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.’ ’
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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”
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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
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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
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• 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”
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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.”
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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
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