RICK METSGER
OCCUPATION: Business Owner/ Newsmedia Dynamics; Journalist
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Journalist, KOIN-TV; Educator
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Lewis & Clark College, BS, MAT; Centennial HS
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: None
Community Leadership: North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce; Vice-Chair, Portland Teacher Credit Union; Board of Directors, Oregon Film & Video Foundation; Oregon Fish & Wildlife Volunteer.
Family: Married to Kay for 25 years.
There's a Reason we trust Rick Metsger
For years we invited Rick Metsger into our homes as a trusted TV journalist. Rick has been part of our community his entire life. Rick will be a State Senator with the same character, integrity and hard work ethic he's always shown us. He is one of us, and will represent the values we all share.
Rick Metsger Leadership, Vision, Integrity
Strong Schools- RICK METSGER will fight for stable funding, smaller class sizes and accountability for performance and cost in our schools.
Reduce Juvenile Crime- Rick believes crime prevention begins with early intervention, giving kids direction and hope. Rick believes offenders should face swift and appropriate punishment and pay restitution to victims.
Rick is endorsed by: The Oregon State Police Officers Association and the Sheriffs of Oregon.
Attacking Irresponsible Growth- Rick believes it's time we stop letting growth destroy our livability. Rick will fight to fix our traffic nightmares and require developers to pay their fair share of the costs.
Fiscal Responsibility- As a small business owner, Rick knows the importance of meeting a budget and payroll. As a credit union director, Rick has earned a reputation as a tough fiscal watchdog.
Working for Everyday people- Rick believes we need a moderate voice in Salem-not extremist views. Rick will be on our side, fighting for an HMO Patients Bill of Rights and property tax relief for seniors on fixed incomes.
Rick is endorsed by: The Oregon State Council of Senior Citizens
A TRUSTED VOICE. PART OF OUR COMMUNITY RICK METSGER FOR STATE SENATE
(This information furnished by Rick Metsger for State Senate Committee.)
Rick Metsger has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this General Election under ORS 260.180 but is not bound by that agreement because an opponent for this election has not agreed to limit expenditures or has exceeded the applicable spending limit.
Democrat