OLCV e-bulletin: OLCV election results, local opportunities and upcoming events
June 12, 2008
OLCV e-bulletin
Edition 12
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OLCV = results
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A couple of weeks ago,
we posted OLCV's Election Analysis. Today, we are proud to share some more OLCV
election results.
Of the 73 races we endorsed in the primary, 68
candidates won or moved onto a general election runoff -- a 93% success
rate.
Of course, many of those
were uncontested partisan primaries, so it's probably unfair to count
them.
Of the 26 races that were
contested partisan primaries or contested non-partsian primaries, 21 of our
candidates prevailed or moved onto the runoff. That's an 81% victory rate in
contested races.
And by the way, of the non-partisan candidates who
are moving onto run-offs because they finished in the top two of a three or
more-way primary, every one of our endorsed candidates had the most votes.
Visit our website to learn
more.
And thanks to our volunteers
and donors who make this work possible!
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| Get Local |
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Help carry the excitement and momentum
of the Primary Election into November and join your friends in helping elect
local pro-environment candidates.
Our County Chapter programs are looking at
opportunities to elect environmental leaders in 8-10 county commission, mayoral,
and city council contests.
If you would like to help out in local campaigns,
learn more about running in a local race or find out to get involved in OLCV's
local endorsement process please email Tresa
for more information.
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| When Hard Work from the
1990s Pays Off |
Remember the fight over
Savage Rapids Dam in the 1990s?
The 87 year old dam is the number one
fish-killer on the Rogue River and was the subject of repeated fights in the
Legislature in the 1990s. OLCV and our allies fought for a responsible plan to
decommission the Rogue and against Legislature efforts to derail it. Calls and
letters from citizens made a huge difference, helping give John Kitzhaber the
political support he needed to veto several bad bills that would have locked the
dam into place.
Now, the dam appears less than a year away from removal.
Read more on OLCV’s
blog.
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| Advance ticket
sales |
No more waiting in line at the door!
You can now
purchase tickets and register for OLCV events in advance. Our website is safe
and secure and so is your personal information.
Not only is a great way
for you to save time and it saves us money. When you register online you won't
have to wait in line at upcoming events and you'll help us eliminate a lot of
paper. And who doesn't want to do that?
Look for to get your tickets in advance.
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| Sustainable Seafood Bake and Silent
Auction |
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Tickets are now available for the Sustainable Seafood Bake
& Silent Auction, formerly known as the Salmon and Tuna Bake. This event is
a fundraiser for OLCV's Lincoln County Chapter.
Get your tickets online
now.
Tickets are $30. The cost of your ticket covers a
delicious sustainable seafood dinner prepared by Chef Laurie Card at Cafe Mundo
(includes gratuity) and entry to our silent auction. The silent auction will
feature a variety of original artwork and goods and services donated by local
artists and merchants. Joe Jordon will provide wonderful live music throughout
the afternoon.
WHEN:
Sunday, June 29, Doors open at 3 pm.
WHERE: Cafe Mundo, 711 NW 2nd Ct,
Newport
We expect tickets to sell out!
Have Your Fish and Eat It Too -
Unfortunately, as many of you know, the
fishing industry is undergoing some very hard times. The future of fishing is
uncertain and many changes to fishing practices can be expected. As a result, to
create more awareness around the need for sustainable fishing and to help folks
understand it's easy and fun to eat sustainably; we've decided to rename our event the Sustainable
Seafood Bake.
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| Elkhorn debate
continues in Marion County |
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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).
What is up for debate?
Whether or not protecting a beautiful rural canyon
from urban development is more important than the "goal exceptions" the
developers want them to adopt.
WHEN: 6 PM, Wednesday, June
18
WHERE: at county office bldg, 555 Court Street N.E., in
Salem
At the hearing next Wednesday, testimony will be
limited to 3 minutes per person, but you can submit unlimited written
testimony. Learn what you can do to help save the
Elkhorn.
Email Sid
Friedman for more information.
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| OLCV
Clackamas County Summer House Party! |
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Save the
date!
Please join us in
Lake Oswego for an afternoon of food, music and fun! Guests will include
candidates, elected officials and community
members.
WHEN: Sunday, July 13, 3 PM - 5 PM
WHERE: At the home of Sue Marshall, 15941 SW Inverurie Road
in Lake Oswego
Live music by Water
Tower String Band! Kids Welcome!
You
are encouraged to RSVP
online.
For more
information, please email Meredith
Shield or call 503-224-4011.
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