From John Rogan, Tillamook During the 2014 and 2016 elections the Koch Brothers poured millions of dollars into Wisconsin. Their money was well rewarded. Not only did they get Scott Walker as…
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NEWS FROM OREGON STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Mopping Up
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 It has now been two weeks since the Echo Mountain Complex Fire roared through the center of our district. Much of northern Lincoln County remains…
Support for Debbie Boothe-Schmidt for State Rep. for House District 32
Hello, my name is Nicholas Bowling and I am writing to tell you why I will be voting Debbie Boothe-Schmidt for State Representative of House District 32. As a registered nurse, living…
From State Representative David Gomberg: INFERNO – A personal story about the Echo Mountain Complex Fire; Lincoln County Resources
EDITOR’S NOTE: During Tillamook County’s emergency press conferences and leadership meetings last week, Representative Gomberg was on the line every time – even when he himself had been evacuated, and didn’t know…
FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Parkocalypse and Public Dollars, Round Two
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 Hello Friends, Practical Responses to Parkocalypse: Last week I wrote about the Parkocalypse at the Beach. In hindsight, it may not have been clear whether I…
Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) Revenues Should Support Public Safety Services
By Bill Baertlein, Chair, Tillamook County Board of Commissioners Tillamook County has a population of approximately 26,000, which our first responders can barely provide services for. Tourism has increased year after year…
Tillamook Chamber of Commerce Endorses Suzanne Weber for State Representative
The Tillamook Chamber of Commerce is stepping into the endorsement arena to support Tillamook Mayor Suzanne Weber for State Representative of House District 32. “Elected officials play a large part of how…
NEWS FROM STATE REPRESENTATIVE DAVID GOMBERG: Challenges at the E Board and Parkocalypse at the Beach
By Representative David Gomberg, House District 10 On Monday I joined a seventh Emergency Board meeting to disburse what is likely the last of 1.6 billion from federal CARES dollars intended to…
$500 Emergency Relief Check Program Goes Live
From State Representative David Gomberg: This is an important announcement for anyone still waiting for unemployment benefits. If your claim has not yet been completed, or if you know someone still being…
Suzanne Weber Wins Nomination as Only Independent Candidate for State Representative
In another nod to her record of nonpartisan accomplishment, the Independent Party of Oregon awarded their sole nomination for Oregon House District 32 to Tillamook Mayor Suzanne Weber. “I’m honored by the…
