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Timber Severance Tax
Oregon has only a modest tax on harvested timber that just supports the industry. Unlike Washington state, Oregon doesn’t tax the value of trees when cut to compensate counties for reduced property taxes while the timber was growing. Read about it: Timber Tax Citizen concept … and more: How to Protect Our Water Here are some questions to […]
Biden-Harris Hit the Ground Running
Transition plans are already posted. Includes COVID, Economy, Racial Equity, Climate. Check it out! https://buildbackbetter.com/
Election 2020 Recap (so far)
The voting is over, and the nail-biting continues. The Trump campaign and the Republican Party will certainly petition to have the votes recounted in certain states like Wisconsin and Michigan, so the results of the presidential election may yet be weeks away. Stay tuned to find out if there are things Democrats in Oregon can […]
Election Protection Experience
Thanks to Janet Bianco who wrote up her experience in observing signature verification at the County Clerk. Read it here. Certainly nothing scary! Part of protecting our right to vote! Room for other to still help! Contact chair@josephinedemocrats.org.
What We are working for:
- A balanced and equitable economy that provides a living wage for all workers.
- Competent, affordable and accessible health care.
- World class, lifelong educational opportunities.
- A healthy, sustainable environment.
- International diplomacy and cooperation.
We are county citizens who believe in bringing people together for the common good and making democratic principles the driving force behind all public policy.
We are working to build a community that extends beyond our borders and respects the inherent dignity of all.