Jerry Rust: ‘I believe in the power of education’

JERRY RUST, 82

Zone 1 candidate

Hometown: Glide, Ore.

Family: Married … Partner is retired … Adult children aged 55, 54, and 49

Occupation: Retired part-time small farmer 

Public sector experience: United States Peace Corps; Lane County Commissioner 1977-97; 2012 unsuccessful run for West Lane County Commissioner; and a ’22 unsuccessful run for Oregon House District 9

Leadership style: “Optimistic” 

At your best: “Confident”

At your worst: “Anxious”