OCCUPATION: Mt. Hood Community College Instructor
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Director Senior Adult Learning Center-Portland State University, Police Officer-Portland Police Bureau; Retail Clerk-Fred Meyer
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Portland State University-Doctoral candidate; University of Oregon, M.A and B.S
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: None
CHRIS GORSEK: A LIFETIME OF SERVICE
TO OUR COMMUNITY
Portland Police Sunshine Division and Portland Area Women's Shelter donation coordinator; SOLV volunteer; Board Member, Episcopal Campus Ministry at the University of Oregon; Board Member, Episcopal Diocese of Western Oregon Ministry in Higher Education, Friends of Beaver Creek, Troutdale Historical Society
CHRIS GORSEK: DEDICATION TO ISSUES
WE CARE ABOUT MOST
SAFER SCHOOLS AND NEIGHBORHOODS
"As an educator and former police officer, Chris understands that reducing
crime means a smart blend of prevention and toughness. He believes we should
do more to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and children; that's
why he supports
common sense gun safety measures like requiring criminal background
checks at gun shows. He has my full support." Sergeant Mark Schrake, Police
Officer
AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE
"Chris will fight to increase access to health care and supports a Patients' Bill of Rights to put healthcare decision back in the hands of doctors and their patients, not insurance companies. He'll work to make prescription drugs more affordable to seniors." Helen Otto
QUALITY EDUCATION
"As an educator, Chris is committed to providing stable and adequate
funding for our schools to reduce class size. But he knows that money isn't
the only solution, he'll work to promote parental involvement in our schools
and foster responsibility, respect and self-discipline among our students."
Sandra Melo-Sam Barlow High School
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
"I know first-hand the challenges working families face just to make
ends meet. I will demand accountability for every tax
dollar to reduce the tax burden for working families and will ensure
out-of-state corporations pay their fair share."
CHRIS GORSEK: CHARACTER, COMMITMENT AND
THE EXPERIENCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
(This information furnished by Friends of Chris Gorsek.)
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