DemoForum with Hanten Day - Friday, May 16 - Noon to 1 PM

Hanten is unopposed in the primary election.  In the general election, he will face Republican State Representative Kevin Cameron, the incumbant. Hanten was elected in 2005 to the non-partisan position of Director (Zone 3), Salem-Keizer School Board.  Zone 3 is comprised of portions of central and south Salem west of Interstate 5.  Directors of the school board are elected at-large by all voters of the district (which includes the cities of Salem and Keizer as well as surrounding suburbs rural areas).  With an enrollment of 37,000 students, Salem-Keizer is one of the largest school districts in the state.

Hanton is employed as a Health System Analyst for the State of Oregon, Office for Oregon Health Policy and Research.  He holds a degree in Medicine and Public Health from Tongji Medical University (1988). Other educational achievements include a World Health Organization research fellowship at Harvard University (September 1992-June 1993); a master's degree in Science from Southern Connecticut University (1998); and a graduate certificate in education assessment from University of Maryland (2005).

Hanton’s past civic involvement includes service on local government advisory boards and committees (Marion County, City of Keizer, and  Salem-Keizer School District).
 

Hantan and his wife Wei have been married for 20 years.  They live in South Salem with their two children, Richie, age 17 and Joy, age 8.

The DemForum is a regular luncheon event featuring speeches by by Democratic and progressive officeholders and candidates.  The $11 cost includes a buffet lunch, tea, and gratuity. Reservations are required

To make a reservation:
e-mail: mariondemoforum@yahoo.com or call: 503-363-8392.  Give your name, phone number, any special dietary needs, and the number of people who will attend.  Please indicate that you are making a DemoForum reservation. 

To watch DemoForum on CCTV (local cable access):
Lloyd Kumley continues to record DemoForum luncheons for re-broadcast on
local cable access channel CCTV (channel 21).  The CCTV broadcasts of the DemoForum speeches are supplemented with an live interview of the speaker by local Democrat Jackie Main.