Acción Política PCUNista supports community engagement in politics! We endorse those who wants to make real change for underserved populations, including the Latinx community, and those who will better serve our community. We do not support or endorse those who use fear as a tactic to win support, those who spread stereotypes, or those who associate with any kind of prejudice, discrimination, or racism.
Candidates we supported in Woodburn and Salem 2017 School Board Races
Anthony D. Medina: Woodburn School Board, position 3
Anthony Medina is an analyst in the State of Oregon’s Chief Financial Office where he is the Consumer and Business Services program area lead. His primary job function is to work with the Governor’s Office and state agencies to craft the Governor’s Budget, present the Governor’s Budget to the Legislature, and then work with state agencies on implementing and executing the budget. Prior to his role in the Chief Financial Office, Anthony graduated from Stanford University with a Master’s Degree in Education Policy. He received his bachelor’s degree in Public Policy and Administration from Western Oregon University where he graduated as the Most Outstanding Male Graduate of his class.
As a first generation, Latino student, Anthony felt empowered by the disparities he saw in the post-secondary system wanted to do something about it. As a junior, he was selected as the only student in the nation to receive the Keith Sherin Global Leader scholarship in 2013; he was given the opportunity to travel across the country, study at Marquette University Les Aspin Center for Government in Washington, D.C., and participate in a Congressional internship in Congressman Peter DeFazio’s Office (D-OR 4th District).
Since graduating college and starting on his career, Anthony moved back to Woodburn where he hopes to resettles his roots. He has a young daughter enrolled in the Woodburn School District and is currently running for the Woodburn School Board position 3 in the upcoming district election on May 16th.
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Gustavo Gutierrez-Gomez: Woodburn School Board, position 2
Gustavo was born and raised in Colima, Mexico. He received a certificate from a university in Puebla, Mexico in nutrition. He was a business owner in Mexico. Gustavo has a bachelor's degree from Oregon State University in retail management. His day job is Community Relations Manager for the City of Woodburn. Before joining the City of Woodburn he worked for Marion County Health Department as a Nutrition Education Case Manager. Gustavo was appointed to the Woodburn School District in 2015 where he currently serves as the Vice-Chair. He is also a father of three. |
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Laura Isiordia: Woodburn School Board, position 5
Laura Isiordia is the CAPACES Leadership Institute Executive Director. Laura was born and raised in Nayarit, Mexico, and immigrated to Oregon in 1985. She was Social Service Coordinator for the Farmworker Housing Development Corporation (FHDC), and then Community Leadership Director, where she oversaw FHDC's educational leadership programs, community organizing, and one-to-one resident services. Laura is widely recognized in her community as a leader in the health education and outreach sector. Laura has been in Woodburn for the past 20 years. She was appointed to the Woodburn School Board in October 2016 and is currently running for Woodburn School Board position 5 in the upcoming district election on May 16th. |
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Levi Herrera: Salem Keizer School Board Zone 5
Levi Herrera-Lopez is Executive Director of the Mano a Mano Family Center, the oldest Latino community organization in the Salem-Keizer area. He’s held this role since 2004. Levi has been a community organizer since 1997, when he first joined the Latinos Unidos Siempre (L.U.S.) Youth organization. Levi is a first generation multi-racial immigrant from Mexico, and has lived in Oregon since 1992. Levi also serves on: The Salem Keizer School District Budget Committee, Marion County Sheriff’s Office Citizen's Advisory Board, Marion County Commission For Children and Families Advisory Board, and Family Building Blocks.
Teresa Alonso Leon HD 22
APP is endorsing and assisting Teresa Alonso Leon for State Representative of House District 22, Marion County (NE Salem and Woodburn). Being raised in Woodburn, Teresa is very familiar with the county, and has the previous experience to help the community thrive. Teresa represents the diversity in HD 22 and not just in terms of race. She comes from a working class family and she knows what is it like to struggle to pay the bills. She knows how to succeed when the odds are stacked against her. According to the statistics, she shouldn't have made it this far. But, she did and she is not done yet! She can take this community to the next level. Oregon needs a more reflective democracy. Teresa will be the pioneer in this effort.
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Paul Evans HD 20APP endorses Paul Evans who is the incumben candidate for House District 20. He has and will continue to support underserved communities and working families throughout his terms. During his time in the legislature in 2015-2016, Paul voted "yes" on Paid Sick Days, Ban the Box, Ending Profiling, and Minimum Wage with no farmworker exclusion. He is a champion of our families and we are proud to stand side-by-side with him.
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Melinda Veliz City Council WoodburnWe are proud to announce that we are endorsing Melinda Veliz for Woodburn City Council Ward 1. Raised in woodburn by immigrant parents, Melinda represents the values of our community. She is a full time worker who enjoys spending her free time with her children. Melinda is a proven leader. She has over 30 years serving the community in the areas of education and healthcare. She is currently the Director of Community Engagement and Inclusion at Legacy Health Silverton, serves on the Marion County Health Board and Woodburn Chamber of Commerce Board, and served 13 years as a board member for the Latinx Educational and Recreational Network. Her main focus in City Council is to hold our local government accountable and to be more inclusive of the community's needs. We are so proud to be supporting Melinda in her campaign as the 4th Latina City Council Representative in Woodburn's history.
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