OCCUPATION: Committee Administrator, Legislative Branch, State of Oregon

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Nine years Executive Branch Oregon government; two years Legislative Branch Oregon government; six and a half years U.S. Air Force.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: B.S., Political Science, Portland State University; Graduate Studies, Portland State University; U.S. Air Force Security Police Academy.

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Keizer Parks Advisory Board 2000-Present; Committee Administrator, Oregon Legislature 1998-Present; Policy Advisor/Program Coordinator, Oregon Emergency Management 1989-1998; U.S. Air Force 1978-1984.

PERSONAL: Wife, Marlene; three children — Heather 20, Carissa 18, Maria 10

No current Keizer City Councilor, nor any candidate, has the experience and expertise in government systems, land use, environmental policy, or emergency management issues that I do. Keizer is facing tough choices in its urban growth and development, wetlands management, and floodplain decision process. If elected, I will ensure that Council decisions benefit Keizer residents.

Keizer development is reaching its Urban Growth Boundary fringe, business growth has not kept pace, and therefore jobs are unavailable. On Council, I will work to assure Chemawa Activity Center development provides jobs for Keizer residents, takes into account infrastructure needs, and does not adversely affect businesses on River Road.

When Keizer was created, one of its goals was to provide residents with basic services. A city library is a basic service, therefore, I believe that Keizer should have its own library. On Council, I will be committed to working to develop an affordable and viable solution to Keizer’s library program.

Illegal drugs are the bane of any city. I believe paraphernalia sold in retail shops support the use of illicit drugs and therefore should not be permitted. On Council, I will work with the Keizer Police to establish a Drug Task Force to better enforce anti-drug laws.