Charles Gallia is a fifth generation Oregonian whose connection to Clackamas County runs deep. He and his siblings were raised by one single mom, with help using their forest ranger grandfather. Together, these powerful role models gave them an appreciation of the outdoors, the price of a quality education, in addition good sense of humor even when times are tough.

Born in St. Helens and raised in Clackamas County, Gallia attended local public schools. He left on to get a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science rrncluding a Middle East Studies Specialist Certificate including a PhD in Public Administration and Policy, all at Portland State University.

Charles is a Senior Policy Advisor for Research and Evaluation at the Oregon Elections Health Authority. He spends his time at work putting information into action by measuring health outcomes and ensuring Oregonians are receiving quality care. He specializes in issues of health care equity and adding the patient’s voice to care.

He is also very active in neighborhood community. Charles is co-founder of cars Pediatric Improvement Partnership, working with public and private health clinics. The group aids clinics to coordinate and share information to provide better patient care.

Charles currently serves on the Clackamas County Parks Advisory Board and Economic Development Commission.

In Gallia’s world name changes, unpaid taxes, and damaging the rules make that you a community leader.

NOT PAYING WHAT HE OWES

Gallia has been sued twice by creditors.

Gallia was delinquent in paying his property taxes in 2015.

IGNORING THE RULES

Three of Gallia’s businesses have been dissolved to fail to keep to state rules.

And Gallia’s non-profit is not allowed to focus in your Oregon a consequence of Gallia’s failure to file required files.

IN The goal WORLD

CHARLES GALLIA’S FAILURES SHOULD

DISQUALIFY HIM FOR New york state SENATE