Chris Telfer for State Treasurer
Qualified | Experienced | Effective

News for September 2, 2010 
Telfer Proposes Ways to
Reduce State Spending 
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Chris Telfer is the Republican nominee for Oregon State Treasurer. She is currently serving her first term as the Republican State Senator for District 27, representing Deschutes County in Central Oregon. Chris has been a Certified Public Accountant for nearly 30 years and presently owns a CPA practice catering to non-profit organizations. She is a longtime small business owner, community leader, former Bend City Councilwoman and highly respected fiscally conservative elected official. Chris' robust financial background, common sense approach, seasoned elected official and proven effectiveness as a Legislator overwhelmingly qualifies her as Oregon's next State Treasurer.

In March of 2010, Chris announced her candidacy for Oregon State Treasurer. She was unopposed in the Republican Primary in May, but will face Democratic incumbent Ted Wheeler in November.

Chris has seen the changes, growth, and struggles over the 33 years she's lived in Oregon. She believes that the state should operate and budget just as a family or business is required to do. The budget is in disarray and she is now working on solutions. As a CPA, Chris is the only individual currently serving in the Oregon Legislature with financial expertise. Her input and opinions are highly valued by her fellow legislators and when she speaks, they listen.

I encourage you to learn more about Chris and understand some of the issues facing our state, which she can work to address as State Treasurer. She is here to listen, here to help, and here to act. Chris promises to continue to be the voice of reason and a strong voice in Salem. Please visit often as news, photos, video and calendar events are updated daily.