State Senator, 28th District

OCCUPATION: Executive Director, Malheur Timber Operators

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Forest products company manager; Small business owner; Veteran's Affairs loan officer

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: BA, University of Oregon

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Oregon State Senator; Board Member, Upper John Day Community Development Corporation; Governor's Task Force on Youth Employment; Economic Improvement Commission

Community Service: Co-Founder, Oregon Lands Coalition; Member, Community Substance Abuse Consortium; Director, Oregon Logger Training Association

"Senator Ferrioli works hard to bridge the gap between the "two Oregons." Ted stands up for the rights of rural Oregonians. He is a strong proponent of local control, smaller government, and has raised the legislature's awareness of the importance of affordable health care in rural areas." Senate Majority Leader Gene Derfler

"Your constant diligence and hard work on behalf of the citizens of the district and state is appreciated." Gilliam County Judge Laura Pryor

James Sinks, The Bulletin. 1/31/99

"Bob Applegate, the governor's spokesman, said Kitzhaber has a growing respect for Ferrioli. He is passionate about the issues. We're going to be on opposite sides with the Senator a lot of the time, but we know he will be open to honest, sincere debate."

"Ted Ferrioli...one of the Legislature's leading advocates for gun owners' rights."

"John Romano, US Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service...credited Senator Ted Ferrioli...with helping focus public attention and state economic development programs on economically depressed communities and regions..."

"I'll work hard for more and better jobs in Eastern Oregon, schools that really do prepare our kids for success, and a sustainable, healthy environment." -- Senator Ted Ferrioli

(This information furnished by Friends of Ted Ferrioli.)
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