Dr. Alison

         for   Metro 3 
 

Connecting the dots
to move everyone
forward together

 

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Alison Balbag

Metro Council District 3

About

I'm a professor, musician, healthspan-gerontologist, researcher, and advocate.

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Having been fortunate to achieve two doctorates in separate fields,

my diverse background — along with being a multiracial female and

first-generation college graduate — grants me a unique insight into

connecting the dots.

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I've also taught music in underserved schools and have served as a

wellness director, arts integration specialist, curriculum writer, and student life advisor.

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Learn more here.

How can we  create 
meaningful change and
  progress  that
moves everyone forward
 together ? 

What I bring to the table for Metro Council District 3 : 

 

  Advocacy   for an equitable and diversified ecosystem that is      forward-thinking, creative, accessible, and socially just. 

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  Dedicated service to the community.   I'm a

Beaverton-Portland native who's always called District 3 home. I've been fortunate to have had opportunities for higher education, and I'm here to contribute my doctorates to serve everyone in our community.

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  An uncorrupted platform with no conflicts of interest.   Your vote is my endorsement, not endorsements from political organizations or politicians. Just YOU, the voters of Metro 3.

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  Arts  

  Health & wellness  

  Environment  

  Social justice  

  Homelessness  

  Land use  

  Transportation  

  Parks & nature  

 These are all 
 
connected. 

Alison Balbag & Justin Long standing for environmental and climate justice

  Did you know    Metro manages Portland'5 Centers for the Arts? 

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P'5 is the fifth largest performing arts center in the U.S. and includes the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Keller Auditorium, Newmark Theater, Winningstad Theater, and Brunish Theater.

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  The arts are an essential component of society:   They’re a human right and have the power to build healthy communities, promote social justice, and help us thrive.
 

  Arts access for everyone :   I advocate to create balance, so that our arts ecosystem receives equal prioritization alongside Metro’s other efforts.

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Education
PhD, Gerontology — University of Southern California
Doctor of Musical Arts, Harp Performance — USC
Master of Music, Harp Performance — USC
Bachelor of Music, Harp Performance — USC
Valley Catholic Schools — Beaverton, OR
Public service
Arts Commissioner — City of Beaverton
Vice Chair of Arts Commission — City of Beaverton
Arts Economy & Artist Support Subcommittee — City of Beaverton
Civic engagement
To support our shared future by redirecting our thoughts, resources, and endeavors, I've marched and advocated:
  • Against the start and expansion of endless war
  • For climate justice
  • To end gun violence
Volunteer & advisory service:
Arts, Sciences, & Education
Beaverton Arts Foundation Scholarship Committee & Juror
International Postdoc Initiative to support gender equality & female researchers
American Harp Society
Gerontological Society of America
The Gerontologist
Public speaker

  Campaign financials    

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Candidate Filing Fee — paid to Multnomah County Elections . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $25

Voters' Pamphlet Fee — paid to Washington County Elections . . . . . . . . . . . .  $100

Voters' Pamphlet Fee — paid to Clackamas County Elections . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $100

 

All costs paid out-of-pocket

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Learn more about my candidacy for Metro Council District 3 at  VOTE411.org  — the nonpartisan, unbiased, and non-endorsing voter guide serving everyone.

Vote

Dr. Alison Balbag
for   Metro Councilor District 3 

Ballots must be received

by the Elections Office before

8pm on May 19.

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