Oregon education, Roger supports serious new approaches and creative solutions, both for students and as the basis of a sound Oregon economy. RE-ELECT ROGER BEYER DEDICATED TO THE PEOPLE AND LIVABILITY OF DISTRICT 9 WE CAN’T AFFORD TO LOSE HIM
(This information furnished by Roger Beyer for Senate Committee.)
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 24 | Partisan Candidates State Senator State Senator 21st District 21st District Kate Theresa Brown (Darklady) Democrat Reed Libertarian Occupation: State Senator
Occupational Background: Occupation: Freelance Family and Juvenile Law writer/public speaker Attorney; Women’s Rights Advocate; PSU Instructor Occupational Background: Owner, Darklady Productions, Educational Background: Inc. Liaison, Woodhull Freedom University of Colorado, B.A.; Northwestern School of Law, Lewis Foundation. Ms. Oregon State Leather 2004. Board member, and Clark College, J.D.; Environmental Law Certificate; Senior Portland Area Business Association. Executive Program, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard Educational Background: Portland State University, BA History Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative 1991- and Anthropology. Member phi alpha theta honors society. 1996; State Senator since 1997; Senate Democratic Leader Prior Governmental Experience: Libertarian Party of Oregon since 1998; Commission on Indian Services board member; Vice-Chair, Libertarian Party of Multnomah Kate Brown County. Getting Results for East Portland, Milwaukie and Oregon Theresa “Darklady” Reed Controlling the Cost of Health Care Finally – a Real Alternative Kate pushed to create a lower-cost basic health benefits package for small businesses so more working Oregonians Theresa’s community outreach, volunteerism, and fundraising experience is extensive and coalition building. She has raised have access to health care. (HB 2537, 2003) thousands of dollars for worthy causes and is a voice of hope As Democratic Leader, Kate fought for the creation of Oregon’s and empowerment during a time of increasing economic and Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program giving low- social hostility. income seniors discounts on their medications. (SB 9, 2001) Difficult times call for innovative thinking and the empowerment And she’ll push to make health insurers and HMO’s hold public of the individual – not more tried and failed methods of partisan hearings and go before the Insurance Commissioner before bickering. Theresa will not compromise the rights of citizens, but increasing rates. will listen to ideas from both sides of the Senate floor. Creating Local Jobs and Higher Wages Theresa Supports Individual Rights & Community Integrity Kate wrote the law requiring preferential bidding for Oregon companies making Oregon license plates, giving a local Theresa believes that: company a chance to bring back the State’s business from • Discrimination has no place in Oregon’s Constitution. Canada. (SB 899, 2003) • Women and men have the right to choose. • Education alternatives enrich and empower. Kate sponsored and passed a bill requiring the State to invest in Oregon Venture Capital firms to create new businesses, particu- • Oregonians need more job alternatives, not fewer. • Dissent is patriotic. larly in the high paying technology industry. (HB 3613, 2003) • Social services should serve, not threaten, families and Fighting for us children. Kate passed a bill allowing families of victims of violent crime to • The USA PATRIOT Act puts Americans at risk. use unpaid leave to attend related court hearings without fear of • Tax fairness includes the poor and middle class, not just losing their jobs. (SB 610, 2003) the rich. • Children learn from what they see. Bring the troops home Kate will always protect a woman’s right to choose. and teach peace. Supporting our Schools • Salmon and scenery are better than strip-malls and high Kate will make sure our schools prepare kids for college but also density. provide vocational and technical training and other skills for • Mass transit is a great idea poorly executed at taxpayer those not going on to college. expense. • Expensive, knee-jerk reservoir policies do not serve And Kate will continue to fight for adequate funding for communities. schools, and make sure that dollars go to the classroom. • The War on Drugs is a terrorist attack against Americans. Kate Brown • Mandatory minimum sentencing requirements hamstring Leading the Charge for a Better Oregon justice. • Where there is life, there is hope. (This information furnished by The Kate Brown Committee.) • Individuals matter and can make a difference. Email: [email protected]
(This information furnished by Friends of Darklady.)
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 25 | Partisan Candidates State Senator State Representative 30th District 18th District Ted Jim Ferrioli Gilbert Republican Democrat
Occupation: Executive Director, Occupation: Nursery Malheur Timber Operators, Inc. Owner/Manager
Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Founder: Northwoods Nursery; Forest products company One Green World general manager; rancher; small business owner; Educational Background: BA, Veteran’s Affairs Loan Officer. Russian Language, Portland State University Educational Background: BA, University of Oregon Prior Governmental Experience: Chair, Molalla Community Planning Organization Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon State Senator 1997- present; Vice-Chair Senate Budget Committee; Co-Chair, JIM GILBERT Subcommittee on Columbia River Gorge Commission Review; for Co-Chair, Joint Legislative Audit Committee; Senate President FARMERS, JOBS, SCHOOLS Pro-Tempore. JIM GILBERT HAS DEEP ROOTS IN OUR COMMUNITY He Community Service: Co-Founder, Oregon Lands Coalition; has lived near Molalla and operated a successful nursery busi- Member, Oregon Economic Development Coordinating Council; ness for 22 years. As a small business owner he understands Member, Oregon Hanford Waste Board. the importance of spending money wisely and working within a budget. We need his experience, leadership, and business- Dave Hogan, Harry Esteve The Oregonian, 1/27/04 oriented common sense to get Oregon back to work. “Former Senate President Gene Derfler, (R-Salem) says the way lawmakers spend their staff allowances can be indicative JIM GILBERT SUPPORTS OUR FARMERS Jim will work to of how they handle other budgets…Active lawmakers who expand markets for our farm commodities. He will fight to returned the most money to the general fund in 2003: protect the fertile soils essential to the success of our farmers. Sen. Ted Ferrioli, R-John Day: $8,447.” Jim has pioneered the use of 100% vegetable oil Bio-Diesel, a clean-burning fuel that can be grown here in Oregon. Baker City Herald, 02/18/04 “The Taxpayer Association of Oregon has awarded State “Jim understands the needs of Oregon farmers. Senator Ted Ferrioli, R-John Day, the 2003 Taxpayer He will do a great job representing us.” Watchdog Award. Senator Ferrioli is a taxpayer hero for Steve Koch, Molalla area farmer opposing the $1 billion tax hike the politicians tried to pass in JIM GILBERT WILL HELP GROW OUR ECONOMY Jim will the middle of our recession. Sen. Ferrioli was not afraid to ask the tough questions and he was aggressive at investigating encourage the creation of small businesses and will help existing businesses thrive. He is committed to bringing more good government waste. Sen. Ferrioli is a hard worker and a dear friend of Oregon taxpayers.” paying, full-time jobs to our communities. He will help bring tourism dollars to our district. Endorsed By: Associated Oregon Industries Oregon Farm Bureau Political Action Committee “Jim will help cut red tape to make it easier to start and run a business.” National Federation of Independent Business/Oregon Ivan Schuening, Oregon Valley Greenhouses Sheriffs of Oregon JIM GILBERT WILL WORK FOR OUR CHILDREN Our children are the future of our communities. Jim is dedicated to providing (This information furnished by Friends of Ted Ferrioli.) them a high quality, well-rounded education. Jim will work hard to ensure that our schools receive secure and stable funding while making certain that our tax dollars are spent efficiently. AMONG THOSE ENDORSING JIM ARE: Jonathan Gibson, Mayor of Aurora Mike Clarke, Mayor of Molalla Thomas Bauman, Mayor of Mt. Angel Larry Martin, Mayor of Scotts Mills AND Oregon State Fire Fighters Council Oregon Education Association Oregon Association for Retired Citizens Scott Ashcom, Executive Director, Oregon Agricultural Alliance www.jimgilbertfororegon.com
(This information furnished by Friends of Jim Gilbert.)
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet continued ➔ 26 | Partisan Candidates State Representative State Representative 18th District 18th District W. Martin Mac Soehrman Sumner Libertarian Republican
Occupation: Business Owner, Occupation: Retired Audio-Visual equipment sales, rentals and service Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Warehouseman for Safeway, Inc., Broadcast Engineering and 33 years; Real Estate Agent, Engineering management Windemere Heritage; Jet Engine Mechanic, United Educational Background: BS, Administrative Sciences, States Air Force. Southern Illinois University, EE program, Milwaukee School of Engineering Educational Background: Benson Tech High School; Jet Engine Technician School, United States Air Force Prior Governmental Experience: None Prior Governmental Experience: Molalla City Mayor, Molalla Oregon has a wealth of resources, both natural resources City Councilor (1996-2004), Molalla City Mayor 2001-2002. and in it’s people. Whether you are a construction worker or a teacher, a farmer or a business person, it is not for me or the Community Involvement: Vice-Chair, Clackamas County Republican Committee; Delegate, Clackamas County government to tell you how to do what you do. It is for you to tell government how it can best support you and then stand Republican Committee. aside and let you do it. It is time to make Oregon the show place Personal: Married to Sandy; seven children and 12 grand- on how everybody benefits when the government is here to children. serve the people rather than the people here to serve the government. Mac Sumner…Deep Community Roots Mac is a life-long Oregonian, a City Councilor and former Mayor Government cannot do everything that we wish it could do, of Molalla. Mac’s involvement in the community continues to but if Oregon government’s priorities and values reflect bring people together to solve problems. those of our people, Oregon’s future is assured and enjoyed by all. Mac Sumner…Job Creation, Not More Taxes Mac believes that now is not the time to raise taxes on Oregon’s Our priorities include all of these: families. Our unemployment is the second highest in the nation; 1) Provide an atmosphere where the economy can work for us Mac knows that helping to create new jobs and expand existing all. We must not penalize with taxation and unnecessary businesses is the best way to solve our current fiscal crisis. regulation those who are bringing Oregon the most. 2) Provide for public safety and security Mac Sumner…Working For the Best Possible Education 3) One of our most valuable resources is our children. We must System see that our children have the best education that we can Mac believes our greatest natural resource is our children. afford. Making sure they have the best possible education for the future is a top priority for Mac. The Oregon legislature must become proactive in representing the interests of the Oregon citizens ahead of those with special Mac Sumner…Upholding Family Values interests. The Oregon Legislature must be proactive to Mac believes that Multnomah County Commissioner Diane Linn discourage executive and judicial branches from assuming and her colleagues are out of control. Mac believes in due “law-making” functions exceeding their constitutionally defined process and will work for a ballot measure to define marriage as functions. Oregon legislators must respect both the US and it was meant to be, between a man and a woman. Oregon Constitutions which exist to define government’s Mac Sumner…Champion for Agriculture responsibilities and powers, not limit liberties of its citizens. Mac understands the challenges facing rural Oregon and will promote natural resource issues. He understands the unique (This information furnished by Martin Soehrman.) needs of farms, ranches and other agricultural-oriented busi- nesses and he will fight for their rights in Salem. “Mac Sumner has my total support. He is the best candidate to represent the interests of this area in the state legislature.” Representative Tootie Smith “I think Mac has a good understanding of our agricultural area and the problems we face.” Tom Bentley
(This information furnished by Mac Sumner for HD 18.)
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 27 | Partisan Candidates State Representative State Representative 26th District 26th District Jerry Charles Frank Krummel Radley Republican Libertarian
Occupation: Educator/ Occupation: Business Independent Sales Contractor. Technology Analyst
Occupational Background: Occupational Background: 26 Certified Athletic Trainer; Oregon years QA and Safety Analyst in Highly Qualified Licensed Public aerospace and IT. Employers School Teacher (Physical included Hughes, Raytheon, Education and Social Studies); Lockheed, IBM, CSG, Ajilon. Small Business Owner; Outside Sales. Employed by US Bank since March 2004 Educational Background: Lewis and Clark College, MAT 1980; Educational Background: B.Sc. Physics, London University, University of Utah, BS 1975. U.K.; M.Sc. Systems Engineering, The City University, U.K. Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative (1999 - Prior Governmental Experience: Previously contractor Present); Mayor, City of Wilsonville (1991 - 1997); President, employee within DOD, NASA and BPA. Oregon Mayors Association (1995); Wilsonville City Budget Committee (1989 – 1991) Community Involvement: CPO-4B steering committee member since July 2004. JERRY KRUMMEL’S MISSION: Platforms and Pledges: “Fighting for Oregon’s tax paying families; Supporting and Land Use: Opposed Tigard’s original proposal to annex Bull protecting small business owners who are creating Oregon jobs; Funding and developing quality public schools so we Mountain via single majority. Tigard later changed to double majority. Annexation must be by mutual consent, single majority can continue producing Oregon’s future leaders.” would allow large cities to swallow small communities against JERRY KRUMMEL GETS THINGS DONE: their wishes. I intend to clarify ORS-195 to explicitly require 1. Passed a “Patients Bill of Rights”. double majority for all annexations. 2. Passed a Land Use Fairness Law allowing flag lot property Allow unincorporated urban residents to incorporate their own owners the right to build on their land. 3. Increased assistance for first-time homebuyers without cities. I will fight to eliminate the three mile veto whereby existing cities prevent formation of new cities within three miles. Simplify using tax revenue 4. Passed a Rainy Day Fund bill in the House. the incorporation process, it has become too convoluted. 5. Passed tougher penalties for drunk driving and identity Allow unincorporated residents to annex to any nearby city of theft. their choice. Tigard has vetoed efforts to annex Bull Mountain to King City. I will fight to give unincorporated residents power to JERRY KRUMMEL KEEPS FIGHTING FOR HARD WORKING FAMILIES… change their urban service areas. Create a legal framework providing temporary special districts to -- Funding Education First effectively represent unincorporated residents prior to any -- Voting Against Tax Increases annexation. Dialogs between districts and cities achieving orderly annexations. -- Pushing Every Day for Budget Reform Livability for local communities, low density housing, better -- Defending Private Property Rights roads, more open space. Preserve our precious environment by -- Keeping Healthcare Affordable heeding advice of local citizens. Bring urban planning back under local control. “I support Jerry Krummel because he fights for fiscal responsibility in the Oregon State Legislature” Other Issues: Reduce excessive tax burden, streamline, US Senator Gordon Smith downsize and outsource government services. Encourage philanthropy instead of levies. More charter schools. Allow tax (This information furnished by Friends of Jerry Krummel.) credit for medical expenses replacing state health program. Stop taxing unemployment benefits. Vigorously uphold civil rights. Support gay marriage, assisted suicide, separation of church and state. Stop legislating morality. Oppose mandatory minimum sentencing and eminent domain. Web site: http://charles4oregon.home.comcast.net Email: [email protected]
(This information furnished by Friends of Charles Radley.)
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet continued ➔ 28 | Partisan Candidates State Representative 26th District Rick Ross Democrat
Occupation: Farm Business Owner Ross Vineyards
Occupational Background: Raised in Umatilla County and farmed. Natural resource manager with the U.S. Forest Service. Resource Budget Analyst, Forest Service Headquarters, Washington D.C.; Deputy Forest Supervisor; Director of Ecology, Range and Watershed; Executive Director of the Oregon Rural Development Council, 1990-1992. Educational Background: MS Colorado State University; BS Washington State University; Oregon State University; Weston High School. Prior Governmental Experience: Gresham Parks and Recreation Committee, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board. Community Service: Boy Scouts of America Forest Management Committee Board of Directors, Friends of the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge Rotary Club of Sherwood, Oregon Affiliations: Sherwood and Wilsonville Chambers of Commerce Rick Ross for an Effective Legislature through Leadership and Experience I seek this position, because for too long party politics have controlled this district. We need to start doing what is right for Oregonians. I can serve as a leader for Oregonians and will not be a follower of party politics. I can better serve the people of House District 26 and Oregon. I believe my successes in forming a family, in government service, and in establishing a small farm business will make me a valuable addition to the legislature. Family: Husband to Bonnie for 44 years; Father to four married daughters; Grandfather to 10 grandchildren. Enthusiastic Bi-partisan Support Comes From: Democrat Alan Chavez, President Chavez Lumber Inc.; Patricia Oliphant, Oliphant Orchard; Bill Beran-President, Beran Vineyards, Inc.; Mike Hiland, Sherwood resident; Jean Loff, Charbonneau resident Republican Marj Vuylsteke, Founder, Oak Knoll Winery; Bob Lindsay, Retired Forester, Crown Zellerbach Corp.; Mark Cottle, Mayor, City of Sherwood; Peggy Stevens Former Sherwood School Board Member; John Ludlow, Former Mayor of Wilsonville; Doris A. Wehler, Past President Wilsonville Chamber of Commerce 503-625-1018 [email protected] www.rickrosshd26.org
(This information furnished by Friends of Rick Ross.)
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 29 | Partisan Candidates State Representative State Representative 37th District 37th District Scott Marc L. Bruun Delphine Republican Libertarian
Occupation: Vice President and Occupation: Financial Advisor Chief Financial Officer, Lorentz Bruun Construction, Inc. Occupational Background: Financial Advisor 2000-present. Occupational Background: Co-owned website creation Vice Pres., Key Bank; business 1996-1999. Assistant Vice Pres., Wells Fargo; Project Coordinator, U.S. Dept. Educational Background: of Commerce. Attended Portland State University, from 1999-2001; Associates Degree: Portland Community College, 1998; Graduate: Educational Background: MBA, Portland State Univ; B.A., Beaverton High School Political Science, University of Oregon. Prior Governmental Experience: Commissioner, Tigard Water Prior Governmental Experience: Clackamas Co. Economic Board, 2003-Present; Treasurer, Libertarian Party of Washington Development Comm. (1997-present); Clackamas County County, 2004; Member of State Committee, Libertarian Party of Precinct Committee Person; Republican Nominee, U.S. Oregon, 2002-2004; Congress, 1996. Other: Member, New Budget Coalition; S.M.A.R.T. Volunteer Community Activities: Board of Directors, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; 2004 Leadership Portland, Portland Are you searching? Business Alliance; Board of Directors, Oregon Republican Leadership Institute. I was. While I searched for one political party that holds the line on taxes and defends my civil liberties, I didn’t find it with the Personal: A native Oregonian, Scott and Alison Bruun have two Democrats or Republicans. What I found was a lack of principle. children, Natalie and Katie. One party wanted to take my social freedoms if they disagreed with my lifestyle, the other wanted to take my hard-earned Scott Bruun: Restoring Confidence in our Legislature dollars and waste them on programs which hurt the poor and Oregon’s toughest issues require leaders who will take the penalize hard work. initiative, not wait for ballot-measure initiatives. Search no more. As a Libertarian (which most of us are if you Scott Bruun: Restoring Confidence in our Economy. really think about it) I understand the pros & cons of the two party system. I also understand that no matter how much THEY Oregon has tremendous potential for job and economic growth – keep winning, things keep getting WORSE. Isn’t it time for a growth that can mean better schools, better roads, better change? Are you ready to take the lead in a movement based healthcare and a better quality of life. Scott Bruun will work to on principle, not political tide? improve Oregon’s tax system, set budget priorities and reform burdensome regulations that discourage job growth, especially Libertarians have been consistent in fighting tax measures that by small businesses. The Legislature cannot mandate prosperity, have been found to be frivolous, at best. We took the lead but it can get out of the way. against Tax Increasing Measures 28, 29 & 30, while Republicans continually balked. We are taking the lead against Measure 36, Scott Bruun: Restoring Confidence in our Schools which gives the state the RIGHT to discriminate based on Scott Bruun understands schools are a place to build our gender. Do you see the Democrats in this fight? children’s future. Their top priority must be student academic I am a leader in the fight for what is right. I am experienced and achievement; any other interest is secondary. Oregonians are will not waver from principle. Now is the time to reward principle ready to approve stable, long-term school funding, but only if and reject partisan bickering. We all want this system to change. new resources will fund more classrooms, not more Don’t wait, cast your vote for the Libertarian Party. Fiscally administration. Responsible, Socially Tolerant. Scott Bruun: Respected & Independent The Search is Over. Marc Delphine for House of Representative, in the Oregon Tradition District 37 “Scott Bruun is an enthusiastic, intelligent leader with integrity. He will be an effective voice for District 37.” -- Gordon Smith, (This information furnished by Friends of Marc Delphine.) United States Senator “District 37 voters should elect Scott Bruun to take my place in Salem. They can trust Scott to listen, work hard and make a difference. I know I do.” – State Rep. Randy Miller www.joinscott.com
(This information furnished by Scott Bruun for State Representative.)
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet continued ➔ 30 | Partisan Candidates State Representative State Representative 37th District 37th District Jim Curtis Morton Sommer Democrat Pacific Green
Occupation: Commercial Occupation: GIS Data Property Owner and Manager Technician, writer, energy analyst.
Occupational Background: Occupational Background: President and Partner, furniture Commercial real estate appraiser. manufacturing business GIS Data Technician with Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife. Educational Background: University of Oregon, B.A., Economics; Portland State University, Educational Background: B.S. Business Administration. Teaching Certificate University of Nebraska at Omaha. M.A. Geography. Arizona State University. 1999 Specialization: GIS, Renewable Energy, Prior Governmental Experience: City of West Linn Budget Environmental Resources Committee Prior Governmental Experience: None Personal: Married to Judy, 32 years; Daughters—Chelsea and Becky. Lifelong Oregonian and West Linn resident since 1975. Publications The spatial economics of geothermal district energy EDUCATION development in a small, low-density town: A Case Study of Oregon’s children are our first responsibility and our greatest Mammoth Lakes, CA. Sommer, Curtis R., Michael Kuby & R. resource for the future. Schools throughout the state need Gordon Bloomquist. Geothermics: Volume 32:1:2003. stability in funding and in curriculum, more teaching, and less testing. How to transition from the Car Culture to the Bike Culture Endorsed by Oregon Education Association Paradigm. Sommer, Curtis. Grass Roots Ideas To Survive. Dale Alan Pfeiffer, et al. In publication. JOBS AND THE ECONOMY Oregon’s schools, health care, and public infrastructure build I’m running for State Representative to bring accountability and the foundation for our economy. State government must focus transparency to the Oregon House, and make it more responsive on keeping Oregonians working at good jobs and creating to the citizens and less beholden to corporations. I support commercial opportunities for businesses to thrive. campaign finance reform, equitable tax reform, instant run-off For 22 years, Jim Morton did what many lawmakers only talk voting, and renewable energy development. I also believe our about; he created jobs. budget crisis is the result of over-reliance on the income tax, but tax reform is only one of several factors that should guide HEALTH CARE Oregon’s economic reform. Oregon’s Legislature needs to become active in stabilizing the cost of health care. Oregonians should have secure health care Our economy needs an affordable electric power supply, with and lower prescription drug prices. Veterans should get the care rate stability and local control through public ownership that and benefits they have earned. empowers communities to encourage sustainable development Endorsed by Oregon Nurses Association initiatives. The recent economic downturn is partly the result of the electric rate increases of 2001-02. That is why I support STATE BUDGET conversion of PGE to a public utility, because electricity is a vital Oregon needs a meaningful rainy day reserve fund. Exclusions, service, not merely a commodity. We need greater efforts in deductions, and credits that drain state revenue should be conservation, co-generation, and renewable energy develop- examined. It is our responsibility to adequately fund schools, ment. I would introduce legislation calling for large scale human services, and public safety while remaining accountable investment in renewable energy technologies before global oil to Oregon taxpayers. production begins an inevitable and irreversible decline. “(Jim Morton) has the kind of business savvy that Democrats need in a Legislature grappling with tax and I would work to initiate campaign finance reform in Oregon, budget issues.” –The Oregonian, 4/21/04 one of only six states that do not have clean elections. I support instant run-off voting as a way to ensure majority rule and ENVIRONMENT negate the ‘spoiler’ argument. Oregon’s natural resources deserve protection. Proper manage- www.pacificgreens.org/curtsommer. ment enhances both the economy and quality of life. Robust rivers, healthy forests, and diverse ecosystems are productive. (This information furnished by Curtis Sommer.) The lifeblood of Oregon is its clean air and clean water. Endorsed by Oregon League of Conservation Voters ELECT JIM MORTON • Experienced in business, finance, and budgeting • Dedicated to dialogue, moderation, and finding common ground • Respectful of Oregon’s history and Constitution • Conscientious, neighborly, sensible, and optimistic Endorsed by Congresswoman Darlene Hooley www.jimmortonforstaterep.com
(This information furnished by Committee to Elect Jim Morton.)
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 31 | Partisan Candidates State Representative State Representative 38th District 39th District Greg Doug Macpherson Neeley Democrat Democrat
Occupation: Employee benefits Occupation: Statistical attorney, Stoel Rives LLP Consultant, International Statistical Training and Technical Occupational Background: Services 28 years implementing retirement and health care plans; Oregon Occupational Background: farmer Statistical consultant supporting agricultural, forestry, and Educational Background: Georgetown Law School; Harvard fisheries research; statistics instructor; adjunct and associate University; Albany Union High School professor; Peace Corps Volunteer Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative, 2003- Educational Background: Ph.D., Statistics and Genetics Present; Chair, Multnomah County Planning Commission Co-major, North Carolina State; B.A., Biology, Portland State; Grant High School, Portland Community Service: Lake Oswego Rotary Member; Board Member, Lake Oswego Schools Foundation; President, 40-Mile Prior Governmental Experience: Elected Oregon City Loop Land Trust; Volunteer, Legal Aid Clinic; Youth Soccer and Commissioner, representative to Metro, and Library Board Basketball Coach member/chair A Champion for Local Schools Community Leadership and Involvement: Oregon City Carnegie Center Reuse Committee, Cleanup Committee, Greg Macpherson will continue to seek long-term solutions for Chamber of Commerce, and Optimist Club; Metro Green Ribbon Oregon schools, to assure that our children receive the quality and Green Spaces Advisory Committees; Member of Clackamas education they need. County Historical Society, Oregon Trail Foundation Board, SOLV, “Greg was instrumental in passing legislation last year to Oregon League of Conservation Voters, Audubon Society, increase the authority of school districts to seek local funding. 1000 Friends of Oregon Without it, our school programs would suffer.” NEELEY’S PRIORITIES: —Bill Korach, Superintendent of Lake Oswego School Top Funding Priorities: District • K-12 and Higher Education; Health Services (including mental Protecting our Quality of Life health); Children’s Services; Public Safety; Environmental Monitoring Greg Macpherson stands committed to protecting Oregon’s Steady and Diverse Economic Growth: beaches, waterways, farmland, and livable neighborhoods, • Attract new and keep existing industries receiving a 96 percent rating from the Oregon League of • Support balance between residential and job growth Conservation Voters for his pro-environment record in the 2003 throughout state Legislature. • Improve road and rail distribution system for goods and “Greg did what he promised to do for the people of our services community, opposing attempts to weaken environmental Effective Land Use: protections and pushing legislation to help clean up pollution • Legislate to emphasize redevelopment of abandoned or in the Willamette. We need his continuing leadership.” underused industrial lands —Stephanie Wagner, Executive Director, Friends of Tryon • Require creation of permanent boundaries beyond which Creek cities cannot grow • Require county governments to determine degree to which An Effective Bi-partisan Leader tax-paying residents of rural areas and incorporated cities Greg Macpherson received both the Democratic and Republican (e.g., Oregon City and Canby) subsidize unincorporated urban nominations in this year’s primary election – proof that his areas (e.g., Clackamas and Oak Grove); enable counties to leadership rises above partisan politics. require unincorporated urban areas to establish tax base to end subsidies “It’s a well-deserved free ride for Rep. Greg Macpherson, Create stable funding: D-Lake Oswego, in the House District 38 legislative • Assure budgetary accountability race…..During his now-finished freshman term, Macpherson • Establish capped rainy-day fund stood out as a shining light of competence in Salem, helping to • Require new development to pay for impact on public schools lead the way on such diverse issues as PERS reform, budgets and insurance.” ENDORSING NEELEY: American Federation of Teachers, — Lake Oswego Review editorial, 4-29-04 Oregon; Oregon League of Conservation Voters; Alice Norris, Oregon City Mayor; John F. Williams, Jr., Former Oregon City Contact Greg! Mayor; Norm Andreen, Former Co-Chair Beavercreek C.P.O. and www.votemac.org Vice Chairman, Metro Committee for Citizen Involvement; Barry 503-635-2648 Rotrock, Former Superintendent, Oregon City School District, Kurt Schrader, Oregon State Senator, District 20 (This information furnished by Friends of Greg Macpherson.) WEBSITE: www.neeleyforstaterep.com
(This information furnished by Doug Neeley.)
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet continued ➔ 32 | Partisan Candidates State Representative State Representative 39th District 39th District Wayne Wes Scott Wagner Republican Libertarian
Occupation: Small Business Occupation: Systems Owner; State Representative; Consultant House Majority Leader Occupational Background: Occupational Background: IT Consulting and Software Business Owner, 1970-present Development
Educational Background: Educational Background: Portland State University, Clackamas Community College BAS Systems Analysis Miami University, Current MBA Student at Portland State University Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative, 2003- present; Canby Elementary School Board and High School Prior Governmental Experience: None Board; U.S. Navy, Vietnam Veteran Over the last few years, Oregon has faced many challenges Community Service: Oregon City Chamber of Commerce; both as a result of internal and external events. Instead of rising Canby Chamber of Commerce; Canby Rotary to meet those challenges, most of our representatives continued to waste taxpayer money on frivolous or ineffective programs Personal: Married 38 years; three children; three grandchildren and pet projects. When they found out that there was not WAYNE SCOTT’S enough money left over to pay for schools, roads, police or any ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND VISION FOR OREGON’S FUTURE other essential services, they tried to hold the Oregon electorate hostage. The solution to the runaway spending was not to STIMULATING OUR ECONOMY cancel the funding for these wasteful programs, but to threaten • Voted against $800 million tax increase; helped pass the public’s safety and the future of our children. What the legislation creating thousands of family-wage jobs Oregon voters did next made me proud, in spite of the threats, • Will continue to oppose higher taxes; will work to encourage extortion, and usual bully tactics of an arrogant legislature, the job creation by eliminating unnecessary regulations people of Oregon said “NO!” resoundingly. The message was EDUCATING OUR CHILDREN clear, that what the Oregon legislature needed was not more • Advocated funding schools first as House Education and resources, but more accountability. They had not done their job Revenue Committee member well, they had failed to provide good leadership, and they were • Will work to fund schools first, and create rainy-day fund that unable to be good stewards of the public trust. stabilizes education funding PRIORITIZING OUR SPENDING I ask you now to send another loud message to the Oregon • Examined state budgets and government efficiency State Legislature, to elect me as your next Representative. • Will support spending limit to control government growth I will: JOIN US IN SUPPORTING WAYNE SCOTT • Promote fiscal responsibility. • Ensure government has adequate performance measures “Wayne’s successful business background gives him the for all funded programs. right experience we desperately need in Salem right now. • Protect the rights of property owners. At a time when our state faces many challenges, Oregonians • Make businesses pay for their environmental damage, not are very fortunate to have someone like Wayne in a position of the public. leadership.” Gordon H. Smith, United States Senate • End discriminatory healthcare pricing that hurts the Bill Kennemer, Chair Clackamas County Commission uninsured. Melody Thompson, Mayor, Canby I need your support. Voting for the lesser of two evils is not a Ed Allick, former Mayor and Oregon City Commissioner viable long-term strategy. Oregon needs real change, and I am Detective Craig Roberts ready to truly serve the interests of every Oregon citizen. Douglas W. Poppen, Director, Clackamas County Juvenile Dept. Mark Westermann, Oregon City School Board Member (This information furnished by Friends of Wes Wagner.) Dick Brown, retired School Superintendent, Canby Lee P. Wiegand, Pastor, Canby AOI Center for Citizen Leadership Citizens Alliance for Responsible Education (Public K-12 School Board Members & Administrators) National Federation of Independent Business/Oregon Oregon Business Association PAC Oregon Citizens for a Sound Economy PAC Oregon Farm Bureau Oregon Health Care Association PAC Oregon Small Business Coalition Oregon State Police Officers’ Association “I’m honored to serve as your representative. Thank you for your continued trust and support.” Wayne Scott 503-266-7589 [email protected]
(This information furnished by Friends of Wayne Scott Committee.)
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 33 | Partisan Candidates State Representative State Representative 40th District 40th District Dave David Hunt Sanders Democrat Republican
Occupation: State Occupation: Facilities Engineer Representative; Executive Director, Columbia River Occupational Background: Channel Coalition Senior Mechanical Designer, Draftsman Occupational Background: Clackamas Field Representative Educational Background: and District Director, Tigard High School (1978); Congresswoman Darlene Hooley; District Director, Congressman Oregon State University (no degree) Brian Baird; Field Director, Oregonians for Quality Health Care Prior Governmental Experience: Gladstone School District Educational Background: Columbia University, New York; Budget Committee; Precinct Committee Person; Chairman Sheldon High, Eugene Clackamas County Republican Central Committee Prior Governmental Experience: Vice Chair, Oregon City Oregon does not have an ‘insufficient revenue’ problem. We School Board; Clackamas County Citizen Involvement have an out-of-control spending problem in the Legislature. Committee Do we really need to ‘reform’ our tax structure because the politicians can’t control themselves. When they talk about ‘tax Volunteer/Community Service: Oregon City Rotary; Jennings reform’ what they really mean is tax increase! What we need Lodge CPO; President, American Baptist Churches USA; is spending reform in Salem. Co-Chair, Friends of Jennings Lodge & Candy Lane Schools; North Clackamas Chamber We need to send people to Salem that will stop them from raising our taxes and stealing our Kicker refunds. I oppose Personal: Married to Tonia; children Andrew and Emily. the so-called ‘Rainy Day Fund’ idea for several reasons. THE BIG PICTURE. DAVE HUNT GETS IT. Most plans call for it to be funded by taking away our Kicker refunds. Many of the agencies already have money put away Dave Hunt understands we must focus on the future to get for ‘contingencies’. I don’t trust the Legislature with the keys to Oregon moving in the right direction: access the saved up funds. Since they write the rules, they can • Hunt worked with employers and workers to create more determine to use the money any time they wish. They’ve jobs in Oregon and not overseas. invented ‘emergencies’ before. • Hunt fought to expand children’s health insurance to create We need to send people to Salem that will keep the ‘Double a healthier next generation. Majority’ law whole. When they talk about ‘reform’ of the Double-Majority law, they mean ‘repeal’. Loss of that law would • Hunt voted to lower prescription drug prices so seniors make it easier for them to raise our taxes. won’t fear medical bills. We desperately need to stop using our tax dollars to provide • Hunt’s cutting government waste by promoting state audits services to illegal aliens. One estimate suggests we spend and saving millions on computer systems. over $130 Million Dollars just on K-12 schooling for illegal aliens! • A former school board member, Hunt fought for school We need to send people to Salem that won’t try to give spending and accountability so taxpayer dollars make it into illegal aliens in-state tuition rates! classrooms. We need to send people to Salem that will fight to keep • Hunt voted for road and bridge funding to create 88,000 Measure 11 whole. Already there are efforts underway to good-paying Oregon jobs. weaken law that protects us all. Bad guys that commit crimes and are convicted belong in jail, not on the street. DAVE HUNT: BIG PICTURE THINKING. BIG RESULTS. We need to send Dave Sanders to Salem, House District 40. Supported by: AOI Center for Citizen Leadership, NFIB/Oregon, North Clackamas County Chamber of (This information furnished by David Sanders.) Commerce, Northwest Oregon Labor Council, AFL-CIO, Oregon Association for Retired Citizens, Oregon Business Association PAC, Oregon Council of Police Associations, Oregon Education Association, Oregon Farm Bureau, Oregon League of Conservation Voters, Oregon Nurses Association, Oregon State Fire Fighters Council, Oregon State Police Officers’ Association, SEIU Local 503, OPEU, Sheriffs of Oregon, District Attorney John Foote, Gladstone School Board Members Pete Frohnert & Scott Guptill, Jennings Lodge former Chair Ed Gronke, Congresswoman Darlene Hooley, Governor Ted Kulongoski, Johnson City Mayor Kay Mordock, Senator Kurt Schrader. RE-ELECT DAVE HUNT – OUR STATE REPRESENTATIVE www.electDaveHunt.com
(This information furnished by Friends of Dave Hunt.)
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 34 | Partisan Candidates 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. Personal: Married with 17 children, stepchildren and foster children, collectively. Carolyn also has five grandchildren. Endorsements: “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 “Carolyn is one of our greatest advocates for fair and adequate funding of public education.” - Oregon Education Association “Carolyn has distinguished herself as an environmental champion.” - Oregon League of Conservation Voters “As a member of my Mental Health Task Force, Carolyn’s compassion, knowledge, experience, and understanding of the issues are invaluable.” - Governor Ted Kulongoski Also endorsing Carolyn: AFSCME Council 75 Sheriffs of Oregon American Federation of Teachers-Oregon Oregon State Police Officers’ Association Basic Rights Oregon NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon Oregon AFL-CIO Oregon Nurses Association Oregon State Fire Fighters Council Portland Association of Teachers-Teachers Voice in Politics 2003 Legislative Champion Award “For your strong leadership and steadfast support of programs and funding for Oregon’s Seniors and Persons with Disabilities.” - Oregon Association of Area Agencies on Aging & Disabilities, 1/20/04 Carolyn will continue to work for you in seeking: Fair and adequate funding of our public schools Affordable prescription and health care services Jobs, jobs, jobs Environmental policies that respect our natural resources Safe communities for our kids, families and businesses Continued protection of a woman’s right to choose Restored public trust in government “Solid and approachable.” Willamette Week, 7/9/03
(This information furnished by Carolyn Tomei for State Representative.)
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 35 | Partisan Candidates State Representative State Representative 48th District 48th District Dave Mike Mowry Schaufler Republican Democrat
Occupation: Retired Small Occupation: State Business Owner Representative; Contractor
Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Contractor, 1996—present; Legislative Coordinator; Owner, Laborer’s Union member, rank Six Subway Sandwich Shops; and file, 1988—1996 Regional Sales Manager, Franz Bakery Educational Background: University of Iowa, B.A., Political Science, 1984; Webster City High School, Webster City, Iowa, Educational Background: B.S. Community Development, 1978 Portland State University; Willamette Law School (2 years); Mt. Hood Community College; David Douglas High Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative, 2003—present; Sunrise Water Authority Budget Committee, Prior Governmental Experience: Precinct Committeeman; 2000–present; Happy Valley City Council, 1997–2000; Legislative Coordinator, State Representative Linda Flores Clackamas County Concurrency Project—Transportation; Happy Community Activities: Member, National Alliance for the Valley Budget Committee Mentally Ill; Member, Clackamas County Mental Health Council; MIKE SCHAUFLER Member, New Budget Coalition The right values for our community. The Clear Choice The right voice for working families. The incumbent has consistently voted to increase taxes, Affordable, Accessible Healthcare including the largest tax increase in Oregon history (Measure Mike knows that quality health care shouldn’t be a luxury. He 30). He continues to vote for more taxes on working families voted consistently to protect patients on the Oregon Health while voting to spend our valuable tax dollars on unnecessary Plan, and supported a bill to reduce the cost of prescription projects like a new baseball stadium. drugs for seniors. Dave Mowry knows that raising taxes is not the solution to the Supported by Oregon Nurses Association, state’s spending problems. Dave has been a strong advocate Oregon Association For Retired Citizens of requiring state government to live within its means…just like we have to. Creating Jobs, Moving Our Economy Forward As a self-employed contractor, Mike understands the importance “Dave will make a great State Representative! We strongly of good, local jobs. That’s why he voted to invest in improving support him and ask you to vote for Dave Mowry.” our roads, creating thousands of good-paying jobs and making Jason Williams, Taxpayers Association of Oregon PAC Oregon a more attractive state for new businesses. Creating A Strong Economy Supported by Associated General Contractors Dave Mowry understands how to create jobs and energize Oregon-Columbia Chapter the economy. Dave has personally experienced the ups and Oregon State Building and Construction Trades Council downs of the employment market…and Dave will fight to AG-Pac make sure that Oregon families have jobs and a bright future for our children Supporting Our Schools Mike kept his promise to put kids first and fight for stable Represents The Voters funding for our schools. As a father of a fifth-grade daughter, for “Dave is a native Oregonian with a long and deep under- Mike education isn’t a campaign issue, it’s a personal standing of Oregon’s people and issues. That’s why Dave commitment. wants to fund education first instead of last. This will create smaller class sizes and keep the education budget from Supported by Oregon Education Association being used as a political football by Salem special interests.” Protecting the Safety and Livability of Our Communities Rob Kremer, Oregon Education Coalition Mike believes that our neighborhoods should be safe for all fam- Respected ilies – from children to seniors – to live, work and play. To make “Dave Mowry is a candidate who transcends politics, stands our streets safer, he co-sponsored a new law to permanently up to special interests, and has the vision to do what is truly revoke the drivers licenses of repeat drunk drivers. Mike is also a best for the state of Oregon. That’s why I am endorsing Dave consistent advocate for clean air and water. for state representative.” Supported by Oregon State Fire Fighters Council, United States Senator Gordon Smith Sheriffs of Oregon (This information furnished by Friends of Dave Mowry.) Responsible Government Mike agrees with us that it’s time for government to live within its means and save responsibly, just like families do. MIKE SCHAUFLER Building a Better Oregon 503-760-4446 [email protected]
(This information furnished by Mike Schaufler.)
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 36 | Partisan Candidates State Representative State Representative 51st District 51st District Kathryn Linda Firestone Flores Democrat Republican
Occupation: Children and Occupation: Business owner families advocate. Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Small business; Legal Assistant; Past President, Oregon PTA; Executive Assistant; Federal Volunteer Coordinator for North Highway Administration Clackamas School District. Educational Background: Educational Background: Henry Ford Community College. Continuing Legal Education courses; Portland State University; Clackamas High School Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon Quality Education Commission; Clackamas County Committee for Citizen Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative; Vice Involvement. Chair, Rules Committee; Vice Chair, Interim Education Committee; Precinct Committeeperson Family: Married, Mom of two sons Community Activities: Clackamas County Committee for “I can’t remember a time when people have been more worried Citizen Involvement; North Clackamas County Chamber of about the future. With so much uncertainty we need leaders we Commerce can trust, who will do what it takes to get things moving in the right direction again.” Linda Flores…A Leader for a State Spending Limit Linda Flores pushed for a state spending limit during the last Kathryn Firestone legislature. While Linda was pushing for a spending limit, her First things first: Restore trust in state government colleagues, led by Democrats, were pushing the largest tax increase in Oregon history. Some legislators talk a lot about “accountability,” but then don’t back up their words with action. Kathryn Firestone supports Linda Flores…A Leader Against the Legislature’s Record Tax audits of state agencies and giving agencies incentives to find Increase efficiencies and save taxpayer money. Linda Flores fought against the massive tax hike the governor and Democrats pushed through the legislature. Linda wanted Put an end to out-of-control health care costs less spending, not more taxes. Measure 30, the tax increase, Health care costs are rising too fast. Kathryn Firestone thinks was nine taxes, not one, and included taxes on property, public hearings and Insurance Commissioner approval should income, SUVs, and seniors. Linda Flores spoke and voted be required before insurance companies raise their rates. We against the taxes. should also lower costs for life-saving medicines and help Linda Flores…Fund Education First, Demand More seniors live independently in their own homes. Accountability The know-how to get dollars into the classroom Linda Flores wants education funded first so it is less politicized. Likewise, Linda believes school budgets need to be prioritized Having created the Guaranteed Start program to help students and accountable. No longer can the legislature simply provide a overcome problems with reading, Kathryn Firestone knows how blank check. important it is to get education dollars where they do the most good: the classroom. Kathryn will also oppose any Linda Flores…Control Prescription Drug Costs, Make budget that cuts another dime from our local schools. Healthcare Available to Seniors The senior population is growing and few issues are more Public safety is crucial to our future important than getting a handle on prescription drug costs and Working for years with local families, Kathryn Firestone has seen making sure healthcare is available to those who want and need the impact of drugs and drug-related crime on our community. it. She’ll work to strengthen penalties on meth dealers. “Some believe that the solution to every problem is to throw Good-Paying Jobs money at it. Linda’s commitment to crafting sound public policy, holding public agencies and the education establishment Kathryn Firestone will work hard to recruit new companies to accountable, is like a breath of fresh air.” our area and give displaced workers job-retraining and educational opportunities to prepare them for future success. Donald Starr Retired teacher and school principal We’re supporting Kathryn Firestone! Current VP, private alternative school Oregon Business Association PAC “I respect people who keep their word. Linda committed to work Oregon Nurses Association to limit the growth of government and tax increases, and to find Clackamas Professional Firefighters IAFF Local #1159 efficiencies in government. She kept her word; I like that.” Oregon Association for Retired Citizens PAC Oregon Council of Police Associations Chip Sammons Oregonians for Schools Owner, Holistic Pet Center www.firestone2004.com (This information furnished by Friends of Linda Flores.)
(This information furnished by Committee to Elect Kathryn Firestone.)
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 37 | Partisan Candidates State Representative State Representative 52nd District 52nd District Wayne Patti Kuechler Smith Democrat Republican
Occupation: Sergeant Portland Occupation: Farmer, State Police Bureau Representative
Occupational Background: Occupational Background: Teacher, Coach, Community Small business owner; Support Policing Instructor Enforcement Officer;
Educational Background: Educational Background: BA Warner Pacific College, Graduate Studies Portland State Corbett High School; attended Mt. Hood Community College. University and Washington State University Prior Governmental Experience: Chair, House Trade & Prior Governmental Experience: Former Chair Oregon Trail Economic Development Committee; Chair Bi-Partisan Growth School Board Caucus; Co-Chair, House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee; Governor’s Meth Task Force; Business, Labor & Community Service: Advisory Board My Father’s House Family Consumer Affairs Committee; Senior & Disabled Task Force; Shelter, Commander Portland Police Sunshine Division House Task Force on Economy & Jobs STANDING TALL FOR OREGON FAMILIES REP. PATTI SMITH Whether in the line of fire as a police officer fighting drugs and TESTED & TRUSTED: Jobs and Economic Revitalization violent crime or leading programs to battle hunger, Wayne • Sponsored and passed the “Mill Bill”, so businesses like Kuechler has always worked for safer communities and a better Cardinal Glass in Hood River can operate on abandoned Oregon. His resolve has been tested on the front lines and we mill sites need Wayne standing up for Oregon families. • Legislative Appreciation Award – passed the Tourism Bill STANDING TALL FOR A QUALITY EDUCATION bringing new revenue and jobs to this area. • Helped pass the transportation package to support projects Politicians in Salem talk about improving education, but Wayne and create jobs in our district. Kuechler has worked hard to deliver for kids. As school board chair, he’s protected important school programs and made sure “Rep. Smith was tireless, working across party lines to jump our kids are prepared for the future. start our floundering economy and create family-wage jobs.” Barry Bushue, president, Oregon Farm Bureau STANDING TALL FOR LEGISLATIVE ACCOUNTABILITY TESTED & TRUSTED: Budgets and Taxes We must restore the credibility of our legislators. Wayne Kuechler will fight for a real legislative ethics law that limits the • Voted against increasing income taxes special interests and returns control to all Oregonians. • Supports prioritizing state government spending • Supports creating reserves in the budget STANDING TALL FOR JOBS “Rep. Smith understands the complicated state budget. She will Wayne Kuechler will support the Oregon Business Plan, which prioritize spending and make government live within its means.” will recruit and retain innovative, well-paying jobs to the State. Jerry Sabel, Volunteer of the Year, Mt. Hood area Chamber He will increase opportunities for job creation by working to pro- of Commerce vide affordable healthcare options to Oregon’s small businesses. TESTED & TRUSTED: Students and Schools STANDING TALL FOR AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE • Supported increased funding for K-12 education Wayne Kuechler knows health care costs are out of control. • Supports dedicated state funding for schools He will demand more accountability from HMOs and insurance • Pushed for funding for local community colleges companies and require public hearings before rate increases. “Patti Smith knows that schools need a predictable source STANDING TALL TO HELP HIS NEIGHBORS of money. She’ll work for certainty and stability in education While politicians make excuses about the severe economic funding.” Fred Duckwall, past chair Hood River County problems Oregonians face, Wayne Kuechler pursues innovative School Board ways to help families in need. Heading the Sunshine Division “I’ve worked closely with Patti Smith on efforts to combat drugs of the Portland Police Bureau, Wayne finds charitable funding in our schools and towns, bring family wage jobs to our commu- to help 6500 Oregon families keep food on the table so their nities and protect our rural way of life. She works hard and cares children don’t go to bed hungry. deeply about all of us.” Congressman Greg Walden Endorsed by United States Senator Ron Wyden TESTED & TRUSTED: RE-ELECT PATTI SMITH www.kuechler2004.com [email protected] 503-695-2545
(This information furnished by Committee to Elect Wayne Kuechler.) (This information furnished by Re-elect Patti Smith.)
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 38 | Partisan Candidates State Representative State Representative 59th District 59th District John H. Jack E. Dallum Lorts Republican Democrat
Occupation: Retired Occupation: Superintendent of Schools Retired, Fossil, Oregon Occupational Background: 25 years Public School Occupational Background: Superintendent; Teacher and School Administrator Educational Background: Masters in Education Educational Background: B.A., Administration, Central Washington University, B.S. Northern California State University, Fullerton; M.Ed. University of Oregon Montana College Prior Governmental Experience: Chairman, Wheeler County Prior Governmental Experience: Appointed State Democratic Central Committee; precinct committeeman. Representative District 59; Vice-Chairman, School District 21, Vice-Chair, Wheeler County Cultural Trust Coalition. The Dalles Personal & Family: Married to Celia, 43 years; three grown Community Involvement: Chairman, Mid-Columbia United Way; daughters, twelve grandchildren; life-long member and leader of Member: Lyons, Kiwanis; The Dalles River Front Trail, Zion local United Methodist Church. Lutheran Church Leadership: Past President & Board Member, Oregon Small JOHN DALLUM: A Strong Advocate For Oregon Taxpayers School Association; former treasurer, board member, Eastern Oregon Regional Arts Council; Vice-Chairman, Asher Community “I’m confident we can count on John Dallum to watch out for Health Clinic. taxpayers interests in the Legislature.” Russ Walker Educator: Jack Lorts has been a teacher and school admini- Oregon Citizens For A Sound Economy PAC strator for the past forty-two years, the past sixteen years as superintendent/principal of three small, rural school districts; he “John Dallum will work hard to protect taxpayers – and see has recently retired as School Superintendent in Fossil. For that Oregonians have more jobs not higher taxes!” twenty-six years prior to that, he taught in elementary, middle Jason Williams and high school classrooms. For the past sixteen years, he has Taxpayer Association of Oregon been a leader for the rural schools of Oregon. He has led his JOHN DALLUM: A Solid Voice For Ore g o n ’s Small Businesses schools through the trials of Oregon’s fiscal problems. He has had to make the hard choices of cutting personnel and pro- “John Dallum understands that Oregon must be encouraging grams. He knows that Oregon’s schools are hurting. He needs – not discouraging businesses growth. He’ll work to protect to be in Salem to help Oregon schools out of this current fiscal the jobs we already have and fight for the ones we should crisis. have.” J.L. Wilson Jack Lorts believes government should be National Federation of Independent Business-Oregon part of the solution! JOHN DALLUM: A Champion For Our Local Classrooms He believes government has a responsibly to maintain livable, viable communities, and to be supportive of individuals and fam- “I have worked with John Dallum for over 10 years. He is ilies through the development of family wage jobs and effective committed to improving Oregon’s schools. John will work to economic development strategies. He believes in the Oregon provide our children with the best possible education.” Health Plan. He believes that personal and community safety are John Marshall fundamental rights, and that the justice system must protect the Citizens Alliance for Responsible Education rights of victims. He believes that the working people of Oregon (Public K-12 School Board Members and Administrators) want to support their schools. He believes that for government John Dallum Is Endorsed By: to be part of the solution, reform of our tax system is needed. Taxpayer Defense Fund Vote Jack Lorts for Representative in House District 59! National Federation of Independent Business-Oregon National Rifle Association of America Inc. - (This information furnished by Lorts for the Legislature.) Rod Harder, Oregon Consultant Citizens Alliance For Responsible Education Oregon State Police Officers’ Association Russ Walker, Oregon Citizens For A Sound Economy PAC Taxpayer Association of Oregon Congressman Greg Walden Supports John Dallum “John Dallum brings experience, energy and innovation to the Oregon Legislature and the constituents he serves. He will be a great asset to the House of Representatives.” Congressman Greg Walden VOTE JOHN DALLUM FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE www.johnhdallum.org (This information furnished by The Committee to Elect John H. Dallum.)
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 39 | Partisan Candidates Judge of the Court of Appeals Judge of the Circuit Court Position 3 5th District, Position 4 Darleen Susie L. Ortega Huva Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Occupation: Judge, Oregon Occupation: Clackamas County Court of Appeals Legal Counsel
Occupational Background: Occupational Background: From 1989 to 2003, attorney in Deputy District Attorney, Police private civil practice representing Corps Instructor a broad range of clients. Before law school, worked as secretary, Educational Background: insect zoo keeper, teacher’s assistant, day care assistant, piano Northwestern School of Law; University of South Carolina teacher. Prior Governmental Experience: Clackamas County Deputy Educational Background: University of Michigan Law School District Attorney; Chair-Oregon State Bar Continuing Legal (JD, cum laude, 1989); George Fox College (BA, summa cum Education Committee laude, 1984); Banks High School (1980). SUSIE HUVA: LET THE PEOPLE CHOOSE Prior Governmental Experience: State Bar Diversity Section Executive Committee; State Bar Judicial Administration Clackamas County voters cast nearly 49,000 votes for Huva in a close race for Judge in 2000. Then, rather than choosing the Committee. qualified candidate with long-standing community ties already Service to Community and Profession: Oregon Women approved by the voters, the state appointed a Multnomah Lawyers Board of Directors; Oregon Minority Lawyers County resident to our Clackamas County court. Today’s elec- Association; Hispanic National Bar Association; Multnomah Bar tion is an opportunity for Clackamas County citizens to Association Equality Committee; OHSU Heart Research Center re-evaluate the appointment of an outside politician. Board of Governors; Open Adoption & Family Services Board of REPLACE A TEMPORARY POLITICAL APPOINTMENT with Directors. Susie Huva, Clackamas County’s choice for Circuit Court Judge. INTEGRITY. DEDICATION. COURAGE. ACCOUNTABILITY•INTEGRITY•EXPERIENCE “Judge Ortega is a smart, thorough, and fair judge who brings added credibility and distinction to the Court of Appeals. I’m SUSIE HUVA: LAW & ORDER CHOICE very proud to have appointed her.” Ted Kulongoski, Governor • Law Instructor to Police Officers at State Academy and “Judge Ortega is a valuable member of the Court of Appeals. Oregon Police Corps. She is experienced in appellate law, intelligent, hard-working, • Prosecuted Criminals and County Code Violators, keeping our compassionate, collegial, and is dedicated to making clear neighborhoods safe. decisions in a timely manner.” Hon. Mary Deits, Chief Judge, Oregon Court of Appeals • Authored Chronic Nuisance Ordinance, giving police an effec- tive tool to fight drug dealers in our neighborhoods. “In addition to her strong legal and academic background, Judge Ortega is remarkable for her integrity and commitment to • Legal Advisor to Dump Stoppers Program, cleaning up illegal the fair treatment of all who appear before her. I strongly dump sites in Clackamas County endorse her election.” Betty Roberts, retired Oregon Supreme SUSIE HUVA: CRIME VICTIMS’ CHOICE Court justice Huva’s dedication to helping victims and convicting Ballot “Having admired her work as a talented and hard-working Measure 7 criminals won Crime Victims United’s Endorsement. appellate attorney, I am confident that Darleen Ortega will serve the people of Oregon well as a Court of Appeals Judge.” “I urge you to make Susie Huva our Circuit Court Judge.” Steven Rinkle, Medford attorney -Steve Doell, President “I have worked with Judge Ortega and know her to be a leader CRIME VICTIMS UNITED with integrity, insight, and real courage. She is an asset to the SUSIE HUVA: THINKING PERSON’S CHOICE Court of Appeals.” Pat Sullivan, Pendleton attorney “Huva would bring new ideas, energy and enthusiasm to “Judge Ortega is a clear and independent thinker, completely the Clackamas County Courthouse. She’d take the unusual impartial and beholden to no one but the rule of law. We’re step of allowing jurors to ask questions in her courtroom. She fortunate to have her.” Robert Newell, Portland attorney is interested in starting a monthly “court school” for young children involved in the legal system as victims or witnesses… (This information furnished by Committee to Retain Judge Darleen Ortega.) worthwhile ideas that may IMPROVE THE COURT SYSTEM IN CLACKAMAS COUNTY AND ELSEWHERE.” -THE OREGONIAN 10/06/00 SUSIE HUVA - OUR CHOICE FOR JUDGE: Crime Victims United Betty Williams, Nobel Peace Prize Winner (Founder: World Centers of Compassion for Children International) Assistant US Attorney Gregory Nyhus Commissioner Larry Sowa AFSCME Local 350
(This information furnished by Citizens to Elect Susie Huva for Judge.) Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet continued ➔ 40 | Nonpartisan Candidates Judge of the Circuit Court Judge of the Circuit Court 5th District, Position 4 5th District, Position 10 Douglas V. Thomas J. Van Dyk Rastetter Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Occupation: Circuit Court Occupation: Circuit Court Judge, Incumbent Judge, Clackamas County
Occupational Background: 18 Occupational Background: years: Lawyer, Arbitrator and Judge, Lake Oswego Municipal Judge (appointed 2002); Court; Judge, Happy Valley Foundryman, Construction Labor Municipal Court; City Attorney, Molalla; City Attorney, Estacada; Educational Background: University of Washington B.A., Case Attorney in private practice; Judge Pro tem, West Linn Municipal Western Reserve University School of Law J.D. Court; Judge Pro tem, Gladstone Municipal Court; Judge Pro tem, Sandy Municipal Court; Judge Pro tem, Beaverton Prior Governmental Experience: Clackamas Family Court Municipal Court; Arbitrator, Clackamas, Multnomah and Advisory Committee; Clackamas Family Coordinating Washington County Circuit Courts; Counsel, South Fork Water Committee; Children’s Justice Task Force; Juvenile Court Board and Oak Lodge Water District; Legislative Assistant; Assessment Review Committee Laboratory Technician; Framing Carpenter/Construction worker. JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY Educational Background: J.D., Lewis and Clark Law School; Apply the law: It is my duty to find the law and apply it. I do my B.A., College of William and Mary. best to follow the mandates of the higher courts and legislature Prior Governmental Experience: Clackamas County when applying legal precedent or interpreting statutes or rules. Compensation Committee for Elected Officials; Lake Oswego Fairness: To the participants, a trial should seem the embodi- Committee for Citizen Involvement. ment of fairness. Adverse rulings are difficult for parties (and Civic and Professional Activities: Board of Directors, Parrott sometimes attorneys) to accept. The parties’ belief that the Creek Child and Family Services, Inc.; Oregon State Bar Public judge is concerned about the people in front of him, that he has Service & Information Committee; Monitoring Subcommittee, tried his best to reach the right result, helps healing begin. Access to Justice for All Committee; Secretary, Clackamas Contribute to Community: I am very concerned about the County Bar Association, 2001; Treasurer, Clackamas County Bar impact of crime on families. Almost half the crime in our county Association, 1994; Author, “Arbitrating Real Estate Disputes”, involves a victim with a close personal relationship with the Oregon Continuing Legal Education. defendant. Many of those cases involve physical abuse of Personal: Conversant in Spanish; enjoy woodworking, fishing, women and children. We must reduce violence in the home. I am whitewater kayaking and rafting. working with experts in law enforcement and domestic violence to explore ways to intervene before it’s too late, before we have (This information furnished by Tom Rastetter for Judge Committee.) a victim. THE COMMUNITY CHOICE (partial list) “JUDGE VAN DYK’S BREADTH OF EXPERIENCE, INVOLVE- MENT IN OUR COMMUNITY AND COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SAFETY HAS EARNED THE RESPECT AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF CLACKAMAS COUNTY.” Graham Phalen Clackamas County Peace Officers Association District Attorneys: John Foote, Jim O’Leary (ret) Retired Sheriffs Ris Bradshaw, Bill Brooks Brent Summers, Clackamas Bar President Craig Roberts Legislators: Wayne Scott, Mike Schaufler, Jane Lokan (retired), Sharon O’Shea, Former Victim’s Assistance Director Firefighters Local #1159 Former Commissioner, Ed Lindquist Joan Smith, Oregon Impact Director Northwest Oregon Labor Council Carpenters Local #1388 Doug Poppen, Clackamas Juvenile Department Most County Judges and Police Chiefs
(This information furnished by Retain Judge Van Dyk Committee.)
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 41 | Nonpartisan Candidates Constitution Party Statement
THE CONSTITUTION PARTY http://www.constitutionpartyoregon.com/ We are the party that is calling America back to the sure foundation of Life, Liberty, Limited Government. What our candidates stand for: Restore the United States to “One Nation Under God” Return to Constitutional, Limited Government Ending Abortion in America Defend Individual Right to Keep and Bear Arms Restore National Sovereignty Including Withdrawal from the U.N. Cut the Federal Government Down to Constitutional Size Find Our Lost Borders and Defend Them Protect Private Property In Absolute Terms Restore Constitutional Sound Money Backed By Gold End Corporate Welfare And the Export of American Jobs Require Congressional Declaration of War Before Engaging Our Military Congressional Limitations on Jurisdiction Of Federal Courts We are often asked, “Why not reform the two big parties?” It may be hard to admit but an honest appraisal shows that both parties are corrupt, addicted to ‘big money’, with no intention of ever returning to limited Constitutional government that puts the people’s freedom first. What do you think will be the result of letting our government continue to make up its own rules? The horror of legal- ized baby killing is one result. Can you think of other social and economic degradations that runaway government has brought us? DECLARE YOUR INDEPENDENCE!!! DON’T WASTE YOUR VOTE!!! Send a real message this year. Vote for what you want instead of some compromised down version of our American ideals. This citizenship business is not a game. It is a stewardship for which we will be held accountable by our Creator and our children’s children. If you are tired of seeing America on a down-hill slide morally and economically, If you question the long term consequences of a worldwide American empire, If you are weary of a government that tries to be god while it mocks the true God, Then consider Our Constitution Party candidates. They are pledged to the platform listed above. In office they are each committed to: -vote no on budgets that include taxpayer $$$ for abortion -institute spending limits and individual efficiency audits for state programs -sponsor legislation requiring that property owners are reimbursed when state regulations harm property values -bring a ‘Vermont Style’ gun law to Oregon -return authority to local school boards and parents William Shakespeare said that, “Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.” BE BOLD THIS YEAR – VOTE CONSTITUTION PARTY
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Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 42 | General Information Democratic Party Statement
RESTORE DEMOCRACY – VOTE DEMOCRAT Elections are important because they determine the course for our nation, state and our communities. By voting Democratic, you have the power to return government to the people, to reclaim cherished Oregon values and to restore America’s strength in the world. Elections also are about accountability. Republicans control the White House, Congress and for too long enjoyed majorities in the Oregon Legislature. This imbalance undermines democracy and left George Bush and the Republicans dangerously unchecked. The impact for average, middle class families has been devastating: stagnant incomes, skyrocketing health care costs, the loss of family wage jobs, record federal deficits, and inadequate funding for essential services like schools and state police. America deserves better and you have the power to change it. John Kerry leads a re-energized Democratic Party that offers Americans a more hopeful, positive future. Help is on the way. Vote Democratic! • John Kerry has the right Values and Character. John Kerry has always reported for duty, and has served his country with distinction. He is a leader who believes that those who work hard and play by the rules should be rewarded first and not left hoping for a trickle down. • John Kerry has the right plan for Iraq. George Bush rushed us into an unnecessary war without a plan to win the peace. Now American soldiers and taxpayers must shoulder a disproportionate share of the costs in lives and in dollars. Under President Kerry, America will no longer bear this burden alone. As a decorated veteran, Kerry understands that war should be a last resort and not a first option. President Kerry will work to rebuild alliances that will make us stronger in Iraq and in fighting terrorism. • John Kerry has the right plan for Homeland Security. President Kerry will never hesitate to use military force to defeat terrorists before they strike us. To protect America, President Kerry would immediately implement the recommendations of the bipartisan 9/11 Commission. President John Kerry will never drag his feet or squander an opportunity to make America safer. • John Kerry has the right plan for the Economy, Jobs & the Environment. John Kerry will create a New Jobs Tax Credit and close the tax loophole for corporations that ship jobs overseas. Kerry will also redirect the irresponsible Bush tax cuts from the richest Americans to the middle-class. And Kerry understands that sustainable practices and job creation go hand in hand. • John Kerry has the right plan for Health Care. John Kerry’s health plan will provide every American access to the same coverage that Members of Congress give themselves. He will protect a woman’s right to choose. John Kerry will also stand up to the drug companies by requiring the federal government to negotiate lower drug prices through Medicare. • John Kerry has the right plan for Education. Pres. Bush broke his promise to Leave No Child Behind, but he failed to deliver $27 billion he pledged to help schools meet the federal mandate. John Kerry will deliver the resources schools need, while maintaining high standards for our teachers and students. Also, to help with skyrocketing higher education costs, John Kerry will provide a College Opportunity Tax Credit on $4,000 of tuition for four years of college. EVERY VOTE COUNTS The presidential race is important, but so are races for the Oregon Legislature and other local offices. These races are often won by just a handful of votes and your vote can be the difference. The choices are clear this year and we humbly ask for your vote – not just for John Kerry, but also for the entire Democratic ticket. Get involved and thank you for your support! Visit www.dpo.org Volunteer: www.dpo.org/involved Phone: (503) 239-6001. Paid for by the Democratic Party of Oregon and not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.
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Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 43 | General Information Libertarian Party Statement
www.lporegon.org 1-800-829-1992 [email protected] LIBERTARIAN PARTY – FISCALLY CONSERVATIVE, SOCIALLY TOLERANT The Libertarian Party stands for individual freedom and personal responsibility. We believe these twin pillars of a civil society are inseparable; undermining one impairs the other. The only legitimate purpose of government is to protect the life, liberty and property of its citizens. Clearly, Republican politicians have abandoned fiscal conservatism on the state, local, and federal levels. We’re also confronted with the spectacle of pro-war, anti-free speech Democratic politicians. There is only one political party which trusts you to run your own life, to keep and spend the money you earn, to control your own property, to care for your own body, to freely exercise your right to freedom of expression: the Libertarian party. We trust you to run your own life; to care for your own property, body, family, and community. You get to decide whom to love, whom to marry, what causes to support, what products to purchase, so long as you don’t harm anyone else. We believe that a free market, a market in which you freely offer up goods and services to others, is the best way to accomplish the creation and maintenance of a free society. Politicians should not be allowed to pick winners and losers, or to dictate the terms of any transaction between two willing, peaceful trading partners. In that spirit, we take the following positions on the ballot measures we’re all voting on today: Measure 31 – NO An unnecessary change to the Oregon constitution, it will only benefit the two major parties but hurt voters. Measure 32 – NO The constitution should only be changed for important purposes, this is not a good enough reason to vote for this measure. Measure 33 – NO If this passes it will set medical marijuana laws back and not forward. Measure 34 – NO The economy of the northwest counties should not be sacrificed to extremists. Measure 35 – NO It is not the government’s responsibility to interfere with jury settlements. Measure 36 – NO The government has no business in people’s right to marry. Measure 37 – YES This measure is common sense, private property rights must be upheld. It has also already passed, but was struck down in court by a technicality. Measure 38 – YES A free market economy will keep insurance rates lower, not government interference.
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Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 44 | General Information Republican Party Statement
REPUBLICANS Restoring the Promise of Oregon A Vision for Oregon’s Future Our Republican Party’s vision: a modest-sized government with compassion for those in need but requiring responsibility from all; a government maximizing efficiency and using every tax dollar wisely. Republicans will support an amendment to the Oregon Constitution setting limits on government spending. Republicans Meet the Challenges Facing Oregon • The Challenge of the Economy: A vision of job creation Almost two decades with Democrats in control of statewide offices has left Oregon with one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation. Republicans will do what it takes to increase job options for Oregonians – helping Oregon’s employers to grow, bringing new employers to Oregon. • The Challenge of Education: A vision for better schools Republicans believe education dollars are best spent in the classroom. Student to teacher ratios must come down, giving teachers manageable class sizes and reasonable authority to discipline, letting teachers do what they do best – teach. While Republicans do not want to turn classrooms into test preparation facilities, we also believe Oregon’s students must be prepared to score higher on standardized tests. • The Challenge of Health Care: A vision for a healthier Oregon Republicans believe all Oregonians must have access to affordable health care. Over-regulation of the health care and health insurance industries, and frivolous lawsuits, are primary contributors to excessive health care costs. The high cost of health care is felt most by our senior citizens. Republicans will work to find the balance between making health care affordable while regulating it sufficiently to protect the rights of Oregonians. To learn more about the vision of Oregon’s Republicans, visit the Oregon Republican Party on the Internet at www.orgop.org. Or write to us: Email at: [email protected] Postal mail at: Oregon Republican Party PO Box 789 Salem, OR 97308-0789 Kevin L. Mannix Chairman, Oregon Republican Party We are proud of our Republican candidates running to represent you. Please vote for them by November 2nd. President: George W. Bush. State Rep. district 1: Wayne Krieger State Rep. district 29: Mary Gallegos Vice President: Dick Cheney State Rep. district 2: Susan Morgan State Rep. district 30: Derrick Kitts U.S. Senate: Al King State Rep. district 3: Gordon Anderson State Rep. district 32: Douglas Olson 1st Congressional District: Goli Ameri State Rep. district 4: Dennis Richardson State Rep. district 33: John Jellum 2nd Congressional District: Greg Walden State Rep. district 5: Joanna Lofaso State Rep. district 35: Suzanne Gallagher 3rd Congressional District: Tami Mars State Rep. district 6: Sal Esquivel State Rep. district 37: Scott Bruun 4th Congressional District: Jim Feldkamp State Rep. district 7: Bruce Hanna State Rep. district 39: Wayne Scott 5th Congressional District: Jim Zupancic State Rep. district 8: Bill Young State Rep. district 40: David Sanders State Rep. district 9: Susan Massey State Rep. district 41: Steven Rowe Secretary of State: Betsy Close State Rep. district 10: Alan Brown State Rep. district 43: Shirley (Whitehead) Attorney General: Paul Connolly State Rep. district 11: Michael Spasaro Freeman Treasurer: Jeff Caton State Rep. district 13: Gary Pierpoint State Rep. district 44: Aaron Huddart State Senate district 1: Jeff Kruse State Rep. district 14: Debi Farr State Rep. district 46: William Cornett State Senate district 2: Jason Atkinson State Rep. district 15: Andy Olson State Rep. district 47: Frank Cleys State Senate district 3: Jim Wright State Rep. district 16: Don Gist State Rep. district 48: Dave Mowry State Senate district 4: Norm Thomas State Rep. district 17: Jeff Kropf State Rep. district 49: Karen Minnis State Senate district 5: Al Pearn State Rep. district 18: Mac Sumner State Rep. district 50: John Lim State Senate district 9: Roger Beyer State Rep. district 19: Dan Doyle State Rep. district 51: Linda Flores State Senate district 12: Gary George State Rep. district 20: Vicki Berger State Rep. district 52: Patti Smith State Senate district 14: Jay Omdahl State Rep. district 21: Billy Dalto State Rep. district 53: Gene Whisnant State Senate district 18: John Wight State Rep. district 22: Al Shannon State Rep. district 54: Chuck Burley State Senate district 25: Ron Sunseri State Rep. district 23: Brian Boquist State Rep. district 55: George Gilman State Senate district 27: Ben Westlund State Rep. district 24: Donna Nelson State Rep. district 56: Bill Garrard State Senate district 28: Doug Whitsett State Rep. district 25: Kim Thatcher State Rep. district 57: Greg Smith State Senate district 29: David Nelson State Rep. district 26: Jerry Krummel State Rep. district 58: Bob Jenson State Senate district 30: Ted Ferrioli State Rep. district 27: Gabe Schomus State Rep. district 59: John Dallum State Rep. district 28: Raphael Antico State Rep. district 60: Tom Butler
(This information furnished by Oregon Republican Party.)
Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 45 | General Information Socialist Party Statement
“IF WE ARE GOING TO ACHIEVE A REAL EQUALITY, THE U.S. WILL HAVE TO ADOPT A MODIFIED FORM OF SOCIALISM.” (Martin Luther King, Jr. (1965), In These Times, 2/9/83) A STRONG FOUNDATION. We represent a worldwide move- ment founded 175 years ago to radically expand democracy into all aspects of human life: economic, political and social. The term “socialist” was first used in the Cooperative Magazine (Nov. 1827) to describe the efforts of Robert Owen, a Welsh mill owner, “to develop co-operative societies of people who would produce goods for their common good.” The Socialist Party was founded in 1901 by a diverse group of concerned citizens, including African Americans. WHO’S WHO. Some great Americans have been socialists: Eugene Victor Debs (American Railway Union founder), Mary “Mother” Jones (Steelworkers organizer), Helen Keller (deaf & blind lecturer), Susan B. Anthony (women’s-suffrage leader), Margaret Sanger (birth-control leader), Emma Lazarus (poet, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to be free”), Jack London (author, Call of the Wild), Upton Sinclair (author, The Jungle), Michael Harrington (author, The Other America), Congressman Meyer London (chief sponsor of first workers’ compensation law passed by Congress), Morris Hillquit (labor lawyer), Carl Sandburg (Lincoln author), Albert Einstein (physicist), Frank Zeidler (Mayor of Milwaukee, Wis.), Norman Thomas (Harlem minister, “The Conscience of America”). A. Phillip Randolph, “Father of the Civil Rights Movement”, founded the Railway Pullman Porters Union, chaired the Socialist Party, served as the first African-American Vice-President of the AFL-CIO, and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Johnson in 1964. SIGNIFICANT SUPPORT. Since 1901 millions of Americans have voted Socialist. Thousands of Socialists have held public office, several in the U.S. House of Representatives. In an earlier day, in Oregon’s “rural areas, a popular Socialist could count on a vote of 15 to 25% without much campaigning.” (Northwest Magazine, 12/6/76). In 1998 the Socialist candidate in Oregon’s House District 7 received over 25% of the vote. SOCIALIST “ROOTS”. Consumer co-operatives like Recreation Equipment, Inc., credit unions, people’s utility districts, rural electric co-ops, city lighting departments like Eugene’s EWEB all have socialist “roots”. Their primary goal is to serve their owner- customers. Under capitalism, the “bottom line” is profits, not people. NO TOTALITARIAN TIES. We don’t support communism, fascism, or any other form of despotism. We oppose the Federal Government’s using our tax dollars to arm, aid, or comfort any dictatorship anywhere. It has been the Democratic and Republican administrations in Washington, D.C. -- more concerned for corporate profits than human rights -- which have championed giving “Most Favored Nation [Trade] Status” to Communist China, the dictatorship which has raped and pillaged Tibet and imprisoned religious and political dissidents, even those seeking to organize free labor unions. IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTIONS. For nearly 100 years Socialists have advocated much of what’s best in America. “It was the Socialist Party that first advocated creation of a Social Security system. It was the Socialists who demanded that the federal government guarantee workers the right to bargain collectively, set a minimum wage and a limit on working hours.” (Meister, The Oregonian, 9/4/91) VOTE SOCIALIST. This year there will be Socialist candidates on the ballot in a number of Oregon counties. Don’t waste your vote on a Republicrat candidate who will really not re p resent you. REGISTER SOCIALIST. If “Socialist” isn’t on your Voter Registration Card, check “Other Party” and print in “Socialist”. JOIN THE SOCIALIST PARTY. Write Box 214, 1720 N.W. Lovejoy, Portland 97209. Phone 503-241-8217. (This information furnished by State Executive Committee, Socialist Party of Oregon.) Official 2004 General Election Voters’ Pamphlet 46 | General Information Index of Candidates
Name Page Name Page Badnarik, Michael ...... 6 Kuechler, Wayne ...... 38 Baurer, Herman Joseph ...... 24 LaMarche, Patricia ...... 7 Beyer, Roger ...... 24 Lorts, Jack E...... 39 Bitz, Joseph H...... 16 Macpherson, Greg ...... 32 Blumenauer, Earl...... 14 Mars, Tami ...... 15 Bradbury, Bill ...... 18 Morley, Richard...... 19 Brown, Kate ...... 25 Morton, Jim...... 31 Brown, Walter F. (Walt) ...... 14 Mowry, Dave ...... 36 Brownlow, David...... 11 Myers, Hardy ...... 22 Bruun, Scott ...... 30 Neeley, Doug...... 32 Bush, George W...... 6 Ortega, Darleen...... 40 Caton, Jeff ...... 20 Peroutka, Michael Anthony...... 9 Close, Betsy L...... 18 Radley, Charles Frank...... 28 Cobb, David ...... 7 Rastetter, Thomas J...... 41 Connolly, Paul...... 22 Reed, Theresa (Darklady) ...... 25 Dallum, John H...... 39 Ross, Rick...... 29 DeFoe, Jerry ...... 16 Sanders, David ...... 34 Delphine, Marc L...... 30 Schaufler, Mike ...... 36 Edwards, John ...... 8 Scott, Wayne ...... 33 Edwards, Randall ...... 20 Shults, Mitch...... 21 Ferrioli, Ted ...... 26 Smith, Patti ...... 38 Firestone, Kathryn...... 37 Smith, Jr., Donald G...... 23 Fitzgerald, Dan ...... 11 Soehrman, W. Martin ...... 27 Flores, Linda ...... 37 Sommer, Curtis ...... 31 Gilbert, Jim ...... 26 Sumner, Mac...... 27 Hooley, Darlene...... 17 Tomei, Carolyn ...... 35 Hunt, Dave ...... 34 Van Dyk, Douglas V...... 41 Huva, Susie L...... 40 Wagner, Wes ...... 33 Keane, Teresa ...... 12 Winegarden, Carole D...... 21 Kerry, John F...... 8 Winegarden, Dale ...... 15 King, Al ...... 12 Wyden, Ron ...... 13 Krummel, Jerry ...... 28 Zupancic, Jim ...... 17
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