Events
On Saturday, July 12th at 10am, the Schrader campaign will be launching our first of a series of weekend canvasses throughout the 5th Congressional District. The campaign will be partnering with several Democratic candidates for the Oregon House of Representatives and county Democratic Central Committees to go door-to-door throughout the district as we gear up for the general election.
The recent primary election on May 20th set new records for voter turnout, unfortunately many new Democrats only voted in the presidential race and left the rest of their ballot blank.
Democrats need to reach out to these voters and remind them that to make real progress, we need to focus on winning more than just the White House. On July 12th, we will be canvassing neighborhoods with especially high numbers of people who only voted in the presidential primary, and getting the word out about our Democratic candidates in other races.
Come join Oregon House Candidate Richard Riggs
for an all you can eat Spaghetti Dinner!!!
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008
6 to 8 pm
First United Methodist Church
600 State St, Salem
Tickets at the door - $5.00
Bring the whole family and get 2 for $7.00!
Come by the Democrats' Booth at the Salem Art Fair
Bush Park, In the Free Speech Zone
10am to 6pm Friday & Saturday, 10am to 4pm Sunday
We need volunteers. If you would like to help
call Claudia Baum at 503-364-9741
Come by the Democrats' Booth at the Salem Art Fair
Bush Park, In the Free Speech Zone
10am to 6pm Friday & Saturday, 10am to 4pm Sunday
We need volunteers. If you would like to help
call Claudia Baum at 503-364-9741
Hanten encourages citizens from District 19 to attend and share their issues and concerns with him. Day deeply believes that the primary job of all elected representatives is to “truly represent the people in their District” and, once elected, will continue HD19 Day to facilitate contact with his constituents in HD19. HD emphasizes, "My top priority will always be to listen to my constituents. I have faithfully done this while serving as a school board director, and I will continue to do it as a citizen representative.”
House District 19 includes parts of South and East Salem, Aumsville, Turner, and surrounding areas. HD pledges to run a positive campaign focusing on key issues and voting records, without personal attacks or dirty politics. Day said 'I strive to be honest and straightforward in everything I pursue. The voters in my district are smart, hard-working people who can not be fooled by negative campaigning. I will work hard to earn their trust by giving them the respect they are due, listening to their concerns and, once elected, representing them in the legislature.”
Come by the Democrats' Booth at the Salem Art Fair
Bush Park, In the Free Speech Zone
10am to 6pm Friday & Saturday, 10am to 4pm Sunday
We need volunteers. If you would like to help
call Claudia Baum at 503-364-9741
Ice Cream Social & Meeting
We'll Bring the Ice Cream you Bring a Topping and the Fun!
Marion County Democrats Office
250 Liberty Rd. SE
across the street from the Phoenix Grand Hotel
7 to 8:45
Very Brief Meeting 8:45-9:00 pm
Meet & Greet Candidates:
*House District 17 candidate, Dan Thackaberry
*House District 18 candidate, Jim Gilbert
*House District 19 candidate, Dr. Hanten Day
* House District 20 candidate, Richard Riggs
* House District 22 Representative, Betty Komp
*State Senate District 9 Candidate, Dr. Bob McDonald
and more, watch this space for a roster of candidates
Rep. Betty Komp - Town Hall on Government Accountability
Tuesday, July 22, 6 to 7 PM
Woodburn Library, 280 Garfield St. Woodburn
In all the hoopla over the presidential election it's easy to forget that the easiest, and most effective, way to initiate change is right here at home.
As a legislator, it's tempting to rely on the seemingly endless streams of data and numbers. It can be difficult to remember that this country's greatest assets are those who live right next door.
During the next few months, I am hosting town hall meetings in Salem and Woodburn and I encourage you to join me as we explore current topics and trends in health care (June 23), government accountability (July 22) and employment and workforce development (Aug. 21).
Where should the state direct aggressive audits to ensure taxpayer money is being spent wisely? How can we make state government work more efficiently with local businesses to help create more good-paying jobs? Which state documents are most in need of being put in plain language so taxpayers know how their money is being spent?
We will Elect a Chair
Discuss the ballot measures.
Choose an action issue and plan it's implimentation.
Any democrat may attend
Discuss frequency of Meetings
Please submit suggested agenda items to Rich Harisay at 503-769-3339.
Jeff Merkley Town Halls in Rural Marion County
In towns across Oregon, families are ready to change the direction of America by changing the priorities in Washington D.C. and putting Oregonians before the powerful special interests.
Because real change in Washington D.C. begins in Oregon, House Speaker Jeff Merkley, candidate for U.S. Senate, will travel to 100 towns across the state. Starting in the timber town where he was born, Merkley will meet with hardworking families struggling to pay the bills, workers worried about their jobs being outsourced overseas, and business owners squeezed by skyrocketing health care costs.
All events are open to the public.
Friday, July 25
9:00 am
Lyons
Your Country Kitchen
1219 Main St.
Coffee with community members about job growth and the economy
10:15 am
Mill City
Rosie's Mountain Coffeehouse
647 NE Santiam Blvd.
Meeting with community members to discuss rising health care costs
We will meet at MCDCC Democratic Campaign HQ 250 Liberty St. SE, Salem at noon on Monday the 28th. Please give this some thought and write down your ideas then send them to Rich Harisay at rokhoperpol@gmail.com. I will then organize them for the meeting and provide you with a list of everyone's ideas. RSVP so that I will know how many copies I need to print. Your original letters along with the summary list and tally of votes for each position will be sent to the Obama Campaign.
Barack has said that change comes from you so here's your chance to influence change.
Refreshments will be served.
The Rules Committee Meets on Monday, July 28, 6:30
At the Dems Office, 250 Liberty Street SE, downtown Salem
We will elect a chair and discuss the development of Standng Rules.
Please call Tina Calos at 503-587-8609 or 503-551-8733
if you would like to attend.
