Occupation: Attorney

Occupational Background: Partner, Stoel Rives LLP; Clerk, U.S. District Court for Oregon; Clerk, U.S. Attorney's Office Southern Dist., New York; Program Analyst, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; U.S. Peace Corps

Educational Background: JD, Stanford Law School; M Phil (Politics), Oxford University; BA, Harvard College

Prior Governmental Experience: 1987-1995, Member, Portland School Board - Chair four times; 1981, Counsel, Oregon House Judiciary committee

Community Involvement: Volunteer Instructor, Lincoln High School course on U.S. Constitution; Board of Directors, Oregon League of Conservation Voters; Speaker, Oregon Law Institute; Governing Council, The Wilderness Society; Coach, Oregon Youth Soccer Association

Family: Married to Chris for 26 years. Son and daughter

GRIFFITH ON THE ISSUES

"Let's build consensus, celebrate differences and tackle tough issues together." Steve Griffith

Good Education

• Stable and adequate funding, kindergarten through college;
• Skilled teachers who believe in children;
• More hours of instruction.

Good Economy and Environment

• Pragmatic conservation: Manage natural resources to achieve environmental goals as well as smart business growth;
• Attract and grow renewable energy businesses;
• Guarantee Oregon's water quality and supply for the next century.

Good Health

• Capitalize on Oregon's outdoors;
• Focus on wellness programs to prevent illness, disease and addiction;
• Address health problems early, when treatment is effective for patients and cost effective for providers.

Good Government

• Make Secretary of State non-partisan;
• Open primary elections to all voters;
• Set maximum six month legislative sessions.

"There is a role for responsible government made up of legislators who show integrity, independence and grit - just like most Oregonians." Steve Griffith

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(This information furnished by Steve Griffith for Oregon House.)