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Help take Oregon’s House District 20 for the Democrats.
Richard Riggs grew up in small-town Oregon, in the timber town of Oakridge outside of Eugene.
He joined the Navy at the age of 17, serving for 20 years including wartime service in Iraq. After retiring from the Navy in 2006, Rich moved back to Oregon with his wife Shannon and their two children. Now serving on the board at Chemeketa Community College, Rich is running for state representative to focus on making healthcare more affordable and accessible for families and improving the quality of education in this state.
Richard Riggs is running to replace Vicki Berger, Republican extraordinaire. Berger has made some serious mistakes in judgment during her time representing House District 20.
- She voted against Measure 49, voting against the will of 70% of voters in this district.
- She sponsored a bill funding research on stem cells, and then voted against it when the Republican caucus told her to.
- She voted against using the money from the corporate “kicker” tax break for a Rainy Day Fund, jeopardizing funding for state programs in favor of rebates for big businesses.
Canvass for Jim Gilbert, Democratic candidate for Oregon House District 18
Wednesday, September 6, 10 am to 1 pm
Silverton
More information please call Ryan at 503-703-3285.
House District 18 includes Silverton, Mt Angel, Scotts Mills, Donald, Hubbard, Aurora, and surrounding areas in northeastern marion County and the western part of Clackamas County.
Look for more information about Jim Gilbert in this space soon.
Monthly Executive Council Meeting
Saturday, September 13
Marion County Dems Office, 250 Liberty St SE (right across the street from the Grand Phoenix hotel.
Canvass: Kurt Schrader will kickoff a noon time canvass.
Phone Bank: The canvass will be followed by a 2 PM phone bank.
Party: The day will top off with a Coordinated Campaign Kickoff Party featuring Salem Rep. Brian Clem and Richard Riggs, candidate for the Oregon House.
We will be phone banking for volunteers, calling voters and writing letters to the editor. You can make a difference!! Questions? Call 503-364-9741.
Come to a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters on the U.S. Constitution on Constitution Day. This event will be held at the Salem public Library Anderson Room on Wednesday, September 17 from from 7 P.M. until 8:30 P.M. The West Salem Mock Trial Team members will speak on "Our U.S. Constitution: A System of Checks and Balances". Steven Green, professor from Willamette will present "Our Treasured First Amendment Rights: Why are they so Controversial?". "The Right to bear arms: Are There Any Limits?" will be presented by Professor John Scott, Corban College. Admission is free!
Join us at Bentley's (across the street from our office) for good food, drink and progressive talk!
Is Marion County ready to meet the challenges of the 21st Century? Are three county commissioners sufficient for a rapidly growing and urbanizing county? The Forum on Marion County Governance sponsored by Friends of Marion County will explore the pros and cons of a possible five member commission and what it will take to get there. Guests to include County Commissioner Patti Milne, Salem City Councilman Chuck Bennett. the chair of the Clackamas County Task For for County Governance and others.
Salem library, Anderson Room. Admission and refreshments are free.
Join Marion County OLCV and fellow political junkies for a relaxing and enjoyable evening of wine tasting and schmoozing. Your support will help Marion County OLCV help elect pro-environment candidates in the area and pass the Salem-Keizer transit levy! Cost is $35 and includes your choice of four wine tastings and yummy treats.
Where: The grand Vines (corner of High & Court St.) 6:30-8:00 P.M.
Memorial for David Buchanan
A memorial service for Oregon Common Cause leader David Buchanan will be held in Salem. Buchanan died July 13 in his Salem home.
The memorial will be a celebration of Buchanan's 62-year life, said his sister, Laurie Buchanan of Eugene. Buchanan had pushed for campaign finance reform, government accountability and election reforms for two decades as a board member and executive director of the citizen watchdog group Oregon Common Cause.
For the service we will meet in the sanctuary at 11 a.m., with refreshments and remembrances to follow in the Kirby room in the adjoining annex, just below the Common Cause office.
Saturday, September 27th 11:00 a.m.
Rev. Pamela Nelson-Munson officiating
Jason Lee United Methodist Church
820 Jefferson St NE
Salem
Bring your stories, memories and pictures of a great Oregonian, an outspoken civic leader for clean and open government, who had a vast knowledge of Oregon government, politics and elections; a kind and
gentle person whom we all miss.
Democratic HD 17 Candidate, Dan Thackaberry takes on appointed Republican incumbent Sherry Sprenger in a debate
Monday, September 29, 6PM
Linn Benton Community College at Forum Room 104
House District 17 covers South Eastern Marion County including Stayton, Sublimity, Detroit, Mill City and Gates.
For further information contact Evan Degenfelder: 541 258-3600 or go to www.farmerdan.org.
Chemeketa Community College welcomes Salem City Club, the American Association of University Women, Capital Community TV, the Leagus of Women Voters of Marion and Polk County, and the Stateman Journal as they present "Making the Case for Good Governance" featuring candidates for Secretary of State and Marion County Clerk. Come support Kate Brown for Secretary of State and Bill Burgess for Marion County Clerk. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions of the candidates. The event begins at 6:30 P.M. in Building #2. There is no entrance fee. Refreshments will be served.
Senator Ron Wyden Public Appearance
Today Friday October 3 at 12:30 Senator Ron Wyden will be at Willamette University together with U.S. House Candidate Kurt Schrader, Oregon State Senator and candidate for Treasurer, Ben Westlund and State Rep. Candidate Richard Riggs.
Senator Wyden and the others will be speaking out in praise and encouragement of the great voter registration efforts that have been happening in Oregon. Tens of thousands of new voters have registered in the last year; several counties now have an unprecedented Democratic majority of voters and others, including Polk county, have come within a narrow margin of just a few hundred.
Senator Wyden and company will be at the Hatfield Library on the Willamette campus today at 12:30 pm. Democrats and interested supporters are encouraged to attend this event and bring along a friend.
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Jim Gilbert and Senator Ron Wyden to host Health Care Meet and Greet
Don't miss this opportunity to participate in a valuable discussion of health care in our communities and what we can do to bring about a more accessible and sustainable health care system. Date: October 4th, 2008 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Where: Silverton City Chamber Offices
Ron Wyden Endorses Jim Gilbert |
Join U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, Represenative Betty Komp and Represenative Brian Clem for an evening fundraiser benefiting the Richard Riggs campaign for Oregon State House, district 20.
The event will be held at J.James Restaurant, 325 High St. SE, Pringle Park Plaza, Salem. Hors d'oeuvre's and wine to be served starting at 6:30 P.M. Donations to be accepted.
RSVP to Sarah Hoyt by October 1st at 503-490-3263.
Marion County Democrats will host a showing of Michael Moore's newest documentary, "Slacker Uprising" at the Grand Theater, 191 High Street NE on Saturday, October 4th at 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:15).
This is a documentary recounting Moore's 62 city tour leading up to the 2004 presidential election and impact of the youth vote. Fittingly, admission is free for ages 22 and under; $3.00 for those 23 and older.
For more information call 503-364-9741
