Charles Gallia is a fifth generation Oregonian whose connection to Clackamas County runs thorough. He and his siblings were raised by one single mom, with help using their 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 . Helens and raised in Clackamas County, Gallia attended local public schools. He left on to get a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science including Middle East Studies Specialist Certificate you are not limited PhD in Public Administration and Policy, all at Portland State University.

Charles is a Senior Policy Advisor for Research and Evaluation at the oregon 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 region community. Charles is co-founder of the Oregon Senate 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 revealing 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 to fail to mould to state law.

And Gallia’s non-profit is not allowed for work in the state Oregon a consequence of Gallia’s failure to file required files.

IN The real WORLD

CHARLES GALLIA’S FAILURES SHOULD

DISQUALIFY HIM FOR The region SENATE