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Charlotte in 2012 District Nominating Conventions

April 20th - 22ndPortland Community College

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A Walk Through the District Convention ProcessNote: These are a guide to the rules for delegates to the district convention. For questions about the rules, please refer to them or to the person assigned by the Democratic Party of Oregon to assist with the convention.

Delegates to be elected to the national convention from the congressional districts:District 1 9 delegates (5 women and 4 men)District 2a 3 delegates (2 women and 1 man)District 2b 4 delegates (2 women and 2 men)District 3 12 delegates (6 men and 6 women)District 4 10 delegates (5 women and 5 men)District 5 9 delegates (5 men and 4 women)

Delegates to be elected to the state convention from the congressional districts:District 1 60 delegates (30 men and 30 women)District 2a 20 delegates (10 women and 10 men)District 2b 24 delegates (12 men and 12 women)District 3 81 delegates (41 women and 40 men)District 4 61 delegates (31 men and 30 women)District 5 54 delegates (27 women and 27 men)

Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. in order to allow district delegates to be registered in a timely manner and to allow national delegate candidates to mingle with the district delegates. District delegates will be badged. The convention will be convened at 1 p.m. by the congressional district chair or a designee. Once the chair welcomes the district delegates, the floor will be turned over to a representative of the Democratic Party of Oregon, who will walk people through the convention process.

The district delegates will then form a caucus. A chair, appointed by the Democratic Party of Oregon in consultation with the presidential campaign, will convene the caucus. The person assigned to the caucus by the DPO will act as a recorder. The process will be reviewed if necessary.

The caucus will then determine the length of time national candidates will be allowed to speak. The default is one minute, but could be much shorter in order to accommodate all the candidates in some of the districts. The person assigned to the caucus by the DPO will recommend a time, based on the number of national delegate candidates running, and the time involved.

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The caucus will also decide whether to allow surrogates for national delegate candidates to speak. The default is that they will not be allowed to speak. In the interest of time, no electronic presentations will be allowed.

All ballots will be signed by the district delegate, in order to comply with DNC rules.

Ballots are separate for male and female candidates. At the top of the ballot will be the number of national delegate candidates the district delegates are entitled to vote for. Do not vote for more national delegate candidates then there are positions to fill.

Those national delegate candidates who receive a majority of the vote will be declared elected.

If there are still national delegates left to elect, the second ballot will consist of the national delegate candidates who finished in places equal to twice the number of national delegates remaining to be elected.

As an example: If a caucus elects a national delegate on the first ballot, and there are two national delegates remaining to be elected, the second ballot will consist of the national delegate candidates who finished in second, third, fourth, and fifth place. If there are ties in any of those positions, the extra national delegate candidates are included.

On the second ballot, the top finishers are elected.

The caucus then elects state convention delegate candidates. There are ballots for men and women state convention delegate candidates, and the top finishers are declared elected.

If there are not enough candidates to fill out the district’s delegation to the state convention, the people who have filed to be state delegates will be declared elected. Vacancies in the state convention delegation can be filled by the district chair and the chair of the caucus.

All ballots are taken to a separate area to be counted by volunteers who are not candidates for national delegate.

In all cases, ties are determined by a flip of the coin, done by the caucus chair.

When the caucus is finished electing national and state delegates, the convention adjourns.

People assigned by the DPO are responsible for getting contact information about the newly elected delegates.

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NAME:Anderson, SandraBrewer, JenniferCastner, SueClaybrooks, GlendoraColquitt, RosaConley, SimoneCulbertson, KimberlyCurrin, LouiseDubitsky, Susan SorahEmminger, EeviFriend, Mary LouLara, MelinaLopez, ElizabethMarlia-Stein, LizMayer, AnnMercier, ChristineNava, DorilaNyberg, DonnaOsburn, Mary LouOstrowski, SheriePacker, KarenPierce, HumaPrice, CynthiaRacek, BarbaraRobertson, TerriSchouten, KarenShultz, ArielSmolin, AriellaStone , Samaura Taylor, LouiseTurner, SharonWilder, NancyWilliamson, JenniferWu, Catherine

CITY:PortlandSherwoodPortlandTualatinTigardNewbergHillsboroAlohaBeavertonBeavertonPortlandPortlandPortlandMcMinnvillePortlandPortlandAlohaSt. HelensSaint HelensTualatinNewbergBeavertonAstoriaTigardHillsboroBeavertonBeavertonPortland Portland HillsboroBeavertonPortland Portland Portland

COMMUNITIES OF INTEREST:GLBT

Asian/Pacific IslanderAfrican AmericanAfrican American

HispanicHispanic

Native AmericanHispanic

Asian/Pacific Islander

African American

African AmericanGLBT


Delegates Running for Election to the National Convention: CD1 - Female

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NAME:Ahmed, GulzarBailey, LarryBallard, NigelBaptista, Rafael Barnicle, BrendanBeeks, JayBell, John SBonander, JamesBusby, ChrisDimond, CharlesDinsdale, NathanEvjen, JasonFreegard, JesseHansen, PeterHartley, AnthonyHurtley, EdJones, TomKadiata Lota, FelicienKlein, ClaytonLand, CrisLazenby, Henry “Chip”Lockwood, JohnMercier, BryanMirka, AlarMoreland, GreggNava, JoseNielsen, PhilipPak, JonathanPierce, ChristopherRichards, DeanRobinson, JamesRodriguez, JaimeSaltzman, StephenSchoen, GrantSchultz, JoshuaShapiro, JoelSoderback, Wesley CSquires, EricStrobel, AlTaylor, LawrenceTruax, PeterWalters, DougWarner, Robert

CITY:TualatinTigardPortland Portland Portland BeavertonBeavertonSherwoodLake OswegoPortland Portland BeavertonTigardBeavertonHillsboroPortland HillsboroBeavertonPortland WarrenPortland Portland Portland Portland TualatinAlohaSt HelensPortland BeavertonPortland HillsboroHillsboroPortland Portland Portland Portland Portland AlohaPortland AstoriaForest GrovePortland Tigard

COMMUNITIES OF INTEREST:Asian/Pacific Islander

Hispanic

HispanicGLBT

African AmericanNative AmericanGLBTAfrican American

Native American

GLBTHispanicGLBTAsian/Pacific Islander

African AmericanHispanic

GLBT

GLBT

Delegates Running for Election to the National Convention: CD1 - Male

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NAME:Bannerman, StacyDoherty, SusanGraham, TonyaKreuzman, MollyMusser, Faye York, Kris

CITY:MedfordMedfordAshlandAshlandGrants PassMedford

COMMUNITIES OF INTEREST:

GLBT

Delegates Running for Election to the National Convention: CD2A - Female

NAME:Allen, BenDolan, TimothyGriffith, GeneVroman, Patrick

CITY:Klamath FallsAshlandPhoenixKlamath Falls


GLBT

Delegates Running for Election to the National Convention: CD2A - Male

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NAME:Clark , HaroldDelgado, GregGates, ThomasLove, JimmyMedina, JavierMundy, JohnMunroe, WilliamPhiliben, PhilRodby, MarkSahm, S. Cary

CITY:BendBendSistersBendThe DallesBendBendBendRedmondBend


Hispanic, Native American, GLBT

HispanicGLBT

Delegates Running for Election to the National Convention: CD2B - Male

NAME:Hill, CarolynMcClaflin, CamilleNow, MarilynSanderson, Margaret BernieSheffield, LynetteTyler-Kroon, Pamela

CITY:BendRedmondBendHermistonBendMt. Hood


Delegates Running for Election to the National Convention: CD2B - Female

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NAME:Ballard-Beach, JodiCullerton, MeganDrescher, JudithElliott, LakeithaFeidelson, RobinFlagg, AdrienneFlenniken, EllenGehrke, KristenGreenidge, KathleenHagmeier, SusanHanson, Carla “KC”Hogue, JamieIsett, LouesaJohnson, KellieLudwig, LisaMass, MarychrisMatthies, SusanMazzara, ElizabethMazzara, FranMcCoppen, AllisonMinor, ShirleyMoore, AmeliaNorington, Monique Palmer Stutsman, TaraPierce, TeraRice, ElizabethRossetto, JohnaRubio, CarmenRubio, MariaRuffing, Faith E.Ryan, Emily S.Santiago, CherylShipsey, KristaSmith, LorettaStratton, PaulaThatcher, EricaTran, ThuyVardavas, StephanieWalden, SandraZak, KathyZena

CITY:Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland WelchesPortland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland


African American

HispanicGLBT

African American

GLBT

African American

African AmericanAfrican AmericanAfrican American

HispanicHispanic

Asian/Pacific Islander, GLBTGLBT

African American

GLBTAsian/Pacific Islander


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NAME:Albertine, DaveApplefield, NathanielChapman, MichaelCrider, RayDolley, SekouEsmonde, JosephFrederick, LewGraves, RodneyJoseph, SheldonKahl, NicholasKarwaki, ThomasKing, ThomasLackey, WilliamLeahy, PeterMadigan, JosephMazzara, JoeMc Mullen, JohnMock, BruceMoore, ElliottMorales, EduardoMoy, StanleyRichardson, DouglasRutherford, JohnSoto, RudySt. Thomas, KennethTurner, Damon IsiahVindas-Obando, GeinerWeigler, JakeWheeler, TedWong, BingWright, Jeremy

CITY:Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland PortlandPortland Portland Portland Portland Portland WelchesPortland PortlandPortland GreshamPortland Portland Portland Portland FairviewPortland Portland Portland PortlandPortland Portland


Native American, GLBTAfrican American

African AmericanAfrican AmericanAfrican American


GLBT

GLBTHispanic, GLBTAsian/Pacific Islander

Hispanic, Native American

African AmericanHispanic, GLBT



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NAME:Cairns, ShirleyFlynn, RebeccaGillpatrick, Laura Kroessin, MargaretMaurer, KathryneMurray, KendraRadtke, JanetRhodes, Mary AnnShively, TanyaSloan, DeborahSwenson-Harris, CelineTaylor, KatieTylerkays, Caryle

CITY:OaklandEugeneEugeneAlbanyEugeneWinstonYachatsCheshirePhilomathEugeneEugeneEugeneSpringfield


GLBT

Hispanic

Hispanic


NAME:Becker, AndrewBooker Jr, John GCoatsworth, SteveCundiff, RichardFoster, JakeGoldner, BrandonGwynn, DavidHenderson, JonathonHoulihan, CaseyKamrat, NoahKeating, MatthewKlonoski, JamesKreth, QuintinKroessin, DanonLeung, PeterNewell, JasonParker-Milligan, MarioRempel, GerryShanafelt, BryanShaw, DerekWalton, Earl

CITY:EugenePhilomathEugeneEugeneEugeneCorvallisEugeneEugeneEugeneEugeneEugeneEugeneEugeneAlbanyCorvallisEugeneEugeneEugene SpringfieldEugeneEugene

COMMUNITIES OF INTEREST:Native American

African American

GLBT

Asian/Pacific IslanderHispanicAfrican American, GLBT


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NAME:Barnes, DeborahDavis, WandaFischer, PatriciaFischer, SusanGoodwin, CarrieGouverneur, MarisabelHeimensen, JilJohnson, Cynthia Jones-Williams, CarolKhan, NasreenMartin, KarenMcMann, CarolMims Dion, PaulaMorfitt, WhitneySugnet, JudyTrafton, SusanTurner-Morfitt, TinaWilliams, KayleenWoods, Shirley

CITY:MilwaukieDallasSublimityLincoln CityWest linnAlbanyLake OswegoLake OswegoAlbanySalemWaldportSalemMilwaukieSalemSalemMilwaukieSalemNewportWilsonville


African American, Hispanic

African AmericanAsian/Pacific Islander

Native American, GLBT

African American

Native AmericanAfrican AmericanAfrican AmericanAfrican American


NAME:Albert, BrianAusec, MattCuadras, RyanEvans, PaulFreed, JamesHartwig, RickHenion, LoydSwyers, RichardWoods, Aaron

CITY:CloverdaleSalemOregon CityMonmouthPortland SalemAlbanySalemWilsonville


Hispanic, Native American

GLBT

African American


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Glendora ClaybrooksCD1 – Female – Tualatin, ORCommunities: African American

PDear Friends, Family, and Fellow Constituents:

My name is GLENDORA CLAYBROOKS. I am a delegate candidate running at both the State and National District levels to attend the Democratic National Convention of 2012. I am a Black female of Native and African American heritage. I am an active participant and resident of Washington County. I live in Tualatin. I am a Precinct Committee Person, a member of the Platform and Resolution Committee, a F3 Alternate State Central Committee member, and I am an active potential Board and Committee member for the Washington County Commission on Children and Families, the Behavioral Health Council, and the Housing Advisory Committee. I am a Community Activist; I am the President of the National Action Network Oregon Chapter (NANPBO), and I am the Political Action Chair of Oregon Assembly for Black Affairs (OABA).

I am running for these reasons:1. I believe it is both my obligation and duty to participate at all levels of our society including and especially our political environment.2. I believe in justice, liberty, and opportunity. I thus surrender to you my courage, concerns, and political interests in healthcare, housing, education, jobs, and marriage equality.

I ask of you, your votes, donations, and supports by attending our June 2nd State Convention @ PCC Willowcreek Campus and on June 16th at the National Convention.

Thanks,Glendora Claybrooks

Send checks or money orders to:Glendora ClaybrooksC/O Washcodems Headquarters140 N 3rd AvenueHillsboro, OR 97124

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Rosa ColquittCD1 – Female – Tigard, ORCOMMUNITIES: African American

Donor: Grassroots Democrats

PSEND ROSA COLQUITT TO CAROLINA FOR OBAMA 2012

Fellow Dems, I ASK FOR YOUR VOTE.

I have a record of long-term committed party activism:- Neighborhood Leader & Precinct Committee Person- Member, Executive Board, WashCoDems- County Delegation Chair, State Central Committee- Co-Chair, Events & Fundraising Activities- Delegate, 1st Congressional District- Member, DPO Credentials Committee- Member, DPO Citizens Involvement Committee- Financial Contributor, Democratic National Committee, Democratic Victory Fund, Drive to 25, Blue Horizon Fund

I ASK FOR YOUR VOTE FOR 3 KEY REASONS:

1. Being elected as delegate represents the culmination of years of untiring grassroots work to accomplish 3 key goals: registering life-long Democratic voters, building up solid voter coalitions, & putting a Democrat in the White House! I pledge to work tirelessly to get out the vote to re-elect President Obama, Congresswoman Bonamici, statewide & down-ticket candidates.

2. Being elected as delegate provides a momentous occasion to interact with Oregon’s Congressional Delegation & other party leaders. Years of actively volunteering have given me the knowledge & strategic thinking to be an effective Oregon delegate.

3. As a skilled & conscientious fundraiser, being elected as delegate provides a forum for exchanging critical ideas on filling the coffers of the Democratic Party of Oregon. I am committed to nonstop fundraising to support Democratic candidates.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING MY CANDIDACY!

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Kimberly CulbertsonCD1 – Female – Hillsboro, ORDonor: Grassroots Democrats

PI am passionate about fairness, that’s why I’m a Democrat. I have organized my neighborhood to keep it the wonderful place it should be. In 2010, I organized a nonpartisan Candidates Forum available to the public free of charge. I’ve worked with small businesspeople in Hillsboro to come to consensus on rejuvenation. I led a group of people to literally clean up Main Street last week so that we can feel good about meeting with our friends and neighbors there. I am active in my Citizens Participation Organization and land use planning throughout the City of Hillsboro. I am not afraid to pull weeds, talk to people who disagree or advocate for our President.

Vote for me.

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Louise CurrinCD1 – Female – Aloha, OR

PI have long been a supporter of progressive candidates and issues. I believe that the best way to do this is at the grassroots level. Over the last 20 years I have put that into motion by knocking on hundreds of doors and making hundreds of phone calls and by visiting my elected officials both in Salem and Washington DC. I make a point to try and engage other voters to the same. The vehicle I have used to this has been my union, AFT (American Federation of Teachers), on the local state and national level. I have held several offices. I am currently the Vice President for Political Action for both AFT-Oregon and my local, Portland Federation School Professionals. I was recognized for my efforts by being awarded the John Conner award for service by my union brothers and sisters at the AFT-Oregon Convention in 2006. I have also been a leader and a participant in the process of the candidate endorsement for AFT-Oregon.

Over the last year I have because active with the Washington County Democrates and have just been re-elected as a PCP and have been appointed as a House District Leader.

Being a delegate from Oregon to the national Democratic Convention will allow me to continue my support for the Democratic values I hold dear--education, health-care, jobs and the right to bargain collectively. It would be an honor to be your voice in NC where Democrats will nominate President Obama.

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Liz Marlia-SteinCD1 – Female – McMinnville, ORPLEO: Chair, Yamhill County Democrats


PAs Chair of the Yamhill County Democrats, I have had the privilege to work with the leaders of the Democratic Party of Oregon. Conservative as our county may be, Yamhill County Democrats are passionate and persistent in our goal to join neighboring counties and elect strong, progressive candidates. I have been proud to represent our county at local and state events and would be just as proud to represent Oregon at our National Convention. I look forward to meeting with our nation’s leaders to discuss some of the challenges we face in our State, especially our public school system. As a substitute teacher, I have seen the mounting pressures that our teachers and students face, and I was pleased when the DPO supported me in my efforts to establish an Education Caucus. Education is one of the strongest foundations for a thriving Democratic society; it is time that our leaders focus on “Real Reform” in our public schools. Voting for me will be a vote for our children, our teachers and other voices that have been silenced far too long. Voting for me will be a vote of approval for the hard work we are doing in Yamhill County to secure “progressive” change. I would be honored to represent YOU at the Democratic National Convention and bring my passion, positive energy, and pride as we work to re-elect our President and ensure that we retain and regain control at all levels of our government. OUR FUTURE DEPENDS ON IT! Please vote for me --Liz Marlia-Stein.

Thank you!

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Donna NybergCD1 – Female – St. Helens, OR

PWORKER RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS

Author and PublisherCWA Local 7901Elections Chair, Columbia Co. DemsState Central Committee DelegatePlatform Committee DelegateLabor Caucus, Convening Secretary

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

When Democrats stand with Labor, we all win. If you believe as I do, that Labor organizations will play a big part in the elections of 2012, help me take that message to Charlotte and show to the National Democratic Party the solid support Labor enjoys in Oregon.

We must never allow our right to organize to be challenged. Those who made Wisconsin into a battleground for labor rights and collective bargaining are looking at other states to attack. My message at the National Convention—NOT IN OREGON! Don’t even THINK about it.

With your support, the newly proposed Labor Caucus of the Democratic Party of Oregon will be recognized by the State Central Committee July 29th. As the convening secretary of the Labor Caucus, I am asking for your vote to be Labor’s strong voice in Charlotte.

Please contact me with any questions you might have about me or the proposed Labor Caucus: [email protected]

In Solidarity, Organize ForwardDonna NybergCandidate for Delegate503 320-2050

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Mary Lou OsburnCD1 – Female – Saint Helens, ORPLEO: Vice-Chair, Columbia County Democrats


PGreetings,

Intro: Mary Lou Osburn, RN

What: Asking for your vote

Why: I am running to be a delegate to give a more democratic demographic to the Oregon delegation

Concerns: Healthcare, clean air and water, and Education

Creds: VP Columbia County Democratic Central Committeedelegate to SCC, CD1, 2012 Platform Convention

Member of State Resolution and Platform committeeProud member of Grassroots Democrats

ONE HEART ONE VOTE AND MINE IS NOT FOR SALE

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Karen PackerCD1 – Female – Newberg, ORPLEO: Chair, Washington County Democrats

Donor: Presidents Council

PPlease send Karen Packer to Charlotte in 2012!

• Washington County Dems Chair since 2008• Finance Chair, Washington County Dems, 2004-2008• State Central Committee Member 2004-Present• 1st CD Central Committee Member 2004-Present• Grassroots Democrat, Presidents Council Member• PCP since 2003, Neighborhood Leader• Oregon NARAL Pro-Choice Advisory Board Member

Hello Democrats!

Building party infrastructure sounds boring, even tedious. But party infrastructure is key to winning presidential elections. It’s what we do between presidential election years that ensures our victories in presidential elections. As Chair of the Washington County Dems, here is what I have been doing since November 2008:

1. Party Builder Countywide—Worked tirelessly to build and keep our county party growing and strong. As Oregon’s swing county, we won for Kitzhaber in 2010 and we won big for Congresswoman Bonamici in January 2012!

2. Party Builder Statewide— Under my direction, our training committee volunteers and paid field director have helped county parties around the state with precinct committee person (PCP) training,Neighborhood Leader and Latino outreach organizing to keep Oregon blue.

3. Party Builder through Financial Support — Provided fundraising advice and donations to the DPO, county parties and progressive organizations statewide. I’ve also contributed to dozens of national, statewide, legislative and local campaigns.

Thank you for supporting my candidacy!

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Sharon TurnerCD1 – Female – Beaverton, ORCommunities: African American

P• Passionate• Committed• Politically motivated

As a former school administrator, parent, citizen, and life-long Democrat, Sharon has represented Washington County and the Democratic Party of Oregon with her determination, dedication, commitment, and strong work ethics.

• Precinct Committee Person • Elected State Central Committee Delegate for Washington

County • Member Educational Caucus• Obama for America Grassroots Training • Canvassing door-to-door, phoning and recruiting volunteers• Participant 2012 Democratic Platform Convention• Democratic Office Volunteer• Voter Registration Volunteer• Attend monthly meetings

VOTE for SHARON TURNER!! 1st CD Delegate to North Carolina

Committed to Oregon and dedicated to re-electing President Obama

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Gulzar AhmedCD1 – Male – Tualatin, ORCommunities: Asian/Pacific Islander American

PHello, my name is Gulzar Ahmed. I am a local business person in Tualatin, OR. I agree with Democratic values and would like to see ALL Democratic candidates win. I will help in anyway I can to help towards that end.

I would love to attend the National Democratic Convention for which I have applied to be a delegate. I would like to volunteer to be able to help either at the convention or locally in Oregon.

Thank you for your kind consideration.

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Larry BaileyCD1 – Male – Tigard, OR


PHello to all convention attendees and delegate voters,

My twins Quinn and Makenna feel strongly their Dad, Larry Bailey, would make a wonderful delegate who will represent Democrats from Congressional District 1 with honesty and vigor.

Vote for Larry Bailey to become a member of the Oregon Delegation representing Congressional District 1 at the 2012 Democratic National Convention.

Sincerely,Larry [email protected]

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Nigel BallardCD1 – Male – Portland, OR


POriginally born in the United Kingdom, I am now proud to call myself an American citizen. Although I work a lot in Washington DC, I am a resident of Portland Oregon.

I voted for President Obama at the last election, as I was seeking a leader not encumbered by foreign influences or beholden to powerful and influential industrial forces. I was also very impressed by his clearly loving family.

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Cris LandCD1 – Male – Warren, OR

PLEO: Chair - Columbia County Democrats; Treasurer - DPO GLBT Caucus; Co-Vice-Chair - DPO Platform Resolutions Committee

Communities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and/or Transgender


PIt would be my honor to go to Charlotte to help elect President Obama to a second term. It’s been a LONG time since Columbia County has had a delegate at the DNC, and I don’t know if a transgendered man has ever represented Oregon as a National Delegate.

For those of you who don’t know me well, I have advocated for over 25 years to acheive fair wage jobs and worker’s rights (union born and raised), immigrant and refugee rights, women’s rights, racial and GLBT equality, environmental protection, and health services for all.

I currently serve as Chair of the Columbia Co. Dems, Co-Vice Chair of the DPO Platform & Resolutions Com., Treasurer of the DPO GLBT Caucus, and Delegate to the CD1 and SCC.

Thank you for your consideration.

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Alar MirkaCD1 – Male – Portland, ORDonor: Grassroots Democrats

PI am an Estonian American. My parents escaped to Sweden at the end of WWII to flee the illegal Russian occupation of Estonia. My family immigrated to the US to provide opportunity for my brothers and me to be educated and prosper. Hard work and devotion to family exemplified by my parents was rewarded by my becoming a scientist and then a physician. After 25 years of serving my patients as their primary care Internal Medicine physician, I left my practice to reduce my daily workload because of a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease. Now as part-time Director of Clinical Research at Legacy Research Institute, I am reinvigorated by the opportunity to oversee a range of clinical research with a personal goal of participating in research to understand and cure PD.

I support President Obama and the Democratic Party for their clearcut differences with the other major party in support of Education, Medical Research, Immigration reform, and Healthcare Reform leading to a single payer universal coverage system.I ask for your support to allow me to carry this message to the National Democratic Convention.

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Gregg MorelandCD1 – Male – Tualatin, ORCommunities: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and/or Transgender

PAs a native Oregonian and a lifelong Democrat, I ask for your vote to be a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. I am a leader in the LGBT community, as a member of the Human Rights Campaign Steering Committee, representing Oregon and SW Washington. I work hard for progressive values of fairness and equality for everyone. I have campaigned hard to help elect leaders such as Senator Jeff Merkley and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici--having also received a national award from HRC for the canvassing, phone banks, and fundraising for the recent special election. I also worked tirelessly to push for the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell and, alongside of Basic Rights Oregon, have worked extensively for marriage equality in Oregon. For my birthday every year, I have raised money for BRO and currently I’m raising funds for Washington United for Marriage, to defend the marriage equality law in Washington. Whatever I can do to help Washington will help Oregon in two years when it is our turn to repeal our ban on marriage.

Please elect me to represent Washington County Democrats and Human Rights Campaign and to represent this wonderful state of Oregon.

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Dean RichardsCD1 – Male – Portland, OR

PI am running as a candidate to become a delegate to the Democratic national Convention as a lifelong Democrat. I began my political activity in 1968 canvassing for Eugene McCarthy, and again for George McGovern in 1972.

I have lived in Oregon since 1963, attended Lake Oswego High school, received a degree from the University of Oregon in 1972, and attended Lewis and Clark Northwestern School of law, at night, working days,and graduating in 1977.I retired from my law practice in 2008.

I was a voter protection attorney for the Kerry campaign in 2004, and, at the request of the DNC, traveled to Colorado for the election in 2008 as a voter protection attorney. My team sucessfully challenged the distribution of provisional ballots instead of regular ballots by the election judge, and we were upheld by the elections division.

I am widowed, and have a 27 year old daughter adopted in Brasil.Since my retirement, i have been involved in a number of activities, including acting as a foster respite parent,and as a youth mentor through Boys and girls Aid Society, and briefly working with Habiltat for Humanity, among others.

I hope you do me the honor of allowing me to represent our party at the convention in Charlotte, continuing to move forward in the fight for a fair, just, and prosperous nation for all Americans, and with America as an example for all nations.

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James RobinsonCD1 – Male – Hillsboro, ORCommunities: African American


PI came to Oregon in ‘91 via a corporate move from Walnut Creek, California. This was my second relocation assignment within five years of leaving NY. I have learned by this time in my life that nothing we do, however minor or temporal, is ever exempt from the rules of cause and effect. Many people died for the privilege to cast a vote, as an expression of civic participation, into the ‘body politics’ that makes the laws governing our lives. It is the process in which we choose our leaders. It is the vehicle that hears our demands and translates them into programs enacted into law.

I vote in remembrances of those who died for this privilege, and for those within our common communities who follow.

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Jaime RodriguezCD1 – Male – Hillsboro, ORCommunities: Hispanic/Latino American

PI am Jaime Rodriguez and would like your support to be elected as an Oregon Delegate to the 2012 DNC Convention in Charlotte, NC in Sept 2012. I ask for your support because as a life long democrat and son of migrant farmworkers, I have grown up with the values we hold dear as a Democratic Party. That though hard work and having equal access to higher education, affordable healthcare and family wage jobs will can achieve and pursue our American Dream. I am a product of the Federal Head Start Program which was one of President Johnson’s ‘Great Society’ programs from the late 1960s, so I know first hand that such federal programs work and it was the foundation which led me to be the first of my family to graduate from college. During the day, I work as a Career Specialist with the Federal WIA jobs training program which affirms daily my believe that government is there to assist and move the country forward.

Having been an active member of the Washington County Democratic Party, where I canvassed in victory for both David Wu and his successor Suzanne Bonamici it’s been rewarding to be in such great company as those who reside in the CD1. I am a member of the Washington County Democratic Party’s Executive board and Chair of the Latino Outreach Committee where we have registered over 200 new voters. We are the only active Democratic Latino Committee in the state as we hold monthly meetings and participate in community events.

I would be honored and humbled to be your voice to PLEDGE another 4 years for President Obama. Adelante Todos - Foward Everyone.

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Lawrence TaylorCD1 – Male – Astoria, ORPLEO: Chair - Clatsop County Democrats



PDear fellow Democrat,

I would greatly appreciate your vote to be a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte this September.

The national convention is for party leadership to meet and build a stronger organization, so that the governance of Oregon is kept in progressive hands at all levels—county, state, and federal.In Clatsop County, we win elections with strategy and data. We were one of only seven counties to vote for Governor Kitzhaber in 2010. I need your support so that our key learnings can be shared across the state.

Sincerely,Lawrence Taylor, Chair, Clatsop County Democrats

Political & Activist Biography• Former Chair and Secretary, Multnomah County Democratic

Central Committee• Former Chair, Rural Organizing Project• 2012 Oregon Convention Session Chair, Ecology Session and

the Foreign Policy Session• Delegate, Democratic Party of Oregon State Central Committee• Founder & Chair, OfThePeoplePAC.org• Campaign Manager: Sarah Nebeker, County Commissioner

(2012); Karen Mellin, Astoria City Council (2010)• Election Strategist, Clatsop Citizens for Good Governance (2010

County Commissioner elections)• Kinsey 6 member, GLBT Caucus• President’s Council Member, Democratic Party of Oregon• Trainer on Winning Elections for the Democratic Party of

Oregon & the Rural Organizing Project

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Timothy DolanCD2A – Male – Ashland, OR

PVery best wishes to the reader of my statement. I’ve been very active as a community member, educator, and public policy analyst in Southern Oregon where I was a former director of the Master in Management Program at SOU.

I have been very effective in advocating for national and community service in launching a pilot program, one of the first AmeriCorps Programs as well as overseeing a local youth corps from 2006 to 2008. I believe in the vast capacity of our state and nation to adopt policies that take us away from the false dichotomy of small vs big government to the real goal of good government for all citizens.

I have been able to serve as an educator in various settings, most recently at the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the American University in Cairo where I have seen the effects of 2,500 years of disenfranchisement on a people and am striving to support their transformation from subjects to citizens; something many Americans have become complacent about and are sadly in danger of losing. My position in Egypt has given me a unique perspective and vantage point about the American political and economic landscape. Being outside the picture allows one to more clearly see the picture.

I’m returning to my home in Ashland very soon and seek to energetically participate in civic life where having lived globally I can more effectively act locally.

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Patrick VromanCD2A – Male – Klamath Falls, OR

PLEO: Secretary - Klamath County Democrats


P• Klamath Co. Democrats: Secretary, Dec. 2010—• Klamath Basin Lambdas: Co-founder; Chair, June 2011 – May

2012• DPO Platform Convention: Klamath Co. delegation chair, 2010

& 2012• Rural Organizing Project: Board member, Mar. 2011—

I’m the only national delegate candidate from Klamath County. I’m also on the front lines in rural Oregon, fighting alongside other LGBT people to end homophobia. The Democratic Party can help by standing up for what’s right, and I can help by nudging our Party in the right direction. Please send me to Charlotte so I can help our Party take a historic step.

After President Obama declared his support for marriage equality, public support reached new heights. We will see even more progress if we go to North Carolina, where voters have just banned all same-sex unions, and adopt a pro–marriage equality platform. Democrats will win more LGBT voters, more Democrats will win office, pro-LGBT policy will prevail, and homophobia will end sooner.

But change never just happens—people make it happen. That’s where I come in. Our Party will only take this historic step if the wind is on its back. Delegates are uniquely empowered to apply friendly pressure. As one of the only gay candidates for national delegate at the Medford district convention, I’m uniquely passionate about making this change happen.

Please send me to Charlotte; I will rally together with other delegates to ensure that the Democratic Party takes the historic step forward.

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Ellen FlennikenCD3 – Female – Portland, OR


POCCUPATION: Suzanne Bonamici for Congress, Campaign Manager

EDUCATION: Middlebury College - B.A., Cum Laude, Political Science Major, Mandarin Chinese Minor; May 2009

PRIOR EMPLOYMENT:• Suzanne Bonamici for Congress, Events Manager |October 2011

to March 2012• Kellie Johnson for D. A., Campaign Manager | August 2011 to

October 2011• Basic Rights Oregon, Events Specialist | March 2010 to July 2011• AFSCME, Deputy Political Coordinator | September 2009 to

February 2010

PRIOR POLITICAL ACTIVITIES:• Oregon Bus Project, PolitiCorps Fellowship | June to August

2009• Senator Obama’s Campaign for Change, Organizing Fellow |

Portland, OR | Summer 2008

I have been active in Democratic politics since the age of 12 when my father successfully ran for Judge in rural Texas. I am thrilled to be working in Oregon politics and intend to spend my life doing so. I am running for delegate to the State and National Conventions because I want to do my part in ensuring that the values of progressive Oregonians are well represented. As a 25 year old woman and member of the LGBT community, I have experience with a range of issues that need to be addressed at the convention and beyond: the challenges faced by young Americans, often saddled with student debt, in this fragile economy; the myriad challenges – it’s not just marriage equality - faced by the LGBT community; and the crucial needs of women’s healthcare. I am energetic, a strong communicator and passionate about politics.

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Susan HagmeierCD3 – Female – Portland, OR

PLEO: Officer - Multnomah County Democrats


PI’m a Democrat because people matter. Our problems are big, but they are problems created by human decisions and they can be solved by better decisions. I believe the best route we have to making people’s lives better is to run a truly coordinated campaign, as Democrats, promoting Democratic candidates at all levels and progressive causes alongside those candidates.

I look forward to networking and learning opportunities if I am elected to represent Oregon in Charlotte. I look forward to being a part of this nationwide campaign to re-elect our President and a Congress to work with him. And I look forward to our working together here in Oregon.

We cannot rest.

• Multnomah County Democrats: Communications Officer, member of Executive, Administration and Rules Committees.

• Oregon Democrats: Delegate to State Central Committee, 3rd Congressional District Committee and five Platform Conventions; Vice-chair of Rules Committee.

• Legislative Assistant, State Representative Lew Frederick.• Member, Board of Education, Portland Public Schools, 1995-

2003.• Volunteer, Dean, Kerry, Obama Campaigns, and many local

campaigns.• Campaign Manager, runoff phase, Lew Frederick for County

Commissioner (2006), Lew Frederick for House District 43 (2010).

• Meetup Co-Host, Dean for America, Democracy for America.• Founding Co-chair and Chair, Citizen Lobbyist, Portland Citizens

for Oregon Schools.• Instructor, Course Director and Program Manager, Pacific Crest

Outward Bound School

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Carla “KC” HansonCD3 – Female – Portland, OR

PLEO: Chair - Multnomah County Democrats



PHaving been a LGBT activist for my entire adult life and a feminist since I busted the glass sideline into the boys’ lunchtime basketball game at age 10, I understood that the world was unfair. When GW Bush claimed the White House, it was more than unfair: the stench of the corrupted election launched me into renewed commitment and broadened my political endeavors. I knew that taking the fight to the GOP had to happen through a robust Democratic Party. After Bush invaded Iraq, I began banging on the DPO doors to help. I haven’t gone away... and I won’t.

While I ask for you vote as a DNC candidate, much more importantly, I ask for your commitment to take another step into your own activist world. We want our DC Dems, inc. our President, to make those tough, but just decisions and votes. They can only do so if we back them up. We work to get them elected; we applaud them for stances well taken, & we challenge them when they misstep. We MUST be willing - YOU must be willing - to take that extra phone shift or canvass, table at an event and/or engage your neighbors & friends.

In these new days of Citizens United, we need you more than ever - beyond this or the next Convention. Join us! www.multdems.org - Facebook: Mulnomah County Democrats

• Multnomah Dems Chair, 2008-present• DPO Exec. Comm. 2009-present• Dem State CC delegate, 2005-present• Mult Dems PCP 2005-present• DPO GLBT Exec. Comm. 2006-2011• Mult. Dems Vice Chair, 2007-2008• Charter member GLBT & Election Integrity Caucuses• ED, Oregon Voter Rights Coalition, 2005-2007

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Kellie JohnsonCD3 – Female – Portland, OR

Communities: African American


PI’m Kellie Johnson. Democrats are fighting to stay in a direction that includes, among other things, bringing down the high prices of gas, protecting social security and making higher education more accessible for all Americans.

I will do all that I can to re-elect President Obama because he will keep us planted firmly in this direction. I will make a strong delegate from the 3rd Congressional District to the Democratic National Convention because I’ve got the power of G.A.S.: Grit, I am motivated & passionate and can inspire others; Accountability, I do what I say I am going to do; and Service, I believe my duty as an American & black woman is to engage in the civic process to make our nation a better place.

I have the life, work and education experience that make me a skilled advocate and effective delegate. I am an Asst. Disciplinary Counsel with the Oregon State Bar, active resident of SE Portland, a graduate of U of O Law School & a former prosecutor. I served on the OSB Board of Governors, Past President of Oregon Women Lawyers, Past President of the Oregon National Bar Association, and a host of other committees and boards. Appointed by Sen. Wyden to serve on a 2009 selection committee for the US Attorney and US Marshall & 2012 for a Federal Judicial Appointment for the District of Oregon. I serve on the Advisory Board for the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility. A graduate of EMERGE, an organization dedicated to training Democrat women to run for office.

I am ready to GAS up and go! I would sincerely appreciate your support and your vote.

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Shirley MinorCD3 – Female – Portland, OR


PExperience:

DPO Neighborhood Leader Program, Precinct Committee Person

Past Co-Chair of Oregon Women’s Political Caucus, District 43 Leader for 5 years, Urban League Board, DPO Black Caucus, Vice Chairperson

Woodlawn Neighborhood Association Board, Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods Board, Woodlawn Community Resource Center Board, DPO State Central Committee, 3rd Congressional member

Union Affiliation: SEIU, Statewide CAPE, District 1 committee

I have worked on a number of political campaigns to help elect progressive candidates into federal, state and local government positions. This also includes work on voter registration activities; volunteered at numerous phone banks; delivered hundreds of slate cards, lawn signs & served on endorsements committees.

During the last presidential campaign, I worked out of the office on 15th & Killingsworth. I did whatever was necessary to ensure that Barack Obama would be the next President. It was an honor to be a national delegate to the 2008 convention. I still have unfinished business where I believe I can still make a difference. During the last Democratic convention I lobbied all week for healthcare, education, sustainable jobs & a dignified retirement for the citizens of this country. I have now added foreclosures to my list, individuals & their families need comfortable dwellings.

Please vote for me I have energy to make a difference and will help keep our President in office.

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Monique NoringtonCD3 – Female – Portland, OR


PIt has been long known that financial independence creates economic growth and development in communities, and is the core of what this country was founded upon. I know all too well, being raised by a single grandmother, with a 9th grade education. I was taught from an early age the importance of civic engagement, pursuing education and accessing opportunities to become a positive contributing citizen.

Now as a small business owner, I take pride in serving my community through civic engagement, mentorship and providing jobs to youth and contributing to leveling the economic climate.

As your delegate to the 2012 Democratic convention, it will be my goal to advocate on behalf of the communities I represent and push for the creation of sustainable jobs, equal rights for women and families and more money for individuals either returning to college to advance their careers or students starting for the first time.

As the world climate changes we adapt, but we do not give up our rights for equal opportunities and benefits that will create a more sustainable society.

I look forward to representing all Oregonians and continuing to serve in the community.

With hope,Monique

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Faith E. RuffingCD3 – Female – Portland, OR

P• Environmental Science and Planning Consultant• Sole Proprietor• Environmental Scientist• Community Organizer and Planner• Campaign Volunteer Coordinator• Alternate Delegate to 1972 Democratic Nominating Convention

The 1972 Convention confirmed the new guidelines set out by the Democratic Party in response to the 1968 Convention to open the doors for future conventions to be more representative of the people. As a result everyone has a chance to go to the convention to present, discuss and approve the party platform of ideals and policies to be promoted by the Democratic Party and to nominate the candidate for President who can best carry forth the direction of the Party.

As a delegate I will bring a unique perspective of an older educated single lower economic female sole proprietor scientist to the discussion. I have solutions to the most pressing problem facing the American people, the economy and the financial future of American society. I want the opportunity to discuss these ideas with the other delegates so that innovative solutions can be interjected into the discourse.

FAITH’S IDEASRemove the cap on SS. Use additional revenues to lower FDIC rates. Determine rate based on funds required for 20 years into the future annually. Invest surplus funds as is now done. Open Medicare to all eligible for a Social Security Card. Allow Bush era tax cuts to expire. Write a 21st century budget that addresses the ability of the government to provide a stable and secure economy.

Vote for me!

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Cheryl SantiagoCD3 – Female – Portland, OR



PHello, I’m Cheryl. I’m a single mom raising two incredible daughters, Alexis age 14 & Cynthia age 11. I am an avid community volunteer, former foster parent, adoptive parent, elementary school basketball coach and youth mentor. Recently my daughters got involved in politics. They were able to join Rep. Bailey in testifying before the House of Representatives in favor of a Bill that eventually the Governor signed into Oregon State Law (Healthy Teen Relationship Act). Why is this important? It reminded me that we can all do something to make a positive change every day, in everything that we do. I am looking forward to making that positive change every day.

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Thuy TranCD3 – Female – Portland, OR

Communities: Asian/Pacific Islander American


POccupation: Optometrist; Major in Air National Guard

Occupational Background: Small Business Owner; Major in Air National Guard

Educational Background: Doctor of Optometry, Pacific University; B.S. Biology, UCLA

Prior Governmental Experience: 2012 Candidate for State Representative HD 47 and Oregon Commission on Asian Affairs

Community Service: Parkrose School District Budget Committee Member, Portland Hollywood Lions Club - member and Past President; Girl Scout Troop Leader; Vice President - Vietnamese Community of Oregon; Military Humanitarian Deployment with USAF and US Army; Volunteer Optometric Service to Humanity.

Family: Thuy and her husband have been married for 15 years and have 3 children.

My name is Dr. Thuy Tran. I am a small business owner, Major in the Air National Guard, optometrist, mother of 3 children, and active community member. I will be a strong advocate for the DPO and Oregon, serving as a delegate to the DNC.

I will represent the voices of working class families, small business owners, and medical professionals as a doctor. I will also bring the perspective of a military service member since I am a Major in the Air National Guard, and have served on humanitarian missions around the world. Additionally, as an Vietnamese refugee, I bring an immigrant’s perspective to the DNC. I have experienced many struggles and “isms” during my recent campaign and will be a strong advocate for underrepresented communities such as communities of color, LBGTQ, and veterans.

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Stephanie VardavasCD3 – Female – Portland, OR


PFriends and fellow Democrats,

Four years ago you generously elected me a delegate to the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver. At that time I promised to blog the National Convention *every day* to bring as much of the flavor of it as I could back home to Portland. I did exactly that, and when I did, so many people told me they felt that I had given them new insights into the day-to-day activities of a delegate. In addition to daily posts from the Convention itself, I blogged the Oregon delegation’s lousy seats, the pre-Convention parties, the anticlimactic goody bags, and even the presence of a contingent of guests from Faux News in our hotel. (Those posts were on the blog Loaded Orygun, which sadly no longer exists, but cached copies are still online through the magic of Google, or I can send you PDFs if you would like to read them.)

If I return as a delegate this year I promise I will carpet-blog the entire event, sparing no detail. I’m already bracing myself for the hideous hot, muggy weather, the crappy hotel, the inconveniences of our location far from the downtown Convention site, and the rest of the insanity. I’ll use my Facebook and Twitter feeds (@vardley) to bring you all the minutiae. It will be just as if you were there, except that you won’t have to spend four or five days in 90 degrees Fahrenheit and 95% humidity. This time I’ll do it on Daily Kos and repost all the entries on Facebook, so the links won’t disappear in a few years’ time.

That’s what you’ll get if you vote for me. How’s that for a deal?

Stephanie Vardavas

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Dave AlbertineCD3 – Male – Portland, OR

PAs a life-long Democrat and proud Oregonian I am honored to stand up with President Obama. The hope and change that was promised cannot come to pass without the effort, work, and passion of all. As a delegate to our national convention I intend to show that effort, take on that work and help create the passion that will ignite my fellow citizens to rally in support of our President.

Yes, it’s about jobs and economic development. But it’s also about fairness for the middle class, justice and compassion for those poorest among us, and protecting and promoting affordable heathcare for women and for all. It’s about maintaining a sensible foreign policy that supports the aspirations of people all over the world, and promotes human rights, dignity, and peace.

It’s also about bringing light to the lies told by Republicans, and making sure that our citizens know the truth. It’s about civil rights, union rights, and the aspirations of Black, Hispanic and Native Americans, women and gay, lesbian and transgender citizens.

Barack Obama must win! And we must win with a victory that sends the message that greed will not bring jobs, that freedom comes at a price not only in blood, but in shared treasure, and that corporations can never take the place of individuals committed to the public good of our great country.

I ask your support. I will represent you well and will not rest until we advance progressive, sensible policies and elect once again Barack Obama to lead us for another four years.

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Nathaniel ApplefieldCD3 – Male – Portland, OR

PMy name is Nathaniel Applefield and I would be honored to represent you at the convention this year.

At the center of my value set lies the belief that government can make life better for all Americans, and that we are stronger in what can do together than what we can do alone. I believe we must work together to make this country a place where public education is the best in the world, where we protect our natural environment, where health care is free for all, and most importantly, a place where economic equity isn’t just a term, but a reality.

I spent my early 20’s as a starving artist. Movie theatre projectionist by day, multi-instrumentalist in a band by night; I used my spare time to develop and perform in short film projects. Frustrated by the political climate, I shifted gears in 2004 to dedicate myself to social change. I spent seven years working on over 20 different political campaigns across the country. You may remember me from the Jeff Merkley campaign in 2008, where I served as Statewide Field Director. Together we created one of the largest grassroots movements in Oregon history and sent a true progressive to the U.S. Senate.

I currently serve as Executive Director for the Portland Local of SAG-AFTRA, the union that represents actors, broadcasters, and recording artists.

I would be honored to earn your vote and represent you at the Democratic National Convention this year. Thank you for your time, and for your very important activism.

Nathaniel Applefield

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Joseph EsmondeCD3 – Male – Portland, OR

PMy name is Joe Esmonde, a 24 year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers [ IBEW ] local #48. My union represents over 4,200 electricians in the Portland Metro area. And by working for better conditions for our members, we also improve the qualitiy of life for non-union electricians as well. over 90% of my working life, I’ve used my hands and my back to sustain my family--Truckdriver,tree planter,warehouseman,punch press operator, etc. .... I’ve been a Democrat for all these years.

So 6 weeks ago, I attended an official Democratic Convention as a delegate and was stunned that when I asked that jobs/labor be one of the top ten priorities for 2012 DPO platform, that it did not make the finals. WHAT? So, I , and a few others, decided that Labor needed its own caucus to be heard within the DPO...And that is in the works. I will not be shy raising Labor issues in Charlotte, I, and my union, have spent hours, dollars and votes getting Democrats elected on both the State and Federal levels. But I offer a real Labor voice to our Party in Oregon and am asking for your vote.

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Lew FrederickCD3 – Male – Portland, OR

PLEO: Oregon State Representative - House District 43


PPlease allow me to represent you in Charlotte and at the State Convention in Oregon.

This election is like no other. It requires that we work together locally and nationally to create change and support the progressive direction underway with President Obama and the Oregon Democratic Caucus. I believe I can help in a number of ways.

In 2008, I helped make Oregon’s Delegation the most diverse ever. From my 2004 Convention experience I know that pomp and circumstance at the National Convention masks the real work of creating a network of dedicated political activists from around the country.

We have good and great ideas here in Oregon. I plan to spend time with other elected officials and strategists combining our talents and experiences to overcome the radical right and its message of greed. Together we can better understand and work to register voters, get them voting, and, perhaps more importantly, get their friends and families from around the country involved in voting and the political process.

We can be what makes the difference this year! We will bring out the vote here in Oregon. We will reelect Barack Obama to the Presidency. I work for that now. Leaving the convention with better knowledge of what can be accomplished and how, and with more national collaborators to draw upon will help us in 2012 and well into the future.

FORWARD in 2012 with OBAMA-BIDEN

Thank you for your support,Representative Lew FrederickOregon House of RepresentativesHD #43 (N/NE Portland)

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Sheldon JosephCD3 – Male – Portland, OR


POf all the great benefits available to citizens of our great nation, none stands more gratifying than the ability to serve our own communities. Being of service has always been a passion for me. I was born and raised in NY to a hard working, blue-collar father and a talented, entrepreneurial spirited mother. My passion for public service was instilled early on as my parents taught me through example, that you get what you give and to treat others the way in which you’d like to be treated.

I spent 15 years in service to my communities across the nation, giving others the tools & opportunities that I would want for myself. Whether educating youth and local entrepreneurs on innovative & sustainable small business solutions that created jobs or increasing visibility and advocacy for environmental & social services reaching beyond racial and economic divides, I take great pride in serving my community.

As your delegate representing the 3rd Congressional District of Oregon at the 2012 DNC, I will continue to serve our community by pushing to Keep Oregon Green, advocating for Better Innovation in Business & keeping our schools open by Prioritizing Education.

No matter where I’ve lived across this nation, communities have come together and stood for what was best for their families and for those yet to come. You have stood together and paved the way for me welcoming me with open arms.

Elect me as your National Delegate and let me stand for you and pave the way so we can move our district and our state forward, together.

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Thomas KarwakiCD3 – Male – Portland, OR



PSince I handed out literature for John F. Kennedy in South Chicago in 1960, I’ve wanted to be a delegate to the National Convention. My work for social justice has included stints as a prison minister, union organizer, management consultant, tribal economic development, non-profit administrator, Congressional and DNC staff, field coordinator for SW Washington for Gov. Gregoire in 2008 and 37th LD Combined Campaign (Seattle) as well as Vice-Chair of Fairfax County Democrats and campaign manager for several state and local races. Since moving to Portland in 2010, I’ve employed dozens of homeless and unemployed veterans for VoteVets for Patty Murray (2010), been active in the HD44 Democrats, the Multnomah County Democratic Committee, and the DPO State Central Committee.

I’m committed to getting President Obama reelected and taking the Majority in the US and OR House in 2012. My goal is to knock on 2,500 doors - and I’ve done 500 so far. I’d be a proud representative of Oregon’s Asian Pacific Islander community for Obama in Charlotte.

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Elliott MooreCD3 – Male – Portland, OR


PMy name is Elliott Moore and I am 28 years old. I was born and raised in east Multnomah County. After studying at the University of Oregon I moved back to Portland to start my own business. I currently live in Portland with my boyfriend of three years.

In college I was a member of the UofO College Democrats and had internships with U.S. Senator Wyden. I am a member of the Young Oregon Democrats of America and involved in the Multnomah County Young Democrats.

As a young person I am part of the millennial generation. We grew up with issues such as global warning, gay marriage, jobs going over seas to mention a few. My generation faces some challenging times ahead but I believe that we will persevere through these hardships.

I believe in supporting unions as I went to support my sister on the picket line for Reynolds High School teachers. I believe in protecting the environment for future generations. I endorse equal rights for all Americans and I stand in support for same sex marriage as I fought against measure 36.

I strongly believe in fair wages, affordable housing, and education as well as fighting poverty. I continually support fighting for these values and beliefs because I know they will make us a stronger nation.

My generation needs a strong economy with family wage jobs. I support President Obama, what he stands for and where he wants to lead this nation.

I ask your vote in sending me to the DNC to support our President for reelection. Join me in supporting the future.

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Stanley MoyCD3 – Male – Portland, OR



PMy name is Stanley Moy and I am running to be a State and National Delegate. I been involved in politics since high school and a Democrat since I was 16. I want to run as a Delegate because I want to help elected Democrats to represent Oregon as well as my community. I want to represent the Asian American and Pacific Islander community in Oregon. I believe in diversity and progressive Oregon, which is why I am running.

This is my first time running as a delegate though I have worked on a few elections in the past.

My political experience and qualifications include:

• An internship with the Democratic Party of Oregon in 2007• One day job shadow with Rep. Earl Blumenauer• Campaign for Jefferson Smith during his election for House

District 47• Metro Campaign for Helen Ying

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Douglas RichardsonCD3 – Male – Portland, OR

PMy Primary Goals as a Convention Delegate:

• Support the values, priorities, and legislative action items of our Party and elect our nominee

• Facilitate change in democratic institutions & processes to address specific issues of importance

• Interest in the issues of fairness, equality, and justice in society as set forth at the convention

• Participation in the democratic process in a personal role that allows individual involvement

• Exercise skills of collaboration and compromise to put forward the shared goals within the Party

Past Occupational Experiences and Areas of Concentration:

Social Services, Human Resources, Environmental Protection, Education, Political Action, Technology, Manual Labor Jobs, and Retail Customer Service

Volunteer Pursuits and Other Activities:

• Disaster Services, participation in community action on identified problems (eg. Graffiti),

• Political involvement through Organizing for America activities and the Democratic Party, service as a world citizen as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer.

Contact for Questions, Feedback, or Support will be much appreciated at [email protected]

(An informational handout will be available on site at the convention)

PLEASE CONSIDER DOUG RICHARDSON FOR YOUR VOTE FOR THE CONVENTION

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Damon Isiah TurnerCD3 – Male – Portland, OR



PIt is not just about how committed we are as a county and state in Charlotte in November 2012 that matters. What we do right here in Multnomah County and across Oregon now, after November, and beyond is key to affirming our democratic ideals and ensuring access for all.

Our ability to move beyond a 30-30 impasse within the House by supporting eclectic, creative-thinking, and intelligent candidates is one example. Our ability to engage a broader spectrum of leadership from various sectors within our community into our democratic advocacy institutions is another. Our ability to connect the needs of our city residents with effective smart growth policies, with the needs of our rural residents, is yet another example. The broad based tent of not only a particular party – but simply also the varied lenses of individuals’ experiences throughout our state, is vital to our social, economic, and spiritual growth.

Many people viewed 2008 and the President’s election as a historic zenith, and it was. I was never one that viewed that as an end all, or an apex for civic participation. As 2008 through 2012 has demonstrated, in many ways the election was just the beginning of a next stage of democratic engagement that included both holding our President accountable while also working to match coordinated forces that fundamentally disagree with our broadening of democracy.

Let us continue this run – together.

Thank you for your consideration and I humbly ask for your vote for Delegate.

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Bing WongCD3 – Male – Portland, OR



PI am asking for your vote because I feel that I have earned it through my many hours volunteering to maintain our 1st District Democratic position getting Rep. Bonamici elected in January by walking and knocking on doors in the SW hills of Portland, phone banking, giving money.

My message I will bring to the convention if elected is to tell delegates that they need to get their asses off the couch and go knocking on doors. My experience over the years convinced me that phone calls are less effective that knocking on doors. The SW hills of Portland can be steep and lack sidewalks but every vote counts and voters appreciate my efforts that their vote is important.

Democrats have lost their way because they aren’t making political investment in their future and their children’s future. Oregon has done much better than most states election Democrats to Congress. President Obama can’t do it alone, a Congress with a solid Democratic majority is needed.

We need to connect with the voters and that starts the delegates who must lead by example. I’ve have been doing that!

We Democrats can’t raise enough campaign money to compete especially after the US Supreme Court “Citizens United” ruling. We, the 99% outnumber them but setting on the couch will only put more people out in the street, homeless.

Please elect me delegate to the Democratic National Convention.

Respectfully, Bing Wong

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Shirley CairnsCD4 – Female – Oakland, OR

P• I believe Obama is the hope for America’s future• I believe class warfare is creating a nation of second class

citizens • I believe the Supreme Court is making decisions that threatens

democracy• I believe in national security but not being the police force of

the world• I believe that health care is a basic right• I believe we should have a fair and equitable tax system that

supports the basic needs of citizens• I believe we should invest in the infrastructure of this nation--

transportation, education and basic human services

Because of these beliefs, I ask for your vote to represent you at the Convention.

I have been involved actively in state, congressional district and county politics since 1978. I am one of the OLD WAR HORSES of Oregon politics. My first platform convention was at Seaside in 1980 and I was hooked.

At state, I have served on the Platform, Credentials and Rules Standing Committees. Currently, I am member of Rules Committee and SCC. In the past, I have served on the SCC and the Executive Committee.

At congressional district, I am the current chair. Over the years, I have served several times as chair, vice-chair and secretary. I have been fortunate to work with wonderful executive committees to bring training sessions, celebrations, and close relationships with congressional staff and elected officials.

In Douglas County, I have been a member of the Executive Committee for many years.

I have run in local and legislative races.

LIKE AN OLD WAR HORSE, I WOULD LIKE TO WIN ONE LAST RACE

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Margaret KroessinCD4 – Female – Albany, OR


PMagaret Kroessin is running to be a delegate representing Oregon’s 4th Congressional District.

Educational Background:• BS in Elementary Education at Oregon State University• MS in Curriculum and Instruction at Portland State University

Career:• Elementary and Middle School Teacher• Curriculum Writer, Standards and Assessment at • Oregon Department of Education • Oregon Drug Prevention Curriculum Writer at Eastern Oregon

State College• Retired from Greater Albany Public Schools

Political Experience:• Member of the Linn County Democrats and PCP Leader

Philosophy:• Health care is a human right that everyone should be able to

afford.• Money is not speech and corporations are not people.• That all people are treated with dignity and fairness.

Volunteer Work:• St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen, Albany, Oregon• Ancient Ways African Outreach, Lacomb, Oregon

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Kathryne MaurerCD4 – Female – Eugene, OR

PLEO: National Committeewoman of the Young Oregon Democrats of America (YODA)

Communities: Hispanic/Latino American

PDear friends,

My name is Kathryne Maurer. I know there are many fine people to choose from at this convention, so here are the top reasons to give me one of your votes:

• I am the president of the University of Oregon College Democrats and I am a student majoring in Economics

• I have been very effective at organizing within the party to elect Democrats

• I have worked to triple the size of the UO College Democrats• In the 2010 elections, our group collected over 1000 ballots on

campus to help put us over the top in some very tight races• I am the National Committeewoman for the newly formed

Young Oregon Democrats of America and an active PCP in the Democratic Party of Lane County

Delegates get interviewed in the press, and the youth vote is extremely important for President Obama’s re-election. I can speak to the differences between the president and Gov. Romney on issues like student loans, medical coverage during college years, and class sizes, among other things. My greatest role model is my mother, Lupita Maurer, who was appointed by the governor to serve on the Commission on Hispanic Affairs. I am excited to help re-elect Obama, and to elect progressive members to the House and Senate, so we can stop Republicans from blocking the changes that my generation so desperately needs.

Thank you so much. I look forward to talking with you and hope to gain your support!

Sincerely,Kathryne Maurer

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Kendra MurrayCD4 – Female – Winston, OR

PMy name is Kendra Murray and I would like to be a delegate from the 4th CD to the Democratic National Convention. I have worked in the medical field for 15 years. 6 of those years I worked with local physician offices to adopt a community electronic health record. Now, I am back in the office setting as office manager for a Gynecologist. My experience in this field will allow me to recognize relevant information, specifically on healthcare technology and women’s health issues. I look forward to collaborating on this and other issues with the members of our Oregon delegation.

In 2007, I entered most of the data for the Obama campaign in Douglas County. Inspired by my work with the local party, I became a PCP. To learn more about our Democratic Party, I attended two Oregon summits, one platform convention, several state central committee and 4th CD meetings.

The pendulum has swung yet again to an era of change. Change that could threaten the accomplishments of the last 50 years, or cultivate and upgrade them. I am eager to take up the torch of change in Charlotte and bring it back to light Oregon on fire this November!

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Janet RadtkeCD4 – Female – Yachats, OR


PMessage from Janet “Karin” Radtke

I am inspired by the words of Barack Obama and his dedicated actions on behalf of all Americans and everyone in the world – no exceptions!

I am inspired when I look at campaign signs on my garage wall and see the names of all the people whom I have been proud to support.

I am inspired by the College Democrats and Young Oregon Democrats of America who are in our midst and quietly doing work that is the glue that holds our Party and its values together!

• Resident at the coast for over 30 years• Secretary of the Florence Area Democratic Club• PCP since 2006• House District 10 Chair for Lane County• 4th CD alternate delegate• Participated in county and state platform conventions• Attended trainings for the Obama Campaign• Working to get a Democratic office open in Florence this

summer and fall.

Action from Oregon to address with delegates in Charlotte: 1. President Obama’s Affordable Care Act and the positive ways

in which Oregon is moving forward to expand health care coverage and curb costs. Governor Kitzhaber has a leading role in this state policy.

2. President Obama’s National Ocean Policy. During the past decade I have participated in the process that led to the designation of five Marine Reserves and Marine Protected Areas in Oregon waters. Oregon is seen as a model for how to bring all interested parties together to reach consensus by using the best scientific data available.

It would be an honor to be part of Oregon’s Delegation team!

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Tanya ShivelyCD4 – Female – Philomath, OR

PLEO: Secretary - Democratic Party of Oregon


PI have been active in local and state politics for decades, and would love to have the opportunity to participate in the National Convention. Some of my activities include:

• Current Secretary of the Democratic Party of Oregon• DPO State Central Committee Delegate since 2005• DPO Executive Committee Delegate since 2006• Past Secretary, Benton County Democrats• Benton County Democrats Office Manager 2008 and 2010• Attended biennial Benton County and State Platform

Conventions 2004-2012• Active Volunteer for Presidential campaigns since 1988

(especially the Kerry and Obama campaigns in Oregon) • DPO Liaison for Coos, Curry and Douglas counties

I would be honored to represent you as a member of the Oregon delegation to the DNC Convention in Charlotte!

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Celine Swenson-HarrisCD4 – Female – Eugene, OR

PMy name is Celine Swenson-Harris and I am the Community Action Chair of the Democratic Party of Lane County and a graduating senior at South Eugene High School. Today I am running to be a delegate to the DNC and DPO conventions. I would be honored to represent our congressional district in North Carolina and feel that it would be a great opportunity to continue my involvement with the party.

In the past four years I have volunteered for numerous campaigns and have been involved extensively with our county party both as a committee chair and as a volunteer. From the first time I knocked doors for the Obama campaign in 2008 I have been committed to volunteering to elect progressive candidates and increase political involvement in my community. 2008 was the first time I felt that I had the ability to impact our country through the democratic process. The fact that volunteering at a grassroots level can make a positive difference both for local and national causes has driven my continued involvement in the time since.Starting with internships for Congressman DeFazio’s campaign and the Bus Project in summer of 2010, I have been involved with local campaigns and the DPLC. Most recently, I have been employed on Pete Sorenson’s County Commission campaign. I am also committed to building a strong volunteer base for the party that is not dependent on the excitement generated by elections, volunteering my time for the Community Action committee. Thanks for your consideration!

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Katie TaylorCD4 – Female – Eugene, OR

PCurrently I sit on the United States Student Association’s Board of Directors where I advocate for students across the country on a state and national level by lobbying for funding for financial aid and keeping down the cost of higher education. I was the 2011-2012 Vice President of the Associated Students of the University of Oregon, where I was constantly advocating for greater budget transparency, fighting to protect student resources and advancing student autonomy.

These experiences will carry over in my role as an advocate for students and young people in the Democratic Party of Oregon. I have proven myself as an adept organizer. I ran one of the top-averaging canvassing offices in the country, raising over $60,000 that went to improving the quality of food in the federal school lunch program. I also helped run voter registration drives in 2008, 2010, and 2012 registering thousands of students to vote.

I have proven that students can create positive change on a campus, state and even federal level. We need more of us participating in the Democratic Party. I will bring these voices with me to the Party by registering them to vote, educating them on the issues, and empowering them to stay engaged.

I urge you to not just choose me because of my own accomplishments, but because of the voices of those who I will be bringing with me; voices that have been traditionally left of of the decision making process--young people, first generation students, low-income communities, women, these are all communities I identify with and plan to bring with me if chosen.

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John G. Booker Jr.CD4 – Male – Philomath, OR

PLEO: Vice-Chair - DPO Healthcare Caucus

PMy name is John Booker, Jr. I have worked hard as a Neighborhood Leader, Benton County PCP, and Community Organizer all for the Obama 2008 campaign.

I believe all Amercans have a right to a publicly funded healthcare system. I support publicly funded elections where corporations don’t have the same rights as the American people. I advocate American Peoples needs for schools,healthcare,living wage jobs,police/fire,and affordable housing which should be first before the military.

We need to elect a President who will continue these goals. A President who is empathetic, positve, practical, rational, honest, and courageous. Turns adversaries into friends; bad situations to peaceful outcomes.

This kind of leadership as a world leader who restores hope in the American Dream is the one I pledge to reelect to a 2nd term and encourage you to unite with me and the Democratic Party as your National delegate to Victory for the Peoples President Barack Obama this Fall 2012.

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Richard CundiffCD4 – Male – Eugene, OR

PLEO: Secretary - DPO Healthcare Caucus


PI am not posting a photo because my favorite photographer, Diane Arbus, is unavailable and Annie Leibovitz is on assignment.

My mother came out when I was ten and provided me with a rare opportunity: being the batboy for a lesbian softball team. Growing up in Los Angeles, I also learned about smog, the loss of nature, and saw injustice and the damage caused.

These experiences fundamentally shaped many of my views:• All people must have the same rights, responsibilities and

expectation of justice.• Health care, universal and affordable is a human right.• Quality public education is what makes nations great and

enduring.• We must reduce fossil fuel extraction and use.• Preserve the environment and the wild things – we’re sure to

need them.

I could go on (and have) but you should know that my current party responsibilities are:• Health Care Caucus Secretary/Treasurer of the Democratic

Party of Oregon• Organization chair of the Democratic Party of Lane County• HD 11 Chair• Vice Chair in Linn County

I want to represent you in Charlotte. May I have your vote?

Richard O. [email protected]

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Quintin KrethCD4 – Male – Eugene, OR

PDear delegates to the 4th Congressional District Democratic Convention,

My name is Quintin Kreth and I am the treasurer for the UO College Democrats. Today, I am running to be a delegate to the DNC and the DPO Convention. From my time at a small, rural school to my current studies at the University of Oregon, I have been a life-long resident of our congressional district. I feel that my passion, youth, and my ties to the our state and this region make me a strong candidate to represent us in North Carolina.

I am committed to helping our state and this region through my volunteer service. I earned my Eagle Scout award last year, after completing an extensive landscaping project around Monroe High School, my alma mater. I was also the Project Chair for South Benton County’s Ford Institute Leadership Program, where I led a group of community leaders through a $10,000 local enhancement project.

Within the Democratic Party, I have been involved heavily in campaigns for local offices. I regularly volunteer for the Democratic Party of Lane County and member of their PR Committee. I also ran for PCP in the May election.

You should vote for me for national and state delegate because I am a young, involved Democrat, who is committed to the local, state, and national Democratic Parties. I have grown up in this congressional district and work hard to be an example of what a young person who grows up on a farm in rural America can achieve. Vote Q!

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Danon KroessinCD4 – Male – Albany, OR


PDanon KroessinCandidate for the Oregon’s 4th Congressional District delegate

Educational Experience:• BS Elementary Education, OCE (1976) • MS in Education, OSU (1990)

Career:• Elementary and Middle School Teacher• Basketball,wrestling,track,and soccer coach• Retired from Greater Albany Public Schools (2005)

Political Experience:• Member of the Linn County Democrats• Elected Co-Chair in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District(2012)

Philosophy:• Health care is a human right that everyone should be able to

afford.• Money is not speech and corporations are not people.

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Peter LeungCD4 – Male – Corvallis, OR


POccupation - Law Enforcement officer, social researcher, data processing manager and small business owner

Education• BA Sociology & Computer Science, Wayne State University• MA Social Psychology, University of Windsor• MA Multidisciplinary Studies Oregon State University

DPO Programs• PCP• Democratic Party State Representative House 23 Candidate• Grassroot Democrat contributor for many years• Registered as Charlotte in 2012 Convention Volunteer

Governmental & Community Engagement • Key communicator: Corvallis, Springfield, Eugene Sch District• Diversity Promotion Committee: Corvallis, Eugene, Springfield

Sch District, NW Christian College, Community Alliance for Diversity

• Chair & Commissioner, Oregon Commission on Asian Affairs • Exemplary “Community Leader”, Gov. Kulongoski’s My

OregonStory• Non-Legislative Member, Oregon Joint Legislature Sister State

Committee• President, Corvallis Branch, NAACP (1st Asian American to serve

as president in NAACP) • Board Member: ACLU, Corvallis City Club, OSU-Corvallis

Symphony Orchestra & others

My Statement• Passion and capacity to serve as a model for Asian Americans • Breadth & depth of knowledge & experience as business

entrepreneur, multi-facet perspectives• Proven community organization skills to build bridges &

alliances w/ civic organizations

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Derek ShawCD4 – Male – Eugene, OR


PI am a 30 year-old former American paratrooper and proud father of a beautiful seven year-old little girl. I have served honorably in Hurricane Katrina and Rita coming home to my beloved State of Oregon to help the Democratic Party of Lane County (DPLC) through internships and volunteer work. I passionately helped coordinate the Grand Opening of the DPLC’s new headquarters with guest appearances of Senator Jeff Merkley and Mayor Kitty Piercy with former DPLC Chair Matt Davis. I have also diligently helped create spreadsheets with Google docs for fundraisers for the local party compiling the donors to political campaigns. I have also worked endlessly on the VAN voter database processing volunteers for political participation for canvassing or recruitment. Recently, I have worked on the Public Relations Committee to discuss the “Outspoken” quarterly newspaper publication’s future and outreach to the community. I have also volunteered for the Oregon League of Conservation Voters and have worked on the Jerry Rust campaign for the West Lane County Commissioner’s race.

I am also an Oregon Duck student studying Political Science and a longtime resident of Lane County as well as an advocate for equality and women’s rights. I could represent the 4th Congressional District well as one of its delegates this September in Charlotte, North Carolina; I would be proud to help re-nominate President Obama and Vice President Biden as our nominees this Fall!

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Deborah BarnesCD5 – Female – Milwaukie, OR

PI have been a public school teacher for 18 years who has been elected to serve as the President of the North Clackamas Education Association, local Uniserv Co-President, and OEA Board member. I served on the Milwaukie City Council for two terms and have been a Democratic precinct committeeperson for several years.

I have worked on numerous campaigns to elect progressive Democratic candidates. I am a former broadcast news reporter who served as President of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artist union in Portland as a broadcast news reporter.

I believe in making sure we move this country forward with investments in public education, infrastructure, and great health care for all. I live the impacts on public education in our classrooms every day. I see the impact these cuts have had on my fellow education professionals. I have lobbied the Oregon legislature for career and technical education and school safety. I would appreciate having a public education voice at the table as we move to the national stage.

I would appreciate your support and your vote. If you have questions about me you can find me on Facebook.

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Wanda DavisCD5 – Female – Dallas, OR

PLEO: Vice-Chair - Polk County Democrats


PI’m Wanda Davis and I’m asking for your vote to become a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte this year. I’m a native Oregonian and have lived here nearly all my life. I spent eight years in the southeast in service to our country, first as a Sailor in the US Navy then as the wife of a US Marine.

I used to think I was a Republican despite usually voting for Democratic candidates and causes. I even listened to Limbaugh now and then (mea culpa), though he really rubbed me the wrong way with that Femi-Nazi name-calling crap!

A few years back, I began paying more attention (beyond just voting in elections) to Democratic politics and started listening to wise folks on the left. I resisted mightily but their calm manner and solid logic wore me down. When the Tea Party rose up and publicly abused anybody they saw as a threat, I realized it was time to act.

It’s been an interesting journey over the last few years in which I’ve found myself at protests and rallies, knocking on doors and contributing money to campaigns.

These days, I’m a vice chair for the Polk County Democrats and am currently enrolled in Emerge Oregon classes so I’ll be ready for an office run one day. I can’t stop this progression any more than I can stop breathing and continue to live. My hope is that by attending the convention I will be better equipped to serve in the future.

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Jil HeimensenCD5 – Female – Lake Oswego, OR


PI am supporting President Barack Obama! GO DEMOCRATS!!

I am interested in becoming a delegate because of my economics studies at Portland State. I have studied macroeconomics, microeconomics, history of economic thought, comparative economics, Capital Volume I, development economics, public/private investment and more. The following are a few of my research reports which I would be happy to share upon request:

• Farm-to-Institution programs: A collaborative research report examining ways to provide healthy and sustainable food to large institutions such as prisons.

• The Nordic Model and the United States: a comparative study suggesting that Sweden offers inspiring examples for the United States to consider.

• Economic Grapes of Wrath: Exploring Marxian concepts surrounding the accumulation of capital and the expropriation of the people as portrayed through ancestors of the Judd family in John Steinbeck’s work, “The Grapes of Wrath”.

• An inquiry exploring the new economic and racial caste system of control which institutionally locks the poor and people of color into second class status.

As a convention delegate, I will cultivate relationships with national campaign staff and delegates from other states in order to find new ways to bring resources back to Oregon. I will also share my experiences back at home by posting on Facebook and Twitter (https://twitter.com/jilheimensen).

If you have other ideas about how I could offer added value as a delegate, let me know and I will make it happen! Thank you for your consideration!

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Cynthia JohnsonCD5 – Female – Lake Oswego, OR


PI would be honored to represent you and all Oregonians at the Democratic National Convention.

Despite hardships, I work part-time as a self-employed publicist, consultant and writer. My professional and civic work has given me a good understanding of many issues that matter to Oregonians – both urban and rural – including health care, education, agriculture, environmental sustainability, indigenous leadership and the arts.

Along with other health challenges, I am a cancer survivor and suffer from a very debilitating and disabling disease, Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFS). Like many Oregonians, I am trying to avoid foreclosure on my home. I have compassion for the hardships that many Oregonians are facing today and a great passion to help find solutions.

I was born with an activist nature and am a life-long Democrat. I organized ‘get-out-the-vote’ activities in 15 precincts in 1984 during the Iowa Presidential caucuses. I currently serve on the Oregon Health Insurance Exchange Consumer Advisory Committee. I have worked on many issues in between and am a long time parent volunteer in our school district.

I greatly admire this administration’s desire to make our country a better place for all Americans. As Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”

Please vote for me, Cynthia Johnson, to be one of the voices representing the 5th District as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention.

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Judy SugnetCD5 – Female – Salem, OR


PEducation: South Salem High School and Oregon State University

Work experience:• Oregon Legislature • OrOSHA Resource Center Coordinator• Marion-Polk-Yamhill CLC Recording Secretary• Private Business - JAS Information Services

Union Membership:• Teamsters, Local 670; SEIU, Local 503; OPEIU Local 153• Oregon AFL-CIO former member of Executive Board and COPE

Board.• Marion-Polk-Yamhill CLC

Political -- Local:• Benton County: Organized GOTV• Marion County: Precinct person for 44 years; organized voter

registration drives; GOTV; fundraising; Chair; Vice-chair; alternate vice-chair; executive board; and any other job that needed to be done.

Political - State Central Committee: Delegate or alternate for 42 years; Chair - Campaign Committee; Chair- Finance Committee; Executive Board -- Representing CD 2 and CD 5; Ad Hoc Committees - By-Laws and SCC structure; Selection Committee for several Executive Directors; Coordinated Campaign Committee; and many more. Also, member and/or Chair of the 2nd CD Committee and the 5th CD Committee.

US House Speaker Tip O’Neil asked an old family friend why she didn’t support him. She replied “you didn’t ask”. Well I am not going to commit that error --

I am asking for your vote as one of the four female delegates positions representing the 5th CD. If you have any questions or just want to talk about the Democratic Party, call me between 8 and 9 pm any evening at 503-362-7057. Judy Sugnet

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James FreedCD5 – Male – Portland, OR

PLEO: Secretary - DPO GLBT Caucus



PI have been active in the Democratic Party here in Oregon since moving here in July 2009. I am a PCP and attend the monthly Multnomah Democratic meetings and Multnomah Democratic GLBT Caucus, alternate for CD 5 Committee meeting 6 times a year. I have canvassed for my state Rep District 35 Margaret Doherty last election and distributed slate cards for Prop 66-67. I also attend town hall meetings with Sen Merkley, Sen Wyden and my Rep Kurt Schrader. I participated in the past platform conventions and try to make myself available for events and most know my positions. I attended the Bi-Annual Democratic meeting in Sun River and actively participate in the seminars. A member of the Health Care Caucus.

I am currently elected Secretary DPO Stonewall GLBT Caucus and currently on the Board and Treasure for Veterans For Human Rights.

I retired from Federal Civil Service in Jun 2007 as a Program Manager for the Air Force. I had a distinguished career with different assignments including lead for F-4 Drones Avionics, financial manager for Special Ops aircraft Hulbert Field FL managing a budget, F-35 support Equipment, A-10 workload re-assignment and McClellan base closure. I have edited government contracts and helped write a transition plan for multi-million dollar programs.

I bring my experience, views and will represent the Democratic Party with pride in Charlotte.

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Rick HartwigCD5 – Male – Salem, OR

PLEO: Chair - Marion County Democrats

PI am a retired teacher, having spent 35 years teaching middle school. For the last 4 years I have volunteered thousands of hours to the county, CD and state parties, having spent the last 2 1/2 years as chair of the Marion County Dems. I have never attended a National Convention. It is my hope that voters will vote for people who have paid their dues and deserve to be delegates. I hope you will consider me.

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GRASSROOTS DEMOCRATS The Democratic Party of Oregon Thanks You

Joyce Abrams Don Allen Wayne Anderson Kathryn L.J. Ardt Gwendoline Arkebauer Frank Armstrong Jerome Arnold Patricia Artero James Atteberry Joseph Baessler Naomi Ballard Lorene Bartell Elizabeth Beals Marlys Benge Mike Bohan Suzanne Bonamici Jesse Bontecou Mary Botkin William Bradbury Margaret Branson Michael Braymen Trudie Brooks Estella Dee Brown Marcia Brown Ian Brown Margaret Brown Pamela Brown Wilkinson Peter Buckley Charles Butcher Rina Byrne Joseph Calbreath Cristina Calhoon Laura Calvo Judith Campagna Emilie Cartoun Mary Chandler Hugh Cochran Justin Colquhoun Francis Connell Nadine Coseo Lois Courtney Constance Crow Richard Cundiff Marsha Curtis James Curtis Charles Dalton Barbara Davidson

Matthew Davis

Frances Davis Judith Davis Wanda Davis Lee Davis Michael Dembrow Margaret Denison Jerry Dennehy James Diefenderfer Tom Doberstein Margaret Doherty Dianne Dukelow Edward Ebbs Cathy Ellis Peter Emerson James Emory Linda Erickson Leigh Evans Kathleen Eymann Donald Fisher Hansine Fisher Clint Foster Chris Foulke Isaac Frazier Jeana Frazzini Lew Frederick James Freed Sharon Freeman Fran Fulwiler Shirley Furst Susan Gates Glen Geller Sara Gelser George Gibson Melody Gibson Michael Graham Debra Gray Jennifer Greenleaf Harriet Greenlick Marilyn Grendele Judith Griswold Dena Grubaugh Jason Hachmuth Susan Hagmeier Kathryn Hahn Thomas Hamilton Lynn Hanson Carla Hanson Richard Harisay Lorna Hayden

Robert Heck Loyd Henion Irene Henjum Teresa Hepker Frank Hieber Timothy Hill Alan Holland Paul Holvey Darlene Hooley Mary Horman Stacey Howard Lori Howell Toni Hoyman Judith Huck Lindy Hughes Ed Hurtley Jean James Annabelle Jaramillo Jolene Jonas Diane Karl George Karnezis Elizabeth Kaufman Matthew Keating Ted E Keizer Elizabeth Kelley Alissa Keny-‐Guyer Wayne Kinney John Kirkwood Heather Kmetz Rose Kurtti Dale Lambert Arline Lamear Clifford Lamear Cris Land Heather Langhorst Catherine Lauer Laurence Laurent Kareen LaValley Susan Leedham Faith Leith Moshe Lenske Merritt Linn Michael Litt David Loera

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