Occupation: Small business owner; State Representative
Occupational Background: Certified Forester®; U.S. Forest Service (10 years); Forest products industry (18 years)
Educational Background: MBA, James Madison University, 1988; MS, Resource Management and Policy, State University of New York, 1980; BS, Forest Management, Colorado State University, 1977
Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative, 2005-07; Vice-Chair, House Committee on Energy and Environment, 2007; Ways and Means Subcommittee on Natural Resources, 2007; Bend Metro Park & Recreation District Board, 1999-2003; Western Governors' Association National Fire Plan team; Governor Kulongoski's Eastside Forest Advisory Committee
Community Involvement: National Ski Patrol; Deschutes United Way; Oregon Society of American Foresters; Habitat for Humanity.
A Distinct Voice For an Independent City
Chuck Burley: A Sound Economy
- Fought to protect ratepayers from excessive rate increases due to alternative energy requirements;
- Supported creation of a Rainy Day Fund for Oregon to set aside money for economic downturns;
- Promoted restructuring Oregon's tax code providing equality while protecting revenue;
- Helped increase and expand tax credits to preserve affordable housing.
"Chuck Burley works across party lines to make our communities stronger and better places to work, live and play." Oran Teater, Mayor of Bend, 2002-2004
Chuck Burley: Voice for Education
- Supported a 35% funding increase for OSU Cascade Campus and increasing student aid by $106 million so 28% more of Oregon's students may receive assistance;
- Will fight to keep our property taxes in Bend to support our colleges, not send them to Portland.
"Chuck Burley is a tireless advocate for post secondary education in Central Oregon." Connie Lee, board member, Central Oregon Community College
Broad Support for Chuck Burley
Oregon Business Association
Central Oregonians for Affordable Housing
Oregon Education Association
Oregon State Building and Construction Trades Council
Oregon Forest Industries Council
Oregon Nurseries' PAC
Oregon Health Care Association
Oregon Farm Bureau
(Partial List)
www.VoteForBurley.com
(This information furnished by Chuck Burley.)