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Page 4 Portland Observer Thursday. November 2. 1978 MSD Council - Position no Black officials who represent the area where most people live. Although Charles Jordan is concern ed about the problems o f this area, he is elected to represent the entire city,” H alim hopes, if elected, to represent the concerns o f the com munity and to bring in fo rm atio n back to the people. “ It docs no good to have represen tatives in government if they don’t know the people they represent. 1 have lived here all o f my l i f t ; 1 have a home and a family and I'm not going anywhere. The decisions made by the M S D Council not only effect my community but they effect me. ” Rahsaan pointed out that although he and Robert Phillips seem to be the only candidates actively cam paigning, Mrs. Steven Kafoury, has gained most o f the endorsements. ” 1 really don’t see how she could repre sent our community — 1 have never seen her in the community. Maybe she could represent Alam eda.’ ’ r i HALIM RAHSAAN Pressures from the System Rahsaan does not foresee any problems with pressure groups. "1 will hear the concerns, get all the facts I can and weigh the alternatives. I f you are to be the representative o f the people you have to m ake decisions after analyzing the data. Decisions are sometimes hard and are not always popular with the con stituents, but you have to act in a way that you can live with your own conscience.” Rahsaan explained that he has worked under pressure, particularly Halim Rahsaan is a candidate for the M e tro p o lita n Service D istrict Council, Position 11. Reasons for Candidacy Rahsaan believes that m inority people should be in on the decision making and should be aware o f the issues being discussed before the policies are made. “ There really are Issues of Concern One o f the primary responsibilities o f M S D is land use planning. “ There will have to be a decision o f whether the current urban budget will con tinue or whether there will be con trolad development. It is essential that land be preserved for recreation, for agriculture and other purposes.” Another immediate concern is the problem o f garbage disposal. "T h e land fills now used will be full in a short time and we have to decide on a m ethod o f storage or recycling. D um ps are an en viro n m en tal p roblem — they are open, they smell, and they attract rodents that then infest the surrounding areas. This is a crisis that has to be solved.” Qualifications for the Position “ One o f the first things the M S D will have to do is get organized and decide what its functions will be. 1 have had experience in a d m inistration, in affirm ative action and hiring policies, and I think 1 can contribute.” R ahsaan’ s a d m in is tra tiv e ex perience comes from supervising P o rtla n d C o m m u n ity C o lle g e ’ s C E T A project for a year — including Better Home Er Gerden Handyman Book hiring, orienting and supervising per sonnel and seeing that the recruit ment and placement function was successful. W ith the B lind C o m mission, they tested, selected and placed b lind persons w ho had already received training in jobs and helped find employment slots. " I have worked in human services for twelve years, so 1 have a good idea o f the problems people have and some o f the social programs. It is probable that M S D will become in volved in social p lan n in g and programs, and that is how 1 have spent most o f my work career. P E G G Y JO SEPH Field Underwriter 283-5012 The New York Life agent in your community is a good person to know. Endorsed by the P ortland Observer Re-elect Community Contacta Rahsaan’s direct contact in the community includes his helping to establish an adult education program sponsored by PCC; membership in the Swan Island Kiawanas; member ship in the Jaycees, as a Kiawana he urged his club to become more in volved in the Black co m m u n ity, resulting in the sponsorship o f two Little League teams and recruitment o f children to attend the Kiawanas camp. Rahsaan, who is a supervisor for the P C C C E T A project, also is a counselor at Alpha House, a residen tial alcohol and drug treatment cen ter. He is one o f the owners o f W ID C O , (W estern In te rn a tio n a l Developm ent C orp o ratio n ) which markets the “ honey bean pie*’ and Salaam watches, and is planning ex pansion into additional areas. JIM CHREST Democrat — North Portland — Dist. 15 "W o rk in g W ith Y o u — W orking F o r Y o u " Endorsed by: Oregon Journal Oregonian W illam ette Week Oregon AFL-CIO • only incum bent legislator endorsed by Oregon Assembly of Black Affairs — during the May Primary K e -t la c i S l a l r R t p r t s e n l a t iv t J im C h r tii Comm Hire. 9112 N. Kimball, Portland. Oregon 97203, Tom hutter, Treasurer. Stop the RETAIN Judge Bill death penalty SNOUFFER by Rev. John H. Jackson The Death Penalty is a detriment to the goals o f good government. Before the events o f the Black Revolution o f the 1960s, the word minority had the limited description o f American Negroes. In those days many Negroes were hung, sometimes without arrest, trial by jury or due process. C ivilizatio n in Am erica has ad vanced to the place where society no longer gives public sanction to lynch ing. The term minority includes all people o f color and with the appeal to the A m erican conscience and recent c o n flic ts , m in o rities have gained some outward acceptance. Today our jails are filled beyond reasonable e x p la n a tio n w ith minorities o f all ethnic distinctions. The fear that the psychology of hanging attempted to instill in the minds o f Blacks in these U nited States s till exist. T he racist Americans who ruled by hanging are trying to regain that feared image by a “ D eath P e n a lty ’ ’ . T he p o o r, uneducated and the minority will be controlled by a legal death penalty and the cry for good human relations will be lost in this generation. (Delivered at a Nov. 1 rally against the Death Penalty) WHAT OTHERS SAY Judge Snouffer has been endorsed by the Oregonian, the Oregon Journal, Willa mette Week, the Oregon Labor Press, and the Gresham Out look. □ “ (an) able judge who de serves election“ □ “ the overwhelming fa vorite in an Oregon Bar poll" □ “ Judge Snouffer has served with distinction” (Continued from Page 1 Column 6) there are those who live in want or destitution - who must do without food or shelter or needed medical services . . . who look for work and cannot find it. “ I have always believed that the true measure o f any society is the way it takes care of those who cannot take care o f themselves. No child, no old person, no handicapped adult should ever have to suffer for want o f basic needs in this state, and I have worked all o f my political life toward that end.” Straub urged the voters to defeat Measure 6, the tax lim ita tio n Measure and M easure 8, which would reinstate the death penalty. “ Snouffer has distin guished himself” □ “ by far (the) highest rating of any District Court judge" "firs t in legal ability, temperament, diligence, and integrity and cour age" 'We endorse William Snouffers election." Keep Judge Bill Snouffer, he's your best choice Paid for by the Retain Judge Snouffer Committee, W .W . Kirtley, Treasurer, 1331 S W Broadway, Portland. OR 97201 Broussard fo r rep resen tative << answers you can afford CALDWELLS COLONIAL M( >R I I ARY Interested in current books about African Liberation? Visit: WHO IS BRUCE BROUSSARD? • Bruce Broussard does more than just talk about the issues and problems facing the residents and businesses in District No. 16 . . . he takes action. Housing and business structures are re paired and restored, adding needed homes and business locations to the community. • Bruce Broussard is active and involved in the community, having working experience with United States National Bank, IBM and United Good Neighbors. • Bruce Broussard has been working to solve problems for the residents o f District No. 16 through advisory boards and committees o f the Portland Industrial Center, the American Legion, American Red Cross. Boys Club o f America, Kiwanis Club, the Portland Chamber of Commerce and Multnomah County Mental Health Advisory Board. • Bruce Broussard drew upon his 10 years of experience with the U. S. Marine Corps to help returning Vietnam veterans through the Mayor's special task force. Bruce Broussard's work in the community has been acknowledged by the Ministerial Alliance and the Marine Corps through awards for special services. Some Comments: From The Oregon Journal In House District 16, a former Marine. Bruce Broussard, is endorsed by The Journal Broussard has had experience in working with neighborhood organizations and is now a successful small contractor.. . His commitment to the causes of senior citizens, among other human resource programs, may turn the tide in this election, in which there are many incentives for older citizens to vote. The Oregon Journal, October 14, 1978 JOHN REED BOOK STORE In the Dekum Building 519 S W 3rd Avenue Sixth Floor O ur AOth vear of personal service to families of all faiths. N.fc. I4fh at S jnd\ Bhd. N Burnside Portland. OK 97212 Or call: IH) lift \H4II 227 2902 »» • Bruce Broussard combines his educational background of Portland State Uni versity, Chapman College, Northrup Institute of Technology and Texas South ern University w ith sound business experience to produce results for the community. S tra u b □ “an incumbent with an impressive background” < when w ith the S tate Personnel Departm ent. Rahsaan was with a special project to recruit minorities for State employment. They worked with agency heads to get them to hire minorities and some o f them were not enthused or very cooperative. “ 1 know 1 can’t be bought.” 232-4111 From Willamette Week House D ist 16 Bruce Broussard (R) State Rep Wally Priestley has exerted a consistently negative influence on the state legislature He is a self-styled gadfly whose attitudes toward many important social causes are admirable But when it comes to getting down to the business of government, Priestley s constant efforts to upset every applecart and to keep his peers always guessing are not constructive As we have said before, his is a faction of one, better suited to asking questions and causing trouble on the Portland School Board, where a regular lack of sound policies and programs better ments the constant tweaking that is Priestley s trademark Bruce Broussard, on the other hand, has been a constructive force in inner-Northeast Portland neighborhoods, particularly with his work at rehabilitating dilapidated houses, and then actively seeking new ways tor disadvantaged persons to be able to purchase them Willamette Week, October 23, 1978 ALSO ENDORSED BY THE OREGONIAN & OTHERS. Paid for by Clfiaans for Broussard, Mary King, Treasurer P O Bo» 11233, Portland, OR 97211 / I ■
