February 2021 CCRP Newsletter
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Clackamas County Republican Party February Newsletter We as the County Party need to FEBRUARY 2021 refocus on the needs of all County residents. Our message to all County Legislative residents is we are here to make Updates sure your voice in heard in your Clackamas County government. We are here to support We need all Republican Party everyone’s rights under the Bill of volunteers and PCPs Rights. We will support your to keep an eye on Freedom of Speech, Assembly and what is happening at The mission of the CCRP Religious Freedom. We denounce the Capital. is to improve violence as an answer to County or Oregonian's lives by State problems. We support open, Oregon limiting government transparent process that includes Legislative vigorous dialogue and debate. and promoting System individual freedoms. The Oregon Legislature Is Now in OLIS Session. The above link Beliefs of the Clackamas County Things may be different about how the Republican Party legislature operates but our goal remains helps you to the same to ensure that all voices are heard navigate what is We BELIEVE the strength of our nation lies with and see throughout the legislative process. going on at the the individual and that each person's dignity, freedom, ability and responsibility must be The legislature adopted rules to keep the Capitol. honored. public out of the building for COVID We BELIEVE in equal rights, equal justice and safety. We need to stay vigilante and be May 18, 2021 equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, creed, ready to send letters or make phones calls sex, age or disability. Special District to elected officials. We BELIEVE free enterprise and encouraging Elections Info individual initiative have brought this nation Stay informed and stay engaged opportunity, economic growth and prosperity. With your Oregon Government Officials First Day to file for County Special We BELIEVE government must practice fiscal Click the above link to find out what is on Districts (School, responsibility and allow individuals to keep more the schedule. of the money they earn. Fire, Water Board We BELIEVE the proper role of government is to and Misc) is “The power under the constitution th provide for the people only those critical functions February 6 . that cannot be performed by individuals or private will always be in the people. It is organizations and that the best government is that entrusted for certain defined SEL 190 Filing which governs least. purposes, and for a certain limited Form We BELIEVE the most effective, responsible and period, to representatives of their responsive government is government closest to the people. own choosing; and whenever it is More executed contrary to their interest, or information can FINALLY, We believe the Republican Party is the best vehicle for translating these ideals into not agreeable to their wishes, their be found on the positive and successful principles of government. servants ca, and undoubtedly will be, Clerks Website recalled.” George Washington Clackamas County Republican Newsletter February 2021 Page 2 Clackamas County Republican Office Precinct Committee Persons Contact Us The County Party Office is open for Precinct Committee Persons “put a Chair business to support our elected officials face” on the Republican party in their and provide information to all who seek neighborhoods and community, help Chair@ClackamasCoun elect local Party leaders and set the it about what your government is doing. tyRepublicans.org agenda for the Republican Party in Monday, Wednesday, Friday their county; they care passionately Vice Chair 10pm - 2pm about politics, current events and ViceChair@Clackamas issues within their communities and CountyRepublicans.org We will have Volunteers to help you government and how they affect their with questions. Please call us with any communities, families and future generations; they stay informed about Secretary questions 503-303-7312 issues and Party events, acquaint Secretary@Clackamas We will have merchandise to sell themselves with the candidates and CountyRepublicans.org Party leaders; they participate in including hats, winter beanies and long sleeve shirts. election activities and volunteer to Treasurer help elect Republican candidates. Treasurer@Clackamas 612 Molalla Ave, Oregon City To become one today click the CountyRepublicans.org Clackamas Website Link The CCRP is starting a Republican Party Elected Officials How to get involved with Clackamas County Lending Library. We have a good assortment State Senator Fred Girod (District 9) of books that will provide good information Senate Minority Leader We are launching a new for you and your family. For more State Senator Kim Thatcher (District 13) endeavor to get more County information please call 503-303-7312. State Senator Bill Kennemer Residents engaged with their County Elected Officials (District 20) Here is what the Oregon House State Senator Chuck Thomsen Please think about applying to serve on one of the many Republicans are fighting for “We (District 26) advisory boards and the People” in trying to make your State Representative Rick Lewis commissions that (District 18) government transparent communicate directly with the Request we find a way to safely allow the State Representative - Christine Drazan Board of Commissioners. Capitol to be open on a limited basis, House Minority Leader These boards are vital to relying on existing public health (District 39) providing insight and guidance. Clackamas County Commission Chair perspective about how to Require amendments to be posted for 24 Tootie Smith improve our County. hours for public review before adoption. County Commissioner Visit this link for more Prohibit drafting of committee bills, to Paul Savas information on how to apply. allow all members equal access to the County Commissioner Clackamas County legislative process instead of advantage Mark Shull committee chairs over other committee members. Clackamas and Marion County Commissioners Allow for debate when a measure is withdrawn from committee. Appointed Bill Kennemer to be the new State Senator Limit the power of the Speaker to send for District 20 bills to committees for political purposes The Clackamas County and Marion County Commissioners met for a joint by specifying what issues are associated virtual meeting to select a replacement for retiring State Senator Alan Olsen. with each committee in rule and allowing committee referrals to be appealed on the The Commissioners interviewed the 3 candidates who were Steve Bates, floor. John Lee and Bill Kennemer. In the end the Commissioner selected All the Minority Leader to appoint Kennemer to serve until 2022. We appreciate John and Steve willingness to Minority party members to committees. serve and we thank them for all they have given to the Party over the years. Allow Minority Reports in all We are a better Party because of their leadership and service. committees, except Ways and Means. Paid for by the Clackamas County Republican Central Committee. (Information courtesy of Oregon House Caucus) .