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Marion County Commissioner JANET CARLSON OCCUPATION: State Representative, Small Business Owner OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Teacher, junior high activities director, state manager, budget analyst EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Ph.D., Education, University of Oregon; M.A., Political Science, Brigham Young University; B.A., Political Science, Willamette University PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: 2001-2002 Vice Chair, Revenue Committee; Joint Ways & Means Human Services Subcommittee; Chair, Interim Patient Choice in Health Care Committee 1998-2002 Precinct Committee Person 1997-1999 Administrator, House Human Resources. Children & Families Committees 1996 Interim Director, Lane County Commission on Children and Families 1991-1995 Budget Director, Regional Coordinator, Oregon Commission on Children and Families 1989-1991 Budget & Policy Analyst, Oregon Executive Department COMMUNITY SERVICE: Governor’s Task Force on the Future of Seniors and Persons with Disabilities; State Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education; Oregon Commission on Children and Families; Oregon Commission on Black Affairs; Salem Social Services Advisory Board; Teen Parent Program, Downtown Learning Center business partnerships; state employee food drive. FAMILY: Husband Dee Kevin Carlson; children Erika 23, Justin 20, and Christian 16.
JANET CARLSON “Janet Carlson was a student in one of my U.S. history classes, and her outstanding performances as a student have continued in her adult and professional life. I am convinced that Janet Carlson is not only an outstanding person; she is also the best candidate for county commissioner, Position 2.” Rep. Vic Backlund, Keizer “I vote for the person, not the party, and I vote for the entire person. Janet Carlson lives by principles of honesty, responsibility, dedication and service. Her reasoning ability will allow her to bring together divergent ideas and create constructive solutions.” Tamara Blair, Salem “I have found Janet Carlson to be thoughtful and committed to working on issues that impact families. Janet has the ability to see issues from both the ‘big picture’ and the day-to-day detail.” Rebecca Hernandez, Silverton “Janet Carlson is a strong supporter of senior issues. She is intelligent, caring, and responsible.” Lee Hazelwood, Stayton MARION COUNTY FARM BUREAU ENDORSEMENT (This information furnished by Janet Carlson and is printed exactly as submitted.) |