Occupation: Small Business Owner; Civil Rights Attorney; State Representative
Occupational Background: Juvenile Counselor; Teacher's Assistant
Educational Background: J.D., Lewis and Clark Law School; B.S., Oregon State University; Aloha and Homestead High Schools
Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon State Representative; State Workers' Compensation Task Force; Chair, Oregon Board of Psychologist Examiners
Community Service: President, Southwest Music School; Senior Law Center; YMCA Board of Governors
BRAD AVAKIAN:
KEEPING HIS PROMISE OF INDEPENDENT LEADERSHIP
PROTECTING OUR HEALTH AND SAFETY
As a father of two young children, Brad is deeply
concerned about neighborhood safety and good health. So he did something
about it:
- Sponsored a bill to crack down on mercury pollution in our air and water
- Supported women's heath, requiring insurance companies to cover mastectomy-related services
- Passed a law to permanently revoke the driver's licenses of three-time drunk driving convicts
SUPPORTING SENIORS
Brad pledged to fight for seniors, and as our
representative, he:
- Worked to give more seniors access to prescription drugs
- Tripled penalties for those who abuse the elderly
PRIORITIZING EDUCATION
As our legislator, Brad kept his promise to make our
schools his top priority:
- Sponsored legislation to guarantee adequate school funding and help reduce class size
- Passed a new law to assist low-income parents in returning to school to learn vital workforce skills
- Made sure public schools give our children a well-rounded education including the basics plus citizenship, music and history
STRENGTHENING OUR ECONOMY
As a small business owner, Brad understands what tough economic times can
mean for families. That's why Brad kept his promise
to promote economic growth and create jobs:
- Passed a law requiring the state to invest in homegrown Oregon businesses more often
- Extended unemployment benefits to laid-off workers during the recession
- Voted to invest in road improvements – creating thousands of good-paying jobs and making Oregon more attractive to new businesses
BRAD AVAKIAN – TRUSTED FOR KEEPING HIS PROMISES
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(This information furnished by The Committee to Elect Brad Avakian.)