King County Elections - Patrick O'Rourke - Governor Candidacy Statement lyrics

Elected Experience: I was a precinct Bernie Sanders delegate and went to the County convention. Other Professional Experience: 35 years with Clark Public Utilities as an IBEW Union Journeyman Lineman, Journeyman Meterman, Journeyman Relay Tech and the Protection and Control Foreman Education: Attended Vancouver Public Schools and Clark College in Vancouver and completed three Union apprenticeships while at Clark Public Utilities and attended the Washington State University Relay School in Pullman Community Service: "Stream Team" streambank enhancement program for Clark county streams to help make the recovery of native fish possible. Clark County food drives, Ridgefield, Camas, Battle Ground and Vancouver Christmas lights. School electrical safety demonstrations Statement: Working for Clark Public Utilities for 35 years gives me great insight on how a public agency can be by the people, for the people and win 7 JD Powers awards in a row for quality. It is one of the finest in the country. It shows me that unions and management can live in harmony and provide superior customer service and power at a reasonable price compared to for profit utilities. I have also learned about being able to raise a family and buy a home with a union job and the benefits a union provides. I would like to see my children Emily and Keenan able to prosper in our state like I have. As governor I will represent the people first and always and won't forget who I work for. The environment, education, human rights, economic justice and freedoms that are important to Washingtonians are necessary to a future where we can all coexist and have a balance that has been lacking economically and socially. We have been sacrificing for too long so those few at the top can get a few more breaks that they don't need but have the political clout to get in our system. As a 4th generation resident of our great state I will be honored to represent everyone. I have been motivated by recent events to get involved and show that because our country was built by normal everyday people that everyday people can still get involved in state government and make a difference!