May 18, 2010 - Metro Councilor #1 - Shirley Craddick

SHIRLEY R CRADDICKOCCUPATION: Gresham City Councilor 2005-10OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Health researcher, author, Kaiser...

SHIRLEY R CRADDICK

OCCUPATION: Gresham City Councilor 2005-10

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Health researcher, author, Kaiser Permanente

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: University of Southern California , Master of Health Administration; Oregon State University , BS;

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Gresham City Council Advisory Committees Liaison; Gresham Re presentative, Regional Water Providers Consortium; Liaison, Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission; Alternate, Metro Policy Advisory Committee.

SHIRLEY CRADDICK: TRUSTED AND EXPERIENCED

  • As a Gresham City Councilor, Shirley moved Gresham to become a leader in sustainability and environmental stewardship.
  • Shirley has deep roots in our community and will respond to the concerns of local businesses and residents.
  • Shirley is a trusted advocate for the interests of East County and will fight to get District 1 residents their fair share.

“Shirley Craddick is the most qualified candidate for this office. I believe she is ready to represent the voters in District 1 as they deserve and expect.” – Rod Park , Metro Councilor District 1

SHIRLEY'S PLAN TO MOVE METRO FORWARD

  • Build a modern transportation plan that meets the needs of the entire region
  • Encourage local economic growth, including living wage jobs in District 1, so that people can work near where they live
  • Support a strong network of parks and open spaces
  • Focus on redevelopment to control urban sprawl
  • Work with local leaders to find better solutions to issues affecting us all

" Shirley's ability to bring people together and to find common ground between disparate interests has helped Gresham become stronger and the Council to work effectively together." – Gresham Mayor Shane Bemis

ENDORSED BY THE PEOPLE SHE WORKS WITH

Carlotta Collette, Deputy Metro President, District #2
Senator Laurie Monnes-Anderson
Portland City Commissioners Amanda Fritz and Randy Leonard
Gresham Councilors Josh Fuhrer, Richard Strathern, Paul Warr-King and David Widmark
Troutdale Mayor Jim Kight, Fairview Mayor Mike Weatherby, Wood Village Mayor David Fuller, and Damascus Mayor Jim Wright
Sierra Club
Oregon Arts & Culture Political Action Committee
Joint Council of Teamsters No. 37
Numerous other community leaders and residents

(This information furnished by Shirley Craddick for Metro Council PAC#13893 )

The above information has not been verified for accuracy by Multnomah County.

Last reviewed January 12, 2023