Occupation: Nursery Owner/Manager, 1979-present

Occupational Background: Founder, Northwoods and One Green World Nurseries, Molalla

Educational Background: BA, Portland State University

Prior Governmental Experience: Chair, Molalla Community Planning Organization

JIM GILBERT
WORKING TO RESTORE TRUST IN GOVERNMENT

Jim Gilbert does not accept campaign funds from special interest groups and out-of-state-corporations.

"I will represent You, the citizens of District 18, not the lobbyists for drug, tobacco, and oil companies"
-Jim Gilbert

JIM GILBERT FOR QUALITY EDUCATION

Jim will strive to:

• Reduce class sizes by getting our education dollars into the classrooms
• Improve the quality of education and expand vocational and on the job training
• Audit school district budgets to ensure our tax dollars are spent efficiently and effectively

"Jim has demonstrated his commitment to our children's education and our community."
-Tom Bauman, Mayor of Mt. Angel

JIM GILBERT FOR SAFE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES

Jim will work to:

• Ensure our police officers and firefighters have what they need to safely do their jobs
• Reduce prescription drug costs by allowing the State of Oregon to bargain with drug companies
• Bring manufacturing, processing and other good paying jobs to our communities

"Jim is committed to keeping our small businesses strong and finding new economic development opportunities for our communities."
- Martha Schrader, Clackamas County Commissioner

JIM GILBERT FOR FARMS AND NURSERIES

Jim is committed to:

• Expanding markets for Oregon farm and nursery products
• Protecting our fertile farmland and the irrigation water we need to grow our crops
• Achieving energy independence by promoting and using Biodiesel

"Regardless of your party affiliation, you can be certain that Jim will serve us with commitment and integrity."
-Mark Krautman, owner Heritage Seedlings, and former President, Oregon Assoc. of Nurseries

"Jim Gilbert is the real farmer in this race. His common sense approach will serve Oregon well."
-Gordon Wanner, Republican grass seed farmer

LET'S PUT JIM TO WORK FOR US!

www.JimGilbertforOregon.com

(This information furnished by Friends of Jim Gilbert.)