DAN STATON
OCCUPATION: Multnomah County Sheriff
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: 20 years with Multnomah County Sheriff, Private Industry and a decorated veteran of the US Air Force.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Salem State College, BA, Accounting & Finance; DPSST certified in law enforcement – Basic through Executive
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Assistant Sheriff; Local Public Safety Coordinating Council; Multnomah County Re-Entry Council; Oregon State Sheriff's Association
Sheriff Dan Staton is a proven leader with integrity and a strong dedication to operating the Multnomah County Sheriffs office in a fiscally responsible transparent manner. If elected, he will continue to fight for the safety of our families and our community.
"No one is better prepared to continue leading the Sheriff's Office and deliver to the people the professional service they require than Sheriff Dan Staton."
Former State Senator Margaret Carter
"A leader must be honest, respected, professional, and dedicated to the constituents they serve and to the employees who work for them. Sheriff Staton exemplifies all of these qualities. At this critical time in Multnomah County he deserves our vote."
District Attorney Michael Schrunk
"Sheriff Dan Staton, with his extensive corrections and law enforcement experience is just the leader we need for these difficult economic times."
County Commissioner Diane McKeel
Multnomah County Corrections Officers Association
Multnomah County Deputy Sheriff's Association
AFSCME Local 88 – Multnomah County Employees Union
AFSCME Council 75
International Longshore & Warehouse Union
(ILWU) Oregon Area District Council
State Senator Chip Shields
State Representatives Greg Matthews & Brett Barton
Portland City Commissioner Dan Saltzman
District Attorney Michael Schrunk
Multnomah County Commissioners Diane McKeel,
Judy Shiprack, and Jeff Cogen
Fairview Mayor Michael Weatherby
Troutdale Mayor Jim Kight
Wood Village Mayor Dave Fuller
Maywood Park Mayor Mark Hardie
Former Sheriff's Dan Noelle, Bob Skipper, John Bunnell,
Fred Pearce, Don Clark, and Edgar Martin
Clackamas County Sheriff Craig Roberts
Yamhill County Sheriff Jack Crabtree
Harney County Sheriff Dave Glerup
Umatilla County Sheriff John Trumbo
Lane County Sheriff Russell Burger
(This information furnished by Dan Staton)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by Multnomah County.