Occupation: Businessman, State Senator

Occupational Background: I served as a chaplain on a US Missile base abroad. During my College and Graduate studies, I worked as a gardener, house painter, and custodian to support my family. In 1973, my wife, Grace and I owned a Mom & Pop grocery store and sold real estate before starting ARJ Co., distributing natural health and beauty products.

Educational Background: Honorary Doctor of Political Science, Yosu National University; Adjunct Professor, Han Yang University; Doctor of Humane Letters, Master of Divinity, Western Evangelical Seminary (George Fox University); BA, Religion, Seoul Theological College; Yoju High School of Agriculture.

Prior Governmental Experience: State Senator, 1993-2001; Chair of Senate Trade and Economic Development Committee; Vice Chair of Senate Business and Consumer Affairs; Vice Chair Joint Judiciary Committee; Joint Human Services Committee; Multnomah County Sheriff, Honorary Deputy; Multnomah County Commission on Children and Families; Governor’s Advisory Committee on DUII; Interim State Senator, 2004.

Civic Affairs: Member, Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce; Federal Bureau of Investigation Citizens’ Academy Graduate; John Lim Scholarship, Mt. Hood Community College; Volunteer, Loaves and Fishes; Member, MADD, Volunteer Cascade Aids Project.

On Education:

‘I will continue working to better fund education, reduce class overcrowding and make schools a safer place. Solid education now means better jobs and less money spent on prisons”.

On the Economy:

“Unemployment in Oregon is the highest in the country, I will work to overhaul the tax system. We need big companies to stimulate the economy, but I will also continue to support small and medium businesses, International trade and Tourism to create family wage jobs”.

On the Environment:

“A clean environment is a win-win situation, we need to sustain our environment for our next generations to inherit intact”.

Endorsements:

“John works closely with the cities, counties and constituents of East Multnomah County. He has the rare quality to combine experience in the business and legislature”.
Mayor of Gresham, Charles Becker

(This information furnished by John Lim.)