CHARLES LEWIS

OCCUPATION: Non-Profit Executive Director, Small Business Owner, Expectant Father

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Founder and Executive Director, Ethos Music Center; Owner, Portland Duck Tours; Peace Corps (Congo); Habitat for Humanity.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: University of Portland, B.A.; Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government, M.P.P.

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Ombudsman Associate, Mayor Vera Katz; Intern, Senator Mark Hatfield.

PERSONAL: Born 1971; Married to Sarah Lewis, Pastor Piedmont Presbyterian.

CHARLES LEWIS
Actions Speak Louder Than Words 

“Charles responded to massive budget cuts in our city schools by establishing a nationally recognized music education program - he is a creative can-do leader who is looking out for Portland's children and working families.” - Cynthia Guyer , PPS Parent and Founding Executive Director, Portland Schools Foundation

A LEGACY OF PUBLIC SERVICE

In 1998, Charles Lewis started Ethos Music Center to bring music education back to underserved youth. Ethos currently serves 2,200 students a year and was twice selected as one of the best after school arts programs in the country by the President's Commission on the Arts and Humanities.

“Charles represents a new generation of leadership for the future of Portland. His work with Ethos demonstrates an unwavering commitment to fiscal and social responsibility.” - Cheryl Perrin, Former Senior Vice President, Fred Meyer

• Making Portland Affordable: Families are leaving Portland because they can't afford to live here anymore. We need to make serious investments in affordable housing and stop subsidizing “development” that benefits only the wealthy.
• Getting Back to Basics: Providing basic services should be the most fundamental role of government. Before we spend millions on projects such as the Tram and South Waterfront, we need to make sure all Portland citizens have access to good roads and safe neighborhoods.
• Strengthening our Communities: Charles has an unmatched track record of bringing people together to solve community problems.

“Charles Lewis understands the complexity of keeping Portland affordable and the critical balance between business, family friendly neighborhoods and vibrant schools.” - Stand For Children, Endorsement 3/18/08.

Please visit: www.CharlesLewis.com

(This information furnished by Friends of Charles Lewis)