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Volunteer Day


Start: 09/06/2008 - 9:30am
End: 09/06/2008 - 1:00pm

Volunteer Opportunity

Richard Riggs, Democratic candidate for HD 20Help 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. 

These bad choices, coupled with a 2% Democratic registration edge for the first time ever are making it a good year for a great candidate.

House District 20 is the Marion and Polk County Democrats’ best opportunity to take back a seat in the Oregon Legislature.  Here are some reasons:

  • We have a great candidate   http://www.richardriggs.com/
  • Richard is campaigning hard, and is well on his way to walking the whole district
  • District registration numbers have swung in favor of Democrats.  Since last fall registration numbers have swung 8% in Democrats favor.  Democrats now have a 2% edge in voter registration.   
  • District 20 has consistently voted on the progressive side of ballot measures. 
  • District 20 consistently supports high-profile Democratic candidates.
    • Supported Darlene Hooley by 56% to 41%
    • Supported Kulongoski by 53% to 41%
    • Supported Wyden with 61%

Most Important! 

Vicki Burger is out of touch with voters in District 20.  She might be a nice lady but her voting record is truely awful. 

    • Vicki's voting record does not fit the district.   
    • She  opposed Measure 49 to repair the old Measure 37 and the damage it did to Oregon's land-use system,  even though District 20 voted 70% in favor of M49. 
    • Vicki has recieved poor ratings from the League of Conservation Voters
      • 2003 session - 19%
      • 2005 session - 13%
      • 2007 session - 65%
      • Does Vicki need Democrats in charge to turn in an only half-way decent performance?
    • Vicki voted against curbing the worst abuses of the pay day loan industry.
    • Vicki voted against stem-cell research.  Under strict orders from Oregon Right to Life, Vicki and every other House Republican voted to block a proposal to begin stem cell research with clear guidelines.   
    • Vicki voted against mortgage industry regulation.
    • Vicki voted against ethics reforms aimed at curbing lobbyist abuse.
    • Vicki's vote is there when the Republicans need it.  She just is not the moderate she pretends to be. 

You can help by joining in Volunteer Day. 

Saturday, September 6th 9:30 am-1 pm

Breakfast with Brian Clem, then volunteer time

Marion County Dems Office, 250 Liberty St SE, Salem  

House District 20 includes neighborhoods near downtown Salem, most of South Salem west of Commercial and north of Kuebler, Illahe, West Salem, Independence and Monmouth. 

Volunteers can call Sarah (503 490 3263) or MaryAnn (509 251 5965)

 

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