OCCUPATION: Portland City Commissioner
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Administrator; elected official
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: B.A./J.D., Lewis & Clark College
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Representative from
Southeast Portland, Oregon State Legislature; Board member, Portland Community College; Multnomah County Commissioner; Portland City Commissioner
OREGON'S NEWSPAPERS RECOMMEND:
EARL BLUMENAUER FOR CONGRESS.
The Oregonian, March 19, 1996
"...Blumenauer's background as state representative, Multnomah County commissioner and, most recently, nine years as Portland city commissioner make him remarkably well qualified to represent this mostly urban district in Congress."
"Those qualifications are enhanced by Blumenauer's intelligent and independent approach to public policy. He identifies problems and figures out solutions."
Willamette Week, March 20, 1996
"During his long political tenure, Blumenauer has demonstrated the qualities that he would need in Congress. He also has shown vision. Long before it was fashionable, for example, he was calling for regional solutions to local problems. He is ... known nationally as a leader in urban planning and the role of mass transit."
"The time is right...for Blumenauer. He is progressive, bright and passionate about urban issues that will have more importance as the region continues to grow."
The Skanner, March 28, 1996
"The Skanner endorses Earl Blumenauer because of the breadth and depth of his experience. We firmly believe that Blumenauer would fare well in the world of Washington politics."
Clackamas Review, March 22, 1996
"...Blumenauer has been on the cutting edge of public policy in Portland for over twenty years. . . It's notable that he has received support not only from politicians of his own party, but from Republicans as well."
Just Out, March 15, 1996
"Blumenauer's pragmatic, goal-driven style and his political courage will work well in Congress."
Also Endorsed by:
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Oregon Education Association
Oregon Council of Police Associations
(This information furnished by Blumenauer for Congress.)