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Jim Bernard
Clackamas County Commissioner
Position 5
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Clackamas County Commissioner; President, Bernard's Garage Inc. (Founded in 1925); Business Manager, Milwaukie Farmers Market (Co-Founder 1998).
Occupational Background: Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce; President, Milwaukie Downtown Development Assoc.; Board Member, Clackamas County Business Alliance; Board Member, North Clackamas Education Foundation.
Educational Background: LaSalle High School, B.S. - Business Administration and Arts and Letters, Portland State University; Pacific Program, Leadership Development (2007), University of Oregon
Prior Governmental Experience: Mayor, City of Milwaukie (2001-2009); Vice-Chair, Clackamas County Coordinating Committee; Joint Policy Advisory Council on Transportation (2002-2009);
Currently Servicing on Oregon State Community Corrections Commission; Legislative Committee, Board Member, and Vice-Chair Public Safety Committee, Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) ; Member, Justice and Public Safety Steering Committee, Housing and Economic Development Steering Committee, National Association of Counties (NACO).
CANDIDATE'S STATEMENT
“I understand the concerns of the citizens of our county and have the track record of listening to and dealing with those concerns. I ask for your vote”
Jim Bernard
Proven Leadership:
Elected Clackamas County Commissioner- 2008 to present.
Elected Mayor of Milwaukie three times, Jim has led the fight to bring jobs and economic development to Clackamas County. Jim has secured millions in private investment and countless new jobs for Oregon families.
Under his leadership, Bernard has reduced major crime in Clackamas County and in Clackamas County-We need to make strategic investments in public safety to keep us safe.
A Road Map for the Future:
As your Commissioner, Jim Bernard has made recruiting and retention of businesses that create family wages jobs his #1 priority.
As a small business owner, Jim Bernard knows how to stretch a dollar. We deserve responsible, efficient, effective leadership-from a proven leader!
Jim Bernard will focus on sustainability and livability, improving our roads, our parks and enhancing our livability by promoting sustainable business practices in Clackamas County.
Contact me at 503-544-2418 or email me at bernardjim@ymail.com
