ROBERT LIBERTY
OCCUPATION: Senior Counsel to Congressman Earl Blumenauer
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Director 1000 Friends of Oregon; Attorney; Small Business Owner
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Portland Public Schools; University of Oregon; Oxford University; Harvard Law School
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Metro Future Vision Commission; Neighborhood association board; Multnomah County Hearings Officer; Citizens Utility Board; Willamette Valley Livability Forum
“Robert Liberty is a natural for Metro Council.” – The Oregonian 4/12/04
WHY DID VOTERS CHOOSE ROBERT LIBERTY IN THE MAY PRIMARY?
Robert Liberty received the most votes because he is uniquely qualified, and has 23 years’ experience protecting what’s best about our part of Oregon.
Robert will:
- Control development near rivers and streams to keep our water clean.
- Protect farm and forestland by holding the line against sprawl and traffic.
- Ensure more affordable housing.
- Help local small businesses with family wage jobs and roots in our neighborhoods.
“Robert Liberty has proven his commitment to carry on Governor Tom McCall’s legacy of protecting our quality of life” --Audrey McCall (Mrs. Tom McCall)
ROBERT LIBERTY: BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO PROTECT OUR LIVABILITY
Robert brought together farmers, foresters, developers and citizens to save farm and forestland and reduce the cost of future growth to taxpayers.
Robert won Oregon Supreme Court cases that helped protect millions of acres of farm and forestland from home-site development
ROBERT LIBERTY: PROMOTING JOBS AND HOUSING FOR COMMUNITIES
Robert has worked to keep Oregon a livable place that attracts investments and jobs. He is working to ensure neighborhoods have housing choices, so people can afford to live near their work, shopping and schools.
NEIGHBORHOOD, BUSINESS, CONSERVATION AND ELECTED LEADERS SUPPORT ROBERT LIBERTY
Endorsed by; Neighborhood and small business leaders from Ladds Addition, Lents, Sellwood, Woodstock, Richmond, Mt.Tabor, Southwest Hills, Montavilla, Multnomah, Hillsdale, Eastmoreland, and others; Former Portland Mayor Bud Clark; State Treasurer Randall Edwards; State Representative Mary Nolan; Former Oregon Economic Development Director Bill Scott;
And The Oregon League of Conservation Voters and Sierra Club
(View more www.libertyformetro.com)
ROBERT LIBERTY FOR METRO
(This information furnished by Robert Liberty)
ROD MONROE
OCCUPATION: Metro Councilor, Small Business Owner
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: College Professor and High School teacher
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Portland State University, Bachelors and Masters; Franklin High; Kellogg Elementary
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Metro Councilor first elected 1992; Metro Presiding Officer 1999; David Douglas School Board 1991-2000; State Senator 1981-1989; State Representative 1977-1981.
FAMILY: Married, wife Billie, married son Martin, grandson Miles
COMMUNITY BOARDS: Oregon Zoo Foundation; Governor’s Advisory Committee on DUI; FISH Social Service Agency; Warner Pacific College Foundation; ROD MONROE got his start in politics as an officer in the Richmond Neighborhood Association.
ROD MONROE– Protecting our Quality of Life
At METRO – ROD MONROE has fought for:
- Housing choices for all incomes
- Safe neighborhoods
- New parks and open spaces
- Clean air and clear streams
- Transportation systems moving people and freight
- Saved neighborhood cleanup from budget ax
- Protection of our precious farm and forestlands
- Revitalized business opportunities providing family wage jobs
“ROD MONROE is the one I trust to keep our neighborhoods safe and address the growth issues facing our city and region.”
Michael D. Schrunk, Multnomah County District Attorney
“For years, ROD MONROE has worked for better schools, livable communities and a clean environment.”
Mary Botkin, Democratic National Committeewoman
“ROD MONROE the best choice to help Metro…Monroe, a savvy former state lawmaker…is best suited…”
Willamette Week, May 5, 2004
“I can count on ROD MONROE to make right choices protecting our environment and promoting family wage jobs.”
Randy Leonard, Portland City Commissioner
“I hope voters who supported me in the Primary, will vote for ROD MONROE.”
Jim Davis
ROD MONROE also endorsed by: Bernie Giusto, Multnomah County Sheriff; Dan Gardner, Commissioner Bureau of Labor and Industries; Charlie Hales, former City Commissioner; Frank Shields, State Senator; Portland Fire Fighters Association; Portland Association of Teachers; Oregonians for Affordable Housing; AFSCME Local 3580 (Metro Employees Union); Columbia Pacific Building Trades; Northwest Oregon Labor Council, AFL-CIO
ROD MONROE “Listens to your concerns,” call him
503-760-4310
(This information furnished by Friends of Rod Monroe)