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
INNOVATIVE * EFFECTIVE
SOLVING PROBLEMS FOR OREGON
In his 25 years of fighting for change in our state and community, Earl Blumenauer has earned a reputation for integrity, independence and hard work, while solving the hard problems for all of us.
"In the many years I've worked with Earl, he has always stood up and fought for what he believes is right. He is a man of integrity. He shares the values that are so important to Oregonians."
Mildred Schwab, Former Portland City Commissioner
SMART, TOUGH SOLUTIONS TO CRIME
Earl Blumenauer's law that takes cars away from drunk drivers is saving lives. He also helped add 200 police to our streets.
"To save lives, Earl developed groundbreaking legislation to take cars away from drunk drivers. Earl Blumenauer continues to be a leader in finding innovative solutions to our problems."
Michael D. Schrunk, Multnomah County District Attorney
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
Earl Blumenauer launched Portland's award winning curbside recycling program, and started the Clean Rivers Program to protect the Willamette River. In Congress, Earl will fight extremists trying to gut environmental protections.
SAVING MEDICARE AND EDUCATION
Earl Blumenauer believes it is wrong to break our commitments to seniors, working families and children. He will fight cuts to Medicare and education as our representative in Congress.
EARL BLUMENAUER
HE'LL DELIVER FOR OREGON
DEMOCRAT FOR U.S. CONGRESS
(This information furnished by Blumenauer for Congress.)