Marion County

Report From the Road: Across the state, Oregonians express strong support for a clean energy economy
Jon Isaacs | 08.10.10 1:17 pm

Over the past 10 days, I have facilitated community discussions about environmental problems in Bend, Ashland, Salem and Gladstone (I'm pictured here at a conversation in Salem with Rep.

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The first Great Politician Cook-Off lives up to the hype
Tresa | 08.03.10 11:10 am

In case you didn't hear, OLCV's Marion County chapter threw its first ever Politician Cook-Off and Sustainability Fair this past Sunday.

Creative, friendly and fun, this head-turning event attracted Democrats and Republicans alike who all gathered to celebrate the values we Oregonians share in common: the pride for our state's natural legacy and the passion to protect it.

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Barbecue competition brings community together
Toby Van Fleet | 07.29.10 3:08 pm

Finally, we're getting down to what's really important in politics: Who makes the best sauce?

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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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Two early endorsements in Marion County
Tresa | 12.28.09 3:44 pm

Chuck Bennett for Salem Mayor

Chuck Bennett is running in a crowded race to be Salem's next mayor. But his ideas to make sure Salem families get what they deserve--clean air and water, affordable transportation choices, and safe, walkable neighborhoods--set him apart. 

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How many Commissioners does it take to protect the environment?
Tresa | 12.21.09 5:09 pm

In Marion County, some say five is the magic number.

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Marion County OLCV ready to play in 2010
Tresa | 12.14.09 3:53 pm

Voters will face many tough decisions in city, county and state races throughout Marion County next year.

Fortunately, a strong team of local community leaders have joined forces on OLCV’s newly re-formed Marion County Steering Committee to make sure the public is informed when they cast their votes next May and November. Over the next few months, the steering committee will be identifying pro-environment candidates in several races in Marion County and talking to voters about those candidates.

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The Great Elk-horn debate continues!
OLCV | 06.12.08 8:16 am

There will be a Marion County Board of Commissioners hearing on the Elkhorn project at 6 PM, Wednesday, June 18 in the first floor hearing room at the county office bldg, 555 Court Street N.E., in Salem (same location as the previous hearings).

At the hearing next Wednesday, testimony will be limited to 3 minutes per person, but you can submit unlimited written testimony. 

What is up for debate?

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