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The New Jersey Democrat delivered a powerful marathon Senate floor speech. He began speaking at 4 p.m. PDT on Monday and concluded Tuesday, more than 25 hours later — a Senate record.
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Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They're taking everything they can get their hands on, and daring the world to stop them. On Saturday, April 5th, Albany Region Indivisible and our like-minded partners are taking to the streets locally — and nationwide — to fight back with a clear message: Hands off! Meet at the Linn County Courthouse at noon.
A short march starts at 12:15, followed by a rally along Ellsworth Street until 2 p.m.
Email [email protected] with questions
A short march starts at 12:15, followed by a rally along Ellsworth Street until 2 p.m.
Email [email protected] with questions
Signs of the times: Friday protests
continue in Albany
Bernadette Niederer, with Albany Regional Indivisbile (and a Linn County Democrat) writes: "Given that the news never stops we're decided to make our protest a regular event. Unless there are extenuating circumstances and until further notice, we're rallying every Friday, from 4:00-6:00 p.m., in downtown Albany near the corner of 4th Avenue & Ellsworth (by City Hall & the County Courthouse). Bring your opinions, bring your signs! Come find out if we'll finally experience a non-rainy rally!" More than 30 people turned out for the March 28 honk and wave (see gallery above).
Linn Dems endorse six candidates, Albany
local option levy in May 20 election
Updsted April 16
The Linn County Democrats have unanimously endorsed Brad Longman for Linn-Benton Community College Board of Director Zone 5 in the May 20 Special District Election. The endorsement came during the county party's April 3 hybrid monthly general meeting at Albany Public Library and on Zoom.
It brings to six the number of endorsed candidate by the Linn Dems. A measure for the "Renewal of the Albany Ambulance, Fire and Police Local Option Levy" also received unanimous endorsement during the April 3 meeting.
Longman, an epidemiolgist, is an instructor in the Oregon State University College of Health and technical director of the U.S. President's Malaria Initiative. He is running for the LBCC board "because I believe win the power of community colleges to provide accessible, high-quality education that prepares students for successful cares without the burden of excessive debt."
In nominating Longman for endorsement, Linn County Democrat Nancy Greenman said, "he has a profound understanding of what a community college does."
Three of the candidates endorsed by the Linn Dems during a special Zoom meeting March 21 seek election to the Greater Albany Public Schools Board, and two are running for seats on the Linn-Benton-Lincoln Education Service District Board of Directors.
For the GAPS Board, the candidates receiving endorsements were::
• Bill Hays (Zone 1) a retired United Methodist minister who also was a special education bus driver in the Albany school district. Linn Democrat Nancy Greenman said she admires Hays’ “compassion, sense of humor and sense of responsibility.”
• Michael Thomson (Zone 3) is an Albany City Councilor and past GAPS board member. He was appointed to the ESD board to fill a vacancy last year and is running unopposed. “I have great respect for Michael Thomson,” said Linn Democrat Susan Leonard, “particularly around education.'
The Linn County Democrats have unanimously endorsed Brad Longman for Linn-Benton Community College Board of Director Zone 5 in the May 20 Special District Election. The endorsement came during the county party's April 3 hybrid monthly general meeting at Albany Public Library and on Zoom.
It brings to six the number of endorsed candidate by the Linn Dems. A measure for the "Renewal of the Albany Ambulance, Fire and Police Local Option Levy" also received unanimous endorsement during the April 3 meeting.
Longman, an epidemiolgist, is an instructor in the Oregon State University College of Health and technical director of the U.S. President's Malaria Initiative. He is running for the LBCC board "because I believe win the power of community colleges to provide accessible, high-quality education that prepares students for successful cares without the burden of excessive debt."
In nominating Longman for endorsement, Linn County Democrat Nancy Greenman said, "he has a profound understanding of what a community college does."
Three of the candidates endorsed by the Linn Dems during a special Zoom meeting March 21 seek election to the Greater Albany Public Schools Board, and two are running for seats on the Linn-Benton-Lincoln Education Service District Board of Directors.
For the GAPS Board, the candidates receiving endorsements were::
- Kristopher Schendel (Zone 1), senior code compliance officer for the city of Albany and the father of three school-age children. “I’ve worked with Kristopher through the city and found him to be an honest and patient person,” said Jackie Montague, an Albany City Councilor and Linn Democrat.
- Stephanie Lunceford (Zone 2), a mortgage loan originator, said she has raised her four children for 27 of the 30 years she has lived in Albany. She said her oldest child was enrolled in special education classes and her youngest has struggled with anxiety. “It’s important to make the schools more inclusive … and better for our students’ well being,” Lunceford said.
- Kris McLaughlin (At-Large Position 2) is a retired teacher who taught for 38 years at Calapooia Middle School. “I want to be part of bringing this district back together again,” McLaughlin said. Linn Democrat Stacey Bartholomew said McLaughlin “has a depth of wisdom I have seldom seen.”
• Bill Hays (Zone 1) a retired United Methodist minister who also was a special education bus driver in the Albany school district. Linn Democrat Nancy Greenman said she admires Hays’ “compassion, sense of humor and sense of responsibility.”
• Michael Thomson (Zone 3) is an Albany City Councilor and past GAPS board member. He was appointed to the ESD board to fill a vacancy last year and is running unopposed. “I have great respect for Michael Thomson,” said Linn Democrat Susan Leonard, “particularly around education.'
NAACP Linn Benton Branch members gather March 22 to dedicate the Dr. Cal Henry Memorial Fountain in Corvallis Waterfront Park. From left are Albany Mayor Alex Johnson, Albany City Councilor Ramycia McGee, Branch President Barry Jenkins, 1st Vice President John Phillips IV, Deidre Green and Renee Merritt.
NAACP dedicates waterfront fountain
in honor of civil rights leader Dr. Cal Henry
Dr. Cal Henry CORVALLIS — The nice new drinking fountain in Waterfront Park has a plaque listing a few of the many accomplishments of its namesake, Dr. Cal Henry. It notes that he co-founded the local NAACP chapter — now known as the NAACP Linn Benton Branch — in 1971. And he served as his its first president. He earned a doctoral degree in education at Oregon State University and taught in OSU's College of Education. He was an Oregon civil rights leader, and in 2015 received an NAACP national "History Maker" award.
A number of branch members and friends gathered by the fountain Saturday to remember Henry, who is in declining health and couldn't be there, and to dedicate the fountain in his honor. Branch 1st Vice President John Phillips IV of Albany received a plaque for his work with Steve McGettigan, Corvallis Parks Operations coordinator, to make the fountain a reality.
Henry, a Democrat, was involved in civil rights in Oregon since the 1960s. In 1977 he started the Oregon Assembly of Black Affairs. This non-partisan, non-profit political organization focused on educating the Black Community and the public. In 1983 he helped start the Oregon Commission on Black Affairs, a governmental commission working on economic, social, legal, and political equity. Henry also served on the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industry, the Oregon Council on Civil Rights, and the Oregon Governor's Task Force on Equality.
A number of branch members and friends gathered by the fountain Saturday to remember Henry, who is in declining health and couldn't be there, and to dedicate the fountain in his honor. Branch 1st Vice President John Phillips IV of Albany received a plaque for his work with Steve McGettigan, Corvallis Parks Operations coordinator, to make the fountain a reality.
Henry, a Democrat, was involved in civil rights in Oregon since the 1960s. In 1977 he started the Oregon Assembly of Black Affairs. This non-partisan, non-profit political organization focused on educating the Black Community and the public. In 1983 he helped start the Oregon Commission on Black Affairs, a governmental commission working on economic, social, legal, and political equity. Henry also served on the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industry, the Oregon Council on Civil Rights, and the Oregon Governor's Task Force on Equality.
International Women's Day
protests in Albany and Salem
Nearly 50 people in downtown Albany and more than 300 at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem turned out for International Women's Day protests on March 8. Linn County Democrats took part in both events. "If we all stand together, we can't be divided. We can change what's happening in our country," said Melissa Evans, one of the event organizers in Albany. Evans is part of a new grassroots organization, Mid-Willamette Valley For the People, which has a Facebook group page.
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CD5 Committee elects new officers, Democratic Party of Oregon standing committee members
Delegates and other participants gathered virtually for the 2025 Congressional District 5 organizational meeting March 5. Linn County was well represented by 10 attendees, including CD5 Delegates and Alternates, State Central Committee Delegates and Alternates, and Precinct Committee People.
CD5 is tasked with helping to elect and support a Democratic representative to Congress in the Fifth District, and also with organizing support for Democratic candidates throughout the district..
Congratulations to new CD5 officers: Chair Eileen Kiely of Deschutes County, Vice Chair Susan Rodway of Clackamas County, Secretary Karyssa Dow of Marion County and Legislative Monitor Deb Barnes of Clackamas County.
The CD5 representative to the Democratic Party of Oregon Executive Committee will be Adam Kane, a new PCP from Clackamas.
The CD5 Committee also elected members to DPO standing committees. Linn County will be well represented as follows:
— Mark Leonard
Organization Chair
Linn County Democrats
CD5 is tasked with helping to elect and support a Democratic representative to Congress in the Fifth District, and also with organizing support for Democratic candidates throughout the district..
Congratulations to new CD5 officers: Chair Eileen Kiely of Deschutes County, Vice Chair Susan Rodway of Clackamas County, Secretary Karyssa Dow of Marion County and Legislative Monitor Deb Barnes of Clackamas County.
The CD5 representative to the Democratic Party of Oregon Executive Committee will be Adam Kane, a new PCP from Clackamas.
The CD5 Committee also elected members to DPO standing committees. Linn County will be well represented as follows:
- Budget Committee: Steve Harbert (Delegate).
- Credentials Committee: Nichole Case (Delegate); Steph Newton-Azorr (Alternate).
- Rules Committee: Mark Leonard (Delegate); Elaine Wilder (Alternate).
- Local Events and State Fair Committee: Ashley Sisneros (Delegate); Stacey Bartholomew (Delegate); Katie Pleis (Alternate); Raquel Padilla Moore (Alternate).
— Mark Leonard
Organization Chair
Linn County Democrats
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