Category Education

Jesse Maldonado: Bringing unique perspective to board

JESSE MALDONADO, 30 At Large candidate Hometown: Lewiston, Idaho Employer and occupation: Adjunct Professor, University of Oregon, School of Planning Public Policy and Management; Political and Labor Director, Democratic Municipal Officials  Private sector experience: Junior Associate, Hilltop Public Solutions; Political Director, Idaho Democratic Party ……

Austin Fölnagy: ‘I believe in the promise of LCC’

AUSTIN FÖLNAGY, 37 Incumbent, Zone 4 Hometown: Harrison, Idaho Marital status: Single Employer and occupation: Employment Department, employment specialist Public sector experience: State of Oregon, Employment Department Private sector experience: Founder and CEO of Magyar Property Management and Investment LLC Elected office held: Klamath Community…

Devon Lawson: Everyone deserves real chance at brighter future

DEVON LAWSON, 18 Zone 3 candidate Hometown: Norman, Okla. Family: Engaged to nursing student Employer and occupation: Restaurant manager and student at Lane Community College  Public sector experience:  Member, Lane Community College Bond Oversight Committee (overseeing $125M bond); Education advocate. Testified on 200+ education bills…

Julie Weismann: My non-traditional student journey

JULIE WEISMANN, 65 Zone 3 incumbent candidate Hometown: Springfield for 7 years, Eugene for 12 years, and then Northern California Family: Partnered for 27 years, married 12 years …  partner occupation is artist … adult children aged 30, 35, and 40 Employer and occupation:  Hope…

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…