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I am a candidate to be the Democratic candidate in District 58, the Bob Jenson seat.  I agree that I will have a very difficult race if the Republicans nominate Mr. Jenson.

However, if the Republicans nominate Mr. Mathison, I believe that the voters will choose a person who believes that government can play a positive role in the life of the community and who believes that government that is closest to the people can help people work together for the common good.

posted 3 years ago
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The discussion is whether journalists should be admitted to executive sessions of public bodies.

In fact, the law deals with "representatives of news media. " (4) Representatives of the news media shall be allowed to attend executive sessions other than those held under subsection (2)(d) of this section relating to labor negotiations or executive session held pursuant to ORS 332.061 (2) but the governing body may require that specified information be undisclosed. "

That implies that the media is more than one person.

It appears that the legislature has already set the rule that the representative be of a larger organization.

posted 4 years, 7 months ago
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I live in Pendleton (rural but not remote) with hemophilia. Hemophilia affects about one male in about 7,000. That means that few physicians, particularly in rural communities see the condition.

I have been very happy with the medical care I've received over the past 30 years in Pendleton. My physicians, hospital, and dentist have been willing to learn about and accommodate my condition. The hospital stocks the specialized medications I need. I'm on a first-name basis with most of my care team. They all receive good support from the hemophilia treatment center at Oregon Health and Sciences Univ.

(typing is irregular today due to an injured index finger due to a cut that was treated well on Saturday.

Pete Wells
Pendleton, OR

posted 4 years, 10 months ago
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