Comments for The Oregon Secretary of State Blog

Comment on Contact by Margi Brown

Margi Brown — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:40:03 +0000

Dear Kate,

As a member of a small group of Democrats that met with you years ago, we would like to invite you join the Democratic Breakfast Forum for breakfast at Tom’s Restaurant (3871 SE Division at 39th/Cesar Chavez Blvd.) on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 7:30 am. We are interested in discussing with you the issues you see most pressing for the Secretary of State in your current term.

Sincerely,

Margi Brown
503-246-0192
4609 SW Pendleton Street
Portland, OR 97221

Comment on Oregonvotes.org – Frequently Asked Questions by Charles Stuart Simms

Charles Stuart Simms — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 20:56:48 +0000

I didn’t receive a ballot this year at the right address and had too go to the Southside Elections Site to vote.I’m glad to have received my voter registration card today 11/21/2012. I wanted to see if I could see my information online to make sure it’s right. Thank You Very Much! C.S.Simms

Comment on Oregonvotes.org – Frequently Asked Questions by bill richardson

bill richardson — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 03:45:56 +0000

a message was just left on our phone stating that we weren’t registered to vote and had to contact you…we’ve voted before and we are independants…what’s the deal…thank you…bill

Comment on Secretary Brown to announce legislation creating a new corporate entity for sustainable businesses by Randolph Splitter

Randolph Splitter — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 21:15:39 +0000

Dear Sec. Brown,

I attended the Oregon Social Business Challenge on behalf of the antipoverty advocacy group RESULTS, and I was very pleased to hear your announcement about new legislation facilitating social businesses and promoting alternatives to the single bottom line of maximizing profit at the expense of social and environmental responsibility. Thanks for your great work!

But many of us in the progressive community feel that ALL large businesses need to demonstrate social and environmental responsibility and that the single bottom line is a recipe for disaster. (See, for example, the proposed Environmental and Social Responsibility Amendment at spiritualprogressives.org.) Can you help us change the rules under which corporations operate in the state of Oregon?

Thanks again.

Randy Splitter
rsplitter@mac.com

Comment on Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown unveils online Civics Toolkit by Virginia Bruce

Virginia Bruce — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:30:18 +0000

I was delighted to hear about the Civics Toolkit on Think Out Loud today. They read my comment about lack of it in school.

I would like to suggest that our system of Citizen Participation groups is a great way to introduce kids to REAL civic engagement. I am the Vice Chair of CPO 1 in the Cedar Mill area of unincorporated Washington County. We have been trying for some time to get some connection with our high school so that we could come in and talk to them about what we do, and maybe get some kids to attend one of our meetings. As you probably know, there is a great deal of resistance from educators to add ONE MORE THING to their bloated mandated subject list (for the tests?)

I realize that not all areas have as robust or as independent a system as Washington County, but I believe that some form of citizen involvement is mandated (as Goal One in Land Use) in each county. It could be a ready-made avenue to demonstrate civics.

I’d be happy to discuss and help to develop this idea if there is some interest.

(also please not that the line above this window should specify Email not just Mail)

Comment on Secretary Brown explains how her office is putting Oregonians back to work by Briana

Briana — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:01:25 +0000

That is fantastic! I am excited to see all the wonderful things the Secretary is doing for our state – and our economy. She has made great progress while in office.

Comment on Celebrating 100 Years of Suffrage by JaniceDilg

JaniceDilg — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:20:48 +0000

Thanks for reminding Oregon citizens that the right to vote for women was the result of hard work and perseverance! Since 1912 women seized the opportunity to participate in the political process as voters and elected officials. We look forward to honoring their legacy in 2012.

Comment on The Digital Government Achievement Awards by rep.philbarnhart

rep.philbarnhart — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:28:19 +0000

Of course, all those hours saved by agency employees reduces customer and taxpayer cost and increases convenience! I hope that all Oregonians will use the digital government systems whenever possible. It reduces fee increases and saves tax dollars.

Comment on Welcome! by julpea

julpea — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:01:50 +0000

great new look!