Lane County

Lane County scorecards show marked improvement
Ashley Miller | 06.30.10 10:32 am

Prior to joining the OLCV staff, I volunteered on the steering committee of OLCV’s Lane County chapter. One of the things that really appealed to me as a steering committee member was OLCV’s local environmental scorecard process. It was such a great way to evaluate whether or not the hard work we put into electing local candidates in Lane County had actually translated into protecting the environment.

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Getting it done in the primary - Lane County Commissioner races
Ashley Miller | 05.06.10 2:12 pm

As you know, the primary is upon us. We have our ballots and voters pamphlets and are sitting down to decide who to vote for on May 18th. In Lane County, OLCV has been working hard to get voters out for two candidates- Pat Riggs-Henson for Springfield County Commissioner and Jerry Rust for West Lane County Commissioner.

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Video: OLCV Heroes
Toby Van Fleet | 04.28.10 7:04 pm

Who we elect matters

Check out this great video, created by our friends at Compass Media, highlighting Oregon's environmental champions and the incredible environmental safeguards they have helped to secure that help preserve Oregon's unique quality of life. This video was unveiled at OLCV's 13th Annual Dinner for the Environment on April 23, 2010. More than 1,100 guests attended.

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Measures 66 and 67: Good for Oregon business
Jon Isaacs | 01.12.10 3:23 pm

With just two weeks left until Election Day, businesses around the state are speaking up in support of Measures 66 and 67, which will help preserve funding for important environmental programs, schools, healthcare and public safety.

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No. Really. I like it. (video)
Andy Maggi | 12.21.09 4:07 pm

With just a few days left till Christmas you may be finishing up your shopping, having put a lot of thought into the holiday gifts you will be handing out to friends and family.

At the same time, while you might not say so, you anticipate what gifts will be waiting for you throughout the holiday season. While some will wow, there are those that force your mind into a bewildering wave of confusion and dread. You know the ones. They may end up as white elephant gifts and without a doubt cause what can best be called "present face."

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Bill is Back! Commissioner Fleenor announces run for second term
Andy Maggi | 11.18.09 6:33 pm

After announcing that he was not running for re-election to the Lane County Commission, Bill Fleenor faced a tidal wave of support and requests from his West Lane County constituents to reconsider his decision. 

OLCV worked hard to get Fleenor elected to the West Lane County seat in 2006 and we know that the board has moved forward on a range of environmental priorities because of Bill Fleenor’s strong support. We would definitely be facing a challenge without Bill on the commission and without Bill in the race this spring. 

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Choosing the Right Leaders
Jonathan Poisner | 04.22.08 11:54 am

 

People often ask: I want to get greener, what should I do?  New light bulbs?  A hybrid?  A solar roof?  Well, all of those things are helpful. But actually, the greenest thing you can do is this: Choose the right leaders. It is so much more important to change your leaders than change your light bulbs. Thomas Friedman, New York Times, October 21, 2007.

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Who's trying to buy the Eugene Mayor's race?
Jonathan Poisner | 04.18.08 2:21 pm

Back in 2006, former Eugene Mayor Jim Torrey ran for the State Senate, powered by more than $170,000 in funding from polluters.   Fortunately, Senator Vicki Walker narrowly prevailed in her reelection.

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