Occupational Background: Public School Teacher, Oregon and Washington; Job Developer, Instructor for Benton County Youth Program; Graduate Teaching Assistant, Oregon State University; Bank Teller.
Educational Background: MS, Oregon State University; BA Education, Central Washington University; BA, Washington State University
Prior Governmental Experience: Palestine Rural Fire Board of Directors; Albany School Committee, Zone 1; Chair, Benton County Republican Party
Legislative Appointments: Assistant Majority Leader, 2001, 2003; Chair, House Business and Commerce Committee; Co-Chair, Natural Resources Committee; Vice-Chair, House Education Committee; State Lands Advisory Board, Oregon Coin Commission, Tax Reform Task Force.
Personal: Married 32 years, 4 children; 28 Year Resident of Benton County
BETSY CLOSE MAKES GOVERNMENT
ACCESSIBLE TO YOU!
As Secretary of State, BETSY CLOSE Will:
- ELECTIONS: Protect the Initiative process and treat all petitioners equally
- ELECTIONS: Strengthen the election process, making sure the mail ballot is fraud-free by investigating all complaints.
As Secretary of State, BETSY CLOSE Will:
- STATE AUDITS: Audit the public accounts to gain maximum efficiency for your precious tax dollars, doing both financial and performance audits.
As Secretary of State, BETSY CLOSE Will:
- STATE LAND BOARD: Prioritize strong schools by efficiently managing the Common School Fund and our natural resources to benefit schools.
BETSY CLOSE will support and defend your
OREGON CONSTITUTION
“It’s time Oregon had a secretary of state who puts accountability over partisan politics. Betsy Close will put Oregonians’ interests first and provide the leadership we need in this important office."
Speaker of the House Karen Minnis
Endorsed by:
Senator Roger Beyer, Republican Leader
Speaker of the House Karen Minnis
Awarded:
2002 Taxpayer Medal of Honor
2003 Taxpayer Watchdog Award
2003 State Official of the Year: National Assoc. of Homebuilders
(This information furnished by Close Friends.)