SUZANNE FLYNN
OCCUPATION: Multnomah County Auditor (1999-present)
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Certified Internal Auditor; 11 years of government auditing experience
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Masters Urban Planning 1984, Portland State University; BA Social Sciences 1972, Portland State University
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Deputy Auditor, Multnomah County Auditor’s Office (1997-1998); Senior Management Auditor, Multnomah County Auditor’s Office (1991-1997); Management Analyst, Marion County Board of Commissioners (1989-1991); Oregon Department of Corrections; Portland State University
PRIORITIES
• Make county government more effective at a lower cost
• Make county government more accountable to the public
• Make county services more sensible and user friendly
EXPERIENCED
With four years experience as Multnomah County Auditor, SUZANNE FLYNN knows the ropes. She understands county operations and government auditing like few others do. She works hard to improve county services and to bring value for your public dollar.
A VOICE FOR ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT
SUZANNE FLYNN makes county government more effective. She has found new ways to improve county performance and make reports easier for the public to understand. FLYNN has issued audits that:
• Save taxpayer dollars by reducing the number of county cars
• Make recommendations to better protect the disabled
• Make the county’s contracting processes more efficient and fair
• Make the county’s animal services more convenient to citizens
Suzanne Flynn grew up in Southern Oregon and has lived in the Portland area for the last thirty years. She and her husband, Tom, have two children, one in Portland Public Schools and the other attending the University of Oregon. Her involvement in her children’s education includes many hours of volunteer work.
Dear Voters,
“I take pride in the fact that I am doing work that helps improve the performance of county government. Your vote will help me continue my efforts to ensure a high level of accountability and effective county services.”
Sincerely,
Suzanne Flynn
(This information furnished by Suzanne Flynn for County Auditor Committee.)