OCCUPATION: Trade and Financial Consultant
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Trade Analyst, Nike, 1990-95; U.S. Naval officer, 1985-89
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: B.A. Economics and Political Science, University of Rochester; MBA candidate, Portland State University.
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: State Representative, 1995-present; chairman, House Trade and Economic Development Subcommittee; member, Judiciary, Commerce, Labor and Budget Oversight Committees.
As a candidate in 1994, Rep. Chuck Carpenter promised to cut government waste, to sensibly reduce regulation, to work for full funding of education, and to get tough on criminals. Chuck Carpenter kept his promises.
Controlling Spending and Taxes:
* Carpenter steered to approval a $30 million cut to the Oregon Economic Development Department, redirecting the money to our schools.
* Supports measure to require tax increases to receive 3/5 approval of the legislature
* Supports 3 percent cap on property tax increases.
* Voted to return more than $300 million in income tax refunds to Oregon families and businesses.
Education:
* Supported legislation to increase parent-teacher control of local schools and raise academic standards.
Fighting Crime:
* Passed new penalties for property crimes, such as auto theft.
* Endorsed by Crime Victims United and Washington County Sheriff Jim Spinden.
What Others Say:
The Oregonian: A "freshman standout," a "fiscal conservative, and an environmental moderate" (6/18/95).
Sen. Tom Hartung: "Chuck has a strong vision for Oregon that includes adequate funding for our schools, a transportation system that works, and less government waste. As one of his constituents, I can tell the people of House District 7 they are well served."
House Speaker Bev Clarno: "He has consistently demonstrated the political will and skillfulness needed to get important things done."
State Senate President Gordon Smith: A "superb legislator and a good Republican." (The Oregonian 10/21/95)
In a second term, Carpenter will continue to work to reduce state spending, reform welfare, reduce road congestion, and create a climate that fosters sustainable prosperity for all Oregonians.
Chuck Carpenter.
Not just a promise maker.
A promise keeper.
(This information furnished by The Committee to Elect Chuck Carpenter.)
Chuck Carpenter has agreed to limit campaign expenditures for this Primary Election under ORS 260.180.