Cathy Keathley

Lifelong Resident, Commited To Gresham

Public service has always been important to me. I currently serve as a member of the Gresham-Barlow School Board, am a former elected Gresham City Councilor, have worked at Metro and the City of Gresham in Human Resources, and have spent countless hours as a volunteer.

I grew up in Rockwood and stayed in Gresham to start my family. As an active supporter of our schools and many community groups, I locked arms with other parents and community partners to raise thousands of dollars through fundraisers. Through those efforts, I worked side by side with members of this community from every walk of life. I have a deep understanding of their needs.

As a wife and working mother of three, I have experienced firsthand the struggles families’ deal with. I know that every parent wants the best for their children and to be able to provide for their family. Every citizen wants to feel safe in their neighborhood and secure as they go about their everyday life.

I will use my experience to hold people accountable, both inside Gresham and with our partners at the county and state level. My work at the city in labor negotiations, benefits, and recruitment coupled with my experience as a previous Gresham City Councilor gives me a unique understanding of how things work within our city.