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City of Salem DON SCOTT OCCUPATION: Salem City Councilor OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: 24 years experience as consultant to local government in Oregon; 1968-1971 Captain U.S. Army EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Bachelor of Science Degree, Oregon State University. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Salem City Council 1997-Present; Salem City Budget Committee 1990-1997, Chairman 1995-1996; Public Officials Compensation Commission 1996-1998; Salem Sub-Committee on Fire Services, Vice Chair 1994-1996; Salem Sub-Committee on Employee Benefits, Chair, 1992 DON SCOTT WILL WORK FOR: Police and Fire: • Enhanced community policing. • Shorter response time for police and fire. • Improved emergency medical capabilities. Neighborhoods: • Enhanced livability by ensuring that existing neighborhoods get a fair share of the money available for maintenance and new construction. Taxes: • Controlling the cost of City government by improved accountability and better long range planning Prior to his election to the City Council, Don Scott served on the city budget committee for over six years. Don has shown himself to be very well informed, insightful and considerate of the needs of North Salem. Don has regularly attended Neighborhood Association meetings and has extensive knowledge of the needs and concerns of North Salem. When issues have arisen, he has been ready and able to step forward and take a leadership role. Don Scott has proven himself to be an effective advocate for North Salem. One of the characteristics the Salem City Council needs is balance and consideration of both sides of an issue. Don Scott has shown he can look at both sides of an issue and stand up for what he believes is right. VOTE DON SCOTT — PROVEN LEADERSHIP FOR SALEM
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