Madras City Council

	Dr. Walt Chamberlain
Current Employment:	Senior Pastor, Madras Christian Church
Past Experience:	I have no prior political experience. I worked at the Western Kraft Paper Mill in Albany, OR 1971-1978. I have ministered in the Christian Church in Albany, OR; Ontario, OR; Seaman, OH; and Masvingo, Zimbabwe, Africa.
Education:	* 1968 Honors Graduate, Cottage Grove High School * 1968-1971 Attended the University of Texas, Austin; Athletic Scholarship * 1984 Graduate, Puget Sound College of the Bible in Edmonds, WA with Bachelor of Arts, Class Valedictorian * 1996 Graduate, Cincinnati Bible Seminary in Cincinnati, OH, Master of Arts * 1997 Graduate, Cincinnati Bible Seminary in Cincinnati, OH, Master of Ministery * 1998 Graduate, Cincinnati Bible Seminary in Cincinnati, OH, Master of Divinity * 2002 Graduate, Ashland Theological Seminary in Ashland, OH, Doctor of Ministry, Spiritual Formation
Interests:	I am a sports fan, especially college football. I love to hike the trails of Oregon and read, especially history. I like to target shoot and spend time with my wife,Susan, of 38 years and my church family.
Civic Involvement:	I am a past Hospice Volunteer Chaplain, SMART reader volunteer. I have helped with the Madras High School Track Team, especially the javelin. I am a member of the Jefferson County Ministerial Association. I help with a wide variety of outreach programs for the needy in Jefferson County, especially through church involvement.
Goal on Council:	My #1 concern is for public safety and quality of life in Madras. Thus, I would like to strengthen the Madras Police Department by funding more officers and training. I would like to help our community grow intelligently with neighborhoods that are peaceful and well planned. I am going to try and help solve the flooding problem in downtown Madras. I want to be sure that everyone in Madras is heard and represented regardless of race or wealth. I would also like to help Madras understand and work with the new prison.
Contact	E-mail wchamberlain@ci.madras.or.us