President Biden signs the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill into law Nov. 15 during a ceremony on the White House lawn. (CNBC)

Linn, Oregon Democrats celebrate
ongoing legacy of Rep. Peter DeFazio


After Oregon Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-4th District, announced Dec. 1 that he would not seek re-election in 2022, Linn County Democratic Central Committee Chair Jerred Taylor and Democratic Party of Oregon Chair Carla “KC” Hanson released the following statements:

Thank you Peter DeFazio for your years of public service and for being a champion for all Oregonians in Congress. Even though you would have no longer been our Congressperson after redistricting, we will never forget how much you fought for us here in Linn County. Your voice and your leadership will be missed.
— Jerred Taylor

“Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Representative DeFazio.
“You have honored the people of Oregon with your tireless service for 36 years, and we are tremendously sad to see you retire at the end of your term. As the chair of the House Transportation Committee and a founder of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, you have led the way by speaking hard truths and fighting for policies that prioritize the needs of the working people of southwestern Oregon and across the United States. Your steadfast work on transportation has culminated in one of the largest infrastructure investments in our nation’s history.
“We will miss your leadership, dedication, and sense of humor, and we’ll do all we can to ensure that Oregon’s Fourth District continues to be represented by a Democrat who will continue your legacy as a passionate and effective lawmaker and a true champion for the people of Oregon.”
— KC Hanson

'It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as Congressman for the Fourth District of Oregon. This was a very difficult decision at a difficult time for our nation, but I'm ready to pass the baton to the next generation so I can prioritize my personal health and well-being.' – Peter DeFazio
'A great 36 years' for DeFazio  (Dec. 2, Albany Democrat-Herald)

​State Platform Convention, SCC meeting to be held Dec. 10-12

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The Democratic Party of Oregon has announced that the State Platform Convention will be held online Dec. 11-12. The convention was to be at Adrienne C. Nelson High School in Happy Valley, but the DPO opted to move it online out of concerns about COVID-19. The fourth-quarter State Central Committee on Dec. 10, also will be online.
The Linn County Democratic Central Committee voted for its slate of platform convention delegates during LCDCC meetings Oct. 7 and Nov. 4. Our 15 delegates are Genny Lynch, Jerred Taylor, Susan Heath, Chris Smith, Edie Koenig, Keith Kolkow, Wendy Nilson, Nina Brenner, Mindy Lowden, Jackie Montague, Brenda Sterner, Graham Kislingbury, Paula Connaghan, Scott Bruslind and Steve Harbert.
For links to the final start platform draft, the initial legislative action items, and online orientation sessions for the platform convention, please click here.

Fate of Build Back Better rests with Senate

• Here's what's in the Build Back Better bill passed by the House (Time, Nov. 19)
• Democrats carry the bill in House (CNN, Nov. 19)

Good road ahead with ​Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

About the Linn County Democratic Central Committee

 The Linn County Democratic Central Committee (LCDCC) of Oregon welcomes all those, regardless of party affiliation, who support our ideals. We’re an all-volunteer organization that works hard to elect Democrats to represent the people of Linn County at local, state and national levels. Our meetings are generally held on the first Thursday of the month on Zoom.  The next monthly general meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, on Zoom. 

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Linn County Democrats
P.O. 2553
Albany, OR 97321

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Are you a new Democrat or new to Linn County, or even a current Dem or just have questions? Join us for our informal "Welcome, Democrats!" meetings on the last Thursdays of the month, except in December. The next gathering will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27 on Zoom.
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