CHRISTOPHER GORSEK
OCCUPATION: Full time tenured College Instructor of Geography & Criminal Justice at Mt. Hood Community College, and Department Chair of the Social Sciences Division; Part time College Instructor at Portland State University and the University of Portland; Sunday School Teacher at St. Luke’s Gresham.
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Fred Meyer, Cashier; Director of the Senior Adult Learning Center at PSU; Graduate Teaching Assistant at PSU and the University of Oregon; College Intern for Troutdale Parks Department; Portland Police Officer and Reserve Portland Police Officer.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Portland State University, Urban Studies, Doctoral Candidate; University of Oregon, Geography, M.A.; University of Oregon, Political Science & Geography, B.S.; Portland Community College, Criminal Justice; Franklin High School, Diploma; Oregon Police Academy, Police Officer Certificate.
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: None
I am running for the Troutdale City Council because I care about our community. I want to preserve the unique qualities of this town and strike a balance between development and livability. In that process I promise to always listen to your concerns and to take them into account every time we make a decision on the council.
We face many challenges at the present time. There are fiscal problems that must be solved as well as longer term issues like the redevelopment of the former sewage treatment site in downtown. We must also continue to take care of the parks and natural areas that make our city such a special place to live.
Please consider voting for me to be your voice on our city council.
Chris is endorsed by:
Mayor
Paul Thalhoffer
Council Member
Doug Daoust
Metro Executive Officer
Mike Burton
The Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Troutdale Resident
Marc Shrake
(This information furnished by Christopher Gorsek)
PAT SMITH
OCCUPATION: Retired; Troutdale City Councilor; Night Auditor, Motel 6, Troutdale.
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Book-keeping/Management for 3 businesses owned in Troutdale; Volunteer, Mt. Hood Medical; Board of Directors/Treasurer, Troutdale Historical Society.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Public Schools; Graduated Hughes H.S., Cincinnati, Ohio.
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Troutdale City Council; Troutdale Budget Committee; Troutdale Parks Advisory Committee.
I have lived in Troutdale for over 30 years. My husband and I have been owners of three separate businesses in Troutdale. We raised our family of 4 children here, always staying involved in local activities.
I have been on the Troutdale City council for 8 years and I feel they have been very successful years. But now we are in a recession. We must look strongly at spending. We are in the highest tax area in the state and our property taxes are escalating. We can’t keep spending money we don’t have. It is hard now for the working people and seniors to keep up.
I was not for the urban renewal but I did favor letting the voter decide the issue. I stated at the time we were “opening a can of worms.” It took just two weeks to prove I was right!
I want to preserve what’s best about Troutdale, including its small town feel and our successful downtown. The idea of a new bridge to carry traffic over the tracks from the outlet stores into downtown would cost millions of dollars. The voters should not have to pay for something that would benefit only a few and ruin downtown with too much traffic and no place to park.
When it’s time to vote, please study what the candidates stand for. Some candidates want you to sign petitions and others want lots of roads, bridges, air travel, and to make Troutdale a hub for busses running in all directions. Is that really what we want?
My priorities are: (1) Maintain public safety; (2) Oppose greater housing density which Metro keeps trying to push on us; (3) Fight higher taxes.
REELECT “PAT SMITH”
(This information furnished by Pat Smith)
GAIL P. THURBER
OCCUPATION: Business/Journalism Teacher; Newspaper Advisor.
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Business Education/Journalism Teacher; Radio Talk Show Host.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: St. Lawrence College of Arts & Technology, Law, Certificate; University of British Columbia, B.A.; University of British Columbia, Master in Education; Northwest Center for Emerging Technologies Bellevue Community College, Computer Courses, Certificates. Ongoing professional development; Teaching Licenses: Arizona, BC, Oregon, Washington.
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: PAC Americans for Honest Government, Director; Referendum/Measure, Chief Petitioner.
“GAIL PROVED HER DEDICATION TO PROTECTING AND DEFENDING YOUR PROPERTY RIGHTS.”
Neighborhood Preservation Committee
“GAIL THURBER WILL DO AN EXCELLENT JOB REPRESENTING THE NEEDS OF TAXPAYERS BEFORE CITY COUNCIL.” Taxpayers Association of Oregon
GAIL BELIEVES IN FAIR, ACCOUNTABLE AND LIMITED GOVERNMENT.
Gail will be your watchdog, warning citizens if the non-resident directors propose arbitrary or unjust ordinances and spending.
Gail will see that the city government is a servant of the people and not the other way around. Preferential treatment and prejudice must cease!
We are in a recession. This is not the time to burden Troutdale with further debt and bond measures.
THE NOVEMBER ELECTION IS
AN OPPORTUNITY TO CHANGE!
Plow under the old straw and weeds — plant new seeds.
- Grievances and distress over mismanagement of our city is justified!
- Opportunity for change is here!
- Talk with neighbors, friends, relatives AND VOTE!
- Hundreds of citizens asked Gail and Roman to run.
- Folks, your part in this enterprise is to deliver a strong vote.
- Help register disenfranchised and disillusioned citizens.
REMEMBER! “ALL IT TAKES FOR EVIL TO PREVAIL IS FOR GOOD MEN AND WOMEN TO DO NOTHING.”
Roman and Gail Co-founded
Americans for Honest Government
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS AND VOTERS FOR YOUR OVERWHELMING SUPPORT.
YOUR March 73.5% VOTE was a triumph of LIBERTY
NECESSARY CHARTER AMENDMENT:
Anyone running for public office or holding high city positions be required to disclose any criminal background, professional suspension, disbarment or any serious misconduct.
VOTE FOR ACCOUNTABILITY! ELECT:
Gail Thurber — Position #1
Roman York — Position #3
(This information furnished by Americans for Accountable Government)