NORMAN D. THOMAS
OCCUPATION: Software Engineer (ADP since 1983).
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: U.S. Army
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Graduated Centennial High School 1972; Graduated Portland Community College 1983 (A.A.S. Applications Computer Programming; A.S. General Studies); Continuing Education Mt. Hood Community College (Business Administration)
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Troutdale Citizen Advisory Committee 1994-2001(Chair 2000); Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission 1996-present (Chair 1998-2000) Currently on the Troutdale Planning Commission.
“I want to help”. Troutdale is growing and how it grows is important. It requires proper management to preserve the livability of Troutdale for everyone. Promoting and building neighborhood associations, boosters, and other citizen groups is key to involving residents in the decision making process. Citizen involvement is essential in maintaining Troutdale as the community in which we want to live.
Personal Background:
- U.S. Army 1972 to 1981 (Honorable Discharge)
- Married Charlene in 1974; We have two children and three grandchildren. Both children graduated from Reynolds High School
- Troutdale resident since 1992
- Involved in local churches since 1981
- Board Member of the Troutdale Boosters/Oregon River Safety Program.
Endorsements:
- “I have keenly appreciated, not only the accomplishments of the MHCRC under his leadership, but also the open ‘consensus’ style he brought to the Chairman’s position”. (David Olson)
- “Norm Thomas will bring integrity and independent thinking to the City Council. His decision making skills on the CAC and MHCRC have been a great asset”. (Doug Daoust/City Councilor)
- “He will make a good City Councilor because Norm is fair minded and has ability to evaluate both sides of an issue” (Paul Thalhofer/Mayor)
- “I have found him to be a thorough man who not only gets ‘the job done’ but done excellently. He has the ability to take direction as well as lead and he works well in the ‘team setting’. I would add that Norman is a man of highest integrity; when he gives you his word you can count on it” (Kerry Flohr/Pastor)
(This information furnished by Norman D. Thomas)
ROMAN YORK
OCCUPATION: PILOT/Systems Analyst/ Investor
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Test Pilot; Marketing Manager; Investment Broker
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Business Academy Frydek-Mistek, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Diploma; Skyways Int’l Air Academy, Aeronautics, Airline Transport Pilot, Flight Instructor; Aviation Training Research Seattle, WA, Aeronautics, Flight Engineer; Eastern Airlines Pilot School & Int’l Air Academy, Aeronautics, Airline Pilot L-188; Flight Safety International – Jet Training; Microsoft Worldwide Training – Win95/ OSRII Technical Support Engineer; Investment Dealers’ Association – Securities Course – Investment Broker.
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: PAC Americans for Honest Government- Treasurer; Referendum/Measure-Chief Petitioner.
“Roman York proved his dedication to protecting and defending your property rights.”
Neighborhood Preservation Committee
“Roman is a good friend of the taxpayers and will serve the citizens of Troutdale well.”
Taxpayers’ Association of Oregon
THE ABOVE ASSOCIATIONS ENDORSE ROMAN YORK, AND THIS IS WHY:
• Roman will promote responsible use of taxpayers’ money.
Dear Troutdale Voter:
You told us that the future of our city is in your heart. We heard your grievances, such as:
- We are tired of broken promises!
- We have had it with ugly densification and traffic congestion.
- We are tired of being constantly asked to pay more taxes, levies, and fees.
The list you gave us is too long to publish here so we edited it to the following slogan:
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
THE TIME FOR CHANGE IS HERE AND NOW!
GAIL THURBER & ROMAN YORK
REPRESENT CHANGE.
THURBER/ YORK SLATE WILL FIGHT THE TOUGH BATTLE AS YOUR CITY COUNCILORS.
Two votes representing Troutdale, you the citizens,
against the old boys network. *
*(Present score: Old Boys Network 7: Citizens 0.)
- Folks, talk with your neighbors.
- Talk with your family! Many out there are discouraged and no longer vote.
- Please tell them to register and VOTE!
- Gail Thurber & Roman York will make a difference!
- VOTE and join us in the fight for LIBERTY.
TO ENSURE OPEN DEBATE ELECT:
GAIL THURBER – Position # 1
ROMAN YORK – Position #3
(This information furnished by Americans For Open Government)