Marion County Commissioner BILL BURGESS OCCUPATION: Pharmacist, Oregon State Hospital, Medicine Shoppe OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Pharmacy manager; juvenile group home worker; electrical construction; farm work; pizza delivery manager. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Lewis & Clark College, Master of Public Administration (Outstanding Graduate), 1995; Oregon State University, Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy, 1976.
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Present: Salem-Keizer Public Schools Bond Steering Committee. Past: Salem City Council, 1990-1998, (President 1998), Salem Budget Committee; Task Forces: Water and Sewer (Chair); Fire Services; Police Services; Transportation. Committees: Financial Audit (Chair); Legislative; Boards and Commissions Appointments; Marion County Solid Waste Committee. Boards: Salem Area Ambulance Services (Chair); Marion County/Salem Computer Center; Oregon State Pharmacists Association; Marion/ Bill Burgess... Gets Results for Us All Dear Marion County Voters, I am running to protect our quality of life in Marion County by promoting public safety and controlling urban sprawl. Results! While serving on the Salem City Council I made sure we: • Strengthened our police force by 30 and firefighter paramedics by 15. • Improved emergency response times significantly. • Protected our excellent drinking water from pollution and shortage. • Made it safer for children to get to and from school with street and sidewalk improvements and flashing caution lights around schools throughout Salem. My Top Priorities for Marion County: • Promote prevention and early intervention to reduce crime and suffering. • Increase deputy patrols. • Protect our farmlands, forest lands and watersheds. • Work cooperatively, both within the commission, and with others to prioritize and provide public services effectively, efficiently and responsibly. As a husband, father, pharmacist and former elected official, I know that protecting our community’s health requires hard work, persistence, and a true spirit of cooperation. I would be honored by your vote to allow me to work for you on the Marion County Commission. Thank You----Bill Burgess
(This information furnished by Bill Burgess and is printed exactly as submitted.) Back to the May 21, 2002 Voter Pamphlet Main Page |