DEBORAH KAFOURY

OCCUPATION: Community Volunteer

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Public Relations; Public Affairs

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: B.A., Whitman College; Portland Public Schools

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Oregon State Representative 1999 to 2004; House Democratic Leader 2001-2004.

Real Accomplishments. Proven Leadership.

Supporting Our Families

As a State Representative, I passed legislation to increase opportunities for low income parents to get a college degree.

As your County Commissioner, I will work to expand school-based health centers – a cost effective way to provide high quality health care to our children.

Endorsed by: Governor John Kitzhaber, Governor Barbara Roberts, Teachers' Voice in Politics/Portland Association of Teachers & Stand for Children

Basic Rights Oregon PAC (Green Light)

Protecting Our Environment

As a State Representative, I fought efforts to roll back Oregon's unique land use laws.

As your County Commissioner, I will work to accommodate growth within existing areas and protect important agricultural, forestland and natural areas.

Endorsed by: Metro President David Bragdon, Oregon League of Conservation Voters & Oregon Natural Resources Council Action PAC

Building Stronger Neighborhoods

As a State Representative, I passed legislation to increase penalties for people manufacturing methamphetamines and people exposing children to methamphetamines.

As your County Commissioner, I will prioritize programs that help people transition from homelessness to housing.

Endorsed by: Portland Firefighters Association, AFSCME Local 88, Multnomah County Employees Union & SEIU Local 49

“Deborah Kafoury is a strong, experienced public leader with a long record of working effectively with multiple stakeholders to deliver improvements for children and public schools. Her compassion and tenacity in finding solutions will help the Commission use a calm, steady focus with county government issues.” Stand for Children

Learn more at
www.deborahkafoury.com

(This information furnished by Elect Deborah Kafoury)