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Candidate Questionnaire and Responses
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my history of public service distinguish for Position 3. My promise is to take age
me in this campaign. My experience on discrimination on when elected to this
Wayne Mayo - I’m an outsider.
the bench makes me the most qualified position. You see in me a candidate with
I write about my thoughts
candidate. My history, both on and off the zeal, energy, drive and ability to fight
all the time, and will continue.
the bench, is what tells voters that I am this injustice in Oregon.
Should Vernonia’s Voice offer me the
committed to serving them.
opportunity, I will send letters county
Prior to becoming a judge, I What do you see as the major issues in
related, country related or whatever I’m
served for ten years on the Commission this campaign?
thinking. I’m committed to the idea
on Children and Families and the
that those who serve have a greater
Columbia County Legal Aid Board of Henry Heimuller - Keeping our
obligation to keep the community
Directors. I volunteered many hours of communities safe with the ongoing
abreast of their thinking. I will do it.
“pro bono” legal services, and with Teen severe budget constraints we now face.
Court, and as a member of the Local We are having to face the real possibility
Jason Heym - I have a Master of
Public Safety Coordinating Council of our jail closing due to budget shortfalls.
Business Administration which helps
(“LPSCC”).
We have lost much of the major industry
me to think about problems from
Since being a judge, I have in our county that supplied not only jobs,
many angles and find the reasonable
chaired LPSCC, the Local Family Law but also paid significant taxes to support
and efficient solution. My goal in any
Advisory Council, and the Courthouse needed local services. It is my goal
situation is to help people find common
Security Committee. I’ve been involved and continues to be one of my highest
ground by helping them see past the
in the Juvenile Engagement and priorities to bring more industry back to
hurt and focus on the reality of what the
Leadership Institute, an organization our county, as well as providing every
conflict is costing in time, emotional
of Oregon judges working to improve opportunity for small business owners
energy and money- most often the
outcomes for children and families in to start up and be successful, therefore
transactional costs far outweigh any
juvenile dependency court.
providing more real living wage jobs, as
potential gain. I can do that by remaining
In 2012, I worked with well as the direct tax revenues that help
calm, helping people relax and stay
community partners to establish the to fund everything from public safety to
focused on potential solutions rather
Ruthann Center in St. Helens, where schools.
than be mired in anger.
domestic violence victims come for
An advantage my practice
assistance in meeting their needs, Wayne Mayo - A. Funding the county
affords is perspective. In any given year
including legal assistance and advocacy. jail. A 65 cent/ton depletion fee on the
I may appear in up to a dozen counties
Last September, I spearheaded a gravel leaving Columbia County 5 days
and am able to see what works and what
fundraiser for the Columbia Pacific Food a week would be my first look. Like
does not. I will bring that experience to Jean Martwick - I am experienced and Bank and Community Meals, and I have Alaska and its oil royalties, Columbia
our courthouse and do all in my power to hard working. I am the only candidate been an active member of Columbia County has vast gravel reserves for the
improve the system.
with judicial experience. After a lengthy County Rotary since 2007.
next 110 years. This $8.45/truckload
Someone should vote for me if investigation and interview process of
additional fee would hardly be noticed
they want a professional who will treat myself and the two other candidates Agnes Peterson - I have lived in by someone graveling their driveway
each case as the most important, respect running against me, Governor Kitzhaber Columbia County, Oregon all my life. but when you consider there’s 850
everyone, and fairly apply the law to the chose me.
No other candidate has. I was born truckloads/day leaving for Multnomah,
facts without personal bias or outside
during the Great Depression at home Washington and Clackamas County,
influence.
Jenefer Grant - My experience and in Houlton, Oregon. My schooling that’s $7182.50/day, $1.95 million a
was in St Helens, Oregon and then I year. That and additional rent money
went to the University of Oregon for from the feds would just about meet the
both undergraduate and law school. My needs of our jail into perpetuity if written
ancestors came to Oregon in about 1850. correctly.
We have been 5-7 generations in Oregon B. $45K+ Jobs Clean, environmentally
My deceased family members are buried sensitive manufacturing, green energy,
in the Pioneer cemetery near Rosemont, logging and sawmills. Working with
Oregon City, and in the old Yankton the Oregon legislative body, incentives
cemetery.
need to be discussed and put into play
John Allan Petersen and I were leveling the field for local lumber mills
Grade 3
married in Scappoose, more than 50 to again thrive in competition with
Grace is a good student who takes pride in her
years ago. We raised all 4 of our beautiful Canadian lumber. Oregon can be a
work. She is caring and kind and is always willing
children in Columbia County, Oregon -- source of renewable timber for domestic
to help another student or volunteer in the class-
2 of the 4 live here now. My husband’s consumption.
room for extra chores. Grace says her favorite
ancestors settled in Buxton along with C. The oil trains. I’m convinced that
subject in school is reading. She is playing softball
other Danish settlers. Later they moved transporting it in the black rail cars
this year and likes playing with her dog.
to Deer Island, Oregon. John and I have is reckless. Our towns are at risk; no
lived in Deer Island all our married life. question.
I am the most qualified person D. The Hospital Special District $7
running for Position 3. Compare my Million. Where did it go, how was it
Grade 7
qualifications with anyone else running
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Ellie is a student who always tries her best and is
a conscientious student. She is well liked by both
her teachers and other students. Ellie says her
favorite subjects are math and science. Ellie is
running track this spring and she plays clarinet
in the school band. Outside of school she
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performs with the Vernonia Ballet. She also likes
to play piano and go swimming in the summer.
Cathleen Callahan - I am a trusted,
fair and well known member of the
community, and have a solid reputation
as an attorney, small business owner
and someone who is engaged in the
community. I am the only candidate
who is firmly invested and committed to
Columbia County and has been for over
a decade. I know the Columbia County
community, its people, its problems and
its resources. My community activities
include Columbia County United Way,
Columbia County Legal Aid, SAFE,
South Columbia County Chamber of
Commerce, Rotary, and Columbia
Humane Society. These organizations are
all community based and all are trying to
make our communities successful and
prosperous. This community service has
educated me about the social problems
that give rise to the cases coming before
the court. My life experiences, education
and legal experience all qualify me for
the position but my comprehensive
understanding of Columbia County, and
my reputation of integrity, compassion,
maturity, patience and a proven track
record of working with individuals
from all walks of life is something my
opponents do not possess.
Vernonia Students of the Month
April 2014
Grace Groshong
Ellie Brewer
Jarred Whitton
Grade 12
Jarred was a captain of VHS football team, and plays
first base for the baseball team. He competes with
the Forestry Team and has placed numerous times
in ax throwing and cross cut saw. Jarred did his
senior project with Sandy Welch at the Vernonia
Cares Food Bank and plans to make volunteering
part of his life. Jared says he will attend PCC next
year.
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