October 12th, 2020

Christan Stagg:
Write-in candidate,
Lebanon City
Council Ward I

Christan Stagg

RESIDENCE: Lebanon
OCCUPATION: Small Business Owner
WORK HISTORY: Chamberlin Inc 1996-2007; Care provider for vulnerable populations, Milestones Inc 2006-2013; Outpatient dual diagnosis therapist for adolescents and families, Peace Health Johnson Unit Acute Care Psychiatric 2010-2013; Medical Social Worker and therapist, Medical Integration Research 2013-Current, Small Business Owner 2015-Current
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: Housing Equity and Resources Coalition; chair, Family Assistance and Resource Center; board member, Live Longer Lebanon; member, Regular attendance to local Council sessions open to public
EDUCATION: 
1994 South Albany High School
2005 Linn Benton Community College; Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer
2007 University of Oregon Bachelor of Art
2010 Portland State University Master of Social Work​
HOBBIES/INTEREST:
Family activities with my grandchildren. Spending time with friends.Community engagement and gatherings to enjoy community luxuries. Equity and Inclusion. Mediating. Blowing Glass. Creating memorial glass with cremation ash. Hiding handmade marbles around the valley. ALL kinds of artistic expressions.Houseplants and animals. Interpersonal Connections. Travel. Puzzles. Video games. Food. KITES.Photography, Camping, I could just go on and on and on… 
What I’m not interested in, a shorter list would make…   
FACEBOOK: @ChristanStaggforCityCouncil
INSTAGRAM: @ChristanStaggforCityCouncil
DONATE TO CHRISTAN: Check or Cash: Friends of Christan R. Stagg, P.O. Box 181, Lebanon, OR 97355
WHY I'M RUNNING:
#Community, #Representation, #Education, #Resource Navigation
Bottom line, I care about Lebanon and the people who live here. For over 22 years I have been invested in this community both personally and professionally. Living here, raising children with my husband, and now supporting my grandchildren here gives me a clear sense of the needs of Lebanon families. Owning and operating a small business here has afforded me the opportunity to build a rich understanding of my neighbors and their needs. My expertise as a Social Worker has uniquely prepared me to advocate, navigate and coordinate resources, mediate difficult conversations, and build collaborative efforts effectively for my community, especially in times of great stress. 
Lebanon is one of the fastest-growing areas in Oregon which means increased diversity and many opportunities to grow culturally. We need agile and experienced people in place to represent each ward as they continue to grow and change. I have the communication skills and the awareness of our varied and intersecting needs to advocate effectively for my constituents. My intentions will always be clear, and I will remain committed to respectfully amplify the voices of my neighbors. Your city council is here to serve you and I see so many ways to do that more effectively if given the opportunity. I have the commitment, education, experience and good ol' fashioned work ethic to get the job done and done well. 
CONTACT CandidateStagg@gmail.com; 541.570.4652