-AN UNUSUAL CAMPAIGNShull has filed for re-election this year and is running an unusual campaign — HE IS NOT SOLICITING POLITICAL DONATIONS. HOODVIEW NEWS:Why have you decided not to solicit political donations this year? MARK SHULL:My intent is to stop the focus on campaign contributions and the amount of money a candidate has in his or her ORESTAR (state reporting)…
Continue readingEaster is a time of hope and renewal, a chance for us to come together as a community and celebrate the promise of new life. Just as the crocuses and daffodils are blooming in our beautiful county, Easter reminds us that even in the darkest times, there is always the potential for growth, transformation, and redemption. GOD’s love for mankind…
Continue readingCommissioner Shull seeks re-election. Here he is on a very tall ladder hanging his campaign sign Clackamas County Commissioner Shull is a doer and a no-nonsense lawmaker. Commissioner Shull is a logger in his younger days, a bronze star veteran having served in Iraq as a lieutenant colonel (helping save the lives of U.S soldiers), builds his own house with…
Continue readingFiscal ResponsibilityGovernment should have a limited budget that reflects the vitality of the federal/state/County/City economy, while keeping taxes to a bare minimum. Local ControlGovernmental power and functions should be as close to the citizens as possible for maximum oversight, control, and responsiveness. Free MarketsProduction and prices should be dictated by the laws of supply and demand without the interference of government…
Continue readingAmerica must remember its history. As Americans began the business of reconstructing their Country after a bloody civil war, they also reconstructed the Constitution. The 13th Amendment abolished slavery, but still more work was needed to ensure equality of all people. The 14th Amendment enhanced the civil rights of all citizens, and the 15th Amendment guaranteed the right to vote…
Continue readingHOODVIEW NEWS REPORT Sept. 2023 exclusive interview A Discussion with Clackamas County Commissioner Mark Shull Bill Wehr: You took office in January 2021. Over the course of the two and one half years you have been in office. What is an important major issue you have seen accomplished by the Board of Clackamas County Commissioner. Mark Shull: Due to the…
Continue readingTHE PEOPLE’S COMMISSIONER Published July 9, 2021 | By Bill Wehr Mark and Singapore Officer, Tiger Balm Exercise Retired Lieutenant-Colonel’s path in life reflects accomplishment, commitment and hard work. He is bringing these qualities to work as a Clackamas County Commissioner Mark Shull’s path in life has led him toward a variety of pursuits as an Oregon logger, a 25-year…
Continue readingI I do not recall a time in my life that I was more concerned about food security for this nation. With the price of fuel and fertilizer, many farmers are finding it hard to make ends meet. That has the potential for less production this year. Add to that the drought in many of our nation’s food producing areas…
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