OCCUPATION: Realtor

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Senior Manager, Oregon Military Department

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Colton High School, Colton, Oregon, diploma, 1957; City University, Bellevue, Washington, Bachelor of Science, 1980; US Army War College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, diploma, 1989.

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Keizer City Councilor, 1983-1993 and 1995-1997; Director of Sub-District 2 (Keizer, Salem Area Mass Transit District, 1997-1998; Vice-Chair, Salem-Keizer Area Transportation Study Policy Committee, 1998; Colonel (Retired), Oregon Army National Guard, 1957-1994.

Community Service

Bob Newton is presently serving his community by his membership in Keizer Rotary, Keizer Elks, Keizer American Legion Post 17, Keizer Heritage Foundation, McNary High School 21st Century Committee, Faith Lutheran Church, Keizer Chamber of Commerce, Keizer Salem Area Seniors, Willamette Lutheran Homes Volunteer Advisory Committee, Salem Chapter Retired Officers Association, Oregon Military Museum Foundation, US Army War College Alumni Association, National Guard Association of the United States, and Enlisted Association National Guard of Oregon.

Leadership and Experience

Bob Newton has served successfully as a city councilor for over twelve of the sixteen years Keizer has been incorporated, including two terms as council president. He has been president of the Keizer Rotary Club, his church congregation, chairman of Keizer Iris Festival (twice) and a coach, manager and director in Keizer Little League. He retired at the rank of colonel in 1994 following a distinguished 37-year career with the Oregon Army National Guard. He was selected by the Chamber of Commerce as Keizer First Citizen for 1996.

Vision, Enthusiasm, Innovation, Determination

Bob Newton wants to lead Keizer in becoming the very best city in the Pacific Northwest, a city with a steadily improving quality of life, minimal government and low taxes.

Bob Newton believes in participatory, value-based, goal-oriented planning; the creation and implementation of a future Keizer chosen by the public.

Bob Newton believes in prioritizing community resources to quality-of-life issues including safety and security, urban growth, and protecting our environment.