City of Salem Municipal Court Judge Lynda D. Olson OCCUPATION: Attorney; Arbitrator; Salem Municipal Judge pro-tem. OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Attorney since 1979; Arbitrator since 1997; Salem Municipal Judge pro-tem since 1982. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Willamette University College of Law; J.D. 1979. Linfield College; B.A. 1975. PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Judge pro-tem, Salem Municipal Court for 24 years. Family: Husband, David M. Olson; Children, David, age 15, and Elizabeth, age 11. Endorsements: Lynda is endorsed by the following: Honorable Richard Barber, Senior Judge, Marion County Circuit Court Honorable Albin Norblad, Marion County Circuit Court Judge Honorable Joseph Guimond, Marion County Circuit Court Judge Honorable Greg West, Senior Judge Honorable Claudia Burton, Marion County Circuit Court Judge Honorable H.W. Barlow, Marion County Circuit Court Judge (retired) A partial list of Lynda’s other endorsements: David Hilgemann, Marybeth Beall, Salem Association of Realtors, Ralph C. Spooner, Paul and Tracey Saucy, Kathleen Evans, J. Spencer Taylor, Richard H. Allen and Rosanne Allen, Gilbert Feibleman, James J. Susee, J. William Stortz and Lee Stortz, John W. Jensen, Willard and Kathy Fox, Walter Todd and Gina Johnnie Candidate’s Statement In my 24 years of service as a Municipal Judge Pro-tem, I have handled thousands of proceedings, including court trials, jury trials, arraignments and night court. I have always done my best to listen carefully and thoughtfully to the citizens who appear before me and dispense justice to the best of my ability. If elected, I will: Youth Education • Expand and promote programs in partnership with the Salem Police which focus on improving the driving skills of our teenagers. As a parent, I recognize the importance of establishing good driving habits early. A Safer Community • Make the Municipal Court a partner in the efforts of community groups and law enforcement to halt methamphetamine abuse. Strict Enforcement • Identify dangerous traffic offenders and use existing laws to get them off the road. VOTE EXPERIENCE VOTE LYNDA OLSON FOR MUNICIPAL JUDGE SHAPING OUR COMMUNITY ONE YOUTH AT A TIME......... (This information furnished by Lynda D. Olson and is printed exactly as submitted.) The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county. |