Multnomah County Commissioner, District #3
PATTY BURKETT
OCCUPATION: Community Activist; Home Care Provider
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Court Clerk; Legal Services; Medical Records Analyst; Pharmacy; Retail
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Washington High Grade 12 Graduate Diploma; US Army Basic Training Squad Leader Graduate Certificate; US Army Legal Clerk School Graduate Certificate
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: US Army Court Clerk Fort Hood TX Honorable Discharge; District of Oregon US Attorney’s Office Mr Charles H Turner US Attorney Reception Portland OR; US Veteran’s Administration; Clerk Portland OR
I strive for excellence in my endeavors. In 1959 we moved to Mt Tabor. I graduated from Mt Tabor School in 1966. I trail blazed a victory to become Vice President twice and President; eighth grade. Then I forged into high school; Council Rep, violin in orchestra; glockenspiel in band; a Thespian my senior year as well as a Student Clerk; Fall Varsity Rally Cheerleader. Primary extracurricular activity was the International Order of Jobs Daughters; Honored Queen 1969.
Popular child care provider teen years. Proud parent one son, one daughter; Jefferson High School graduates; each charismatic, delightful and charming! Proud grandparent to progressive toddler! Empathetic nature. Confident in my ability to honorably serve you with distinction in the next quadrennial. I respectfully request that you cast your vote for me.
PLATFORM
I will always fight for Basic Rights; the foundation of our lives.
I will research, formulate and present a cohesive set of policies that are essential to the needs of our community. Organizational constructs that benefit us.
Fiscal accountability: addiction treatment; arts; courts; development; entitlements; grants; housing; loans; health; parole and probation; public works; real property; tax benefits; transportation; urban renewal.
I support the Public Library Tax District. The Library is the “Heartbeat” of our community. In my view, the voters will support the Tax District measure; with a condition of fairness in expenditures of the County that affect our livelihoods.
I am honored to receive the integral endorsement of the Portland Greens Chapter of The Pacific Green Party!
Sincerely, Patty