BRUCE McCAIN
OCCUPATION: Attorney in private practice
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Retired Captain, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office; Public Sector Labor Law Instructor, Oregon DPSST; OSAA varsity high school athletic official; Commentator for broadcast media.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Lewis & Clark Law School; J.D.; Western Evangelical Seminary, M.Div.; San Diego State University, B.S.; Grossmont College, A.A.; Graduate, Executive Leadership Institute, Portland State University
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Active member Oregon State Bar since 1991; Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (1983-2009); Oregon DPSST labor law instructor (1992-2008); Co-chair Multnomah County SB111 Planning Authority (2007-08); Multnomah County Charter Review Committee; Parkrose Heights Association of Neighbors board.
Bruce and Kathy McCain have lived in the Reynolds School District for 17 years. One of their adult daughters is a public school teacher in neighboring Parkrose.
“My commitment to Reynolds begins with a commitment to the taxpayers who fund our $96 million school district budget. For Reynolds to succeed, our entire community must be assured their hard-earned money is wisely invested in providing essential services delivered efficiently with effective results. That will be my focus the next four years.” - Bruce McCain
Bruce McCain: Qualified and Equipped to Serve
Bruce McCain brings to the Reynolds School Board nearly three decades of public sector experience in:
- Balancing budgets in a $100 million public agency
- Managing a diverse work force of nearly 1,000 public employees
- Contract negotiations with multiple bargaining units
- Drafting policy, procedures and writing grants
- Working for and with multiple elected officials
Bruce McCain: Committed to Reynolds' Recovery
Bruce McCain is committed to Reynolds' recovery from recent troubles by requiring ongoing:
- Transparency in board relations with the superintendent and administration.
- Accountability for every public employee, regardless of position or pay grade.
- Communication between board and Reynolds community.
Bruce McCain is proud to be endorsed by
- Matthew Wand, State Representative
- Jim Kight, Troutdale Mayor
- Mike Weatherby, Fairview Mayor
- Lori Rutledge, Director, Reynolds School District Board
(This information furnished by Bruce McCain)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by Multnomah County.