Occupation: State Representative; Teacher, Portland Community College
Occupational Background: Communication Consultant
Educational Background: Doctoral candidate, Portland State University; M.A. Communication, San Francisco State University; B.A., Psychology, UC Berkeley
Prior Governmental Experience: Parks Task Force, City of Tigard
LARRY GALIZIO:
TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR OREGON
"Larry Galizio is a teacher with real classroom experience. He understands firsthand what it takes for our schools to succeed." Mark Chism, Tigard-Tualatin School Board
- Fought to cap outrageous perks and golden parachutes for administrators.
- Proposed Education First Fund, allowing citizens to contribute directly to schools.
Endorsed by Oregon Education Association and American Federation of Teachers
"Larry Galizio stood up for measures that keep our communities and police safe. We need to keep him fighting for us in Salem." Glen Scruggs, President, Tigard Police Officers' Association
- Strongly supported Jessica's Law and worked to make it a crime for convicted sex offenders to be in places where children gather.
- Oregon's leading voice on preventing identity theft, Larry is working to pass legislation requiring companies to notify victims within 48-hours.
Endorsed by Oregon State Police Officer's Association, Oregon Council of Police Associations, Oregon State Fire Fighters Council
"Larry Galizio never stops fighting for the things that matter most to Oregon families. He's a tireless advocate for his neighbors." U.S. Senator Ron Wyden
- Worked to safeguard our drinking water and hold toxic polluters accountable for cleaning up their messes.
- Leading the fight to prevent any rollback of reproductive rights; fought for access to emergency contraception for rape victims.
Endorsed by Oregon Nurses Association, NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon, and Oregon League of Conservation Voters
"Larry Galizio works hard for common sense solutions to the problems facing Oregon." Lynn Lundquist, President, Oregon Business Association
- Sponsored legislation making it illegal for state agencies to hire contractors that perform their work overseas.
Endorsed by Oregon Business Association, SEIU, and AFSCME Council 75
(This information furnished by Friends of Larry Galizio.)