Michael Steven Newgard

VPS - Primary

Occupation: Rescue Helicopter Pilot, Oregon Army National Guard; Management Analyst, Clackamas County Clerk’s office.

Occupational Background: Supply chain logistics, global shipping company; Network Engineer, Signal Corps, U.S. Army.

Educational Background: BS, Finance and Administration, Oregon State University; Rex Putnam High School.

Prior Governmental Experience: At Large Member, Concord School Property Library Task Force; Deputy Clerk, Clackamas County Board of Property Tax Appeals; Chairman of the Appropriations and Budget Committee ($96 million), Associated Students of Oregon State University.

Commendations: Air Medal 2017, Oregon Meritorious Service Award 2020, Oregon National Guard Emergency Service Medal 2018.

Community: Former State President, Oregon DeMolay; Shriners; American Legion, Milwaukie; Lifetime NRA member.

Culture of Service

As a MEDEVAC helicopter pilot who has served in Syria, fought Oregon wildfires, and evacuated injured hikers from Mt. Hood, I have answered the call of public service. I’m ready to answer again as your next State Representative.

A Local Candidate Focused Your Priorities

I’ve lived in Milwaukie my entire life, from being born here to raising our diverse family. As a fourth generation Milwaukie resident, I understand our neighborhoods and want your family to enjoy them with the same inclusion and opportunity I’ve experienced.

Crime and Vagrancy Must Be Addressed

There’s nothing compassionate about allowing the mentally ill and addicted to go unsheltered and untreated. We need to start enforcing any laws that provide an opportunity to approach treatment as an alternative to punishment.

Putting the Brakes on Property Tax Increases

Voter-approved bond measures have caused massive property tax increases that are making housing more expensive for everyone. I’ll work to reform the loopholes that exempt certain bonds from compression and introduce legislation to require a 3/5 majority vote for any bond measure that raises revenue.

Endorsed by Jeff Helfrich, House Republican Leader

(My past military experience does not constitute any form of endorsement from the Dept. of Defense) Please visit MichaelNewgard.com for more.

(This information furnished by Evergreen Oregon PAC.)