Political Desk

Jason Brown

Democrat
Dallas, Ore.
Occupation: Computer consultant, small farmer, community advocate. Previously worked as a Computer/Software Research and Development (IGT, Hewlett-Packard, Everest Consultants, Northwest Software), Real Estate Investment/Construction/Management, Technical Support, Health, Education, Sales/Marketing, Labor, Service
Education: Western Washington University, master’s degree in research psychology
The Evergreen State College, bachelor’s degree in business, technology, policy, Loretto High School
Other: Linn-Benton Community College, Business and Computer Classes
Government experience: Precinct Committee Person
Web site: http:\\brownforhouse.org
Links:
http://www.newsregister.com/news/story.cfm?story_no=231721

Jim Thompson

Republican
Dallas, Ore.
Occupation: Executive Director, Oregon State Pharmacy Association. Previously worked as director of Botanical Development, Bayer Corporation, Director, New Product Development, Biomedex Corporation
Education: Taft High School
Oregon College of Education, bachelor’s degree in biology, English
Government experience: City of Monmouth, City Council
Polk County Fire District #1, Board of Directors
State Representative, District 23, and Appointed to finish term vacated by Lane Shetterly
Links:
http://www.newsregister.com/news/story.cfm?story_no=231721

Wesley West

Democrat
Sheridan, Ore.
Occupation: retired. Previously worked in US Army, Retired 20 years, West’s Mobile Homes Service - Owner 16 years
Tribal Council, Confederate Tribes of Grand Ronde 3 years
Education: Wyeast High School, Diploma, Columbus Technical College, Certificate, HVAC. Columbia College, Bus. Admin.
Government experience: Tribal Council Confederated Tribes of Grande Ronde - Elected
Board of Commissioners, YCAP - Elected (Yamhill County Associated Partnership)
Links:
http://www.newsregister.com/news/story.cfm?story_no=231721