Occupation: Community Volunteer.

Occupational Background: Consumer Protection Attorney.

Educational Background: J.D., University of Oregon; B.A., University of Oregon; A.S. Lane Community College.

Prior Governmental Experience: Legislative Assistant; Attorney, Federal Trade Commission; Local School Committee, Ridgewood Elementary School.

Community Service: Board Member: Beaverton Education Foundation; Volunteer: Classroom Law Project, several Beaverton schools.

Family: Suzanne and her husband have been married for twenty-one years. They have two children.

Standing Up for Us

As a consumer protection attorney, Suzanne helped stop deceptive mortgage brokers who caused families to lose their homes. When cuts threatened local schools, Suzanne helped raise funds for classroom projects and after-school programs as a Board Member of the Beaverton Education Foundation.

Improving Public Education

"When our local schools needed help, Suzanne stepped forward. She'll keep working hard for us as our next State Representative."
Priscilla Turner, Member, Beaverton School Board

Suzanne will work for adequate and stable school funding and smaller class sizes.

Lowering Health Care Costs

"Suzanne's plan for affordable health coverage is what we need to reduce the financial strain on local businesses and families."
David S. Menashe, M.D.

Suzanne supports expanding Oregon's Prescription Drug Purchasing Pool so more Oregonians will be eligible for lower cost prescriptions.

Fighting Crime & Identity Theft

"Oregonians will benefit from Suzanne's legal experience."
Attorney General Hardy Myers

Suzanne supports immediate notification if personal identity information is stolen and she wants to put more state troopers on the road.

Making Government Accountable

"Suzanne knows that Oregonians want their tax dollars spent wisely."
State Representative Brad Avakian

Suzanne supports aggressive audits and creating incentives to make government more efficient.

We Support Suzanne:
Governor Ted Kulongoski; Governor Barbara Roberts; Superintendent of Public Instruction Susan Castillo; Senator Ryan Deckert; State Senator Charlie Ringo; Representative Mark Hass; Harvey J. Platt; Oregon Business Association PAC; Oregon Education Association; Oregon AFL-CIO; Oregon Council of Police Associations; Oregon League of Conservation Voters; Oregon Nurses Association; Oregon State Fire Fighters Council; Stand for Children

www.SuzanneforOregon.com

(This information furnished by Suzanne Bonamici for State Representative.)