Carly Strauss

OCCUPATION: General Manager/Environmental Tech, CJE Consultants & Constructers.

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: None Listed

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Turner Elementary, Cascade Jr. & Sr. High Schools University of Oregon, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: City Councilor, 2003-2005. Council President, 2004-2005. Mayor of Turner, 2005-2006.

Citizens of Turner,

I was appointed to the position of Mayor in April of 2005. Since that time, I have served Turner in a professional and cooperative manner. I believe the atmosphere of the City Council has been greatly improved.

I have gained a good knowledge of the facets of city government and believe that I am qualified to serve you as Mayor. I bring youth and enthusiasm to my leadership style. We have made progress in several areas during my tenure. If elected, I plan on seeing further progress made.

My main goals as Mayor consist of the following:

• Implementation of the Parks Master Plan.

• Seeing the 3rd/Denver Street Project completed.

• Continue future planning for managed and smart growth.

• Emergency preparedness and flood mitigation.

• Continuing water/sewer rate analysis to ensure that everything is being to done to keep the user costs as low as possible.

I believe that in order to see positive change in a community, people on both sides of specific issues must work together to serve the whole. I am determined to continue a spirit of community.

I am aware of the divisive issues that have faced Turner and have polarized citizens in the past. These divisions among us have made people lose sight of what, as a community, we can accomplish. It is important for the community to move beyond these past issues and focus on the future. It is important to decide what is best for Turner as a whole. I will always take each proposal individually and decide what is in the best interests of the entire town, not just certain individuals or groups.

I look forward to continuing my service to this great community.

Sincerely, Carly Strauss