Susan Bower Newsletter - February 2022

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Susan Bower

Running for Seat 1 - Umatilla County Commissioner FEBRUARY 2022 CAMPAIGN NEWSLETTER

SUSAN BOWER

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February 2022

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with Susan Bower

Hello, Thank you for reading my campaign newsletter! This is a monthly publication to keep you updated on the campaign, an opportunity to learn more about me and what I think about matters important to Umatilla County.

January flew by like a blink of an eye! I enjoyed lots of conversation, presentations, listening, and asking questions to better understand what’s on the minds of Umatilla County residents.

Community conversations were held in Athena at the Sugar Shack and with small groups who invited me to come get to know them better. An engaging candidate forum was made possible by the Tea Party Patriots in Milton Freewater and I presented at the Hispanic Advisory Committee in Hermiston. It was a pleasure to meet with over a dozen city and community leaders to talk about how I see a County Commissioner being actively involved in helping good things happen in the cities across Umatilla County. I have a track record of identifying opportunities for funding and for helping groups strategize to make things happen. I have a reputation for getting things done by inspiring others.

The month was also full of meeting people from across the state who can support Umatilla County and strengthen our voice in Salem. I met four of the gubernatorial candidates and let each one know how special this area is to us. I spent time talking with Representative Bobby Levy and the office of Representative Greg Smith. As your County Commissioner, I will be in frequent touch with decision-makers and influencers to advocate and represent us. I have over 30 years of experience building and maintaining productive and resourceful professional relationships and I have consistently been included in conversations because of my integrity, communication skills and the reaI world experience I bring to the table. I have been told that my enthusiasm is contagious!

Be sure to check the campaign Facebook page to follow what’s happening! We have over 900 followers and a very active page that keeps me on my toes. Find out about fun activities, zoom meetings, gatherings and community conversations. You can also hear about upcoming candidate forums and interviews. I am committed to making myself available, accessible, and approachable.

As a County Commissioner, I will be committed to sharing information in both English and Spanish, highlighting successes, and letting people know about opportunities to get involved. I will have regular newsletters, round tables, and office hours designated specifically for you to stop by or call. Please share the Facebook page and encourage friends and family to like the page!

A crew is growing and there’s room for anyone who wants to support the campaign by volunteering some time. There are LOTS of things to do in February through May. Some things take a few minutes while others require a few days of commitment. Every detail is important and your help is deeply appreciated. The fun has just begun! As a popular cheer goes…”Let’s get a little bit rowdy! RO-W-D-Y!” Let me know if you’d like to help! I’d enjoy working with you!

Sincerely, Susan Bower

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February 2022

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Fun evening at the Mardi Gras celebration by the Knights of Columbus. A great organization raising money for great causes.

COMMITMENT

DEDICATION

COMMUNITY

I am committed to the work I will do for Umatilla County as your County Commissioner

I am dedicated to working full-time as your Umatilla County Commissioner

I believe in community and I will bring with me the sense of community in everything I do as your Umatilla County Commissioner

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS WITH SUSAN BOWER From Athena to Umatilla and Pendleton, my Community Conversations prove to be a hit with locals wanting to know more about me and my stance on the important issues facing Umatilla County today and in the future.

I will continue to have more Community Conversations throughout 2022. Be sure to watch my Susan Bower for Umatilla County Commissioner Facebook page for all of my stops along the campaign trail.

See page 6 & 7 of this newsletter for dates and times of upcoming Community Conversations.

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February 2022

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Susan speaks to the late Virginia Carnes, Mayor of Pilot Rock, the Pilot Rock City Council and a group of developers from Milton-Freewater and Spokane at an Economic Development meeting for the City of Pilot Rock.

Supporting local businesses along the campaign trail in Umatilla County, Susan held a Community Conversation event at the Athena Sugar Shack.

Umatilla County wheat production feeds the world and the economy.

City of Pendleton road improvements. A great example of taking care of deferred maintenance and investing in the future.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT "Economy has frequently nothing whatever to do with the amount of money being spent, but with the wisdom used in spending it." ~Henry Ford

ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH "An empowered organization is one in which individuals have the knowledge, skill, desire, and opportunity to personally succeed in a way that leads to collective organizational success." ~Sean Covey

QUALITY OF LIFE "Umatilla County is a place where people want to raise their children; a place where people choose to visit, work and live." Susan Bower

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Susan's Calendar of 'Zoom' Events

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Community Converstions with Susan Bower SUPPORING LOCAL BUSINESS ALONG THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL

Stop by a Community Conversation event to get to know Umatilla County Commissioner candidate Susan Bower. She wants to hear what is on your mind!

Sister's Cafe in Pendleton February 21, 2022 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Starbuck's in Hermiston February 25, 2022 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Java Junkies in Umatilla March 3, 2022 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Prodigal Son in Pendleton March 18, 2022 4 p.m - 5 p.m.

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Community Surprise Announcement

Feb 22, 2022 from 5-7 pm at OMG Burgers in Pendleton

Celebrate a community surprise!

Feb 22 from 5-7 pm at OMG Burgers and Brews in Pendleton.

Support local business along the Susan for County Commissioner campaign trail!

Event will go from 5-7 with the surprise promptly at 6!

Come early, have some dinner and connect with friends!

Be the first to experience the community celebration surprise!

Casual, no host, come & go but don’t miss the fun at 6 pm!

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Susan's Reading List: The Outward Mindset - Seeing Beyond Ourselves

by The Arbinger Institute This book is written by consultants that have been helping individuals and organizations for over 30 years. (I like to learn from others who do similar work that I do!) It talks about how the biggest lever for change is not a change in how we see ourselves but a fundamental change in the way we see and regard our connections with and obligations to others.

Pointedly, the book is about the difference between a self-focused inward mindset and an others-inclusive outward mindset. I am enjoying the collection of real life stories about what happens when we see beyond ourselves. Just imagine what could happen if everyone worked on trying to be more othersinclusive!

The 3-step approach to implementing and sustaining an outward-mindset way of working can be recalled by the acronym SAM. 1-See the needs, objectives, and challenges of others 2-Adjust your efforts to be more helpful to others 3-Measure and hold yourself accountable for the impact of my work on others My favorite quote from my reading so far is “How much larger life would be if your self could become smaller in it.” G.K. Chesterton said this and I whole-heartedly agree. I recently looked back at some letters to the editor I have written over the years. The common theme throughout the letters was servant leadership, selfless community service, and the importance of teamwork.

There was one letter where I talked about what I look for in a candidate that I thought reference to at this time would be relevant. In the letter to the editor around the time of a city council election, I explained that I look for the experience and credentials a candidate has to do the job and that I care more about what they have done than what they promise to do. I have found that one’s track record does repeat itself, as the saying goes…history tends to repeat itself.

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ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL

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Susan Bower for Umatilla County Commissioner Supporters "Susan was made for the job!"

Karie Walchli

“I find Susan to be very professional and her willingness to listen to different solutions was never in question as we forged to complete the vision.”

David Bothum, Bothum Construction

“Susan has been a remarkable and wonderful asset to Umatilla County and our local business community has grown thanks to Susan and her knowledge.”

Kathy Shaw

“I know from my experience in working with Susan Bower that she will do all she can to promote and propel Umatilla County in a positive direction. Her kind, positive, can-do attitude is only the cherry on top:).”

Cindy Wood

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February

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WE ENDORSE SUSAN BOWER FOR UMATILLA COUNTY COMMISSIONER ANDREW L. BOWER M.D. KRISTI & RANDY JENNESS TOM WINN TIM & JENNIFER HAWKINS STAN HENDERER KAREN MALCOLM SHAELYNN DICKENSON TIM & AMY JOHNSON PAT & GWEN FJELD

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LET LITT'S GET L A E ROW BIT DY

I am delighted to see you want to help, thank you! The support for me to be your Umatilla County Commissioner is inspiring!

Here’s how you can help in February!

1-find places and get permissions to put signs and banners all across the county. We will begin as soon as allowable and we have all sizes ready to go!

2-write and send a letter of support this month to the EO. Be sure to sign it and include your phone number. We need as many as possible each week Feb through Voting Day. 3-endorse me and ask others to endorse me as well. The list of names needs to be miles long and we will soon be sharing publicly.

Please personally give your support and ask your friends and family to do these things too!

Email, text, or reply in the group what permissions (including yours!) you obtain and we will keep track! Remember to personally post a sign, write a letter to the editor, and endorse me!

Stay tuned! Follow the campaign on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter by going to the website.

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HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO HELP GET SUSAN BOWER ELECTED AS YOUR UMATILLA COUNTY COMMISSIONER JOIN THE CAMPAIGN CREW BY CHOOSING HOW YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE BELOW

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