Brothers and Sisters, I am asking for your vote for Secretary-Treasurer for AFSCME local 189. I have a B.A. in Business Administration and Accounting. I’ve worked as a Revenue and Tax Specialist at the Revenue bureau and previously was Income Tax Coordinator for the Judge Advocate General Corp, US Army in Japan. I served for 5 years on the Budget Advisory Committee for the Bureau of Planning and been active in the union as a steward and officer. I believe that my education, experience, and positive attitude will allow me to immediately step in to serve. Now, more than ever, our union needs people who can work together.

Hello! I have over 16 years with the City of Portland and have budget experience in every position. I am a former banker. I have excellent accounting skills and understand budgets. More importantly, I have superior communication and leadership skills. I have built excellent, respectful relationships with the members of Local 189's E-Board and will continue to persuade and unite those elected officials. I enjoy debates where everyone walks away with a better understanding of the other?s position and a smile on their face! Tough times equal tough choices. Make your voice heard! Vote Kim Gates for Secretary/Treasurer. Thank you!

The market survey which is used to determine the COLA for FY 2012-2013 has been completed and a COLA of 3.3% has been posted and will appear on member's paychecks effective July 1, 2012. This is a definite improvement over the past 2 years.

Following the resignation of Victoria Hellman as Secretary-Treasurer of 189; Robin and Chuck Moffit agreed to serve jointly in the interim position until the position can be filled permanently. Retired member Robin Mariani-Moffit served for many years as 189's Secretary-Treasurer and her experience would prove valuable in getting 189's books in order. Robin and Chuck were also asked to put together a budget for 2012 for the E-Board's review.

There is currently an opening for the position of Secretary Treasurer on the executive board. The Secretary/Treasurer is responsible for all the financial records of AFSCME local 189 including paying of bills and banking operations. This officer provides assistance to the President and the Executive Board in all aspects of Financial Planning and Budgeting. Interested parties should attend the general membership meeting in March in order to be nominated.