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

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

Charles is a Senior Policy Advisor for Research and Evaluation at automobiles 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 very active in the local community. Charles is co-founder of cars Pediatric Improvement Partnership, working with private and public 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 breaking the rules make 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 for failure to observe state law.

And Gallia’s non-profit isn’t allowed to own in the state of Oregon due to Gallia’s failure to file required reports.

IN The goal WORLD

CHARLES GALLIA‘S FAILURES SHOULD

DISQUALIFY HIM FOR The state SENATE