Online Voters' Pamphlet
November 2004 General Election

Multnomah County Commissioner Dist. #3

RON MCCARTY

OCCUPATION: Tax Consultant/Enrolled Agent

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Union Boilermaker; Small business owner; U.S. Army.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Graduate Studies, Portland State; B.S. Linfield College; Benson Polytechnic High School.

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Four years State Representative, eight years Mt. Hood Community College Board; five years elected Multnomah Labor Council.

“His independent voting record often places him outside party ranks, although it demonstrates that McCarty probably represents his district’s constituents better than Barbara Roberts did.”
Wayne Thompson, Oregonian (6/27/85)

Multnomah County needs a return to open government. Ron McCarty believes the most important element of problem solving is listening to all sides to ensure a positive result.Unlike his opponent, Ron opposes closed-door meetings and supports full public participation.

Experience at representing constituents,not political machines. Ron does not accept contributions from lobbyists.

As one who has evaluated state agencies and school budgets,while on the State Revenue and School Finance Committees in the Legislature, Ron McCarty is the best qualified candidate to deal with the fiscal problems and budget issues facing Multnomah County.

What former legislators have to say about Ron McCarty.

“Ron demonstrated during his terms in the legislature that he was a bipartisan thinker and worked well with both parties in building consensus for his bills. But more important, he is a good guy and a good friend.”
-Bruce Hugo, former Columbia County Commissioner and State Representative

“Ron single-handedly got an $800 tax credit, the largest in state history, for East Multnomah County property owners who connected to the sewers. He lowered the state income tax from 10% to 9%, and exempted Social Security from taxation.”
-Bill Dwyer, Lane County Commissioner, former Representative

Last year Ron’s opponent, Lisa Naito, supported raising your income tax in Multnomah County. The tax took hard-earned money from taxpayers who can’t afford it. It should be repealed.

YOUR VOTE IS GREATLY APPRECIATED
503-253-3284

Vote for Ron McCarty for efficiency in government and positive change. He works for you.

LISA NAITO

OCCUPATION: County Commissioner

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Attorney

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: J.D., University of Oregon Law School; B.A., Rice University; Corvallis High School

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Deputy District Attorney; State Representative; Metro Councilor

NAITO FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
Lisa chairs local efforts to coordinate law enforcement agencies to make safer neighborhoods. She received national training from FEMA and works with local officials to increase our capacity to prevent and respond to acts of terror. Lisa has the endorsement of District Attorney Michael D. Schrunk, Sheriff Bernie Giusto and the Multnomah County Deputy Sheriff’s Association Executive Board.

NAITO FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND SENIORS
Lisa is a leader for child abuse prevention and care for children who have been harmed. She is a champion for vulnerable kids living on Portland’s streets and seniors in their homes. She pushes for housing, schools, and job opportunities.

NAITO FOR EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT
Lisa serves on the audit committee and brings increased financial controls and accountability to the County. She leads efforts to cut administrative costs, saving law enforcement patrols, schools nurses and health care for Oregonians.

NAITO FOR OUR COMMUNITY
Lisa is a tireless advocate for East Portland neighborhoods.She works closely with neighborhood associations to make our neighborhoods livable. Lisa has the endorsement of State Representatives Jeff Merkley, Steve March, Carolyn Tomei, Diane Rosenbaum, State Senators Frank Shields and Kate Brown.

Lisa gets results and has the support of her fellow County Commissioners – Lonnie Roberts, Maria Rojo de Steffey, Serena Cruz – plus City Commissioners Randy Leonard, Dan Saltzman and Erik Sten.

Major organizations also support Lisa!

Portland Association of Teachers-Teachers Voice in Politics; Oregon League of Conservation Voters; Columbia Pacific Building Trades AFL-CIO; AFSCME Local 88, Multnomah County Employees Union; Northwest Oregon Labor Council,AFL-CIO.

Dear Neighbor,

Thank you for your support and for the continued opportunity to make certain our neighborhoods are safer, seniors receive needed services, and government operates efficiently. Please share your ideas and concerns by calling 503-238-1012. Your vote is appreciated! Lisa