City of Salem
Mayor
JANET TAYLOR

OCCUPATION: Mayor of Salem

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: 1957-1959, Production Line, Blue Lake Packers; 1960-1963, Circulation Department Clerk, Capital Journal; 1965-1969, Customer Service Rep., Allstate Insurance Co.; 1971-1982, Office Manager, Frank Hrubetz & Co.; 1982-1985, Owner, Business & Accounting Services; 1985-2003, Owner/President, Taylor Metal Products; 2003-Present, Mayor of Salem.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: North Salem High School; Chemeketa Community College; Salem Aviation (Pilot’s License)

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Chair, South East Mill Creek Neighborhood Association; Chair, Strategic Economic Development Corporation; Conference Center Task Force; Willamette River Crossing Task Force; Vice-President, Salem Chamber of Commerce; Salem City Budget Committee; Salem Futures Executive Committee, Oregon State Fair Community Partnership Task Force; Mayor of Salem

Almost four years have passed since I was chosen to represent this City as Mayor. There is still much work to be done and it can be accomplished by the work of the many citizens who are joining together to tackle the problems facing our community.

Join with us to:

• Win the battle against methamphetamine.

• Ensure a healthy economy by keeping businesses strong and creating new jobs.

• Provide lower police, fire, and emergency response times.

• Make our downtown a place where people want to live, work, and play.

• Protect the best drinking water in the country and improve the health of the Willamette River.

ENDORSEMENTS:

Salem First Citizens: George Puentes, Anna Peterson, Dick Withnell Salem Professional Fire Fighters Association

Salem Police Employees Union

AFSCME Local 2067, City of Salem Union Employees

State Senator Jackie Winters

Polk County Commissioner Mike Propes

Keizer Mayor Lore Christopher

“Leaders are defined by their accomplishments.
Janet warrants our continued support.”
Dick Withnell, Businessman and Salem First Citizen

(This information furnished by Janet Taylor

and is printed exactly as submitted.)