Medford Mail Tribune Endorses Lynn Howe

 

What they said about Lynn:

 

Esquivel's opponent this year is Democrat Lynn Howe, a thoughtful, intelligent retiree with a 25-year background as a health-care administrator — experience that will be invaluable as lawmakers tackle health-care reform in the 2009 session.

 

Ordinarily we would question a newcomer's ability to know the needs of the community, but Howe has learned quickly.

 

She exhibits a clear grasp of the major issues facing Oregon and the Rogue Valley, from land use and transportation to education and health care. She says she would be an advocate for small- and medium-sized businesses and the education infrastructure necessary to provide them with a quality work force.

 

What they said about Sal Esquivel:

 

Esquivel seems out of touch with the biggest problems facing Medford

 

Speaking of the economy, Esquivel says Oregon's is stable. We don't know if that reflects misguided optimism or ignorance on his part, but we find it troubling.

 

Esquivel has served two moderately productive terms, but his plans for a third leave us underwhelmed.

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Ron Wyden is in Medford today,

October 13th

campaigning for Lynn Howe.

Senator Wyden Rally

Oct.12, Sunday at 4:30 pm

Redrock Italian Eatery

‘Rock' with Senator Wyden at the Redrock, 17 W. 4th St., Medford. 

Senator Wyden is campaigning for Barack Obama, Jeff Merkley, and local candidates Peter Buckley, Lynn Howe and Jim Olney.  Join us for appetizers, socializing and hearing from Senator Wyden and all the candidates.

During his time in Salem, Representative Esquivel has consistently voted for bills that would lead to cuts to schools and tax inequality..

 

· He voted for a $27 million tax break for corporations in 2005, while schools faced deficits (HB2542).

 

· He voted to cut over $350 million in funding for public schools, health care, & public safety to give tax breaks to the wealthiest 4% of Oregonians (HB2332, HB2629).

 

· He voted against making developers pay part of the cost of improving school facilities in 2007 (SB1036, SB336).

 

Rep. Esquivel also opposed legislation that would have provided health insurance for our children through a cigarette tax (HB2967).  He was rewarded with a campaign contribution from Phillip Morris. (Source: OR Secretary of State,Orestar).

 

Candidate Forum, Tuesday, September 30

7 PM

County Court House Auditorium
10 S Oakdale
Medford, OR  97501

Candidate forum that will include Lynn Howe and Sal Esquivel candidates for Oregon House of Representatives District 6 and Peter Buckley and Pete Belcastro for District 5).  The event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters.

Rally and Walk for Lynn Saturday, October 4

2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Donahue-Frohnmayer Park

 

Enjoy a Light Snack -- Then Head Out on a Mission to Educate and Change.

 

 

Donahue-Frohnmayer Park, located on Sunrise Avenue just north of Spring Street, on the west side of street.  You can take Jackson to Sunrise and turn north or take McAndrews to Sunrise and turn south.

 

Call the Democratic Office 858.1050 and tell the Volunteer (or the machine) that you are signing up for the Lynn Howe Rally on October 4.

 

When Lynn Wins We all Win

Ron Wyden Endorses Lynn Howe

  "As a nurse, Lynn doesn't just talk about senior    health issues. She will continue protecting and fighting for them once elected."

Lynn Howe Weekly Walks for Victory September 20

 September and October Saturday mornings 9 AM

 

Meet at the Jackson County Democratic Party Office

40 South Central, Medford

Walk and distribute Lynn’s literature.  We’ll have coffee and bagels, Howe t-shirts, walking maps and literature.  Bring a friend and help elect Lynn who will work for you in Salem!   If you have a Howe T-shirt wear it.  <

Clean Air, Clean Water

Healthy Communities and Families

Date: Sunday, September 14^th

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Location: Grilla Bites

226 E. Main St.

Medford

 Hear about the gains made for the environment in the 2007 state legislature - the best environmental legislation in 20 years!

 Talk with Lynn about what she can do to make our communities even healthier.

Learn about key conservation issues for 2009.

 Join us at a fundraiser and auction reception for Lynn Howe, candidate for District 6 Oregon House of Representatives (Medford).

  Lynn has been endorsed by the Oregon League of Conservation Voters.

Questions or comments? E-mail us at http://lynnhowestaterep.com/index.php?page=contact

or call 541-324-6004.

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Speaker of the Oregon House, Jeff Merkley endorses Lynn Howe.

Fight Crime, End Oregon's Meth Crisis

Lynn Howe (HD 6) & John Kroger to Hold Town Hall on addressing Oregon’s Meth Crisis

Lynn Howe, Democratic Candidate for the Oregon House (HD 6, Medford) invites you to join her, Democratic Attorney-General Candidate John Kroger, and Medford’s local law enforcement leaders for a Town Hall to discuss the Meth Crisis that is facing Oregon.

Every Year, meth costs us hundreds of millions of dollars on prisons, law enforcement, health care, and lost of work force productivity. Meth is the biggest cause of property crime and identity theft in the state. It is also the single greatest cause of serious child abuse in Oregon. Meth is one of the reasons that Oregon recently received a “D” grade on a child welfare report card. This is unacceptable.

Join us to discuss the facts about meth in our community, innovative solutions at the local level, the trends in drug crime, sensible sentencing policies, and drug treatment plans.

Friday, August 8th, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Medford Branch Library, 205 South Central Avenue, Medford.

For more information, please call 778-9600 or email Lynnhowe@excite.com.

Another chance to meet and speak with

John Kroger

Anti-Crime Rally

August 9, 2008, 9:00 to 11:00 am

Saturday morning in Veterans Park

     
Located on the corner of Stewart and Highway 99

next to the Medford Armory

Come Join:

John Kroger, Oregon’s next Attorney-General

Lynn Howe, candidate, Oregon House of Representatives

 Residents from all areas of the city

Exchange ideas on how to keep our neighborhoods clean and safe.

 
“No Crime -Not in My Neighborhood.”

West Side Neighborhood Cleanup

ALLEY CLEANUP WELCOMES SUMMER Our first full day of summer began by addressing one of the concerns reported by residents during the initial meetings for creating a Neighborhood Action Plan in the newly identified Washington Neighborhood: Our alleys need help! So, potholes were filled, graffiti removed, overgrown foliage was cut back, and a tremendous amount of garbage was hauled away by a group of volunteers the morning of Saturday, June 21ST.
Read more about the cleanup