Occupation: Grant Writer, Planning Commissioner

Occupational Background: Forest Grove Planning Commissioner; Grant Writer; Operations Analyst, Government Certification Coordinator; Tektronix Inc.

Educational Background: Portland State University, B.S.; Gaston High School

Prior Governmental Experience: Chair- Forest Grove Planning Commission 1998-Present, Let’s talk Metro - Western Washington County Community Facilitator 2002, Safety Committee 2001.

Community Involvement: Battered Women’s Advocacy Program; Master Parks Committee, PSU/UO Transportation Growth Management Project, Friends of the Forest Grove Library, Affordable Housing Project, and Feed the Family.

ELENA FOR BETTER GOVERNMENT

PROMOTING JOBS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Elena Uhing understands the struggles facing working families in Western Washington County. Elena will work to reduce the tax burden for small businesses, create family wage jobs for Oregonians and streamline government processes to attract more employers to our state.

“Elena will work hard to bring jobs to this region and ensure government accountability and fiscal responsibility.”

State Representative Mike Schaufler

PROVIDING STABLE SCHOOL FUNDING

Elena Uhing believes K-12 and higher education are a smart investment in Oregon’s future and economic recovery. Elena will fight for stable school funding, to keep dollars in the classroom, and invest in Oregon’s higher education system.

“Elena has an unwavering commitment to higher education and understands educating our children is essential to our society and economic stability.”

Susan McLain, Educator and Metro Councilor

KEEPING SENIORS SAFE

Elena Uhing listens to the needs of our seniors. Elena will continue to protect seniors from identify theft and elder abuse while fighting to lower prescription drug costs.

“Elena and her family have been longtime advocates for the seniors of our community. We would be proud to have her representing us in Salem.”

Rod Fuiten – Forest Grove City Councilor

“I would be honored to have your support and represent you in Salem. Vote Elena Uhing, Representative for Hillsboro, Forest Grove and Cornelius.”

Endorsed by: Richard G. Kidd, Forest Grove Mayor; Forrest C. Soth, Beaverton City Councilor; Robert Mills, Citizen; Jon Larson, CPA, PC; and Lucy Warren.

(This information furnished by Elena for Better Government.)