Andy Maggi's Blog Posts

by: Andy Maggi | January 20, 2012 - 14:34

A few weeks ago, in response to a question about climate change, Rob Cornilles said, "I'm running for congress, not scientist." While this might be true, it is not an excuse to ignore science.

Elected officials take countless votes over the course of their careers. Often votes involve issues where they may have little or no expertise. In this instance Rob could have easily said, “I am not running for economist or farmer.”

More than just a vote: Suzanne Bonamici in CD 1

by: Andy Maggi | January 6, 2012 - 14:07

In less than one month, voters in Oregon's 1st Congressional District will send a new representative to Congress.

Historically, the conservation values that so many Oregonians share have been well represented in Oregon's 1st Congressional District, and we need to make sure this continues after January 31st.

Exciting news: Portland wants to ban the bag!

by: Andy Maggi | July 18, 2011 - 08:31

I have exciting news to share with you: Mayor Sam Adams and the Portland City Council have decided to move forward on banning single-use plastic checkout bags in Portland!

These bags are a significant environmental threat and a danger to the public welfare: they litter our roads, clog our rivers and streams, and the plastic in the bag will never, ever biodegrade. Once they get into our environment and ecosystems they don’t go away.

Want to work for us? OLCV Job Announcement: Central Oregon Organizer

by: Andy Maggi | July 1, 2011 - 09:20

The Oregon League of Conservation Voters is the political voice of Oregon's environmental community. OLCV is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that, along with its sister organizations the OLCV Education Fund and the OLCV PAC, passes laws that protect our natural legacy, elects pro-environment candidates, and holds all of our elected officials accountable. We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our staff as our Central Oregon Organizer.

Central Oregon Organizer

Summertime is fun time for OLCV events!

by: Andy Maggi | June 28, 2011 - 13:48

Looking to have some fun this summer? You're in luck! OLCV has a lot going on and we want you to be a part of it!

A night in Hood River, Oregon

by: Andy Maggi | May 3, 2011 - 09:56

While it has been a few days since I was in Hood River, I am still riding high from getting to meet one incredible volunteer who cares deeply about ensuring Oregon is a great place to live, play and raise children.

Several weeks ago I was approached by Elaine Thompson from Hood River; I didn't know her, but I was quickly impressed. When I called her, Elaine immediately began to tell me her (and her daughter's) story about how they came to start working to ban single-use plastic checkout bags in Hood River.

A safe Sellwood Bridge for safe and healthy neighborhoods

by: Andy Maggi | April 21, 2011 - 09:17

Every day, tens of thousands of us drive across the Sellwood Bridge. Seventy percent of those trips begin or end in Clackamas County. It's a critical piece of our transportation and economic infrastructure that our workers and families rely on.

But the Sellwood Bridge is also one of the most structurally deficient bridges in the country - it wouldn't withstand even a moderate earthquake. It's literally falling to pieces, as it received a sufficiency rating of 2 on a scale of 0 to 100. Every day it goes unrepaired puts our community at risk.

The right stuff: Who will be OLCV's Volunteer of the Year?

by: Andy Maggi | March 22, 2011 - 12:13

With a little more than three weeks to OLCV's Annual Celebration for the Environment, things at OLCV HQ are getting pretty exciting. We're making a video, lining up a DJ, selling tickets and tables... and we're getting closer to announcing the 2010 Katy Daily Volunteer of the Year!

Railed lanes are better than none

by: Andy Maggi | January 20, 2011 - 15:37

Although I work in Portland, I have often traveled to Lake Oswego for meetings and events. I can honestly say that while I've been waiting in traffic I have said to myself, "There has to be a better way to get here."

And it's only going to get worse if we do nothing. Well, it turns out some really smart folks are talking about ways to make the commute between Portland and Lake Oswego better and more accessible.

In Tigard, election work already bears fruit

by: Andy Maggi | November 19, 2010 - 14:29

After an election, questions about how the results will affect dynamics in the legislature, solutions for the state budget, and the destiny of environmental policy at all levels of government still loom large. But in some places, like Tigard, election results are already benefiting communities and the environment they live in.

Are you willing to risk it?

by: Andy Maggi | September 21, 2010 - 08:05

When I talk to folks about volunteering during campaign season I like to talk about the power you have as an individual to shape elections or to shape the way policy is formed by electing strong candidates, the power your voice has when talking to a neighbor or fellow voter.

Seniors do It more efficiently

by: Andy Maggi | July 21, 2010 - 15:14

On Monday, the Oregon League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (OLCV's sister organization) kicked off its Summer Conversation Series with the first of its statewide events. Monday's event took place in Clackamas County at Rose Villa (a retirement community) and was attended by state Sen. Martha Schrader. The topic of the event was growing our economy and creating jobs here in Oregon and centered around the energy industry.

A no-brainer in Lake Oswego: Why it's time to protect sensitive lands

by: Andy Maggi | July 8, 2010 - 16:03

The Lake Oswego City Council is currently discussing how it will move forward to comply with Title 13 by implementing polices that will protect the city's sensitive lands. For the less wonky version of that...Lake Oswego is talking about how it will protect trees, riparian areas, streams and critical wildlife habitat to meet regional goals and priorities. (Read more about Lake Oswego's Sensitive Lands Overlay.)

Fifty percent plus one

by: Andy Maggi | May 13, 2010 - 17:13

As many of you know, the Oregon League of Conservation Voters has been talking about the importance of getting Dick Schouten elected Washington County Commission Chair for months. OLCV Executive Director Jon Isaacs has called this race the most important local race in the state.

Disaster in the Gulf

by: Andy Maggi | April 30, 2010 - 15:08

You no doubt know by now that this nation is facing one of the worst environmental disaters in our history.

An oil platform in the the Gulf of Mexico exploded and then sank, creating a disaterous oil leak. If not for an election in a few weeks here in Oregon, I would probably be writing about it daily. Instead, I have been doing my best to track the story and now have a moment to reflect on what it means for the Gulf Coast and Oregon.

South Sister from the Chambers Lakes area of Three Sisters Wilderness Photo by: Bob Del Gizzi, OLCV supporter

Protection of remaining intact wilderness for its intrinsic value to all living inhabitants is as noble and worthy a goal as any development could possibly be. That's why we support organizations such as OLCV and our political representatives who work hard to protect Oregon's natural legacy.

Bob Del Gizzi and Michele Dickson (pictured above with canine companion Zeus)

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