By Representative Suzanne Weber, District 32 We are two weeks into the “short session” that occurs every even year. We are constitutionally required to end the session by March 7, so things are…
Category: Politics
Mike Scott Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Manzanita
To the Manzanita Community, I am announcing today my candidacy for another term as your Mayor. We are facing very difficult challenges with growth, Covid, and the need for a new workplace…
Rachel Armitage Appointed to Oregon Senate to Fill Seat Vacated by Besty Johnson; Senate Majority Leader Rob Wagner Welcomes Newest Coastal Member to Caucus
ST. HELENS – Today the County Commissions of Clatsop, Columbia, Multnomah, Tillamook, Washington and Yamhill voted to appoint Rachel Armitage as the new Senator from District 16. Senator-designate Rachel Armitage will begin…
DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS UNITE BEHIND BETSY JOHNSON
A growing coalition of former elected officials come together to put progress ahead of party politics and elect an independent Governor loyal only to the people of Oregon. A coalition of leading…
Tillamook Dentist Dr. Cyrus Javadi Announces Run for House District 32
TILLAMOOK, OR—Today, December 16th, Dr. Cyrus Javadi announced his intention to run for State Representative in House District 32 (ranging from Neskowin to Astoria on the North Coast) as a Republican in…
Senator Betsy Johnson Announces Run for Governor as Independent
October 14, 2021 Dear Friends: With an election for Governor fast approaching, Oregonians are eager for a fresh start and new leadership. But having to choose between another left-wing liberal promising more…
Tillco Dems send letter to Rep. Schrader to urge support of legislation, put people before politics
NOTE: Tillamook County Democrats are speaking out about Congressman Kurt Schrader’s positions on the pending Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act bill and the Build Back Better Act budget reconciliation bill, both being…
NEWS UPDATE FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Special Session Begins Today, Sept. 20th
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 Hello Friends and Neighbors, I am writing this weekly report as I often do on Sunday afternoon. By the time you receive it Monday, I will be in…
Virtual Format for Redistricting Public Hearings Announced Amid Delta Surge
SALEM, Ore. – In response to growing hospitalization rates across the state due to the Delta variant of COVID-19, Senate President Peter Courtney and House Speaker Tina Kotek today August 23, 2021,…
OREGON STATE LEGISLATURE UPDATE: Next on the Legislative Agenda – Redistricting
By State Representation David Gomberg, District 10 Over time, populations across Oregon change. Some communities grow with more year-round residents while others lose population. And so, to ensure that everyone is equally represented…