-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 readingNational security is the number one mission of the federal government. Border security is part of National security.The current administration’s neglect of security responsibilities regarding border security and illegal immigration has created a situation across the USA that is fraught with hazards. You hear about them every day. You see it on our streets. Cities are collapsing under the load.Has…
Continue readingI’m still pinching myself to believe I call this incredible place home. Every day, I’m struck by the breathtaking scenery, diverse flora, and crystal-clear waters that surround me. The rivers and lakes sparkle like diamonds, and their accessibility is a dream come true. And the water from my faucet? The best I’ve ever had the pleasure of drinking in the…
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…
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