Twenty-four Albany Banner Brigaders provided messages, including this one, April 11 over I-5 from Santiam Highway.
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Town Halls April 18 and 25 focus on impacts
of federal actions on Oregonians
Join concerned Oregonians from across the political spectrum at upcoming town halls as we prepare for the midterm elections. Learn about critical topics such as Health Care, Housing, Education, Affordability, State Economy, Voting Integrity, Public Safety in the age of ICE, and more. Break-out sessions led by informed speakers will examine how current and future federal actions affect the welfare of Oregon families.More information about the events and speakers can be found HERE.
The town halls are scheduled for:
Thanks to the organizing Task Force with members of the Rural Organizing Project, Indivisible Salem-Keizer, Indivisible Benton County, League of Women Voters, and Linn Benton NAACP Branch.
For more information, contact Political Action Committee Event Co-Chairs: Tuesday Danielle Simenc and Greg Koerper.
The town halls are scheduled for:
- Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m. to noon, Riverfront Community Center, 489 Water Ave. N.W., Albany.
- Saturday, April 25, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm - Corvallis(Corvallis Community Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave., Corvallis.
Thanks to the organizing Task Force with members of the Rural Organizing Project, Indivisible Salem-Keizer, Indivisible Benton County, League of Women Voters, and Linn Benton NAACP Branch.
For more information, contact Political Action Committee Event Co-Chairs: Tuesday Danielle Simenc and Greg Koerper.
Friday Honk & Wave protests continue;
'coal-rolling' driver gets maximum fine in Lebanon
The weekly Honk & Wave protests are scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. Fridays on Ellsworth Street at Fourth Avenue in Albany
and along Main Street at Academy Square in Lebanon. The Honk & Waves are organized by Albany Region Indivisible in Albany and East Linn Indivisible in Lebanon.
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East Linn's Indivisible's Karen Schueller provided this timely news on April 9: "In a local win for our side, yesterday in Lebanon Municipal Court a man who thought "coal rolling" (diesel-smoke spewing) the participants of Lebanon's Friday Honk & Wave was a good idea was taught a lesson we hope will be passed on to others. After five people who experienced the coal-rolling incident were subpoenaed and testified in court, the judge increased the original fine from $115 to the maximum fine of $250. In addition to the five people who testified, there were an additional 10 people from East Linn Indivisible in the courtroom to show support for our members."
Way to go, East Linn Indivisible!
and along Main Street at Academy Square in Lebanon. The Honk & Waves are organized by Albany Region Indivisible in Albany and East Linn Indivisible in Lebanon.
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East Linn's Indivisible's Karen Schueller provided this timely news on April 9: "In a local win for our side, yesterday in Lebanon Municipal Court a man who thought "coal rolling" (diesel-smoke spewing) the participants of Lebanon's Friday Honk & Wave was a good idea was taught a lesson we hope will be passed on to others. After five people who experienced the coal-rolling incident were subpoenaed and testified in court, the judge increased the original fine from $115 to the maximum fine of $250. In addition to the five people who testified, there were an additional 10 people from East Linn Indivisible in the courtroom to show support for our members."
Way to go, East Linn Indivisible!
Candidates, measures set for May 19 Primary Election
Democrats are represented in all the partisan races that will be on the May 19 Primary Election ballots in Linn County. The filing deadline was March 10.
Among Democrats filing for the Primary are Gov. Tina Kotek, incumbent U.S. Representatives Janelle Bynum (5th District) and Val Hoyle (4th District) and State Sen. Sara Gelser Blouin (District 8). Sierrah Williams of Sweet Home has filed for the Democratic nomination in Senate District 6.
Those seeking the Democratic nomination for Oregon House seats include Ivan Maluski (HD11) of the Scio area and Joanna Robinson of Albany (HD15).
Theodore "TJ" Hiner of Sweet Home has filed for the Democratic nomination for Linn County Commissioner Position 1. (The Position 1 incumbent, Republican Will Tucker, is seeking reelection.)
Sixty-five people have filed for election as a Linn County Democratic Preciinct Committee Person.
For a list of candidates and ballot measures that will appear on Democratic ballots in the May 19 Primary in Linn County, along with key dates and election resources, click the link below.
Among Democrats filing for the Primary are Gov. Tina Kotek, incumbent U.S. Representatives Janelle Bynum (5th District) and Val Hoyle (4th District) and State Sen. Sara Gelser Blouin (District 8). Sierrah Williams of Sweet Home has filed for the Democratic nomination in Senate District 6.
Those seeking the Democratic nomination for Oregon House seats include Ivan Maluski (HD11) of the Scio area and Joanna Robinson of Albany (HD15).
Theodore "TJ" Hiner of Sweet Home has filed for the Democratic nomination for Linn County Commissioner Position 1. (The Position 1 incumbent, Republican Will Tucker, is seeking reelection.)
Sixty-five people have filed for election as a Linn County Democratic Preciinct Committee Person.
For a list of candidates and ballot measures that will appear on Democratic ballots in the May 19 Primary in Linn County, along with key dates and election resources, click the link below.
Linn County Democratic Central Committee
Platform Convention set for May 23
The Linn County Democrats' first platform convention in just over three years is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at the Albany Main Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E. Delegates to the convention must be Democrats registered in Linn County. People interested in serving as delegates should click the sign-up button below. Proposed platform planks and legislative action items (LAIs) can be submitted before the convention by clicking the button below. The last LCDCC County Platform Convention was held in April 2023. The convention produced, and the Central Committee approved, the current platform,
'No Kings' rallies draw big mid-valley crowds
Sunshine greeted protesters for the "No Kings" rallies Saturday, March 28, in Albany and Lebanon. Turnouts in Albany and Lebanon nearly matched the second "No Kings" rally attendance last October. An estimated crowd of close to 1,200 showed up for the 2 to 4 p.m. March 28 rally along Ellsworth and Lyon streets in downtown Albany. In Lebanon about 475 people gathered in Academy Square along Main Street from noon to 2 p.m. A large crowd attended the Corvallis "No Kings" rally that started at noon at McNary Field and processed to Central Park and the Benton County Courthouse. A "No Kings" rally also was held in Harrisburg.
The mid-valley protest rallies were among 3,300 scheduled around the country, with an estimated 8 million people participating, That's about 1 million more than the turnout for "No Kings 2" in October and 3 million more than "No Kings 1" last June.
Indivisible, the national lead organizer of the March 28 rallies, states on its website that "No Kings" is more than just a slogan:
"It is the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, shouted by millions, carried on posters and chants, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together.
"Because this country does not belong to kings, dictators, or tyrants. It belongs to We the People — the people who care, who show up, and who fight for dignity, a life we can afford, and real opportunity. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings."
The mid-valley protest rallies were among 3,300 scheduled around the country, with an estimated 8 million people participating, That's about 1 million more than the turnout for "No Kings 2" in October and 3 million more than "No Kings 1" last June.
Indivisible, the national lead organizer of the March 28 rallies, states on its website that "No Kings" is more than just a slogan:
"It is the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, shouted by millions, carried on posters and chants, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together.
"Because this country does not belong to kings, dictators, or tyrants. It belongs to We the People — the people who care, who show up, and who fight for dignity, a life we can afford, and real opportunity. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings."
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'Day without an Immigrant' observances planned
The "Day without an Immigrant) is being organized by PCUN to stand with Immigrant workers:
"Immigrant workers are the backbone some of Oregon's most important sectors. We came here following the American dream, and to build a better life for our families.
We work the jobs nobody else will do. Backbreaking. Low paid. Dangerous labor. We helped make this country one of the richest countries in the world. We're not criminals, we're families, workers, PEOPLE!
We have seen an overwhelming increase in ICE and Border Patrol in our communities, terrorizing our children, destabilizing our local business, harming our community. As farmworkers, one of our most powerful messages is that we're the workers that feed America. Without us America doesn't eat. It will be important that we start to own that power, and gain commitments from immigrants and allies alike to deny economic participation. No work. No shopping. No school. Join our caus
"Immigrant workers are the backbone some of Oregon's most important sectors. We came here following the American dream, and to build a better life for our families.
We work the jobs nobody else will do. Backbreaking. Low paid. Dangerous labor. We helped make this country one of the richest countries in the world. We're not criminals, we're families, workers, PEOPLE!
We have seen an overwhelming increase in ICE and Border Patrol in our communities, terrorizing our children, destabilizing our local business, harming our community. As farmworkers, one of our most powerful messages is that we're the workers that feed America. Without us America doesn't eat. It will be important that we start to own that power, and gain commitments from immigrants and allies alike to deny economic participation. No work. No shopping. No school. Join our caus
- May 1, 2026 — International Workers Day
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. Meetings are generally held on the first Thursday of the month. The next meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4 at Albany Public Library and on Zoom.
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