Lawmakers Address Business Challenges, Opportunities at Leadership Summit
Whether you believe in big government or small government, Oregon House Democratic Leader Ben Bowman (D-Tigard) said government must be effective and efficient to grow the state’s economy and help businesses thrive.
Speaking at the 22nd annual Oregon Leadership Summit at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland on Dec. 9, Bowman said a bipartisan gr…
Oregon’s Corrections System: A Call for Reform and Support
As your State Representative and a long-time advocate for public safety, I recently had the opportunity to visit Coffee Creek Correctional Facility and meet with the Association of Oregon Corrections Employees (AOCE). These experiences have reinforced my belief in the critical role our correctional facilities play in maintaining public safe…
From the Desk of Kevin Cameron. Ascending to New Heights: The Economic Power of our Airports
As a longtime resident of Marion County, I’ve witnessed the incredible expansion and economic growth across our community firsthand. There are many contributing factors and areas I could highlight, but today, I want to discuss the critical role that our local airports, both the Salem Airport and Aurora State Airport, play in the economic growth and vita
City Council Censure Motion Targets Councilors Gwyn and Hoy
The Salem City Council is set to take up a motion to censure Councilor Deanna Gwyn and Mayor-Elect and Councilor Julie Hoy tomorrow.
According to the November 12th meeting agenda, the motion, first reported by the Statesman Journal, will be made by Mayor Chris Hoy, who, earlier this year, was denied re-election when Councilor Julie Hoy successfully challe…
Candidates for Secretary of State, 6th Congressional District Square Off in Debate
A packed house gathered Oct. 14 at the Salem Convention Center for a pair of debates between candidates running in two key races in the Nov. 5 general election.
In the first debate, Democrat Tobias Read squared off with Republican Dennis Linthicum vying for Oregon Secretary of State. They were followed by Democratic U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas, who is being …
IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY
Oregon needs to strengthen the public safety system to hold criminals responsible, support law enforcement, and respect crime victims.
During the past 20 years, many of our political leaders have quietly weakened our capabilities to fight crime. Most of these activities are carried out in public but have not been noticed because they are done …
From the Desk of Bill Burges
BE a Voter. Encourage others to be voters too. Let’s show our nation and the world how democracy works. The Marion County Clerk’s office looks forward to receiving your voted ballot. Check your registration status at www.oregonvotes.gov and update if necessary. If not yet registered, you have until October 15th to register to vote.
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Salem Chamber hosts debate for CD6 and secretary of state races
With election season right around the corner, it can be difficult to sift through the political noise. What people really want is clarity - who are the candidates and what do they stand for. The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce’s upcoming debate, part of the monthly Forum Speaker Series, offers an open door to the candidates themselves.
This debate brings…
Oregonians to Decide Five Statewide Initiatives in November
From ranked choice voting to rebate checks for every man, woman, and child statewide, Oregon voters will have some big decisions to make come Election Day on November 5th.
Five ballot measures have been certified for the 2024 general election, including two citizen-led initiatives and three others referred directly by state lawmakers. The Secretary of Sta…