MARCH J. 2006 XIUA FAYE 12 JUStpUt northwest Voters Can't Lose Multnomah County Commission candidates support queer causes by Jaymee R. Cuti I hen it comes to voting in a new Meet the candidates: Jeff Cogen, Portland City breakdown in communication between the current commissioner, Multnomah County Commissioner Dan Saltzman’s chief of staff; Lew county commissioners and Chair Diane Linn, and voters can’t lose. The cadre of can­ Frederick, who is on a leave of absence as commu­ all support marriage equality. didates brings a range experiences, nications director from Portland Public Schools; passion and awareness of issues state Sen. Gary Hansen, D-Portland; and Xander emphases bring vitality to a county that deals with facing the county to fill the District 2 seat left Patterson, a financial management consultant for issues of dire importance to the sexual minorities vacant by Commissioner Serena Cruz Walsh, whose nonprofit organizations. community. Multnomah County is responsible for All share a progressive agenda, recognize a term expires Dec. 31. However, their varying backgrounds and many health and scxzial service programs; public safe­ DAVIS ty; crystal methamphetamine and other drug treat­ ment programs and strategies; the Wapato jail, which sits empty; bridge repair; and many other issues. Lew Frederick sees connections between civil rights for racial and sexual minorities. ogen, 44, claims to be the first organic baker C money to this county by revisiting our relation­ certified in Portland. The native Floridian, with ships. Salem consistently doesn’t do right by our scenario, baked and sold soft pretzels shortly after demand a state subsidy for managing the probation moving to Portland more than 13 years ago. and parole program, which the state is constitu­ a passion for mediation and finding the win-win county,” said Cogen, explaining that he would Cogen was also a member of Bev Stein’s staff during her tenure as county chair. tionally obligated to manage. “What I think the county needs to do is pay us for those services or Cogen values green energy and helped create a hand those services back to the state.” He says the wind power plan for the city. If elected, he will extra funds can be allotted to mental and physical bring clean energy to rhe county. health care for marginalized communities. He says he will also implement other creative Cogen held house parties and canvassed for entrepreneurial strategies to run a county he sees as queers during the No on 36, No on 13 and 2OOO’s responsible for many issues disproportionately No on 9 campaigns and says his core values are root­ affecting queer people. ed in equality, which includes rights for the sexual “There are opportunities to bring a lot more Jeff Cogen (right) rides in the Portland Pride parade with City Commissioner Dan Saltzman. Wither buying selling, refinancing or investing, we can help! CHOOSE FROM 130 FRAGRANCES minorities community. S helle W inkler BROKER Roots C ustom S centing Oregon Home Mortgage www.oregonhomemtg^com com Jen Bell Loan Officer Cbvg/on Hr»"« Mortgage, */,, SW QtÄene Dr. *20* WilaonviHe, OR 97070 office. ?O>-4*2->O4O, cali. 5OJ-75F-4I >O jbellOoregonhoaxMtg.coM Jen Nelson Realtor, f*nni-2)2-2*7i oat. 5, calf; 10 22*4 jenArootareahg.coai H Experienced [dedicated K nowlcdgable T un ELthical recessional “I Artsy Nw Contemporary in Superb Lake Oswego Location OIL CHA NGE WITH THIS AD! Official DEQ Repair Site Repairs of All Makes & Models American • European • Imports Cars • Trucks • RVs We Fix It Right the First Time From Oil Changes to Overhaul. Fred's Auto Works Does It All Close to Downtown • Free Local Rides 238-1 926 SE Morrison, Portland Services Include: ¥ Maintenance ¥ DEQ ¥Tune-ups - Poor Engine Performance ¥ Brakes ¥ Clutch ¥AII Electrical Problems ¥ Carburetors & Fuel Injection ¥ Pre Purchase Inspection ¥Alternators & Starters (Repaired. Rebuilt o- Exchanged) ST S* ÄÄ Location. Location, Location! The 2112 sf tastefully remodeled home with 4 BD/2.5HA absolutely sparkles with natural light. It has a beautiful gourmet kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite counters & stainless appliances, faulted ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, hardwoods and much more. It is nestled among million $ homes on a large private lot in a quiet established neighborhood. Offered at (599.900. S helle W inkler , broker JOHN L. SCOTT REAL ESTATE 503-679-1983 3638 SE H awthorne B lvd . 503.236.7976 W W W . E S C F. N T I A L O N 1.1 N F.. < O M mobile 503-624-2900 ext. 156 office Shellew@johnlscott.com 3ohn L.Scoff fOy REAL ESTATI ==