Marion County Commissioner
Position 1 Republican

PATRICIA MILNE

OCCUPATION: Marion County Commissioner

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Small Business Owner

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Graduate, Mt. Lakes High School, Claremont School

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: State Representative (1993-1998); Majority Whip, 1995; Chair, Human Resources Committee; Task Force on Juvenile Court System and Juvenile Delinquency; Chair, Joint Interim Committee on Hispanic Affairs; Chair, House Education subcommittee; Ways and Means General Government subcommittee. Woodburn School Board, vice-chair, 1992; School District Strategic Planning Committee; Marion County Educational Service District Budget Committee.

COMMUNITY SERVICE: Woodburn Chamber of Commerce; Blanchet Catholic School Board

Dear Friends,

When I first ran for the Marion County Board of Commissioners, I promised to work toward rebuilding the faith and credibility in county government, returning our government to its core functions, restoring employee morale and regaining control of the county budget.

Since taking office, I continue to work hard to keep these promises. I have been in every community in Marion County, helping people to find solutions to local problems, building partnerships with city officials and citizen groups and working together on community projects. And, I’ve worked to build effective relationships with our county employees. I’ve cast the hard votes, making tough choices when necessary, standing up for the principles we share.

I have worked hard supporting our farmers’ efforts to seek innovative ways to keep their farms viable and profitable, thus protecting valuable productive farmland. I’ve worked to strengthen our economy, attracting large and small employers to Marion County, and making sure businesses can focus on business, instead of burdensome regulations. I’ve worked with law enforcement tackling the meth epidemic in our communities and uniting local efforts against this plague. I’ve worked hard to ensure Measure 37 was implemented swiftly, fairly and without additional burden to people whose property was unfairly taken away by government restrictions.

There is still work to be done, however, and I’m asking for your vote so I can continue working with you and for you. Thank you!

Sincerely,
Patti Milne

(This information furnished by Patricia Milne

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