RUDY SOTO
OCCUPATION: Citizen/Soldier, Oregon Army National Guard, 2-218th Field Artillery; “Governor's Own” Honor Battery; Military Funeral Honor Guard; Guard Officer Leadership Development Program: Military Occupation Specialty Qualified in Combat Arms; Basic Training, Platoon Leader
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Native American Rehabilitation Association, Suicide Prevention Project Assistant; Portland State University, Student Body President: Representative and spokesperson for 27,000 students Associated Students of Portland State University, Incidental Fee Committee; Budget Analysis & Allocation of $12 million in incidental fees. United Indian Students in Higher Education, Coordinator; Village Merchants, Sales Associate; Burgerville USA, Cashier; Seasonal Farmworker
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Cleveland High School, Class of 2004; Portland State University, Graduating Class 2010; Bachelors of Arts, Liberal Studies: “Ground Breaking Student Leader” Award Recipient; President's Diversity Achievement Award Recipient
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Central City Urban Renewal Advisory Evaluation Committee - Appointment; Portland Commission on Disabilities, Commissioner - Appointment; Rose Quarter Stakeholder Advisory Task Force - Appointment; Mayor's Veterans Focus Group - Appointment; Commissioner Nick Fish, Intern; University President Search Committee, Oregon University System - Appointment
I am running for Commissioner of Public Affairs because the politics of Portland are at an all time low. City Hall is tainted, plagued, and rife with scandal, controversy, and questionable decision making.
As a leader seeking to represent coming generations I am deeply committed to serving the public's interest through guiding us in a new direction to bring about the local transformation that is long overdue.
Join me in my effort to restore faith and trust in our local government. Portland deserves a better future. Thank You!
Board of Directors, Extraordinary Young People (2006-2009)
Board of Directors, United States Student Association (2007-2008)
Board of Directors, Oregon Student Association (2007-2008)
Chair, First People's Caucus, United States Student Association (2007-2008)
Member, Honorary Degree Committee, Portland State University (2008)
Board of Directors, Oregon Indian Education Association (2006-2007)
Chair and Founder, Roots Festival (2006)
Member, Student Veteran's Association, Portland State University
Volunteer, Inspirational speaker for at-risk youth
Member, World Affairs Council of Oregon
Member, City Club of Portland
(This information furnished by Rodolfo Antonio Soto)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by Multnomah County.