CARLA PILUSO
OCCUPATION: Retired Gresham Chief of Police, Gresham
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Public Safety, Charity Work
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: B.S. Willamette University; Executive Leadership Institute; Public Safety Command College; Public Safety Management Certificate Portland State University, Hatfield School of Government
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Chief of Police; Chair of Multnomah County Commission on Children, Families and Community
Community service: West Gresham Grade School Site Council; Project Head Start; Police Activities League; Board President, Human Solutions; SnowCap; Kiwanis
“As a board member I will work to ensure that all children receive the quality education they deserve through early childhood education opportunities and a challenging curriculum throughout their education career.”
Carla Piluso
Carla Piluso: A Strong Voice For Gresham Parents and Students
Invested in Our Schools and Community
- Carla has been an active volunteer for organizations such as the Gresham Chapter of Stand for Children, Head Start, the Police Activities League and Human Solutions to help at-risk families and youth.
- As Chief of Police, Carla negotiated with School District leadership to fund School Safety Officers in our schools and secured 4 years of grant funding for a “Summer Boost” program for elementary school students.
- As the Chair of the Multnomah County Commission on Children, Families and Community, Carla worked to secure funding for the SUN School program in east county schools.
A Proven Advocate
- For the past 25 years Carla has advocated for after-school programming, supplemental education programs, and Head Start funding because she knows that these programs are essential to keeping our future workforce ahead of the curve.
- As a citizen advocate, Carla secured an extra 1.5 million dollars from the State Legislature for the East Metro Gang Enforcement Team.
Fiscally Responsible
- As Chief of Police, Carla Piluso managed a nearly 22 million-dollar budget and consistently saved tax payers money.
- Carla is dedicated to transparency and accountability and will hold school administrators and the district financially accountable to local tax payers.
(This information furnished by Carla Piluso)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by Multnomah County.