OCCUPATION: Retired

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Retired Banker - Commercial Bank, - U. S. National Bank of Oregon; Retired- Controller Ryerson Hardwood Floors, Inc.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Graduated - North Salem High School; Attended - Oregon State University; Graduated - Chemeketa Community College-Degree in Banking & Finance; Graduate - American Institute of Banking

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Salem-Keizer School District -Budget Committee - six years; City of Keizer- Budget Committee- 16 years Chrmn. Two years; Citizens for Keizer - Political Action Committee- Treasurer four years; City of Keizer Councilor - four years

* Our family moved to Keizer in 1950, so I have experienced the growth, development and changes in our community over the past 48 years

* Keizer was founded on self determination and volunteerism, unique to our city.

* I have served on the City Budget Committee since 1983, and adhere to the mission statement, Keep city government costs and services to a minimum by providing city services to the community in a coordinated efficient and least cost fashion.

* This objective has kept Keizers tax levy one of the lowest of any city in Oregon.

* My background and experience in banking, finances and budgets will continue to give a valuable historical perspective to the Council as we plan for future growth.

* My pledge to you is to listen carefully to your concerns, and to work cooperatively to provide leadership and direction as we grow and plan for a quality, liveability for our families, at a reasonable cost.

* Keizer government must always strive to be fair, efficient to all of the public and our business community

* City services need to be considered carefully as we grow thru urban renewal and fully develop our community policing program.

* I value your support and will bring a conservative, business background perspective to the Council. Shared family values and a liveable quality community are vitally important to me.

* Key issues face our city and I desire to work faithfully for the benefit of all Keizer residents.