Charles Gallia is a fifth generation Oregonian whose connection to Clackamas County runs hefty. He and his siblings were raised by a single mom, with help their particular forest ranger grandfather. Together, these powerful role models gave them an appreciation of the outdoors, the value 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 went on to get a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science rrncluding a Middle East Studies Specialist Certificate as well as 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 Senator 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 audience aids clinics to coordinate and share information to have 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 smashing the rules make that you 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 for failure to keep to state legal requirement.

And Gallia’s non-profit isn’t allowed to operate in the condition of Oregon since of Gallia’s failure to file required research.

IN The true WORLD

CHARLES GALLIA’S FAILURES SHOULD

DISQUALIFY HIM FOR A state SENATE