Occupation: Public Safety Consultant; Community volunteer

Occupational Background: Twenty-nine years, Oregon State Police; Benton County Sheriff's Office; Community College Instructor

Educational Background: Bachelors Degree, George Fox College; Associates Degree, Chemeketa Community College

Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon State Police

ANDY OLSON: A LEADER WE CAN DEPEND ON

•Andy Olson – FIGHTING FOR JOBS AND THE ECONOMY: Develop a business and jobs friendly climate to make our community successful.

"Andy Olson understands that small business and the jobs we provide are the foundation of a strong economy. He'll lead the way to help Oregon businesses and families thrive."
          Jim Richards, Fisher Implement

•Andy Olson – SUPPORTING EDUCATION: Improve the stability and quality of our schools with adequate resources and accountability.

"Our kids' future is at a crossroads and our education system needs Andy Olson's proven energy, vision and leadership. Andy gets results and he'll find long term education solutions."
          Pam Weiler, Albany Public School Teacher

•Andy Olson – PROTECTING HEALTH CARE: Seek long term solutions to affordable, accessible health care and prescriptions.

"We can feel secure with Andy Olson making decisions on our behalf about important issues like health care. He is a man of commitment and character."
          Erma and Erman Johnston, Lifetime Albany Residents

•Andy Olson – LIMITING TAXES AND SPENDING: Support a spending cap and rainy day fund; fund taxpayer priorities within current resources instead of raising taxes.

"We said no to the Measure 30 tax increase because we want state government to prioritize like we do with our family budget. Andy Olson will get the job done without raising taxes."
          Donna VanEaton, Benton County Active Parent

ANDY OLSON: ENDORSED BY-

• Frank Morse, State Senator
• Dave Burright, Linn County Sheriff
• Roger Nyquist, Linn County Commissioner
• Citizens Alliance for Responsible Education (Public K-12 School Board Members and Administrators)
• Oregon Association for Retired Citizens PAC
• Oregon Nurses Association
• National Federation of Independent Business/Oregon
• AG PAC
• Sheriffs of Oregon/Oregon State Police Officers' Association

(This information furnished by Friends of Andy Olson.)