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Chelsea King

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Occupation: Chair, West Linn-Wilsonville School Board; Small Business Owner; Mom

Occupational Background: College Instructor, Conflict Mediator

Educational Background: Portland State University, Communication Studies, BS, MS

Prior Governmental Experience: West Linn-Wilsonville School Board, 2015-Present; West Linn-Wilsonville Budget Committee, 2014- 2015

Community Service: Feed the Hungry, 2020- Present; Co-Founder, Wilsonville Alliance for Inclusive Communities 2018- Present; PTA President, Lowrie Primary, 2012- 2014; Oregon Local Leader of the Year, 2014

Chelsea King: Listening to our community – and delivering.

Oregon public schools changed my life. They’re where I experienced stability and opportunity. Investing in our schools is crucial for our future. That’s why I’ve worked for our schools for 13 years.

Today, our schools are ground zero for political battles, losing sight of students. Not on my watch. Elected Chair of our school board unanimously by a politically divided board, I’ve brought people together in contentious times. Real progress for students includes:

  • A K-12 Spanish-Immersion program and Career and Technical High School – innovative programs to prepare students for success.
  • Increasing school counselors and psychologists as kids face record mental health needs.
  • Working with parents, educators and administrators to make our district the first in the area to return to in-person instruction. Safely.
  • Raising graduation rates to 99%.

As a small business owner and mom of three public school students, I know Oregonians are stretched thin. In the Senate, I’ll put division aside, work hard, fight for our public schools and:

  • Enforce paid leave, affordable child care, fair pay.
  • Combat climate change and protect Oregon’s waterways.
  • Protect full access to healthcare – including mental health and reproductive freedom.

Endorsements Include:

Former Representative Margaret Doherty
Former Senator Ginny Burdick

Oregon Education Association
Women’s Investment Network PAC
Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon
Pro-Choice Oregon

Representative Dacia Grayber
Representative Rachel Prusak
Representative Andrea Salinas
King City Mayor Jaimie Fender
King City Councilor Shawna Thompson

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 48
Pacific Northwest Council of Carpenters
Joint Council of Teamsters

www.ChelseaKingForOregon.com

(This information furnished by Chelsea King for Oregon.)

 

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Janet Llerandi

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Janet is a first generation American citizen of Indigenous Mexica migrant parents. Her upbringing in a multicultural and multi-generational household taught her how important it is for marginalized communities to be represented in elected leadership.

This drove Janet to run for the Bend-La Pine School Board, where she has served since July 2021.

Janet is a mom, business owner, public speaker, and fierce community leader.

She has spent decades building relationships of trust throughout Central Oregon, leading to meaningful change in institutions and agencies that seek out her guidance on building equity and collective power.

Formerly the Administrative and Finance Coordinator for The Early Learning Hub of Central Oregon and Better Together, Janet now owns a consulting firm focused on equitable business strategy development and mentorship opportunities for BIPOC and 2SLQBTQ leaders. Janet is also a member of the Oregon chapter ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) Board of Directors.

She was the founder and Executive Director of Mecca Bend – a nonprofit that provided resources for migrant, Latino, displaced Indigenous, and undocumented residents in Central Oregon.

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Derek Clevenger

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I have lived in Oregon most of my life. My parents divorced when I was young, so I spent much of my time as a child coming back and forth between Oregon and California. When in Oregon, I called the beautiful city of Keizer home. I attended Gubser Elementary, Whiteaker Middle School, and McNary High School in Keizer. I have always loved being in Oregon and enjoying all the outdoors activities we have available. In my free time I enjoy snowboarding, recreational shooting, and training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. When the weather is nice, I can always be found out at Detroit Lake.

After graduating high school, I joined the Oregon Army National Guard as a Combat Medic. In 2006 I deployed to Afghanistan with Oregon’s 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team. Upon completion of that deployment, I opted to stay on Active Duty. When I returned to Oregon, I purchased my home in Aumsville, where I still currently live, and resumed my service with the Oregon National Guard. I deployed a second time with the Oregon National Guard to Afghanistan in 2011 with the 1249th Engineer Battalion. While deployed I began pursuing my undergraduate degree in Health Care Education. During this time, I was also awarded the Combat Medical Badge and the Bronze Star Medal. I returned to Oregon, but shortly after returned to Afghanistan to work as a Protective Security Specialist at the US Embassy in Kabul. I completed my undergraduate degree and began pursuing my Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Administration. Lingering injuries from my combat deployments necessitated my return to the United States, where I would subsequently receive multiple major spinal surgeries due to these injuries.

While home and recovering I pursued several academic and professional goals, including facilitating 3 successful recalls of City Council Members in Aumsville and running for Mayor. Now in my second term as Mayor I am choosing to continue serving my community by running for House District 17. I believe that I am the voice the canyon community needs in the House of Representatives. Much of my time as Mayor has been focused not only on the City of Aumsville, but on the canyon community. During the Santiam Fire in 2020 I was able to utilize my social media platforms to ensure concise and correct information was being relayed to members of the community, stood up a donation center with one of our local churches, and worked with several members of the community to stand up a fundraiser for the Santiam Canyon Wildfire Relief Fund. During the February Freeze of 2021, the City of Aumsville opened our community center to be used as a warming shelter for members of the canyon community that were without heat, power, and warm meals. I was honored to be selected as the recipient of the Oregon Mayors Association “Mayor’s Award of Merit” in the medium city category in July of 2021. I plan to continue all these efforts to support the canyon community as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives.

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Randy E Lauer

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Occupation: Public Works Operations Manager

Occupational Background: Almost 20 years in Drinking Water Industry

Educational Background: Gresham High School, Diploma, Mount Hood Community College, Psychology, Portland Community College, Business

Prior Governmental Experience: Troutdale Mayor, 2021 – Present, Troutdale City Councilor, 2016 – 2020, Troutdale Budget Committee, East County SAFER Council, Metropolitan Mayors Consortium, Oregon Mayors Association, East Multnomah County Transportation Committee

Randy Lauer, Values You Can Believe In

We need a State Representative that will fight for the needs of East County in Salem, while working tirelessly to ensure everyone’s voices are heard and respected.

SERVING THE COMMUNITY

As a former City Councilor and the current Mayor of Troutdale, Randy has made it his purpose to bring his hometown a brighter and more community-focused future, with practical development and transcendent ideas.

HOMELESSNESS EPIDEMIC

We can no longer stand by as we allow government agencies to continue to tax us for hundreds of millions of dollars with zero accountability. Randy will be working towards legislation to hold Metro, Multnomah County, and The Joint office of Homeless Services to their word. The homeless, the business owners, and homeowners deserve honest representation.

PUBLIC SAFETY

Randy will work to support the men and women on the frontlines, to help ensure the safety and security of Fairview, Wood Village, North Gresham, and Troutdale, through strong partnerships, persistent communication, and meaningful action from Salem.

PANDEMIC RESPONSE

Medical mandates and regulations are irrational and simply unacceptable. Randy will be the leader that Oregon needs to fight the overreach that could come again from the State, Oregon Health Authority, and OSHA. Randy will fight to keep businesses open, our kids unmasked and in school, and will remind the Legislature what it means to be a free American.

It is time to take a stand for the safety and wellbeing of East County and demand better results and support from our State government.

For more information and a list of community endorsements, please visit:

ElectRandyLauer.com

(This information furnished by Elect Randy Lauer.)

 

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Charles A Gallia

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Occupation: Healthcare policy advisor

Occupational Background: Medicaid Specialist, Clackamas ESD; Senior Policy Advisor, Oregon Health Authority.

Educational Background: Ph.D. Public Administration, B.S. Political Science, Portland State University; Clackamas High School.

Prior Governmental Experience: Clackamas County Democrats, Chair; Clackamas County Community Health Council, Treasurer; Clackamas County Economic Development Commission, Chair; Clackamas Fire District #1 Budget Committee, Chair.

Watching my mom struggle to raise our family despite working so hard gave me the drive to fight for change. She and my grandfather taught me the importance of community — neighbors helping neighbors, the power of unions, and a love of the outdoors.

"Intelligent, compassionate, engaged, empathetic. That's how I describe Charles. I've known and worked with him for progressive causes for years. I know he'll work diligently for the working families of House District 40."

– Faith Leith, former Co-Chair, Democratic Party, House District 40

I'm asking for your vote so together we can fight for:

Improved Healthcare

Improving our healthcare system is my life's work. Healthcare workers are at a breaking point. It is time for serious reform.

"With deep health policy experience, Charles can find creative solutions to help the 300,000 Oregonians at risk of losing their health care coverage next year.

– John Kitzhaber, MD, former Governor

Housing Security

Oregonians are concerned about homelessness and housing affordability. This crisis has been building for years. I'll make it a top priority.

Quality Education

Teachers, staff, students, and parents have endured two years of trauma. We must provide a supportive, and safe school environment. I'll make sure all students, including children with special healthcare needs, get a quality education.

WE STAND WITH CHARLES GALLIA:

Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon

Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters

American Federated Teachers – Oregon

Oregon School Employees Association

United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555

"I represented House District 40. I know Charles Gallia is the best choice." – Brent Barton, former State Representative, House District 40.

more at https://www.charlesgallia.com

(This information furnished by Charles Gallia for Oregon.)

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Wilson Bright

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Occupation: Retired business owner

Occupational Background: Owned and operated Rose City Textiles, RCT Fabrics and Portland Apparel Development Co-op

Educational Background: 5 times around the world

Prior Governmental Experience: Lifelong Democratic Oregon Voter

If I were to be elected governor, I would put a plan into action that would alleviate the homelessness situation. My plan returns thousands of citizens back to living productive and healthy lives, simultaneously creating clean streets that we all can feel proud of.

A Plan to End Homelessness in Oregon

I end homelessness by building safe places, however I would do so out in the countryside to foster an environment removed from the availability of hard drugs. (Meth, Crack, Heroin, Fentanyl). I would create three 40-acre safe places in the country: two in the Willamette Valley and one in Deschutes County. Each center will provide a safe place that includes a cafeteria, drug rehabilitation, medical facilities, job training, and job placement for over 3,000 people each. They include:

  • Basic food provided for free, option to work for extras.
  • Private 8×8 shelters with heat/ac. Solar canopy provides electricity.
  • Guaranteed employment at minimum wage working at the center, being a street cleaner or tree planter.
  • Automatic savings plan for when ready to leave.

Affordable Housing and Jobs

My plan is to additionally develop affordable housing units in every major city. Selling these affordable units back to the citizens. A portion of these units will be available for ownership through a rent-to-own program. Work, pay rent, stay clean and earn your own home. Prosperity awaits!

Education

It’s time we revolutionize the education system to raise expectations and raise results. Let’s use technology to empower our kids to achieve more.

Environment

Our climate is ideal for growing carbon-reducing trees. What if we become pioneers in carbon capture with innovative planting to create a new green energy future for Oregon.

Details at www.WilsonBright.org

 

(This information furnished by Wilson Bright.)

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Jessica Gomez

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Occupation: Founder, CEO

Occupational Background: Entrepreneur

Educational Background: AA Degree

Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon Tech Board of Trustees; Business Oregon; State Workforce Investment Board; STEM Investment Council; Medford Housing Advisory Committee; 10-Year Plan for Oregon; Legislative Aide for State Sen. DeBoer

WE NEED A CEO TO REFORM OREGON!

Like you, I’m heartbroken over the condition of our state. For years we were told that raising taxes would fix public education, improve our communities, and help the less fortunate. Despite the billions of dollars spent, schools are still struggling, businesses are leaving, and we have some of the most expensive housing in the nation. Meanwhile violent crime, drug addiction and unsheltered homelessness are destroying our urban centers.

I’m running for Governor because Oregon needs exceptional leadership to recover from decades of mismanagement and lack of accountability. In my lifetime I have gone from homeless teen to CEO of a world-class, microchip manufacturing company. All Oregonians should be given the opportunity for success.

Together we will:

  • Create an economic environment where small businesses can grow, housing is affordable, childcare is accessible, and families thrive. Protect our natural resource jobs.
  • Empower parents through school choice. Prioritize core academics and hands-on learning. Focus on education – not indoctrination.
  • Provide police and first responders with the funding and tools they need to keep our communities safe. Ensure criminals are prosecuted and stay behind bars.
  • Stop the humanitarian crises in our communities by moving our unsheltered homeless people off the streets and into life-changing treatment programs. Make our public places safe again.
  • Stop proposed freeway tolls on our local highways.
  • Protect your personal freedom and Second Amendment rights. No more mandates.

Join me, and let’s take the anger, frustration, and hopelessness we are feeling and turn it into something much more positive – building a great future for Oregon!

“Jessica thinks outside the box. She’ll empower Oregonians, not control and regulate us.”

– Bev Clarno, Former Republican Secretary of State

www.JessicaGomezForGovernor.com

 

 

(This information furnished by Jessica Gomez.)

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Kerry McQuisten

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Occupation: Publishing Company Owner

Occupational Background: Former corporate VP of business development & marketing – A/E/C industry

Educational Background: BA, International Studies, Willamette University – Salem

Prior Governmental Experience: Mayor of Baker City, Baker County PCP

Family: Mother of two daughters

Do you remember how Oregon used to feel? Do you want that back?

I’m a 7th generation Oregonian and small business owner, NOT a politician. I was raised on a Baker County cattle ranch, which my family still operates.

The definition of insanity is repeating the same thing, and expecting different results. We don’t need another establishment politician. We need a qualified, COMMON SENSE, grassroots Republican nominee for governor – someone who understands the ENTIRE state. I’m that candidate.

I authored Resolution 3881 in 2021, which the national media called the “common sense sanctuary city” resolution, standing against the mandates, and forming a statewide coalition of officials to protect our communities in terms of economics, crime and mental health. In 2018, I helped author Baker County’s 2A Preservation Ordinance, and passed a 2A resolution at a city level this year. I located plaintiffs for the Elkhorn Baptist v. Kate Brown case, which temporarily lifted the emergency order.

I BELIEVE:

  • We MUST protect the Second Amendment and defend the Constitution.
  • Allowing our beautiful, valuable forests to burn annually is BAD management.
  • Parents, NOT politicians, should control decisions that shape our children’s education.
  • We should STAND WITH our police, NOT defund them.
  • ENABLING our homeless DOESN’T WORK.
  • The government has NO PLACE in our personal medical decisions.
  • FAILED government and over-regulation cripple our businesses.
  • The unborn are PRECIOUS assets and we must fight for them.
  • THRIVING farmers, ranchers, loggers and miners equal a self-sufficient state.
  • The rural-urban divide MUST END.
  • FAIR elections are critical to keeping our republic.
  • America is the SHINING LIGHT on the hill—and we have to fight to save her, state by state.

Endorsements: Oregonians for Medical Freedom, Restore Oregon NOW and more at KerryMcQuisten.com.

 

(This information furnished by Kerry McQuisten for Oregon.)

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Brandon Merritt

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Occupation: Business Owner, Merritted Business Solutions LLC.

Occupational Background: Business Development – Staffing/Employment

Educational Background: Berklee College of Music (B.A.) Music Business and Management

Prior Governmental Experience: Current Delegate for Deschutes County

RESTORE SAFE COMMUNITIES

Stop “defunding police” and support local law enforcement. Allow our first responders to do their jobs in protecting our communities.

Remove repeat violent offenders from our streets. Hold district attorneys accountable for their abuse of power when they fail to prosecute criminals.

Self defense is a human right. The right to bear arms is critical to a safe society. Preserve and protect our 2nd amendment rights.

REOPEN OUR STATE

End ineffective mandates that destroy our economy.

Remove the destructive regulations that slow job creation.

End the assault on medical professionals that is reducing hospital capacity and harming public safety.

REDUCE COST OF LIVING

Government action increased the cost of living and government action can help bring it back down.

Stop driving the cost of housing up through massive government spending projects sold as solutions to homelessness.

Encourage growth of our economy and private sector jobs, not government.

REIMAGINE EDUCATIONAL

Equal Educational Opportunity is the civil right’s battle of our generation. We achieve it through school choice.

Return to local control of schools and actively encourage more parent involvement, not less.

Teach “history” not “theory.” Focus on mastering the basics in preparing our children to succeed.

For more information go to: www.merritt22.com

(This information furnished by Brandon C. Merritt.)