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Republican
Occupation: Office Manager, State Representative
Occupational Background: Office Manager, Policy Analyst, Strategic Sourcing Manager
Educational Background: MBA International Business, BS Political Science
Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative, Perrydale School Board/Budget Committee, Polk County Fair Board
ABOUT ANNA
Married to a 4th generation farmer outside Amity with two grown children. Anna works with her husband and his family on the farm and serves as the current State Representative.
STRONG ADVOCATE FOR NATURAL RESOURCES
Anna has a history of advocating for natural resources. In 2023/2024, she raised concerns with the Governor’s housing package expanding onto farmland. She will continue to advocate for a sensible rural/urban interface and support for our natural resource economies.
ENDORSEMENTS: Ag PAC, Oregonians for Food & Shelter, Seed PAC, Oregon Farm Bureau Federation, Associated Oregon Loggers, Oregon Nurseries’ PAC
UNDERSTANDING LOCAL BUSINESS NEEDS
Family businesses, Main Street start-ups, and large corporations are challenged now more than ever. Anna will continue to work to protect businesses from government overreach and look for resources to help them be successful.
ENDORSEMENTS: Defend Small Business PAC, NFIB/OR PAC, Oregon Manufactured Housing Association, Multifamily NW, Marion Polk First PAC
PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITIES
During the 2024 Legislative Session, Lawmakers took steps toward solving the M110 drug crisis. However, there is still work to do. Anna will continue to advocate for law enforcement tools while also improving access for those seeking help with their addictions.
ENDORSEMENTS: Oregon’s Sheriffs, Oregon Chiefs of Police Assoc., Oregon Coalition of Police & Sheriffs, Oregon State Police Officers’ Assoc, Polk County Sheriff Garton, Yamhill County Sheriff Elliott
SUCCESSFULLY PARTNERING WITH LOCAL LEADERS
Working with elected officials at all levels is important to Anna. Anna will continue to work with local leaders to better understand their needs, and advocate to bring necessary resources to their communities.
ENDORSEMENTS: Polk County Commissioners: Pope, Mordhorst, Gordon, Yamhill County Commissioners: Berschauer, Starrett, Johnston, Dallas Mayor Woods, Falls City Mayor Bailey, Dayton Mayor Frank, Dundee Mayor Russ, Newberg Mayor Rosacker
(This information furnished by Anna Scharf.)