Carl D. Pitts

OCCUPATION: Financial Consultant Real Estate Investor

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: 24 years in Finance Assistant Comptroller Accounting Manager Auditor Accountant

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Bachelor of Science Cal State University Long Beach, Calif.

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Running Past Campaigns Volunteering-Dept of Corrections

The Political Platform of Carl D. Pitts

On Drugs

Carl Pitts supports the efforts of Dick Withnell and former County Executive Mike Ryan to form a Methamphetamine Strike Force to combat Methamphetamine trafficking. My opponent does not support this effort. From July 2005 thru February 2006 a total of approx 1000 children were taken into “drug protective” custody in Marion County. This “leprosy” of illegal drugs spread incredible sorrow, disease and crime to our citizens because of unfunded programs of enforcement and rehabilitation.

On Crime:

There are only 4 deputies on patrol in Marion County (1100 square miles) between midnight and 7:00 a. m. The City of Salem has a crime rate 2 and 1/2 times the national average. The City residents deserve better. The causes are drugs and unfunded jail beds. In contrast the Marion County Board of Commissioners costs $2 million dollars for the equivalent of 7 full time County Commissioners. Carl Pitts would like to see most of these “management dollars” converted to law enforcement in Marion County.

On Senior and Community Services:

Services that are offered to the elderly, elderly infirmed and needy should be expanded. Carl Pitt’s background in finance will speed the implementation of these services. Marion County is also without any semblance of “bioterrorism” services, while millions of tax dollars pile up at Marion County Health Department.

On the Financial Condition of Marion County:

Marion County is in excellent financial condition. The Public Works, Health and General Fund are poised to be in yet better financial condition as new developments are completed and residents add gas tax revenue in the millions of dollars.

Promise

All of Carl Pitts’ energy, background and life experiences will be used to ensure practical government.

Vote Carl Pitts for Marion County Commissioner