Jules Walters

Bio

Occupation: Mayor of West Linn

Occupational Background: Small business owner

Educational Background: University of Oregon, Communication, MS (expected 2022); University of San Francisco, Communications, BA

Prior Governmental Experience: West Linn City Council

Additional Community Involvement: Chair, South Fork Water Board; Vice-Chair, Willamette Falls Locks Authority; PTA member

“Good policy begins by listening and working together.”

As a mother of four, Jules understands the need to lower the cost of essential goods, healthcare, and childcare. She will work to support families, find solutions for transportation, prioritize public safety, invest in schools and job training, and support small businesses and workers.

“Jules is a trusted leader in our community who has built regional partnerships across the district and state and has the skills to tackle the important issues facing our district.“ Rep. Rachel Prusak

Common-Sense Leadership

As mayor, Jules

• Increased efficiency of city council
• Supported small businesses
• Helped hire a new Police Chief
• Fought against tolling plans and diversion

Education

Jules knows teachers are struggling, and students are best supported when they are in a classroom 5 days a week. As president of the WLWV Education Foundation, Jules helped raise funds to hire new teachers. In Salem, she will address teacher burnout and shortages so students can get the quality education they deserve.

Jobs

Jules supports expanding job training programs at community colleges including CCC and PCC. She will make high-quality education more affordable and work to create more economic opportunities for everyone.

Healthcare

Jules will fight for affordable, accessible healthcare and protect women’s access to birth control and abortion.

Endorsed by:

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley

Representative Rachel Prusak

Senate Majority Leader Rob Wagner

Metro Councilor Christine Lewis

Mayor Joe Buck

West Linn Councilor Rory Bialostosky

Tualatin Councilors Bridget Brooks & Valerie Pratt

WLWV School Board Chair Chelsea King

UFCW Local 555

Planned Parenthood of Oregon

Pro-Choice Oregon

Oregon League of Conservation Voters

See more at www.votejules.com

(This information furnished by Friends of Jules Walters.)