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May 2011 - Special Election

 

Multnomah County GOP
 
Nonpartisan Voters’ Guide: May 2011
 
Q: Why should I care if a candidate for a nonpartisan office is a Republican?
A:  Think about how the core elements of the Republican philosophy differ from other parties when making the following types of decisions, which may occur at even the lowest-level office:
ü       Whether to reduce spending in tough times, or request new taxes and levies
ü       To hire based on cost-efficiency, or bias decisions towards union labor
ü       How to balance concerns of local businesses and environmental activists
ü       To support or discourage charter schools and similar alternative approaches
Republican Candidates in Contested May 2011 Nonpartisan Races
Mt Hood Community College Board 
  • James Zordich: “I will endeavor to encourage the neighboring school districts to enhance their graduation standards, especially in English and mathematics, to reduce the need for expensive remedial education programs.”
  • Ralph Yates: “I've served on the MHCC Board with Ralph for 12 years. His commitment and experience will be vital as the college selects a new president and continues to deal with lower revenue.” – Bob Morris, Past Chair, MHCC Board. 
  • Paul Capell: “My extensive experience working on and leading both volunteer and elected boards will enable me to immediately add significant value to the MHCC Board of Directors.”
  • Maggie Nelson: “With responsible fiscal oversight I will keep an eye on tuition to contain costs, giving more people an opportunity to get an education. With your support we will achieve maximum value for our tax dollar.”
 Portland Community College Board:
  • Kitty Harmon: “I would like to bring my practical knowledge, fiscal responsibility, and common sense outlook to the Portland Community College Board in order to serve both the students and the taxpayers of District 2. “
 Multnomah Education Service District: 
  • Kay Bridges:  “It is my obligation to evaluate programs with discernment and wisdom, while being a steward of your hard earned dollars. I will encourage utilizing new technologies and exploring ways to deliver education efficiently and manage those dollars wisely.”
  • Dick Osborne: “By appropriating tax dollars wisely, we protect vital services and see to it that our investments are fulfilling the needs of those who rely on them. I will help MESD make those important decisions which support a strong system of public education.
Centennial School District
  • Jeff Dettman: “Being a member of the Centennial School Board for the last seven years has been a growing experience for me... My goal is to voice the concerns and values of the Centennial community in the decisions being made by the school board.”
  • Dorothy Clark (Portland): “If we love our children the best thing we can give them is a good education. This will be my mission statement as a member of the Centennial School Board.”
  • Brenda Clark (Damascus): “It is my intention to continue my work on the school board and help to give your children an opportunity for an outstanding education.”
  • Bert Kopke
 Corbett School District: 
  • Brian James: “During my time on the Corbett School Board, our high school ranked 4th in the country... The Corbett School Board has built the best academic program in the state due to the teamwork of the school board, the school administrators, and parental support of students.”
  • Victoria Purvine: “As a parent and community member who has been attending the school board meetings this year, I believe the district could benefit from a more open, free-flow exchange of information.”
 David Douglas School District:
  • Mike Centoni: “I have spent the last 23 years dealing with school policies, budgets, collective bargaining, and school operations. My 35 years associated with the construction industry provides a valuable resource for current & future facility needs.”
  • Mike Price: Mike has proven to be your voice on the board and advocates for efficient use of tax dollars, high academic standards, community involvement, success for every student, and advancements in technology.
  • John Payne:  “We have serious economic issues, and we must turn over every leaf, look at the situation from every aspect, and make a way that will improve our children's education while working within the budget. This demands that our schools be essential, effective, and efficient.
 Gresham-Barlow School District:
  • Faith Gabrielson: “As a parent and as a taxpayer that values quality education, I ask that you vote for fiscal responsibility based on measurable outcomes in education. Let's make sure that the money actually educates the children.”
  • Dan Chriestenson:  “Thank you for your vote as we work together for: expanded learning options (We need more, not less, choice in education); restoration of appropriate funding levels for education; and policies & reality-based budgets that reflect our highest values. “
Portland School District: 
  • Larry Lawson: “We need to modernize the schools... We need to do this economically, and this will call for creativity, innovation, and setting aside our differences for the sake of those that will be taking care of the city and its residents far into the future.”
  • Christine Nelson: “We are not providing a quality classroom experience for our students. I want to reverse the trend by focusing on a viable solution: education that is child-centered with qualified teachers who are held accountable for insuring their students are productive and motivated.”
Reynolds School District: 
  • Gerry Meaney: “As a representative of the voters I will insure that parents and voters have a voice on the board, are informed on issues impacting the district and every economical option is explored to maintain a high quality of education.”
  • Richard Filbert:  “As a school board member I pledge to you, the taxpayers, to be a good steward of your money. I will work to find and rid us of excessive or needless spending. I feel the school districts have sufficient monies available; there just needs to be more prudence in the spending.”
  • Bruce McCain: Bruce McCain brings nearly three decades of public sector experience in balancing budgets, managing a diverse work force, contract negotiations, drafting policy and procedures, and working for and with multiple elected officials. Bruce is committed to Reynolds' recovery from recent troubles by requiring ongoing transparency, accountability, and communication.
  • John Lindenthal