Marion County Commissioner
Position 2 Republican

MICHAEL W. FOREST

OCCUPATION: 
Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department, Accountant.

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: 
State of Oregon: Accountant, Fiscal Analyst, Payroll Administrator, and Discrepancy Analyst.

Salem Area Transit District.

Secretary / Treasurer, Non Profit

United States Air Force, Security Police.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: 
Chemeketa Community College, Associate of Science Degree. Chemeketa Community College, GED.

Merritt Davis College of Business, Certificate of Accounting.
United States Air Force, Security Police.

McNary High School.

Whitaker Jr. High School.

Lake Labish Grade School.

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: 
None

Marion County. It is time the Government is returned to the people, for the people and not for the self serving Politicians who are attempting to be politically correct. We need Patriotic Americans back in Government whose first priority is the people, Oregon, and the United States. We need leaders who will stand up for what is right and not cater to the special interest groups.

Government Experience. I have had the privilege to work in state government for 18 years in various levels and positions.

Accountability. I believe that Marion County Commissioners and management need to be held accountable for their decisions in all areas of operation in Marion County. For example, I would want to see the services being provided by Marion County and if all people using these services are eligible to receive these benefits.

Leadership. I will provide direction and guidance to Marion County to the best of my ability, with my first priority being the people. I believe a vital piece of leadership is teamwork; teamwork is best served by example. To best provide for the needs of Marion County Citizens I plan to set that example by working with the citizens, management, and Commissioners.

Dear Marion County Voters:

I am asking for your vote for Marion County Commissioner. I was born and raised in Marion County. It is my desire that our county be taken care of and that the people’s trust in local government be restored. If elected, it will be my honor and privilege to serve you.

(This information furnished by Michael W. Forest

and is printed exactly as submitted.)