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The Oregon Public School System
The Oregon public school system has become an ideological battlefield. At risk are our children. From the first time they walk through the school doors, they are likely subject to Woke indoctrination, gender confusion, sexualization, vaccine shaming and pressure to conform to social values that are at variance from their parents. Parents who object to this system are discouraged from…
Continue readingFarmers and Ranchers
I 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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Then Vs. Now
The past few months have been among the most interesting in my entire life. I started it off by being sworn in as Clackamas County Commissioner, which was and is one of the greatest honors I’ve ever experienced. This came after our county and many others throughout Oregon suffered through massive fires and the resulting smoke. Then there were the…
Continue readingNo Means No
Oregon’s state motto was adopted in 1987. It’s “Alis Volat Propriis,” which is Latin for “She Flies With Her Own Wings.” In many respects, that motto reflects the state’s pioneer spirit. But taken further, it’s almost become an excuse for Oregon to do things that none of the other 49 states are willing to do. A prime example is the…
Continue readingWorking for All of Clackamas County’s Residents
I’ve been serving on the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners for about three months now. So far, it’s been a very interesting and educational experience, as there is a lot that goes into managing the daily operations of one of Oregon’s most populated counties. Because the commissioners are elected officials, we conduct our business in meetings that are open to…
Continue readingThe Ways in Which I Will Serve
A lot is involved with being a Clackamas County commissioner. Aside from being part of the board that manages the daily operations of one of Oregon’s largest counties, the commissioners also work with several different outside entities on a wide variety of public policy areas. On February 21, I was assigned to several positions on various committees, councils and commissions…
Continue readingSearching for Housing Solutions
Residents of Clackamas County, the Portland metropolitan area and all throughout Oregon have felt the crunch in recent years of skyrocketing housing costs. Rising rents add to the cost of living for families and individuals, and also make it more difficult to save enough money to buy a house. Homeownership has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream and…
Continue readingPlanning Ahead for the Future
Clackamas County is in an interesting position right now. Even though it has the smallest population of the three counties in the Portland metropolitan area, it’s still Oregon’s third most populous county. As of 2019, around 418,187 people called Clackamas County home. Washington County was at 601,592 and Multnomah had 812,855 residents. Many of issues that our residents are most…
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