Yamhill County VOTERS’ PAMPHLET
ATTENTIONThis is the beginning of your Yamhill County voters’ pamphlet. The countyportion of this joint voters’ pamphlet is inserted and bound into the centerof the state’s booklet. Each page of the county voters’ pamphlet is markedwith a shaded bar on the outside edge.Yamhill CountyVOTERS’ PAMPHLETfor theNovember 3, 2020General ElectionThis Voters’ Pamphlet will arrive approximatelyone week before your ballot so you have achance to become informed before voting.Compiled and Distributed by:Yamhill County ClerkThis Voters’ Pamphlet is the Personal Property ofthe Recipient Elector for Assistance in Voting.Official Yamhill County November 3, 2020, General Election Voters’ PamphletYamhill County Page 12020 General Election VP Booklet.indd 19/16/2020 11:36:40 AM
Yamhill County Clerk414 NE Evans St, McMinnville, OR 97128-4607Ph. (503) 434-7518 Fax (503) 434-7520clerk@co.yamhill.or.usDear Fellow Yamhill County Voter,This is your Yamhill County Voters' Pamphlet for the November 3, 2020, GeneralElection. This pamphlet provides a forum for candidates to introduce themselves.You will also find information about various measures for your consideration. Eachjurisdiction submitting a measure prepares its own Ballot Title and ExplanatoryStatement.Candidate statements and measure arguments are included in this pamphlet afterpaying a fee.We print the text of each statement or argument exactly as the author submittedit. Text is cut off after exceeding the maximum number of words allowed. The lawforbids us from making corrections for punctuation, grammar, syntax errors or inaccurateinformation. Those submitting statements and arguments for the voters’ pamphlet aresolely responsible for their content. We cannot create content for those that do notsubmit statements.The Secretary of State draws a random alphabet sortation unique to eachelection. Candidates appear in that order both in this pamphlet and on the ballot.This pamphlet includes all measures and races in the county for this election.However, your ballot will only include those relevant to you.There is at least one “Official Ballot Drop Site” located in each city in the county.Look for the list of Official Ballot Drop Sites in this pamphlet or on our website. You maydeposit your ballot in any drop site listed, 24 hours per day.Ballots deposited in an Official Ballot Drop Site get to us postage-free.The State of Oregon now supplies you with a postage-paid envelope for returningyour ballot, but we must receive your ballot before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.Remember, postmarks do not count. Even though your ballot can be mailed backto our office in the provided postage-paid envelope, your ballot must be in an OfficialBallot Drop Site or at the Yamhill County Clerk’s Office by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day,November 3, 2020.We invite any voter who needs assistance in voting because of any disability tocontact us. We will make every effort to meet your voting needs. Please contact us atyour earliest convenience.Sincerely,Yamhill County Clerk’s OfficeOfficial Yamhill County November 3, 2020, General Election Voters’ PamphletYamhill County Page 22020 General Election VP Booklet.indd 29/16/2020 11:36:53 AM
TABLE OF CONTENTSInformationCounty Clerk’s letter. Yamhill County Page 2Table of contents . Yamhill County Page 3Jurisdiction/Contest locator . Yamhill County Pages 4 - 5Alphabet for placement on ballot . Yamhill County Pages 8 & 28Ballot tracking service . Yamhill County Page 12Voting instructions . Yamhill County Page 27Reminder to sign your return envelope . Yamhill County Page 43New prepaid postage ballot return envelopes. Yamhill County Page 44How to cast your vote . Yamhill County Page 45Frequently Asked Questions . Yamhill County Pages 46 - 47Drop sites . Yamhill County Page 48Countywide CandidatesYamhill County Clerk. Yamhill County Page 6Yamhill County Treasurer. Yamhill County Page 7Local Races & MeasuresCity of Amity Candidates . Yamhill County Page 8City of Carlton Candidates . Yamhill County Pages 9 - 11City of Dayton Candidates . Yamhill County Page 13City of Dundee Candidates . Yamhill County Pages 14 - 15City of Gaston Candidates . Yamhill County Page 16City of Gaston Measure & Explanatory Statement . Yamhill County Page 17City of Lafayette Candidates . Yamhill County Pages 18 - 22City of McMinnville Candidates . Yamhill County Pages 23 - 26City of Newberg Candidates . Yamhill County Pages 28 - 31Newberg School District Measure & Explanatory Statement . Yamhill County Page 32Newberg School District Measure Arguments . Yamhill County Pages 33 - 35City of Sheridan Candidates . Yamhill County Pages 36 - 37City of Willamina Candidates . Yamhill County Pages 38 - 40City of Yamhill Candidates . Yamhill County Pages 40 - 41Yamhill County Soil & Water Conservation District Candidates . Yamhill County Page 42Official Yamhill County November 3, 2020, General Election Voters’ PamphletYamhill County Page 32020 General Election VP Booklet.indd 39/16/2020 11:36:54 AM
Jurisdiction/Contest LocatorYamhill CountyCity of DundeeYamhill County ClerkBrian Van BergenYamhill County Page 6City of Dundee MayorDavid RussYamhill County TreasurerPaulette AlexandriaKris BledsoeYamhill County Page 7Yamhill County Page 7Dundee City Councilperson, 3 At-LargeTim WeaverYamhill County Page 15Jeannette AdlongYamhill County Page 15City of AmityCity of Amity MayorJoshua Clarkno statement submittedCity of Gastonno statement submittedCity of Gaston, Council Member - Position 1Don Richterno statement submittedAmity City Council, Position 1Sandy McArthurno statement submittedCity of Gaston, Council Member - Position 2David Bensonno statement submittedAmity City Council, Position 3No Candidate FiledCity of Gaston, Council Member - Position 3William Martinno statement submittedAmity City Council, Position 5No Candidate FiledMeasure 34-304City of CarltonCity of LafayetteCity of Carlton MayorLinda WatkinsBrian RakeYamhill County Page 9Yamhill County Page 9Carlton City Councilor, 3 At-LargeGuilherme BrandaoYamhill County Page 10Carey Rhoadsno statement submittedScott Carlno statement submittedGrant EricksonYamhill County Page 11Kevin SkipperYamhill County Page 11City of DaytonCity of Lafayette MayorWade WitherspoonYamhill County Page 17Yamhill County Page 18Lafayette City Councilperson, 3 At-LargeKayla PaulsenYamhill County Page 18Hilary MalcomsonYamhill County Page 19Jeremy RametesYamhill County Page 19Lee GilganYamhill County Page 20Gregory GoularteYamhill County Page 20Tracy Luttrellno statement submittedDoreen VanTyneYamhill County Page 21James DrebinYamhill County Page 21Jeffrey Olsonno statement submittedDayton City Council, 3 At-LargeTrini Marquezno statement submittedKitty Mackinno statement submittedAnnette FrankYamhill County Page 13Note: Candidate statements and measure arguments are included in this pamphletfor a fee. If a candidate does not appear in the pamphlet, it is because he or shechose not to be included.Official Yamhill County November 3, 2020, General Election Voters’ PamphletYamhill County Page 42020 General Election VP Booklet.indd 49/16/2020 11:36:54 AM
Jurisdiction/Contest LocatorCity of McMinnvilleCity of WillaminaCity of McMinnville MayorHeidi ParkerScott A HillCity of Willamina MayorBob BurrGeorge YoungYamhill County Page 23Yamhill County Page 23McMinnville City Councilor, Ward OneLisa McCrackenYamhill County Page 24Chris ChenowethYamhill County Page 24McMinnville City Councilor, Ward TwoKellie MenkeYamhill County Page 25Brittany RuizYamhill County Page 25Yamhill County Page 38Yamhill County Page 38Willamina City Councilor, 3 At-LargeBarry Wilsonno statement submittedRita Ballerno statement submittedCraig Johnsonno statement submittedTyler CrookYamhill County Page 39James DaleyYamhill County Page 39McMinnville City Councilor, Ward ThreeTynan PierceYamhill County Page 26Adam D GarvinYamhill County Page 26City of NewbergCity of YamhillNewberg City Councilperson - District 1Elise Yarnell HollamonYamhill County Page 28City of Yamhill MayorYvette PotterNewberg City Councilperson - District 3Adam McGuffieYamhill County Page 29Denise BaconYamhill County Page 29Newberg City Councilperson - District 5Mike McBrideYamhill County Page 30Nicholas MoraceYamhill County Page 30Shy Summer Montoyano statement submittedMaryl KunkelYamhill County Page 31Yamhill County Page 40(City Ticket)Yamhill City Councilor, 2 At-LargeTim AskeyYamhill County Page 41(Independent Ticket)Marci Hedinno statement submitted(City Ticket)Erin Edelen Kutterno statement submitted(City Ticket)Newberg School DistrictYamhill County Soil & WaterMeasure 36-205Measure ArgumentsYamhill County Soil & Water, Director, Zone 2Barbara Boyerno statement submittedYamhill County Page 32Yamhill County Pages 33-35Yamhill County Soil & Water, Director, Zone 3Leo Krickno statement submittedCity of SheridanSheridan City Council Person, 3 At-LargeRoxie A Acuffno statement submittedAaron BaerYamhill County Page 36Walter D Brewsterno statement submittedJames R BucklesYamhill County Page 37Faith DauvinYamhill County Page 37Christina (Chrissy) Davis no statement submittedYamhill County Soil & Water, Director, Zone 4Gordon Cookno statement submittedYamhill County Soil & Water, Director, Zone 5Sam Sweeneyno statement submittedNote: Candidate statements and measure arguments are included in this pamphletfor a fee. If a candidate does not appear in the pamphlet, it is because he or shechose not to be included.Official Yamhill County November 3, 2020, General Election Voters’ PamphletYamhill County Page 52020 General Election VP Booklet.indd 59/16/2020 11:36:54 AM
Yamhill County ClerkBrianVan BergenOccupation: Yamhill County ClerkOccupational Background:Account Manager and DigitalStore Front Manager, LynxGroup (Salem), Vice-Presidentof Administration, after servingas Customer Service Manager,Inside Sales, Purchasing andEstimating, Times Litho (Forest Grove); General Manager, Printistry(McMinnville).Pleaseremember toonly sign the returnenvelope thatbelongs to you!Educational Background: Linfield College, Accounting, Certificate;George Fox University, Management and Business InformationSystems, Bachelor of Science; Amity High School, DiplomaPrior Governmental Experience: Yamhill County ClerkThe Yamhill County Clerk’s office provides first-class customerservice to all Yamhill County citizens while maintaining publicrecords, issuing marriage licenses, processing passport applicationsand being the County’s Chief Election Office. Regardingqualifications for Clerk, I am:Homegrown: I was born and raised in Yamhill County andhave lived in Dundee, Amity, Newberg and McMinnville.Principled & Fair: You can count on me to be ethical inevery decision and remain objective, fair and impartial. TheConstitution and Oregon laws are my guides, and I strictlyfollow them.Thrifty: Each government agency needs to carefully managetaxpayers’ resources. I have helped pull businesses throughlean times and am doing the same for the Clerk’s office.Receptive: I have successfully managed teams throughbusiness recoveries by actively seeking and being receptive ofideas from all involved and I do the same as your County Clerk.Signing anotherperson’s envelopeis against the law!Energetic: No day is complete until something useful isachieved. As your County Clerk, I work daily to assure theoffice serves Yamhill County.By signing a ballot envelope you arecertifying that:Creative: I have proven business experience finding uniqueways to get things done faster, leaner and better than before. Icontinually seek improvements throughout the Clerk’s office. you are a United States Citizen;Improving: Learning yields improvement. I have completedthe AOC Leadership Institute and the USPS mailpiece designcourse as well as numerous DOR BoPTA, SOS elections, andState Department passport trainings.The County Clerk’s job takes work, dedication and competence. Ihope I have earned your trust and confidence and I ask for yourvote. It would be an honor and privilege to continue serving you.Please vote for Brian Van Bergenwww.vanbergenforclerk.com you are the person to whom the ballotwas issued; you are legally qualified to vote the ballot; it is the only ballot you voted this election; you still live at the address printed on theenvelope.WARNING: Signing another person’sInformation furnished by Brian Van BergenThe above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county.Printed exactly as submitted.name to a ballot envelope is a Class C Felony.Official Yamhill County November 3, 2020, General Election Voters’ PamphletYamhill County Page 62020 General Election VP Booklet.indd 69/16/2020 11:36:54 AM
Yamhill County TreasurerYamhill County TreasurerPauletteAlexandriaKris BledsoeOccupation: Retired InvestmentFinancial Manager, Current MultiMillion Dollar Portfolio ManagerOccupational Background:Citigroup Registered InvestmentAdvisor; Smith Barney InvestmentConsultant; Department Manager,Oregonian; Business Professor,Southern Oregon University, Rogue Community College, NorthwestChristian CollegeEducational Background: Master of Business Administration(MBA), cum laude; Bachelor of Science in Business Administration;Advanced Certified Public Funds Investment Manager (ACPFIM);Certified Government Investment Officer (CGIO); Series 7, 31, 63,65 investment licensesPrior Governmental Experience: Yamhill County InvestmentAdvisory Committee, Member; Oregon Association of CountyTreasurers and Finance Officers; Marion County PlanningCommission; Marion County Soil and Conservation DistrictThe only candidate endorsed by:Taxpayers Association of OregonCounty taxpayers rely on the Treasurer to protect and growour assets and I am eager to put my 30 years of financial,investment and business management experience to work. Asa financial professional, I will manage the preservation and growthof county funds in accordance with the County Investment PolicyStatement utilizing the same prudent approach I used at SmithBarney where I helped manage 1.2 Billion in assets.Yamhill County needs a Treasurer who is a financial investmentprofessional with verifiable experience and a track record ofmanaging assets through challenging market cycles.I am certified as: Advanced Certified Public Funds Investment Manager(ACPFIM)/ Association of Public Treasurers of the US andCanada Certified Government Investment Officer (CGIO)/Government Investment Officers Association“Paulette Alexandria is the most qualified candidate in this race tomanage the County’s funds in these uncertain times.” Commissioner Mary Starrett“As a member of the county’s budget committee, I’ve seenfirsthand how important it is for our Treasurer to participatein budget discussions and provide a clear picture of how ourinvestments are managed. Paulette is the only person I trust inthis race to serve taxpayers responsibly.” Commissioner-Elect Lindsay BerschauerEndorsements:Yamhill FirstMary StarrettLindsay Berschauer, Yamhill County Commissioner-ElectYamhill County Republican WomenTaxpayers Association of OregonInformation furnished by Paulette AlexandriaThe above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county.Printed exactly as submitted.Occupation: Retired FinancialManager, Pension Fund ManagerOccupational Background:Shearson Investment Advisor;Chase Private Banker; BankPortfolio Manager; Bank LegalCompliance Officer; Bank Auditor;American Bankers AssociationEconomics InstructorEducational Background: Certified Government InvestmentProfessional, GIOA; BA Economics (Honors), University ofWashington; Fundamentals of Sustainable and Impact Investment,US/SIF; U.S. Public Policy, Harvard; Excel for Finance, Investopedia;Accounting, Golden Gate University; Income Investment Training,Foster & Marshall; Series 7 Securities License; Masters in PastoralStudies, Seattle UniversityPrior Governmental Experience: Current member of YamhillCounty Investment Advisory Committee; Past Treasurer of YamhillCounty Improvement District #1; Past Chair of Yamhill CountyWatershed Council; Yamhill County CASA volunteerCommunity Service: Treasurer, Protect Grand Island Farms; PastFinance Committee Member, Willamette Valley Cancer Foundation;Past WVMC Hospital ChaplainAs a Certified Government Investment Professional, I amprepared for the specific needs of public funds management. Myextensive education, my solid understanding of economics and mytwenty-plus years of experience as an investment professional makeme the ideal candidate for Yamhill County Treasurer.The Yamhill County Treasurer manages County investment fundsto ensure preservation of capital, mitigate investment risk andseek maximum return. I will use my expertise and knowledge ofour existing portfolio to meet these three objectives. I currentlyserve on the Yamhill County Investment Advisory Committee.I have a conservative investment philosophy. I keep up to dateregarding current market conditions. My skills and aptitude areessential to managing our tax dollars in these challenging times.“By far, Kris Bledsoe is best suited and trained to fill the role asYamhill County’s Treasurer. She understands the policies and thephilosophy of public funds investing and will ensure that the policiescurrently in place will continue to benefit the County.”Michael Green, current Yamhill County TreasurerEndorsements:Michael Green, Yamhill County TreasurerRichard Olson, Yamhill County CommissionerCasey Kulla, Yamhill County CommissionerKathy Tri, Retired Newberg City Finance DirectorMurray Paolo, Government IT ManagerInformation furnished by Kris BledsoeThe above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county.Printed exactly as submitted.Official Yamhill County November 3, 2020, General Election Voters’ PamphletYamhill County Page 72020 General Election VP Booklet.indd 79/16/2020 11:36:54 AM
The names of candidates on the ballot are ordered asprovided in ORS 254.155.The following is the random ordering of the letters of thealphabet for which candidates’ names will be placed onthe ballot for the November 3, 2020, General 26PMWTFZABIRJHUQCGNKLXVYDEOSCity of AmityMayorJoshua ClarkCandidate did not file a voters’ pamphlet statementCity of AmityCouncil, Position 1Sandy McArthurCandidat
Amity City Council, Position 5 No Candidate Filed City of Amity City of Carlton Mayor . Systems, Bachelor of Science; Amity High School, Diploma Prior Governmental Experience: Yamhill County Clerk The Yamhill County Clerk’s offi ce provides fi rst-class customer service to all Yam
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