OLCV e-bulletin: Things to know if you're registered to vote
Here’s an easy way to share OLCV's endorsements with your friends and family. As you know, word of mouth recommendations from trusted personal sources are particularly important for local races.
Just click on your county below and copy and paste the list of OLCV endorsements with a short note into an email to your friends and family who live in your county. Your recommendation could make the difference in a number of close local races this election.
Clackamas County
Deschutes County
Hood River
Jackson County
Lane County
Lincoln County
Marion County
Multnomah County
Polk County
Washington County
Are you unhappy with our political climate? Are you excited about the changes this upcoming election could bring? Do you talk to your friends about politics? What about your neighbors?
We all share a responsibility to leave behind a strong environmental legacy for our children and grandchildren. That is why OLCV is working hard to make sure Oregonians vote for candidates who will work to protect those things that keep Oregon a special place for our families to call home − our forests, farmland, rivers, fish and wildlife.
But we can't do it alone. Help OLCV reach out to thousands of voters before they cast their votes. Visit our calendar of events now and sign up to talk to your neighbors about the candidates you support.
It is critical that we reach out and educate the thousands of first time voters who are focused on the president. One on one personal contact is the best way to reach these voters.
Do your part for a greener Oregon. Sign up to volunteer now.
Learn more about a few of the candidates who have earned OLCV's endorsement.
Challenge the Candidates: Green or Mean?
Challenge the candidates running for office in your district. Let's find out if they're really green or just plain mean.
The next time a candidate calls you or visits you at your door, or if you attend a town hall where he/she is speaking, ask them:
"If elected, what meaningful steps will you take to curb global warming?"
Do they have a plan with specific details or just empty rhetoric?
We need to get the candidates on record while they are running for office so we can hold them accountable once they are elected. OLCV staff can’t be everywhere to monitor the candidates, so we're counting on you - our supporters - to help us out.
Email Tresa your candidate's answer and she'll post your response on our blog, OLCV Talk.
Meet Richard Riggs (Candidate for House District 20)
From now until Election Day, we'll introduce you to candidates who have received OLCV's endorsement over on our blog, OLCV Talk.
This week, meet candidate for State Representative Richard Riggs.
Richard is running for election in House District 20, which covers areas of Polk and Marion Counties. He's an avid outdoorsman committed to protecting Oregon's air, water and natural beauty for future generations. He supported M49 when his opponent voted against it.
Visit OLCV Talk now to learn more about Richard's environmental values.
Check our blog each week to find out who is in the spotlight and what they plan to do to protect the enivornment you love.
Last Edition we featured Hanten Day.
Thanks to Cara Eitel for sending in this photo!
This photo was taken at Mt. Bachelor with Cara's husband and daughter. They love this special place in Oregon because they love to ski and snowboard!
Do you have a family photo taken in one of your favorite vacation locations in Oregon?
Send it to us. You may see it in our next E-bulletin or on our website.
Email your photos to Tresa. And remember the higher the resolution the better!
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If you haven't yet signed up to volunteer - now's your chance. We still have to talk to thousands of voters and we really do need your help.
I vote for pro-environmental candidates because we can’t afford to sacrifice long-term stewardship for short-term gains.