Prospective PCPs are asked to provide a brief biographical description, describe any previous political work or xperience with the Democratic Party, and to tell what they hope to accomplish as a PCP. Here are the responses from recent applicants.

Thomas L. Powers
SE Stark St
Portland Multnomah 97214

An Oregon native, I grew up in Beaverton, graduated from Whitman College in 2006 and have worked in Oregon politics since 2004.

Prior experience: I have worked for Congressman Wu's istrict office, the Wu 2006 campaign, and currently serves Rep. Greenlick's legislative director and Rep. D Edwards' chief of staff.

I want to become a PCP to increase turnout in the 007 special election to ensure that Measures 49 and 50 become law. After that, I want to be an active member of he Party to increase its influence in policy making in Oregon.

Teri Rae Eastburn
S.W. Lane St.
Portland, OR 97239
Senate Dist 18 House Dist 36

I am a native Californian and received my B.S. degree from CSUN. I moved to the NW in 2001 and became actively involved with organizations fighting for equality nd basic rights.

Experience: I did campaign work for two Democratic candidates in California: mailings, phone bank, community outreach, fund-raising.

”I believe in Democratic values, and I want to be involved in my community. I want to make sure their voices are heard at all levels of the Democratic Party. I want to provide open communication which values and honors diversity.”

Stephen V. Sherick
S.W. Barbur Blvd.
Portland, OR 97239
Senate Dist 18 House Dist 36

I am a resident emergency room physician who moved to OR from Colorado 16 months ago, looking forward to building a family and career in OR. I love this place.

Experience: National work for the AMA; co-chair of Physicians for Salazar 2004 in U.S. Senate race; worked for Kerry camapaign; current vice-chair of finance for DPO; leader in Archimedes Movement

”I want to build a stronger Dem. community in the area around OHSU, as these are the people I work with who are interested, but not quite sure how to do it. I want to combine that interest with the 2008 election to build a strong identity for the Dems inthat community.”

Veronica V. Lee
SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy.
Senate Dist 18 House Dist 36

BIO: Life-long Oregonian, UO graduate

Prior Exp: Election volunteer

I want to become a PCP to "push forward a democratic agenda and sustainable development - in the economy, education and the environment.”

Trudie Brooks
N.W. Quimby St.
Portland, OR 97210
Senate Dist 17 House Dist 33

I'm over 50, three grown children (2 in Mult. Co.), 2 grand children Experience: I was active in Umatilla Co. years ago (1980's) and served as committee treasurer for a few years.

Michael Kennedy
N.W. 33rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210
Senate Dist 17 House Dist 33

I have been a Democrat for 30 years.

Experience: I was a PCP in the early 1980's.

”We need to galvanize and put an end to the war in Iraq.”

Keith S. Dubanevich
N.W. Imperial Terrace
Portland, OR 97210
Senate Dist 17 House Dist 33

I am an attorney; President, Mazamas; knowledgeable about health care issues; active in environmental issues.

Experience: worked in presidential campaigns.

”I want to help the party retain a majority in the state legislature and win the Presidency.”