Oregon Business Association

OBA PAC Weighs in on Hotly Contested House Races

The state races to watch this election year are taking place between strong candidates vying for the Oregon House of Representatives.  With huge challenges facing the state, Oregon needs legislators who are equally equipped to be innovative thinkers and able to rise above partisan decision making.  OBA has endorsed the following candidates:

House District 59  -  Mike Ahern (D - Madras/The Dalles)

House District 52  -  Suzanne VanOrman (D - Hood River/Sandy)

House District 50  -  John Lim (R - Gresham)

House District 49  -  John Nelsen (R - Troutdale/Wood Village)

House District 39  -  Bill Kennemer (R - Canby/Oregon City)

House District 38  -  Chris Garrett (D - Lake Oswego)

House District 37  -  Scott Bruun (R - Tualatin/West Linn)

House District 34  -  Chris Harker (D - Beaverton)

House District 30  -  Dave Edwards (D - Cornelius/Hillsboro)

House District 24  -  Jim Weidner (R - Dundee/McMinnville)

House District 20  -  Vicki Berger (R - Independence/Monmouth)

House District 16  -  Sara Gelser (D - Corvallis)

House District 9    -  Arnie Roblan (D - Coos Bay/Florence)

Blumenauer Reaches Across State to Discuss Rebuilding and Renewing America

Congressman Earl Blumenauer, in support of the Rebuilding and Renewing America effort, is holding a series of meetings to solicate opinions in Salem, Medford and Bend.

"2008 is the bicentennial of the Gallatin Plan (1808) and centennial of the Roosevelt Plan (1908), which guided America’s infrastructure investments in the 19th and 20th centuries. These plans set the stage for two centuries of transportation advances, infrastructure investment and environmental protection. Today we need a new plan to rebuild and reinvest in America."

SALEM  -  Tuesday, August 5th

Time: Sign in at 8:00 a.m. Event begins at 8:30 a.m.

Location: Senator Hearing Room, Courthouse Square 555 Court St. NE, Salem, OR

MEDFORD  -  Wednesday, August 13th

Time: Event begins at 1:30 p.m.

Location: Medford City Hall Council Chambers Rm. 300, 411 West 8th Street, Medford

BEND  -  Thursday, August 14th

Time: Event begins at 1:00 p.m.

Location: Deschutes Services Center, Barnes Room, 1300 NW Wall, Bend

Please RSVP to Sarah Masterson by email at sarah.masterson@mail.house.gov or by phone at 503-236-7702.

Click here for more information about Rebuilding and Renewing America