Transparent Government

In Oregon, where universal mail-in voting has been the norm since 1998, convenience has long been touted as a virtue. Ballots arrive automatically, voters mark them at home, and drop boxes or mailboxes complete the process. Yet this system has contributed to a troubling erosion of public confidence in elections across Oregon and the nation...

I believe voters have a right to know who is trying to influence their elected officials. That principle is especially important in local government, where decisions made by the Board of County Commissioners directly affect taxpayers, public safety, county employees and the services our communities depend on.