Key Facts
Background
Charles “CW” Jensen earned a BS from Portland State University. Jensen worked in the Portland Police Bureau for 24 years, before retiring as captain and working as a TV reporter for three years for KGW in Portland. He has previously sold real estate and police barricade systems.
Jensen volunteers for the Cave Creek Tourism Bureau [2]. In Portland, Jensen was investigated for asking for reimbursement for $150 for meals that he allegedly never purchased before his retirement [3].
Key Issues
Law Enforcement
As a former officer, Jensen advocates for law enforcement officers [3].
Economy
Jensen volunteers with the Cave Creek Tourism Bureau to promote tourism in Cave Creek [2]. He currently plans to increase business in the town core and form a committee for event ideas [4].
Housing
Jensen has worked in the real estate industry to sell homes [2].
Water
Jensen believes the loss of Colorado River water is a top concern for Cave Creek and plans to focus on infrastructure to solve it, as well as commit to unilateral conservation. He also wants to ensure the Cave Creek Water Department has the resources it needs [4].
Transparency
Jensen wants to ask each department head to provide a monthly report and communicate them to the community in order to improve transparency [4].
Endorsements
No endorsements could be found.