Janet Carlson

OCCUPATION: Marion County Commissioner

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Small business owner, junior high and high school teacher, student activities director, state agency manager, budget analyst

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Ph.D., Education and Public Policy, University of Oregon; M.A., Political Science, Brigham Young University; B.A., Political Science, Willamette University; McNary High School graduate

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:

2003-2006 Marion County appointments: Board of Law Enforcement Services, Budget Committee, Children of Incarcerated Parents Initiative, Enterprise for Employment and Education, Keizer RIVERR Task Force, Children & Families Commission, Fair Board, Marion County Housing Authority Board, Mid-Valley Behavioral Care Network, Youth Compact; House Bill 5177 Task Force on methamphetamine abuse

2001-2002 State Representative: Revenue Committee (Vice Chair), Joint Ways & Means Human Services Subcommittee, Smart Growth & Commerce Committee, Interim Patient Choice in Health Care Committee (Chair)

1998-2006 Precinct Committee Person

1997-1999 Administrator, House of Representatives Human Resources and Children & Families committees

1996 Interim Director, Lane County Commission on Children and Families

1991-1995 Budget director and regional coordinator, Oregon Commission on Children and Families

COMMUNITY SERVICE: 24J Community Involvement Advisory Committee, Salem Social Services Advisory Board; Teen Parent Program and Downtown Learning Center business partnerships coordinator; state employee food drive co-chair

FAMILY: Husband D. Kevin Carlson; three children, ages 20, 24, 27

JANET CARLSON ENERGY

“Janet is passionate about the rights of children, families, seniors, those with disabilities, the environment, education and Marion County.” Bonnie Kelly, Salem

JANET CARLSON EXPERIENCE

“Having the opportunity to personally work with Janet on countless community-related activities, I endorse her for Marion County Commissioner.” Bill Lytle, Santiam Canyon

JANET CARLSON RESULTS

“When we are faced with a communitywide crisis involving our children and at-risk families due to methamphetamine use, leaders need to act. Janet Carlson has dedicated herself tirelessly, working collaboratively with citizens, other elected officials, and social services to better our community.”

Dick Withnell, Keizer

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