November 5, 2002 - City of Gresham - Council, Position No. 2

CHRIS LASSENOCCUPATION: Council President, Gresham City CouncilOCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Retired Investigator, State of...

CHRIS LASSEN

OCCUPATION: Council President, Gresham City Council

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Retired Investigator, State of Oregon

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Pendelton High School, graduated; Eastern Oregon College; University of Oregon, Marketing; Clackamas County Police Academy

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: League of Oregon Cities Board of Directors; Chairman, League of Oregon Cities Government Affairs Committee; League of Oregon Cities Transportation Committee; League of Oregon Cities Community Development Committee; Oregon Passenger Rail Advisory Council; Oregon Local Emergency Planning Committee; National League of Cities-Steering Committee on Transportation

COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE: Board of Directors of the Columbia River Council Girl Scouts USA; Jaycee, Past Member; Gresham Shrine Club; Gresham Masonic Lodge; Gresham Elks Lodge; St. Lukes Episcopal Church; Union Member (SEIU), 30 years!; Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce Member; Ascension Lutheran Church

Experience Counts! Chris’s in depth experience on the local, regional, state and National levels are an important factor in his understanding of issues as they pertain to Gresham.

For our:

  • Schools - Chris supports our schools. He has belonged to the PTA, has been on the Site Councils of Centennial Middle and High Schools, the Centennial School Board budget committee and was its chair.
  • Neighborhoods - Before being elected to the Council in 1998 Chris was vice-chair of the Gresham Butte Neighborhood association.
  • City - Chris is in City Hall daily meeting with Department Heads, the Mayor and citizens to discuss issues facing the City.

Gresham is in economic recovery. When Microchip Technology came into Gresham the future looked brighter.

I will:

  • Continue to work with business to promote economic development for jobs housing balance;
  • Work to support Rockwood redevelopment to make it a viable part of the community
  • Continue to work and support our police and fire departments.
  • Work with our seniors to make sure they aren’t “taxed” out of their homes.

Join Mayors and Councilors from Oregon and throughout the Nation and County Commissioners, State Senators, Representatives, Educators and Gresham Citizens who support Chris Lassen. Call 503-465-8875 for more support details.

(This information furnished by Chris Lassen)


JACQUENETTE J. MCINTIRE

OCCUPATION: Fidelity National Title, Asst. Vice President, Sr. Escrow Officer

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Fidelity National Title, Transnation Title, Pacific Northwest Title, Escrow Professional; 11 years; Eastside RealTours, Co-owner, 1991-2002; Women’s Health Club, District Manager, Arizona/California, 1981-1984; Respiratory Therapy Tech, Merrit Hospital, Oakland, CA, 1979-1981; Nationally Certified Respiratory Therapy Tech

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: College of California Medical Affiliates; Mt. Diablo Valley College; Mt. Hood Community College

PRIOR GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE: East Metro Mediation, Neighborhood Mediator, City of Gresham; Citizens Police Advisory Committee, City of Gresham, 1997-2002, Chair 3 years; Capital Facilities Planning Task Force, City of Gresham 2000; Strategic Planning Committee, City of Gresham, 2001-2002

Vote for Jacquenette McIntire
For Leadership-For-Change-For Gresham

“Jacquenette has the leadership skills to restore Gresham’s fiscal stability and public trust. She works with people to actually resolve problems.” Gussie McRobert, former Gresham mayor

Public Safety is Job One

Back to Basics. Fire and police services should be city’s top priority. “When it comes to Police and Public Safety issues, Jacquenette McIntire has demonstrated strong leadership and results for Gresham. I sincerely recommend her to every voter.” Bernie Giusto, Sheriff Elect, Multnomah County. Gresham Professional Firefighters and Gresham Police Officers Associations endorse Jacquenette McIntire.

Financial Stability

Back to Basics. Decrease spending. Create family wage jobs. No more raids on emergency funds to balance the budget. Jacquenette is a businesswoman who can make tough decisions.

Citizens Have Good Ideas

Back to Basics. Jacquenette respects and welcomes the ideas, energy and talent of volunteers. As chair of the Police Advisory Committee, she initiated Oregon’s first Road Rage ordinance and a Speed Racing ordinance. Jacquenette always works with others to come up with results that benefit the community. That’s why she has the support of former city leaders, community volunteers, business leaders, neighbors and citizens of Gresham including Rod Park, Metro Councilor, State Representative Laurie Monnes Anderson and EastMetro Association of Realtors.


(This information furnished by Committee to Elect McIntire to Gresham City Council)

Last reviewed January 12, 2023