Click the expand button (the right pointing arrow) below for specific information about candidates in the May 2023 Special District Election. Candidates could answer LWV questions until and including on Election Day, May 16.
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County Commissioner
Multnomah County Commissioner, District 3
Ana del Rocío (bio and video interview)
Campaign Phone (public) (503)295-1851
Web Site http://www.anadelrocio.com
Woodstock Assoc Interview http://youtu.be/n9wJ6TqqTb4
Town Where You Live Portland, OR
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/anadelrocio4multnomah
Campaign Twitter Handle @voteanadelrocio
County Multnomah
Your Experience/Qualifications I offer a wealth of directly relevant policy experience, having served East Portland constituents as a public official since 2014. As former policy staff to current Chair Jessica Vega Pederson, I know the intricacies of our county government and what it takes to collaborate and pull levers to get things done. I am an award-winning public health advocate, and I have deep experience on housing and public safety issues through my work on boards and commissions. See www.anadelrocio.com/bio
Albert Kaufman (bio and video interview)
Web Site http://albertkaufman.com
YouTube Video http://youtu.be/Iu7yOAai4qY
Town Where You Live Portland
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/albertkaufmanformultnomahcountycommissioner/
County Multnomah
Your Experience/Qualifications I am Albert Kaufman, a resident of Portland, Oregon, who is passionate about making a positive impact on our world. My diverse background includes being an activist, networker, musician, writer, Green Democrat, and teacher. With a BA and MA in Political Science, I have worked on numerous campaigns and issues, including tree planting, air quality and noise pollution, the arts, neighborhoods, public health and safety, and more. In particular, I am passionate about trees and people.
Julia Brim-Edwards (bio and video interview)
Contact Phone 503-701-4096
Campaign Phone (public) 503-701-4096
Web Site http://www.JuliaBrim-Edwards.com
Town Where You Live Portland
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/JuliaBrimEdwardsforMCC
Campaign Twitter Handle @@BrimJulia
County Multnomah
Your Experience/Qualifications Community leader; small business owner; Oregon State Board of Trustees; Portland Public Schools Board member (9 years), including service as Chair/Vice Chair, 30 years of service as a community leader with a track record of taking action, working for East Portland, and getting results on our community’s biggest problem, including helping lead successful efforts to secure historic funding for our schools. Embeds accountability and auditing into budgeting and the delivery of public services.
Q&A
What skills, interests, and experience qualify you for this position?
Ana del Rocío – I offer directly relevant experience, a track record of accomplishments, and broad community backing. Of all candidates running, I have earned the broadest coalition of endorsers: Oregon League of Conservation Voters, Vote Pro Choice, the Oregon Working Families Party, the Oregon State Council for Retired Citizens, Joint Council of Teamsters 37, and more.
My vision for East Portland includes a thriving ecosystem of local businesses, community centers, arts and culture, clean air and water, and accessible green spaces on both sides of 82nd Ave. That is why I am running — because we deserve a leader who will fight for our interests, not corporate interests, as we chart a new path forward.
I would be honored to earn your vote on May 16th.
Albert Kaufman – Experience: With over 20 years of experience working on various issues, I have a proven track record of making positive changes in our community. Passion: I am deeply passionate about improving our world and have dedicated my life to making a positive impact. Trees: As a passionate tree advocate, I have organized many successful tree-planting projects in Portland and spearheaded efforts to protect existing trees. Air Quality & Noise Pollution: For the past 6 years, I have been working with Quiet Clean PDX to ban gas-powered leaf blowers in our region, and we have successfully transitioned away from their use.
Julia Brim-Edwards – Our community is facing big challenges of homelessness, mental health access, drug addiction, and record crime. I have three decades of experience of taking action, effective leadership and solving tough problems, and I will bring that to the County. I grew up and raised my family here and share East Portland’s values. I will bring East Portland’s concerns to County government and will take action on your behalf. I know how to create policy to address big problems, focus a billion-dollar budget on the most important services and demand accountability for results, because I have done that. I have served on the Portland School Board (9 years), am an OSU Board Trustee, manage my own business, and worked for the Legislature and US Senate.
How should services for unhoused citizens be coordinated among the county, the cities, and Metro?
Ana del Rocío – We must clarify roles and responsibilities across jurisdictions. Coordination on resource allocation and program evaluation will be key to delivering results: that is, stewarding taxpayer dollars and delivering maximum impact for those who are unhoused.Collaboration and effective partnership will depend on communication, transparency, and accountability in how tax dollars are spent and how success is measured.I am proud to have earned the endorsements of dozens of city, county, and metro officials from Hillsboro to Gresham and beyond – including Metro Council President Lynn Peterson, 2 city council presidents, and 2 county chairs. They all agree that I am the leader they wish to collaborate with to bring an end to unhoused conditions.
Albert Kaufman – Currently, it seems like mostly this is being done by the county and the city. I’d like to see more cross-jurisdictional coordination. I’m sure I’m not the only candidate or person living in this area that believes the different jurisdictions should be working closer together on solving our areas many challenges.
Julia Brim-Edwards – We have a crisis in our streets, and the County must work closely with the cities and Metro. They need to start taking action to address the record number of people on our streets without safe or adequate shelter and without a path to permanent housing. Metro, the County and the cities must set specific overall goals, establish deadlines and accountability relating to shelter, housing, and supportive services. The County needs to work closely with Portland to align budgets to help transition people off the streets and from street camps into more shelter options with services or to supportive housing, while providing funds for rent assistance to prevent homelessness and continuing to develop supportive housing services and shelter.
What steps does the county need to take toward providing necessary and timely mental health services for all county residents?
Ana del Rocío – Develop a diverse and highly skilled workforce, and cultivate effective partnerships between the County and treatment providers. With both patient acuity and caseload on the rise, the County has an obligation not only to grow the workforce to address the current need, but also to design and execute interventions that reduce the need in the future.
In the interim, we must create more job opportunities for behavioral health workers by investing in new mental health clinics, expanding telehealth services, and increasing funding for community-based mental health programs.
Provide more resources for training and education programs. Increase salaries and benefits for behavioral health workers, and support workforce retention.
Albert Kaufman – This is one of the main focii of the county and I believe it is already engaged in this process. It has been overwhelmed by the needs of our community and partly that is due to the state closing mental health facilities. This is an area I believe many are in agreement on: we need to provide more mental health services in our community and treat it like the emergency it is.
Julia Brim-Edwards – Multnomah County’s mental health system has been underfunded, and there continues to be a lack of access to basic mental health services. As a Commissioner, I will actively pursue: ● expansion of mental health treatment capacity, both inpatient and outpatient. ● integration of behavioral health supports with shelter and housing. ● enhanced coordination for an effective, timely non-police response to individuals experiencing behavioral health issues or crisis through coordination of the City’s Portland Street Response and the County’s Project Respond. ● investments in the recruitment, training, and retention of more trained mental health providers, and entry level and peer support workers who are paid a living wage.
School Districts
Multnomah Education Service District
Position 1, Zone 5 Director
John Masterman (video interview)
Campaign Phone (public) 5039083275
Web Site http://www.voteforjohnmasterman.com
Town Where You Live Damascus, OR
Facebook http://facebook.com/JohnMastermanDistrict48
County Clackamas/Multnomah
Your Experience/Qualifications As a dad, husband, business owner, and lifelong Oregonian, I have real world experience. I share in the same struggles that so many people do. Housing costs, child care costs, health care costs, fuel, groceries… I have to make ends meet with the resources I have available. My youngest has received services through MESD in the past, so I have a personal connection and desire to help other children receive the specialized assistance they need.
Dr. Samuel Henry (bio)
MESD bio from MESC website
Current MESD Board Member Position 1, Zone 5
shenry@mesd.k12.or.us
Born into a tri-ethnic, Black & immigrant family in post WWII Washington DC, and educated in the newly desegregated DC Public Schools, Samuel D. Henry, matriculated through a pre-engineering high school program and attending a HBCU: DC Teachers College, graduating with a BS in Education. Following active duty, he began teaching in DC secondary schools, while still serving in the DC Army National Guard—including its federal mobilization after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. After teaching English and social studies, and service as a community school administrator, Samuel attended Columbia University Teachers College in NYC, and completed an NIE-funded research study of the intersection between the high school curriculum and culture contact in a poly-ethnic desegregated high school. He is married to Ana Maria Meneses, a court and medical Spanish language interpreter; and they are the parents of tri-lingual Millennial: Antonia.
According to his filing form, Dr. Henry lives in Troutdale, has a doctorate degree in Education, and was formerly a Professor of Education at PSU.
Q&A
How can the Education Service District use limited funding most efficiently to provide necessary services to as many students as possible?
John Masterman – Funding needs to be used to help get students access to the basics of learning. That is the main goal. What are the obstacles to a child learning what is fundamental? Providing assistance with those in the most efficient manner possible is key. Any other agenda or distraction takes away from the primary goal, which causes resource waste. In any budget, it’s necessary to know what is being spent and on what. Each expense needs to cater to the goal of helping our kids learn the best skillset to enter the adult world.
Dr Samuel Henry – candidate has not yet responded.
What skills and experience do you have that would enable you to support the core mission of the Education Service District—services for children with special needs, technology support, school improvement, student health, and administrative support?
John Masterman – I have two young daughters. Our youngest received services through MESD Early Intervention program. Other family members have benefitted from special education services as well. As a parent of a child with specialized needs, supporting successful programs is a priority. I saw how my own daughter was helped, and I also saw where there could be areas of improvement. I bring my life experiences and common sense as my credentials.
Dr Samuel Henry – candidate has not yet responded.
The Education Service District oversees many programs and employs a large and varied staff. What experience do you bring to the tasks of program oversight, negotiation of labor issues, and establishment of personnel policies?
John Masterman – I own and operate my own small business. Responsibilities of this cover a wide array of administrative tasks. I understand the differing viewpoints of customers, business operators, as well as parents. There is a lot to consider, and I have spent many years juggling these necessary business tasks on a regular basis.
Dr Samuel Henry – candidate has not yet responded.
Position 3, Zone 2 Director
Walt Karnstein (bio)
Town Where You Live Portland
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/868969730864872/
County Multnomah
Your Experience/Qualifications Educational Background: Northwestern University, Electrical Engineering, B.S; Willamette University, Law, J.D. Prior Governmental Experience: FEMA Volunteer Legal Services Coordinator (1996) Community Involvement: ABA Commission on Youth at Risk Advisory Board; ABA Law Practice Division (Chair, Budget Officer), ABA Standing Committee on Continuing Legal Education, ABA Standing Committee on Publishing Oversight; ALI-ABA Committee on Continuing Legal Education; Oregon State Bar – Intellectual
Renee W. Anderson (bio)
MESD bio from MESD website
Current MESD Board Member Position 3, Zone 2
randerso2@mesd.k12.or.us
Renee was born in San Francisco, CA. She majored in mathematics at UCLA and started her first teaching job in Compton,CA. while waiting for her Peace Corps assignment to begin in Liberia, West Africa. When she returned home she taught mathematics in Berkeley CA. until she accepted the position as the Director of the Mathematics, Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) Program at San Francisco State University and was recruited in 1985 to start a MESA Program in Portland, OR for Portland Public Schools. Saturday Academy (SA) recruited Renee to become their Outreach Director, and was charged to increase the number of students of color participating in Saturday Academy workshops and the internship program. Renee returned to teaching in 2000 to 2012 because she missed the students and the teaching schedule allowed her to be with her two children during their school breaks. Renee presently serves as Treasurer for the Oregon Alliance for Black School Educators. She is also the Program Coordinator for the Black Student Success Network and Vice Chair of the African American / Black Student Success Advisory Group for the Oregon Department of Education. She also volunteers in a number of nonprofit organizations including the NAACP, WorldArts and PassinArt. Renee is committed to doing whatever it takes to make sure that ALL students get the education they deserve.
Q&A
How can the Education Service District use limited funding most efficiently to provide necessary services to as many students as possible?
Walt Karnstein – As a parent of 3 current/former PPS students, I’ve been involved with local schools as a volunteer for nearly 20 years. I’ve seen first-hand (from a parent perspective) where schools have succeeded and failed. I serve on the Advisory Board of the ABA Commission on Youth at Risk, a national group that develops policy related to and advocates for at-risk kids. I also have significant experience with technology. I have a degree in engineering and have worked for over thirty years in technology (including 10 years at HP). Most of my professional life has involved managing projects and people, first as an owner of a small business, and later as a manager at HP. I’ve also worked on educational boards and publishing boards as a volunteer, and have significant experience managing administrative support staff in a variety of professional and volunteer organizations.
Renee W. Anderson – candidate has not yet responded.
The Education Service District oversees many programs and employs a large and varied staff. What experience do you bring to the tasks of program oversight, negotiation of labor issues, and establishment of personnel policies?
Walt Karnstein – candidate has not yet respond
Renee W. Anderson – candidate has not yet responded
Position 5, Zone 1 Director
Denyse Peterson (bio)
MESD bio from MESD website
Current MESD Board Member Position 5, Zone 1
dpeterson@mesd.k12.or.us
Denyse O. Peterson was born and raised in Portland, Oregon and graduated from Jefferson High School. Her focus professionally has been on regional government and education. She worked in the 72nd and 73rd Oregon State Senate Legislation session for Senator Avel Gordly, mediating with various agencies to bring resolutions to the challenges of affordable housing, employment and food. She also has 12 years of experience at Metro E-R Commission serving seven commissioners and the general manager. She served for six years as a Personal Family Counselor for Dignity Memorial, at Caldwell’s Funeral and Mortuary assisting families in “Planning ahead 4 All the Right Reasons”. For the last 14 years, she has worked at Portland Community College and currently serves on the Executive Council for the college’s union, the A.F.T., and is the V.P. of Political Action, which affords her a meeting with an elected official each month. Denyse has been an active volunteer with faith based and community organizations since she was a child. For 25 years, she has mentored homeless women helping them to transform their lives, liaising with DHS and the courts in working towards reunification with their children. Denyse has coordinated the Portland Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Breakfast with the Skanner News for more than 20 years.
Michael Saperstein (bio from filing form)
According to his filing form, Michael Saperstein lives in Portland, has worked as a public transit operator, emergency medical technician, and firefighter, and has Associate degrees from Mt. Hood Community College and Portland Community College. He has not yet responded to LWV questions.
Position 6, At-Large Director – Danny Cage (bio)
Contact Phone 503-467-8357
Campaign Phone (public) 503-467-8357
Web Site http://Dannyfororegon.com
Town Where You Live Portland
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/Dannycageformesd
Campaign Twitter Handle @DannyforMESD
County Multnomah
Your Experience/Qualifications -Oregon Environment Justice Council -Legislative Intern Oregon for State Representative Hoa Nguyen -PCP (committee precinct person) -Policy Committee to the Portland Public Schools Board of Education -Portland Public Schools Crisis Response Committee Vice Chair -Facilities and Operations Committee to the Portland Public Schools Board of Education
Position 7, Zone 3 Director
Katrina Doughty (bio)
MESD bio from MESD website
MESD Board Member Position 7, Zone 3
kdoughty@mesd.k12.or.us
she/her
Katrina brings over a decade of experience as a health educator / public health professional with a passion for reproductive justice and community organizing. She is currently the Assistant Regional Testing Coordinator for Region 2 on Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) COVID-19 Response and Recovery Unit (CRRU). As a member of the Oregon Adolescent Health Alliance (OAHA) board, she drives community collaboration and works hard to ensure that all Oregon youth have access to comprehensive health education and reproductive health services. In addition to her work with OHA and MESD, Katrina serves in leadership roles on the board of the Oregon School Board Association (OSBA), as the founder of Northwest Quality Care (NQC) and is an active volunteer for a variety of nonprofits like NWAAF. Katrina lives in South-East Portland and enjoys baking, gardening, her ducks Abbi and Ilana and creating fun fundraisers.
Anna Oppenheimer (Bio from filing form)
According to her filing form for this election, Anna Oppenheimer lives in Portland, works as a school bus driver and the Art Director at Pet Art by Anna, and holds a B.S. degree in Fine Arts from PSU. She has not yet responded to LWV questions.
Mt. Hood Community College
Zone 3 Director – Andrew Speer (bio)
MHCC Board bio from MHCC website
Current Board Chair Zone 3
Andrew.Speer@mhcc.edu
Andrew Speer was elected to the MHCCD Board of Education in 2019 to a four-year term representing Zone 3. He is an economist by profession and has a background in economic modeling and financial analysis. Andrew is an active community volunteer having served on the City of Portland’s Charter Review Commission, past board member of the Gresham Chamber of Commerce, and a current board trustee for WorldOregon. He proudly served as an infantryman in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years and is an alumnus of MHCC, having graduated with his associate degree in economics before transferring to Portland State University to earn his bachelor’s and then master’s degrees in the same discipline.
Zone 5 Director
Barry Fox-Quamme (bio and video interview)
Town Where You Live Damascus
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090803544994
County Clackamas/Multnomah
Your Experience/Qualifications 20+ Years Social Services Executive Director Serving People with Disabilities, Seniors, Youth, Foster Children, as well as Advocacy for More Accessible Communities
Dana Stroud (website)
Website https://danastroud.com/
Q&A
Studies show that a significant number of students experience basic needs insecurity, including food insecurity and homelessness. What steps should the college take to help students achieve their educational goals in the face of these challenges?
Barry Fox-Quamme – Student Life Services are a great resource for meeting students where they are at in life. Building on this network of supports is vital so that students who are houseless can find a safe college campus experience while exploring broader community housing resources. Food security can also be enhanced by connecting MHCC students to SNAP resources and promoting creative solutions to hunger. Expanding the Oregon Promise Grant also needs to be a high priority!After years of working with students across wide income ranges, while also developing programs for people with disabilities looking to return to work often through Vocational Rehabilitation supported educational opportunities, these community safety net resources can really benefit MHCC students.I will advocate for all these resources to be available for MHCC students so that they can achieve their educational goals while also moving from crisis to stability in life with the support of MHCC Student Life Services.
Dana Stroud (candidate has not yet responded)
Although student completion rates at Oregon community colleges have improved, the state still ranks 40th in the nation. What can be done to improve the percentage of students who receive a degree or certificate?
Barry Fox-Quamme – Young and mid-life adult students have so many opportunities to create a better life with a Mt. Hood Community College education. Yet our region’s students also face many challenges, as they look to discover and apply their passions in life.
Expanding field-work and technical workplace training experiences is the most important step for improving the percentage of students who receive a degree or certificate from MHCC.
The satisfaction of passing on what is learned in life is the gift a student provides a professional mentor, while developing practical professional skills from a mentor brings student education to life.
Decades of leading social service organizations has taught me the value of promoting undergraduate and mid-life training programs for students.
Helping MHCC students excel in life comes from professional training placements. MHCC has a strong foundation of these placement opportunities. Let’s step up, expand these programs and help students succeed!
Dana Stroud (candidate has not yet responded)
Considering the statewide emphasis on Career and Technical Education (CTE), how would you rate the college’s success in providing CTE programs, and what would you do to enhance them?
Barry Fox-Quamme – MHCC is off to a great start with student work-site placement opportunities like the NBCU Academy’s integrated media scholarships and the Workforce Ready professional placement opportunities.
Marquette University created a CTE foundation for me. Running the Marquette Action Program and Social Justice Education influenced all of my social service leadership for the past 30 years.
At Marquette, I led the development of what at the time was the nation’s largest cross-cultural, service-learning program. Faculty, staff and students went out on one-week to two-week immersion experiences (200+ students annually). Placements ranged from rural coal-mining health clinics to Texas/Mexican refugee camps, from homeless advocacy centers in Chicago and Washing, DC to Native American, Hmong and l’Arche disability community cultural exchanges. These placements always enhanced personal and professional orientations in life for students.
I will advocate for expanded funding for CTE programs at MHCC!
Dana Stroud (candidate has not yet responded)
Zone 6 – Diana Noriega (bio and Q&A)
MHCC Board bio from MHCC website
Current MHCC Board member, Zone 6, At-Large Diane.Noriega@mhcc.ed
Diane Noriega was elected to the MHCCD Board of Education in 2019 to a four-year term as an at-large member. Having previously spent four years serving on the board between 2011 and 2015, this will be her second time serving. Most recently, Noriega was vice president of the MHCC Foundation Board. Her professional background includes experience as the interim president, provost and academic vice president and professor at California State University Monterey Bay, and dean of the College of Education at Sacramento State University. She holds a doctorate from the University of California Santa Barbara, a master’s degree in Spanish language and literature from The University of California, Davis and a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from the University of California Santa Barbara.
VOTE411.org responses
Town Where You Live Sandy, Oregon
County Clackamas/Multnomah
Your Experience/Qualifications Highest degree earned: Ph.D, Academic V.P. Cal State Monterey Bay, Dean, College of Education Sacramento State University
Q&A
Studies show that a significant number of students experience basic needs insecurity, including food insecurity and homelessness. What steps should the college take to help students achieve their educational goals in the face of these challenges?
Diana Noriega – With the onset of the pandemic, we rallied all possible resources to help students with food insecurity (Barney’s Pantry) we also helped with rental assistance, loan forgiveness so that students could re-enroll even if they had outstanding balance. We also have stepped up our mental health services. We have totally rethought what students basic needs entail.
Although student completion rates at Oregon community colleges have improved, the state still ranks 40th in the nation. What can be done to improve the percentage of students who receive a degree or certificate?
Diana Noriega – Our completion rates have steadily increased over the past several years. We find that with such preponderance of part time students , completion may be a long term goal. We have redesigned our curriculum in some areas so that students can take a short 8 week course and earn a certificate that will help them get started on a career path. those certificates can be stacked as the student works toward an Associates degree or transfers to a 4-year institution.
Considering the statewide emphasis on Career and Technical Education (CTE), how would you rate the college’s success in providing CTE programs, and what would you do to enhance them?
Diana Noriega – We are a leader in our Career and Technical Education. We were one of the first to achieve approval for an aApplied Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. We also have an outstanding program I’m Mechatronics. With our enrollment increasing back to pre-pandemic, the increase in funds coming to the college will help us to expand these
Zone 7 – ShaToyia Bentley (bio)
MHCC Board bio from MHCC website
Current MHCC Board Member Zone 7 At-Large
ShaToyia.Bentley@mhcc.edu
ShaToyia Bentley was appointed to the MHCCD Board of Education in 2022 to a five-month term as an at-large member. She is an alumnus of MHCC, having graduated with her associate of applied science degree in business management with a focus on small business and entrepreneurship, also, earning certificates in small business and entrepreneurship and retail management as part of the program. Upon completion at MHCC, she transferred to Portland State University and earned a bachelor of science degree in urban and public affairs, specializing in community development. While attending Portland State University, she was the vice chair of the Student Fee Committee. She has over a decade of experience working in small business, nonprofit, and government.
Portland Community College
Zone 2 Director – Tiffani Penson (bio)
PCC Board bio from PCC website
Current PCC Board Member Chair Zone 2
boardmember@pcc.edu
Tiffani Penson is a native Oregonian and very involved in the community. She is currently the People + Culture Manager at the City of Portland responsible for deploying and operationalizing the city’s CORE Values of Anti-racism, Communication, Collaboration, Equity, Transparency, and Fiscal Responsibility.
The People + Culture portfolio includes the Focused Outreach and Recruitment Program, High School Outreach Program, Minority Evaluator Program, SummerWorks Internship Program, Together As One Program and the We Are Better Together Program.
In her past roles as the Supplier Diversity Officer, she worked with Disadvantage, Minority-owned, Women-owned, Emerging Small Business and Service Disabled Veteran-owned businesses connecting them to business technical assistance and contracting opportunities within the City of Portland. She still continues to manage the SummerWorks program established when she served on the Education team as the Bureau Support Manager for the Office of Mayor Sam Adams. This Education team was also instrumental in co-creating the Future Connect Program, which currently resides at Portland Community College.
Tiffani specializes in building valuable city internal and external community relationships, creating and executing programs to improve the employee experience, build a culture that provides access and opportunity for all, expands youth engagement, improves government processes and policies, and creates culturally specific outreach opportunities for the city resulting in successful sustainable city partnerships and programs.
Chair Penson also serves on the board of KairosPDX, Oregon Humanities and the Oregon Native American Chamber.
Zone 3 Director- Kien Truong (bio)
Bio from PCC Website
Kien Truong immigrated to the United States from Vietnam when he was a junior in high school. Unsure about the prospect of college, he was encouraged to enroll in PCC’s Future Connect program.
At PCC, Kien thrived. With the support he received as a Future Connect student he excelled academically and dedicated his time to service. He served on the PCC District Student Council, as the student representative on the PCC Board of Directors, and on the Association of Community College Trustees Student Advisory Committee. He helped organize PCC’s Textbook Affordability Campaign that, together with the work of many faculty members, saved students more than $2.4 million in textbook costs. He was Vice President of Service with Phi Theta Kappa, and served in the Unity Through Diversity student club.
As a result of Kien’s hard work, he was selected as an Achieving the Dream DREAM Scholar, where he shared his success story at conferences across the country, inspiring more students to go to college.
Currently, Kien is a student at Drexel University, studying Global Justice and Human Rights, with aspirations of becoming a community college president. Thanks to his hard work, giving spirit, and a firm foundation from his PCC education, he is well on his way to achieving his dreams.
Kien is a walking example of philanthropy in action and proof that when the right student is offered the right scholarship, tools and support, anything and everything is possible. Kien said, “I’m grateful for those who’ve invested in my education, and I look forward to giving back to support other PCC students someday.”
Zone 6 Director – Gregory W McKelvey (bio from filing form)
According to his filing form for this election, Gregory McKelvey lives in Beaverton and is currently a Battle Ground School District Music Teacher. He has a B.S. in Music Education from Warner Pacific University and a Masters degree in Music Education from the University of Portland. He has worked previously for Portland Community College. He has not yet responded to LWV questions.
Zone 7 Director – Kristi Wilson (bio)
Website electkristiwilson.com
PCC bio from PCC website
Current PCC Board Member and Secretary Zone 7
boardmember@pcc.edu
Kristi Wilson is a proud Portland Community College Alumna and community college advocate. She has worked for the City of HIllsboro for over 20 years, where she has served in a variety of roles, including utility worker, volunteer coordinator, water resources technician and youth programs coordinator. Most currently, she is the Workforce Development Manager in the Economic Development Department. She is known as an innovative collaborator that builds strong community connections to business, education and community-based partners to create and build workforce systems and programs. She serves on a variety of Career Technical Advisory (CTE) committees and is dedicated to connecting people with clear and viable pathways to quality jobs.
Wilson actively supports the Hillsboro School District, Girl Scouts, Hillsboro Parks and Recreation and Hillsboro Soccer Club. She holds an Associates of Science degree from PCC and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Portland State University. She lives in Hillsboro, Oregon with her partner Chris and their two children Addisen and Kinsley.
Centennial School District #28J
Position 2, Zone 2 Director – Jess Hardin (bio)
Centennial School District bio from Centennial website
Current Centennial Board Member Position 2 Zone 2
Ronald “Jess” Hardin is beginning his third year of service on the Centennial School Board. He is also a member of the Meadows Elementary Parent Teacher organization and the Centennial School District Budget Committee. In addition, for a number of years, he was the official announcer for Centennial High School’s varsity football games.
When not involved with the Board or other Centennial School District committee activities, Hardin works as an organic produce buyer.
Hardin sees the Centennial community as his extended family. He believes that we should celebrate our accomplishments and address the needs of the community.
Position 4, At-Large Director – Melissa Standley (Bio)
Shown on Centennial website as the current Director for Position 6, At Large, on the Centennial School Board. No bio available yet. She is a teacher for Portland Public Schools.
Candidate has not yet responded.
Position 5, At-Large Director – Rose Solowski (bio)
Web Site http://www.rosesolowski.com
Centennial School District Board webpage Bio
Current Centennial Board Member Position 5 Chair
Rose Solowski comes to the Centennial School District Governing Board with decades of experience advocating for youth and youth empowerment. Solowski was sworn in as Centennial School Board Director, Position 3 – At-Large, on December 8, 2021.
She currently serves as Associate Director of Alumni and Family Engagement for Friends of the Children – Portland.
As a former Centennial Youth Sports League Board member with two children in the district, Solowski is highly involved and invested in the success of Centennial schools, students, and staff.
When not spending time with her husband, children, and numerous pets, Rose loves to paint, sew, craft, and read.
Solowski was elected Board Chair on February 9, 2022.
Position 6, At-Large Director – Heath Curry (bio from filing form)
According to his filing form for this election, Heath Curry lives in Portland and works as a paralegal. He holds a Masters degree in Public Policy from Pennsylvania State University. He has served previously as the Centennial School Board Chair. He has not responded to LWV questions.
Position 7, At-Large Director – Pam Shields (Bio)
Centennial School District Board webpage Bio
Current Centennial Board Member Position 4 Vice Chair
Pam Shields has served on the board since 2011.
Education is her passion, having been a lifetime student and educator, working at a Migrant-Indian Day Care Center in her teens, teaching in graduate school, then teaching and coaching for 10 years the Awesome Eagle Show Band Color Guard at Centennial High School. From there, she taught at Mt. Hood Community College as a full-time faculty member in the Business Department and served as Department Chair.
Shields lives in the Pleasant Valley area. Besides her commitment to a variety of organizations and unions, she always finds time to kayak and camp in Oregon’s great outdoors.
Centennial is a family affair. Her husband graduated from Centennial High School. All three of her children attended Pleasant Valley Elementary, Centennial Middle School, and are graduates of Centennial High School. In addition, four of her grandchildren are attending Centennial schools. “Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle” could not be a truer statement in her family.
Her term will end in June 2023.
Corbett School District #39
Position 1, Director
Andrew Hatlen (bio from filing form)
According to his filing form for this election, Andrew Hatlen lives in Corbett and is self-employed. He previously worked as an English Instructor at Oregon State University. He has a B.A. in Communication and an M.A. in Education from Oregon State University. He served on the Corbett School Board as the Student Representative in 2004-2005. He has not yet responded to LWV questions.
Dylan Rickert (bio from filing form)
According to his filing form for this election, Dylan Rickert lives in Corbett and is a project manager and business owner. He has an Associates degree from Mt. Hood Community College in Computer Information Systems. He has not yet responded to LWV questions.
Luke Osowski (bio from filing form)
According to his filing form for this election, Luke Osowski lives in Corbett and is a farmer. He was previously employed as a General Manager. He has not yet responded to LWV questions.
Position 6, Director
Stayce Blume (bio from filing form)
According to her filing form for this election, Stayce Blume lives in Corbett and is the principal broker and owner of a commercial real estate company. She has previously worked as a restaurant owner, mortgage broker, and investment advisor. She has an Associates degree in Business from Mt. Hood Community College and a BS in Marketing from Portland State University. She has served on the Superintendent Search Committee and the Bond Oversight Committee for the Corbett School District. She has not yet responded to LWV questions.
Ben Byers (bio)
Town Where You Live: Corbett
Your Experience/Qualifications: I have served on the Budget Committee for Corbett Schools and on the Superintendent Screening Committee. I also service on the Corbett Fire Board Budget Committee. I have a Masters Degree in Public Administration and a career in community-based non-profit organizations. I currently work in IT for Multnomah County. A large part of my career was in education program evaluation.
Paul Granberg Jr. (bio from filing form)
According to his filing form for this election, Paul Granberg lives in Corbett and is self-employed. He was previously employed in the local timber industry. He has an AA degree from Mt. Hood Community College. He has not yet responded to LWV questions.
Todd Redfern (email and bio from filing form)
Current Corbett Board Member, Position 1. According to his filing form for this election, Todd Redfern lives in Corbett and works as a construction estimator. He has previously worked as a construction project manager and construction superintendent. He studied broadcasting at Mt. Hood Community College.
He has not yet responded to LWV questions.
Q&A
The data are mixed about how far students have fallen behind during the pandemic. How should the district address this issue?
Stayce Blume (Candidate has not yet responded.)
Ben Byers: I would guess that the data are mixed because we all experienced the pandemic in very different ways, with more or less disruption to learning, trauma and health issues, and family economic impacts. Our students enter the classroom as diverse in need as ever. One-size-fits-all education has rarely worked well before and it is unlikely to now. We need to meet students where they are at, and the best chance for that is to keep classroom sizes low and student-teacher/faculty ratio as favorable as we can. Our board and superintendent are already doing a good job of supporting counseling resources and recently brought in extra funds from the federal School Based Mental Health Grant program. As our budget gets tighter, we should not de-prioritize this need.
Paul Granberg Jr. (candidate has not yet responded)
Todd Redfern (candidate has not yet responded)
As a liaison between the community and the superintendent, how will you solicit and weigh input from teachers, parents, staff and students?
Stayce Blume (Candidate has not yet responded.)
Ben Byers: I encourage anyone to attend or listen in via Zoom to the regular school board meeting, and use the opportunity for comment. Input that is offered where the whole board can hear will be the easiest to discuss and include later. Input from students themselves is especially appreciated, and one of my favorite parts of every meeting is hearing from our Student Representatives to the Board and/or other student voices. I do like the things we have in place, currently, that keep the public comment sections from slipping into open debates, and I would keep those. Beyond that, to be honest, I don’t yet know what level of access the community would want from me, but I look forward to hearing from people what they’d prefer.
Paul Granberg Jr. (candidate has not yet responded)
Todd Redfern (candidate has not yet responded)
Homelessness and poverty create special challenges for students. What more can the district do to help mitigate those challenges so students can succeed?
Stayce Blume (Candidate has not yet responded.)
Ben Byers: I believe that there are many more experiences of homelessness than the most obvious ones we can see on our streets. Students and families could be sheltered, but still disrupted in their daily access to food and privacy, or the technology and internet many use to engage in education. I imagine that poverty in the Corbett School District, including for students who charter in, can cover a diverse range of experiences. Education opportunities that are specific to each student, again, is important for the district to support, but I want to be wary of overreach. Our schools are not funded at the levels needed to be full social and economic support systems for all our families, and the school’s ability to limit the impact of poverty can only go so far. I think it is important to push for supportive state and federal education funding models that include the challenges Corbett students face.
Paul Granberg Jr. (candidate has not yet responded)
Todd Redfern (candidate has not yet responded)
Position 7 Director
Dan Hunter (bio from filing form)
According to his filing form for this election, Dan Hunter lives in Corbett. He served on the Charter School Board for the Cottonwood School of Civics and Science from 2014-2019. He was Board Treasurer for the Cottonwood School of Civics and Science Board in 2014. He studied accounting at Portland Community College. He has not yet responded to LWV questions.
Leah Fredericks (bio from filing form)
According to her filing form for this election, Leah Fredericks lives in Corbett and works as a Senior Project Manager for T-Mobile. She has been previously employed in engineering and operations project management, residential real estate, and antiques dealing. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies/Business from Hamline University and a Masters degree in International Management from Portland State University.
She has not yet responded to LWV questions.
Mariah Haley (bio from filing form)
According to her filing form for this election, Mariah Haley lives in Corbett. She has worked as a teacher and as an assistant. She has an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education from Mt. Hood Community College and a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Southern Oregon University. She has not yet responded to LWV questions.
Tamie Tlustos-Arnold (bio from filing form)
According to her filing form for this election, Tamie Trusts-Arnold lives in Corbett and works as a Healthcare Administrator. She has an Associates degree from Mt. Hood Community College, a B.S. in Nursing from Walla Walla College School of Nursing, and a Masters degree in Healthcare Administration from Oregon Health Science University. She served as Chair on the Bond Oversight Committee for the Corbett School District and as a board member on the Superintendent Search Committee for the Corbett School District. She has also served on the Mt. Hood Community College Board of Directors, on the Fairview City Council, and on the Board and Membership Committee for the Association of Community College Trustees. She has not yet responded to LWV questions.
David Douglas School District #40
Position 4, Director – Gabriela Saldaña-López (Bio)
Information from David Douglas School District website
Current David Douglas School District Board member, Position 4, Vice Chair
Grassroots Fundraising Coordinator
Oregon Food Bank
g_saldana-lopez@ddouglas.k12.or.us
Candidate has not yet responded to questions.
Position 5, Director
Aaron D Barrow (Bio)
Information from David Douglas School District website
Current David Douglas Board member, Position 5
Employee-Mental Health Division
Veterans Health Administration
aaron_barrow@ddouglas.k12.or.us
Candidate has not yet responded to questions.
Aaron Ford (bio from filing form)
According to his filing form, Aaron Ford lives in Portland and is self-employed. He has worked previously as an attorney and a mental health counselor. He has a B.A. in Psychology from Northern Arizona University, a M.A. in Counseling from Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling, and a J.D. from Lewis & Clark Law School.
Candidate has not yet responded to questions.
Position 6, Director – Heather Franklin (bio and Q&A)
Information from David Douglas School District website
Current David Douglas Board member, Position 6
Biostatistician
Oregon Health & Sciences University
heather_franklin@ddouglas.k12.or.us
Contact Phone 5034908616
Web Site http://www.heatherforddsd.com
Town Where You Live Portland
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089417030072&mibextid=LQQJ4d
Q&A
The data are mixed about how far students have fallen behind during the pandemic. How should the district address this issue?
In order to respond to learning loss during the pandemic, districts must work to fully understand the impacts on student learning and respond accordingly. High-dosage tutoring and summer supports must be utilized to support students with the greatest need.
As a liaison between the community and the superintendent, how will you solicit and weigh input from teachers, parents, staff and students?
I’m out in the community every day talking to parents, students, staff and teachers. I strive to build relationships with folks throughout the directs that are centered on trust and open communication. When concerns arise, I encourage community to share with the superintendent and/or full board as necessary.
Homelessness and poverty create special challenges for students. What more can the district do to help mitigate those challenges so students can succeed?
The district can help mitigate challenges of homelessness and poverty by having good supports in place such as family partnership specialists who work with individual school counselors and support systems in the community to help meet the needs of the whole family. The district must also ensure that basic needs such as food and clothing are provided for immediate needs. Furthermore, school board members must work collaboratively with local and state leaders to find real solutions to these crises.
Position 7, Director
Deian Salazar (bio and video interview)
Contact Phone 503-765-0789
Web Site http://deian4people.wixsite.com/electdeiansalazar
Town Where You Live Portland, OR
Your Experience/Qualifications Oregon Commission on Autism SSAS Co-Chair, DDSD Alumni
Kate Sherman (bio from filing form)
According to her filing form, Kate Sherman lives in Portland and works for the Oregon Department of Human Services Behavioral Health Services as a Personal Care Attendant. She also is self-employed as a gardener/landscaper. She was a student in Latin American Studies at Prescott College.
Q&A
The data are mixed about how far students have fallen behind during the pandemic. How should the district address this issue?
Deian Salazar – First thing I’ll do is be boots on the ground, talking with students, teachers, and staff to gauge their needs, listen to them, and bring their concerns back to the board.
The second thing I’ll do is strongly advocate for expanding mental and emotional health services statewide and locally, something I’m proud to have advocated for as a member of the Oregon Commission on Autism, and for several years before that.
We need to research the effects of the digital age on the brains of our youth, invest massive resources into mental and emotional health, embrace community and teach students to always support and learn from one another, as well as communicate healthily, as well as teach students to rely on each other as well as learn how to support each other, because we are social creatures. We’ve been needing to address and change how we think about bonds, relationships, and community for centuries now, and now is the right time to act on it.
COVID was a defining feature of our era.
Kate Sherman – candidate has not yet responded
As a liaison between the community and the superintendent, how will you solicit and weigh input from teachers, parents, staff and students?
Deian Salazar – I’ll always be boots on the ground, talking with students, staff, teachers and parents. I’ll arrange monthly townhalls at the schools if possible.
I’ll also speak regularly with community organizations of underrepresented communities, as well as encouraging and supporting their self-advocacy and asking their thoughts on a piece of legislation, as to ensure that we always have their feedback and are able to implement that into the policy.
We also need to embrace the digital age to communicate with our youth.
Kate Sherman – candidate has not yet responded
Homelessness and poverty create special challenges for students. What more can the district do to help mitigate those challenges so students can succeed?
Deian Salazar – In the case of David Douglas, we have a diverse set of programs, such as the Career and Technical Education Program, which we just secured funding for through last year’s bond measure. We have an agricultural program which will help cut down on costs for groceries in the long term. We are beginning, and during my time on the board, will continue to invest in mental health, community, diversity, critical thinking, as well as further integration and social acceptance of neurodiverse individuals. We also teach students economics, which I believe is a positive first step to the next steps which are to teach students about how to navigate the workforce as well as how to take advantage of opportunities such as credit unions, nonprofits, and other work to build up their knowledge base. Our students are being sent out there to entry level positions requiring years of experience that are just not feasible. Fighting for the right thing is in our blood, as is the hatred of bland English food.
Kate Sherman – candidate has not yet responded
Gresham-Barlow School District #10J
Position 1, Zone 1 Director
Dr Cherice P Roth (bio from filing form)
According to her filing form for this election, Dr. Cherice Roth lives in Boring and works as a Chief Veterinary Officer. She has a B.S. in Biology/Chemistry from Howard Payne University, a M.S. in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology from UNT (University of North Texas) Health Science Center, and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. She has not yet responded to LWV questions.
Shawn Farrens (bio)
Information from Gresham-Barlow School District website
Current Gresham-Barlow School Board member, Position 4 At Large
Served Since: Appointed October 28, 2021
Email: farrens3@gresham.k12.or.us
Dr. Shawn Farrens graduated from Reynolds High School in Troutdale. He obtained a B.A. from Hope International University, a M.A.T. from Concordia University, a special education endorsement and administrative license from the University of Portland, and a Doctorate degree from Walden University.
He is currently the Director of HR/Principal of Baker Charters Schools, but the largest part of his education career was spent as a special education teacher in the Gresham-Barlow School District. Prior to his career in education, he served as an infantryman in U.S. Army.
He is married and has one son. His son attends East Orient Elementary School. In his off time, he is passionate about serving his community through coaching multiple local teams that his son is on.
Town Where You Live Gresham, OR
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090601112768
County Multnomah and Clackamas Counties
Your Experience/Qualifications Director, Gresham-Barlow School District Board, MESD Budget Committee, Principal/Director of HR, Baker Charter Schools, Special Education Teacher, Gresham-Barlow School District
Q&A
The data are mixed about how far students have fallen behind during the pandemic. How should the district address this issue?
Dr Cherice P Roth – candidate has not yet responded.
Shawn Farrens – Gresham-Barlow acknowledges the learning gap that developed during the pandemic, and is attempting to address this by adopting a new Language Arts curriculum last year. They also are adopting a new math curriculum this year. As a board member I reviewed the materials, asked tough questions, and listened to the feedback from the students, parents, teachers, and community. As a result, I was able to develop a well-informed vote for the language arts curriculum adoption. I’m currently in the midst of this process regarding the math curriculum adoption. For example, the new primary level language arts curriculum focuses on direct instruction using phonics. This focus was not present in the curriculum before or during the pandemic. I was able to see this curriculum in action during one of my site visits, and I am very happy to report that the reading gap is closing because of this new curriculum. My goal is that the new math curriculum has the same impact.
As a liaison between the community and the superintendent, how will you solicit and weigh input from teachers, parents, staff and students?
Dr Cherice P Roth – candidate has not yet responded
Shawn Farrens – There are many opportunities for these stakeholders to provide their feedback to Gresham-Barlow board members. This feedback can be provided via email, surveys, and virtual or in-person focus groups. This feedback is crucial and helps the board to make well-informed decisions. Board members’ email addresses are listed on the district’s website. I read every email that comes across my inbox. These emails often prompt me to gather more information from district administration or ask questions during district board meetings. Emails, focus groups, surveys, and follow-up questions provide the key information I need to guide my decision-making as a board member.
Homelessness and poverty create special challenges for students. What more can the district do to help mitigate those challenges so students can succeed?
Dr Cherice P Roth – candidate has not yet responded
Shawn Farrens – Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs states that students first need safety and security in order to fully engage in learning. Gresham-Barlow has a strong history of working with community partners in order to help address students’ needs of food, clothing, and housing assistance. Additionally, myself and the other current board members just approved a student health center and mobile health clinic to help meet our students’ physical and mental health needs. This help is provided at low-cost or no-cost to the families. The health center is still in the planning stages of being built. However, the mobile health clinic will be active within the next school year, and it will have the ability to meet health needs wherever they exist in the district. We are very proud of these new ways to directly meet the needs of our students, and we anticipate seeing results soon.
Position 2, Zone 3 Director – Kris Howatt (video interview and bio)
Information from Gresham-Barlow School District website
Current Gresham-Barlow School Board Vice-Chair; Position 2, Zone 3
Served Since: December 2000
Term Ends: June 30, 2023
Email: howatt3@gresham.k12.or.us
Phone: (503) 830-3608
Kris is co-owner of Feather Your Nest quilt store in Gresham, Oregon.
Kris is a past-president for the Oregon School Boards Association’s board of directors, and continues to serve on its board, representing Multnomah County.
Position 4, At-Large Director
Holly Riegelmann (bio)
Information from Gresham-Barlow School District website
Current Gresham-Barlow School Board member; Position 1, Zone 1
Served Since: July 1, 2021
Term Ends: June 30, 2023
Email: riegelmann5@gresham.k12.or.us
Candidate has not yet responded to questions.
Julie Frediani (bio)
Web Site http://julie4gbsd.org
Town Where You Live Gresham
County Multnomah/Clackamas
Your Experience/Qualifications 30+ years in public education
Q&A
The data are mixed about how far students have fallen behind during the pandemic. How should the district address this issue?
Holly Riegelmann – candidate has not yet responded
Julie Frediani – The district needs to provide more support for teachers/students in the classroom. Class size should be lowered and/or more Educational Assistants available to work with students in a smaller group based on academic needs. The district should also provide direct instruction with a science based reading curriculum.
As a liaison between the community and the superintendent, how will you solicit and weigh input from teachers, parents, staff and students?
Holly Riegelmann – candidate has not yet responded
Julie Frediani – I would make it a goal to be available during the school day and at school events. I plan to do this by having scheduled school visits so that teachers/parents/students can drop by and talk face to face. I will also be available by phone and email. It is so important to listen, build trust and connect with the school community.
Homelessness and poverty create special challenges for students. What more can the district do to help mitigate those challenges so students can succeed?
Holly Riegelmann – candidate has not yet responded
Julie Frediani – The district needs to continue providing low cost or free lunches. Our Schools Uniting Neighborhood programs should continue to be funded and expanded in every school. This helps relieve the burden of after school care and provides an additional meal for students each day. We also need to do a better job of helping students with poor attendance get to school every day and on time. Every child deserves access to a quality education so that they can thrive and succeed as adults.
Position 7, At-Large Director
David Ligatich (bio from filing form)
According to his filing form for this election, David Ligatich lives in Gresham and is a business owner. He has previously worked as a store manager and operations manager. He has been a member of the Gresham Leadership Academy and served on the Board of Gresham Rotary and the Gresham Chamber Board of Business Affairs. He studied Business at Mt. Hood Community College and has served on the Gresham Community Development & Housing Committee. He has not yet responded to LWV questions.
Stefanie Craft (bio from filing form)
According to her filing form for this election, Stefanie Craft lives in Damascus and works as a Special Projects Manager for Ad-Tek, Inc. Previously, she was the owner of Nanny’s House Daycare for 15 years. She was a board member of the Deep Creek – Damascus K-8 School PTO, a board member of the Valley Premier Futbol Club in Damascus, and a board member of the Barlow VIPS Parent Group. In 2016, she was a campaign manager for the Gresham-Barlow School District bond. She was a team manager for Sam Barlow Boys Soccer (2020-22) and a 2021-23 board member of the Sam Barlow High Boosters. She attended Clatsop Community College. She has not yet responded to LWV questions.
Parkrose School District #3
Position 2, Director – Brenda Rivas (bio)
Bio on Parkrose School District website
Current Board member, Position 2
Email: brenda_rivas@parkrose.k12.or.us
Brenda Rivas is a first-generation, Salvadoran American who grew up in Southern California. In 1994, she assisted her parents and sister with relocating to the Parkrose area and joined them permanently five years later. Her younger sister attended Shaver elementary school and graduated from Parkrose high school (2004).
Brenda has raised three children in the community, each educated in Parkrose public schools and the youngest of whom will be graduating from Parkrose High School in the class of 2023. While working and caring for her family, Brenda returned to school to obtain a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration from Warner Pacific College (2014), followed by a master’s degree in business administration from Concordia University (2019). She has worked in the healthcare industry for the past 20 years and is currently a senior manager at Providence and chair of the organization’s Latinx caregiver resource group.
Brenda is passionate about the Parkrose community, and you are likely to find her volunteering in support of a wide variety of school and student activities. She enjoys attending her kids’ sporting events, spending time with family and friends, dancing, music, volunteering, and crafts.
Candidate has not yet responded to questions.
Position 3, Director – Eva-Jeanette Rawlins (bio)
Bio on Parkrose School District website
Current Board member, Position 3
Email: evajeanette_rawlins@parkrose.k12.or.us
Eva-Jeanette Rawlins was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya to a Mexican mother and Swedish father. After highschool, she moved to the United States and spent the next decade working within international non-profit organizations. She found her home in Portland in 2010 at which time she pursued a liberal arts degree at Portland State University, followed by an MFA in Fiction Writing.
Eva-Jeanette has two children in the Parkrose school district, both attending Shaver Elementary. She works as a Senior Copywriter for a Marketing and Communications agency where much of her work centers around creating culturally relevant communications that serve a broad range of clients and their communities.
Eva-Jeanette cares deeply about the Parkrose community, and when she’s not working or shuttling children from one activity to another, she enjoys assistant coaching her son’s Parkrose soccer team, roller skating at Luuwit View park, volunteering at Shaver school and meeting folks in the community. She loves how vibrant and global Parkrose is and has never felt more at home.
Candidate has not yet responded to questions.
Portland School District #1J
Zone 1 Director – Andrew Scott (bio)
Bio from Portland Public Schools District website
Current Board Chair, Zone 1
Andrew Scott brings more than 20 years of experience in the public sector to the PPS Board of Education. He currently serves as Deputy Chief Operating Officer of Metro, a job in which he oversees such facilities as the Oregon Zoo, Oregon Convention Center, the Schnitzer and Keller theaters and more than 17,000 acres of parks and other taxpayer-owned buildings and assets. He previously was Budget Director and Financial Planning Manager for the City of Portland, balancing an annual budget of $4 billion.
Andrew grew up in Southwest Portland and attended PPS schools, graduating from Wilson High School where he enjoyed his “glory days as a drummer in the band.” His two children currently attend a PPS school.
Andrew spent five years in Washington, D.C. as a health policy analyst for the White House Office of Management and Budget. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Economics from Drew University and a master’s in Public Policy from Georgetown University.
Candidate has not yet responded to questions.
Zone 2 Director – Michelle DePass (bio and Q&A)
Bio from Portland Public Schools District website
Current PPS Board member, Zone 2
Several years ago, Michelle DePass took a seminar from Emerge Oregon that prepares Democratic women to run for office, with the intention of using the training to help other women get elected. But she ended up using what she learned on her own campaign for the PPS Board after she was inspired to try to help a school district she has deep roots in.
Michelle is a PPS product who graduated from Metropolitan Learning Center. Her mother and grandmother retired from positions at PPS’s Martin Luther King Jr. School, and her sister and niece currently work in the district. Her two sons both graduated from Benson High School.
Michelle works as Community Engagement and Policy Coordinator for the City of Portland Housing Bureau. She is a graduate of Portland State University, with a Bachelor of Science in Community Development, and serves on the boards of the Community Energy Project, Oregon Native American Chamber of Commerce and Off the Sideline, which helps low-income youth gain scholarships to participate in team sports.
Web Site http://depassforpps.com
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/
County Multnomah
Town Where You Live Portland
Your Experience/Qualifications PPS graduate, PPS mom, daughter and grand-daughter of PPS teachers. I have served on the Board of Education since 2019, and hope to continue in a second term.
Q&A
The data are mixed about how far students have fallen behind during the pandemic. How should the district address this issue?
We have been addressing the issue of learning loss in many ways; by creating summer learning programming, offering high dose tutoring, and additional supports where they are needed. The district is using data to drive decisions about where the learning loss is great, and placing supports using a data informed lens.
As a liaison between the community and the superintendent, how will you solicit and weigh input from teachers, parents, staff and students?
This has been challenging, not just for me or in Portland, but in every district that counts on community volunteers to serve in the role of liaisons. My values around listening to community, conflict with the time I have available. I am in the process of developing a system in which to stay in touch with constituents, but it will be imperfect as I till be largely one-way communication until I can spend more time soliciting feedback. For now parents, staff and faculty have the “Let’s Talk” platform, https://www.pps.net/domain/7409, our district email addresses, and chance encounters in the grocery aisles!
Homelessness and poverty create special challenges for students. What more can the district do to help mitigate those challenges so students can succeed?
Portland Public Schools, like many districts in the country have McKinny-Vento programs that serve homeless youth. Here are links to the staff who manage the programs, https://www.pps.net/Page/1429.
Zone 3 Director
Derrick Peterson (bio and interview) (Withdrew candidacy)
Contact Phone 503-704-4370
Campaign Phone (public) 503-704-4370
Web Site http://www.derrickpeterson.com/
YouTube Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IImwLoGoMEk
Town Where You Live Portland
Facebook http://facebook.comderricklpeterson
County Multnomah
Your Experience/Qualifications I have demonstrated leadership locally, statewide and nationally. I have worked for the Sheriff’s Office for over 35 years and have been assigned or in command of nearly every unit in the Corrections Division to include, but not limited to Chief Deputy of Facilities, Captain of Multnomah County Detention Center, Executive Lieutenant, Commander of the Tactical and Hostage Negotiation Team, and Public Information Officer. Cultural Diversity Instructor at the Police Academy for 25 years.
Patte Sullivan (bio and interview)
Web Site http://pattesullivan.com
Town Where You Live Portland, OR
County Multnomah
Your Experience/Qualifications I graduated from Whitman College with a degree in Biology. I worked as a Research Assistant for 2 years. I became interested in teaching when helping in my first child’s pre-school. I taught Pre-school for three years. After earning a teaching certificate at PSU, I taught in Portland Public schools for 20 years (Grades K, 1, 2). During that time, I earned a Masters in Early Childhood Education. After retirement, I supervised Student Teachers at Lewis and Clark College for 10 years.
Q&A
Video Forum Please note that all voters living in the Portland Public Schools District can vote in the elections for all the school board zones. Derrick Peterson has now withdrawn as a candidate from Zone 3. However, voters may want to listen to Patte Sullivan’s statements in this forum.
The data are mixed about how far students have fallen behind during the pandemic. How should the district address this issue?
Derrick Peterson – First of all, we need to ensure the district is using and implementing measuring instruments that provide concrete statistical information that are as accurate as possible. Mixed results perpetuates confusion and delays implementation of solutions. Providing support for parents/guardians in an effort to provide them skill sets to assist their children to become more proficient academically gives a more 360 approach to the students education. Providing students with tutoring sessions, implementing robust volunteering, mentoring and peer support programs, and encouraging community organizations to participate in our school system by mentoring, providing tutoring hours, reading with kids, etc. Identifying other school districts in the nation that have been successful in getting students, who have fallen behind, the services they need to improve and bring them back to grade-appropriate academic standards; then implementing those national best practices for PPS District going forward.
Patte Sullivan – It is important to get accurate data about where each student is functioning in each subject and work from there. Keep the student to teacher ratio low. Provide classroom assistants to give one on one assistance. I understand that many students are missing many days of school. Find out why, and help as needed to get them there. Work on making the classrooms welcoming so that the students feel part of a community. I am used to working in the primary setting where the teacher has the same students most of the day so it is easier to become a community. Upper grades could be divided into pods where there is positive social interaction to bring the group together.
As a liaison between the community and the superintendent, how will you solicit and weigh input from teachers, parents, staff and students?
Derrick Peterson – Relationship building is the cornerstone of gathering accurate and credible information that can be used to address short- and long-term problems as well as understand what is working and what is not working. This approach represents my long history of success in addressing issues and coming up with inclusive solutions that take in account all parties that are affected. In addition, I would seek to have a true open-door policy for comments and suggestions, being willing to listen to all suggestions, finding creative ways for people to privately communicate their concerns, asking people questions, touring schools and initiating conversations with students and staff. I will seek to continually educate myself on current issues and foster feedback on those particular issues. I believe it is a community approach with “all hands-on deck” to ensure our students are thriving, being their best selves while being academically proficient.
Patte Sullivan – I will ask all of the above to submit questions or concerns to the board in writing. I would also welcome them to come to the meetings in person. I would address questions to the best of my ability, and do research if I do not have an answer. I would be open about what I know and don’t know, and work hard to find answers and bring people together. I think that I would be open to input from all of the above. As a former teacher, I am very aware of the challenges facing teachers. As a parent who has raised three children, I also understand the concerns of parents. Students are the reason we are here, so their input is very important. Staff keeps us going. We are all in this together. I would listen to everyone.
Homelessness and poverty create special challenges for students. What more can the district do to help mitigate those challenges so students can succeed?
Derrick Peterson – Educational opportunity for all cannot be accomplished without prioritizing youth who are experiencing homelessness as governmental protections for homeless students must be implemented with a trauma informed approach through an equity lens.
I would advocate to increase the ratio of social workers for elementary and high schools and increase counselors and substance use specialists at every school. I am a proponent for PPS partnering with mental health providers in order to offer teletherapy and collaborating with the University of Oregon Institute for Children’s Health in Portland. I believe the district must stay innovative in mitigating these challenges by accurately identifying existing resources and finding gaps in interagency and public systems, which would allow the ability to create custom services to ensure no student is left behind. This includes ensuring youth are engaged in a positive school culture where they are free to be themselves and treated with dignity and respect.
Patte Sullivan – Provide free breakfast and lunch for all students. In primary classrooms collect classroom supplies at the first of the year to be used communally. For upper grades, invest in a resource room at each school where everyone can come in to pick up school supplies. Provide school based health centers. If someone is habitually late or absent, find out why and assist the student in getting to school on time. Provide counseling services to support children and families. Connect these services to resources like food and housing. School counselors are already over burdened, so this will mean hiring more counselors. The major reason that homeless students do not reach out for help is shame. We need to ensure that teachers are safe and approachable through trauma-informed training. Educate all students about the problems of poverty in order to become a more empathetic community and reduce the shame and stigma that homeless students might feel.
Zone 7 Director – Eddie Wang (bio and Q&A)
Contact Phone 971-401-2265
Web Site http://eddiewangforpps.com
Town Where You Live Portland
County Multnomah
Your Experience/Qualifications 20 years – Classroom teacher (10 years in PPS); 3 years – Supervisor for teacher candidates at Portland State University College of Education; 2 years – Parent representative on the Southeast Guiding Coalition (PPS)
Q&A
The data are mixed about how far students have fallen behind during the pandemic. How should the district address this issue?
In “less bad” news, a recent audit showed that students in PPS, according to a few metrics, fell behind less than other districts during the pandemic. However, why this happened is still unclear, and we need to do a more thorough audit to determine if this was actually due to something PPS did specifically, exactly what PPS did right, and what can be done better. In addition to this, we also need to address the current reality: the social/emotional needs of all our students, teachers, and staff are much greater today than before the pandemic. We need to figure out where we can eliminate waste and prioritize projects so that we can free up funds and direct them to where they are needed – increasing the number of counselors and social workers in every school, decreasing class sizes, and continue to expand pre-K offerings. We also need to work to expand free access to summer options, so that students who have fallen behind have other avenues of learning.
As a liaison between the community and the superintendent, how will you solicit and weigh input from teachers, parents, staff and students?
At least bi-monthly if not more, I plan to arrange visits and listening sessions at each of our schools, where I can hear from our staff, teachers, students, and hopefully parents as well. This part is absolutely vital to me, since no one knows our schools and their communities better than those who are living it everyday. They are also the ones who know best what is working, and what needs changing.
Homelessness and poverty create special challenges for students. What more can the district do to help mitigate those challenges so students can succeed?
We need to continue our expansion of pre-K offerings, as well as continuing expanding accessibility when schools are closed, so that students will have continued access to free meals, including during the summer. We also need to increase the accessibility of school nurses, with the goal of at least one full time nurse in each school. Having worked in Title 1 schools for at least half my teaching career, I have seen so many students who’s only access to health care was the school nurse. Also, even though Oregon law prohibits tying attendance to grades, there are still many ways that attendance issues still affect grades. We need to push for specific trainings, policies, and systems that not only help prevent this, but also provide opportunities for remedial work for students to catch up. Lastly, we need to improve our buildings’ air quality/heating/cooling to help prevent the spread of airborne diseases, as sickness often has harsher consequences for our poorest students.
Reynolds School District #7
Position 2, Director – Joyce Rosenau (bio, video interview, and Q&A)
Information from Reynolds School District webpage
Current Reynolds School District Board member, Position 2
Joyce has lived in the Reynolds School District since 1986. She taught at Glenfair Elementary for 25 years before retiring. All four of her children graduated from Reynolds High School.
Town Where You Live Portland
County Multnomah
Your Experience/Qualifications I was a teacher in the Reynolds School Dostrict for 25 years. I am currently on the board in this position.
Q&A
The data are mixed about how far students have fallen behind during the pandemic. How should the district address this issue?
The district should work to keep class sizes small. The individual attention of a teacher is very important for student growth.This is true from kindergarten through high school. Interventions should happen early so there needs to be qualified staff available.This help could be in the form of reading teachers and support staff. Tutoring and afterschool programs should align with the district so everyone is working towards the same goal.
As a liaison between the community and the superintendent, how will you solicit and weigh input from teachers, parents, staff and students?
This is a critical part of being on the school board.I will attend parent and community meetings to gather input from community members. I will visit schools to talk with both students and teachers. I am eager to be an advocate for the needs of cultural groups within our district and I can learn from the parents and students themselves. I am in communication with the teacher’s union as well. I will pull from the knowledge I have acquired by my 25 years of experience in education. I understand the struggles and concerns of teachers first hand and also raised my own children in the school district.
Homelessness and poverty create special challenges for students. What more can the district do to help mitigate those challenges so students can succeed?
In my experience as a teacher, I know firsthand the impact this can have on a student’s ability to participate and learn. The district should be proactive to remove any barriers they can. They currently provide free breakfast and lunch, which should continue not only during the school year but in summer as well. School supplies should also be easily available through the school so kids have what they need to to engage. Many schools have food pantries and clothes closets, those services should be expanded. The health center at the high school should have extended hours to accommodate the various working families schedules. The district has social workers and counselors who are in direct contact with families to hear about what they need. They should have access to funds so they can give the families any added household items which would help the students to attend school regularly. More schools should add afterschool classes to help students and parents both.
Position 5, Director – Patty Carrera (bio from filing form)
According to her filing form for this election, Patty Carrera lives in Portland and is a retired employee of the Reynolds School District with 22 years of experience in various roles. She has worked as a school secretary and registrar, a teaching assistant, a teacher, a development specialist, coordinator of assessment and accountability, and Oregon Department of Education Director of Assessment and Evaluation and Test Coordinator. She has a B.A. in Physical Education from the University of La Verne and Masters degrees in Education with additional courses for licensure in Educational Leadership and Administration from Portland State University and Lewis and Clark University. She has not yet answered LWV questions.
Position 6, Director – Ana Muñoz (bio)
Information from Reynolds School District webpage
Current Board Chair for Reynolds School District, Position 6
Ana Gonzalez Muñoz is our position six board member. Ana currently works at Latino Network, where she serves as the Associate Director of Family and Community Engagement. She graduated from Chemeketa Community College with an AAOT, obtained a B.A. and a Masters in Education from Western Oregon University, and recently completed a Masters degree in Spanish Teaching with Southern Oregon University and Universidad Autonoma de Guanajuato. Originally from Zacatecas, Mexico, she likes to be physically active and spend time with her family.
Candidate has not yet responded to questions
Position 7 Director – Francisco Ibarra (bio)
Information from Reynolds School District webpage
Current Reynolds School District board member, Position 7
fibarra@rsd7.net
Francisco Ibarra is the seventh position board member. Francisco has lived in Gresham since the age of five; he graduated from Sam Barlow High School in 2010 and decided to pursue his studies at Portland State University. At PSU, he joined several student clubs and served as a student ambassador. In 2015, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Community Development.
In 2016, Francisco began working for Latino Network and worked with students at H.B Lee and Reynolds Middle School; a couple years later, he went on to work with students at Reynolds High School. In 2019, Francisco decided to pursue a master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning at Portland State University and graduated with his master’s degree in June of 2021. He is currently working as a city planner with the hope of shaping our region’s environment for future generations, including his son Mateo, who attends Wilkes Elementary School.
Candidate has not yet responded to questions.
Riverdale School District
Position 2, Director – Mina Stricklin (bio from filing form)
According to her filling form for this election, Mina Stricklin lives in Portland and works a patent attorney. She is also Assistant General Counsel for Nike and was Senior Counsel for Proctor & Gamble (1998-2014). She has a B.S. in Engineering from the University of Dayton and a J.D. from the University of Cincinnati. She has not yet responded to LWV questions.
Position 4, Director – Ali Lanenga (bio from filing form)
According to her filing form for this election, Ali Lanenga lives in Portland and is an artist. She has previously worked as a teacher, a substitute teacher and an instructor of photography. She has a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
Candidate has not yet responded to LWV questions.
Fire Protection
Corbett Rural District #14
Position 3 Director – David Shannon (bio from filing form)
According to his filing form for this election, David Shannon lives in Corbett and has been a Director for the Corbett Rural Fire District #14 since 2015 and is the current Board Chair. He is an attorney, with previous experience as a timber faller, car mechanic, and volunteer firefighter. He has a BA from Sonoma State University and a JD from Lewis & Clark School of Law.
Candidate has not yet responded to LWV questions.
Position 4 Director – Frank Weber (bio from filing form)
According to his filing form for this election, Frank Weber was a Director for the Corbett Fire District #14 from 2015 to 2019; he is also a current Director. He is running for reelection to the position. He is retired, but has worked as a paramedic and volunteer fire fighter.
Candidate has not yet responded to LWV questions.
Position 5 Director – Jeffrey Smith (bio from filing form)
Jeffrey Smith is currently a Director for the Corbett Fire District #14, and is running for reelection. According to his filing form, he was appointed to serve on the fire district Board in March 2022. He is self-employed and has been a small business owner with financial and business related knowledge and has lived and worked in and around the Corbett community all his life.
Multnomah Rural District #10
Position 2 Director – Michael McKeel (bio)
Michael McKeel is the current Position 2 Director for the Multnomah Rural Fire District #10 and is running for reelection.
Position 4 Director – Dave Keller (bio)
Dave Keller is running for reelection as the Position 4 Director for Multnomah Rural District #10.
Riverdale Rural District #11J
Position 3 Director – F Michael Nugent (bio)
Michael Nugent is running for reelection as the Position 3 Director for the Riverdale Rural District #11.
Position 4 Director – Graeme Parkin (bio)
Graeme Parkin is running for reelection as the Position 4 Director for the Riverdale Rural District #11.
Position 5 Director – Hilary K. Murphy (bio)
Hilary Murphy is running for reelection as the Position 5 Director for Riverdale Rural District#11.
Sauvie Island Rural District #30J
Position 1 Director – Tom Gibbons (Current Board Member-see website: https://www.sifire.org/who-we-are)
Current District Board Member, At Large. Sauvie Island Fire District website: https://www.sifire.org/who-we-are
Position 2 Director – Chet Orloff (Current Board Member – see website: https://www.sifire.org/who-we-are
Current District Board Member, At Large. Sauvie Island Fire District website: https://www.sifire.org/who-we-are
Water Districts
Alto Park “Water” District is actually a Fire Protection District
Position 1 Commissioner – Robert Leeb (bio from filing form)
According to his filing form, Robert Leeb lives in Lake Oswego and is the current Alto Park Water District Commissioner. He is running for reelection to Position 1.
Position 3 Commissioner – Carol A. Wright (bio from filing form)
Carol Wright is the current Position 3 Commissioner, running for reelection. According to her filing form for this election, she lives in Lake Oswego and is a retired attorney who received her JD degree from Suffolk University Law School.
Position 5 Commissioner – Stuart A. Lawrence (bio from filing form)
According to his filing form for this election, Stuart Lawrence lives in Lake Oswego and is a physician. He received his B.A. from Yale College and his MD from the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
Burlington
Position 2 Commissioner – Christopher R. (Tiff) Wood (bio from filing form)
According to his filing form for this election, Christopher Wood lives in Portland and is a retired consulting actuary. He has a BA in Economics from Harvard University and has served as a board member for the Burlington Water District.
Position 3 Commissioner – Kris Hines (bio from filing form)
According to her filing form for this election, Kris Hines lives in Portland and is a Operations Lead.
Position 4 Commissioner – Anne W. Squier (bio from filing form)
According to her filing form for this election, Anne Squire lives in Portland and is a retired attorney and policy advisor in natural resource fields. She has a BA from Reed College and a JD from Lewis and Clark Law School. She has served on Oregon boards and commissions focused on water resources, land use, and environmental quality. She worked for the Oregon Department of Justice in Natural Resource Law and was a Natural Resource Advisor to Governor Barbara Roberts.
Corbett
Position 1 Commissioner
Angela Kimpo (bio from filing form)
Candidate has not yet responded, but according to her filing form for this election, she lives in Corbett. She works for the Portland Water Bureau as a Program Manager. She has a B.S. in forestry and wildlife conservation from the University of Washington.
Andrew Parker (bio from filing form)
Candidate has not yet responded, but according to his filing form for this election, he lives in Corbett. He works for the Portland Water Bureau as a water operations mechanic. He is a volunteer firefighter and has a Wildland Firefighter certificate.
Position 3 Commissioner – Dan Graff (bio from filing form)
Dan Graff is the current Position 3 Commissioner for the Corbett Water District and is running for reelection. According to his filing form, he lives in Corbett and is employed as a water operator. His employment background is in construction. He has an AA degrees in construction management from Portland Community College.
Position 5 Commissioner – Michael Arion (bio)
County Multnomah
Your Experience/Qualifications Chairman of Corbett Water budget committee
Michael Arion lives in Corbett and is retired cabinet maker.
Lusted
Position 1 Commissioner – Louie T. Mal (bio from filing form)
According the LWV Directory of Elected Officials and his filing form for this election, Louie Mai is the current Position 1 Commissioner for the Lusted Water District, running for reelection. He lives in Gresham and works as an accountant. He has a BA from Oregon State University and a Masters degree in Management from the American Graduate School of International Management.
Position 3 Commissioner – Jeff Jones (bio from filing form)
According to his filing form for this election, Jeff Jones lives in Troutdale and is an electrical contractor. He studied Applied Sciences at Mt. Hood Community College and obtained his Journeyman Electrician (JW) License through an Inside Wireman Apprenticeship. He served on the Gresham-Barlow School District Boundary Committee. He currently serves on the Lusted Water District Board as the Position 3 Commissioner, since being appointed in 2022.
Position 5 Commissioner – Joe Fiedler (bio from filing form)
According to his filing form for this election, Joe Fiedler lives in Troutdale and works as a small business owner. He has 25+ years of experience managing in environmental and manufacturing industries and managing real estate. He has a B.S. in General Science from Oregon State University.
Pleasant Home
Position 3 Commissioner
Kenny Rieder (bio)
According the LWV Directory of Elected Officials, the Pleasant Home District website, and his filing form for this election, Kenny Rieder is currently serving as the Position 3 Commissioner on the Pleasant Home Water District Board. He lives in Gresham and works as a manager at Portland General Electric.
Kenny Rieder’s bio on the Pleasant Home District website says:
Years on board: 4 years
Lived in the district: 33 years
Experience:
-Lead Dispatcher with Portland General Electric.
– Has volunteered with the Sublimity Harvest Festival
Objective: To give back to the local community as well as learn more about the process of the water district.
Robert “Bob” Riehl (bio from filing form)
According to his filing form for this election, Robert Riehl lives in Gresham and is a sheet metal worker. He served in the US Air Force for four years and graduated from the Local 16 Sheet Metal Apprentice Program.
Position 5 Commissioner – Keri Bryson (bio)
According the LWV Directory of Elected Officials and the Pleasant Home Water District website, Keri Bryson is the current Position 5 Commissioner for the Pleasant Home Water District. She lives in Gresham and has worked for Portland General Electric. She studied Business at Clackamas Community College.
Keri Bryson’s bio on the Pleasant Home District website says:
Years on board: 3 years
Lived in the district: 45 years
Experience:
Have worked for 26 years in the electric power industry; transmission, distribution and construction/project manager of electric power to the public.
Objective: To bring integrity, competence, insight, dedication and effectiveness to each meeting to better serve our community.
Valley View
Position 1 Commissioner – Jessica Greenman (bio)
Current Valley View Position 1 Commissioner, running for reelection
Position 2 Commissioner – Michael Doerr (bio)
Current Valley View Position 2 Commissioner, running for reelection
Position 3 Commissioner – James L. Franzen (bio)
Current Valley View Position 3 Commissioner, running for reelection
Position 4 Commissioner – Stephen M. Clark (bio)
Current Valley View Position 4 Commissioner, running for reelection