September 2nd 7pm-8pm
Tobias Read Town Hall on Education
with Beaverton Schools Superintendent Jerry Colonna,
Portland Community College President Preston Pulliams,
and Portland State University President Wim Wiewel.
Beaverton Library
12375 SW 5th Meeting Room A/B

Forward Oregon, the coordinated campaign for Governor Kitzhaber and other Oregon Candidates, has installed 10 phone lines in our office and has scheduled phone banks for:

Monday - Friday, 10 - 2PM (targeting senior voters), and 6 - 9PM;
Saturdays 10 AM - 6 PM;
Sundays 12 - 9 PM. 

We have arranged for Tuesday and Wednesday nights, 6 - 9 PM, to be SPECIAL WASHCO DEMS NIGHTS, so our hardcore super-volunteers will be guaranteed phones.

To sign up for a shift call our office at 503-626-7018 or email field@washcodems.org.

For Immediate Release
August 24, 2010

Kitzhaber's Plan Will Create Thousands of Jobs in First Year
At Jobs Town Hall, Kitzhaber shared how his plan will create jobs in first year of office

(Portland, Ore.) - John Kitzhaber last night met with hundreds of Oregonians to talk about step one of his Jobs Plan: Within the first year in office, Kitzhaber will take action to create thousands of jobs - and in a way that invests in our schools, saves energy, increases our use of renewable energy and improves forest health.

Future PAC, the campaign arm of the Oregon House Democratic caucus, is looking for paid canvassers to work on races in Washington County and the Portland-metro area.  Canvassers will be working for 5 hours per day and up to 6 days per week. Compensation will be $10 per hour. Applicants should be fit enough to walk briskly for up to 5 hours. This job is perfect for part-time students or recent graduates who are looking for work but need temporary income, however interested people of all ages are welcome to apply. The ability to move flexibly around the Portland-metro area will be required. If interested, please contact Justin at justin@futurepac.org or by calling 503-239-8626.

Do you have a particular political-themed website that you are especially fond of, one that you visit every day, or that sends you automated updates and newsletters? I mean, besides WashcoDems.com, of course? We want to hear from you! Just click the READ MORE button below and add a comment with the web address of your favorite political website and why you cannot live without it. Let's all share our faves and what makes them so indispensable to us.

To get the ball rolling, here is a submission from Washco Dems member Steve Conley:
"I like www.commondreams.org because it provides progressive views and commentary from a variety of authors on a wide number of subjects.  It also offers links to varied online outlets, blogs, think tanks, periodicals, audio/video and other news sources."

OK readers, let's hear about YOUR favorite political websites! Thanks for participating!

Pick up your Kitzhaber lawn signs and bumper stickers today at these locations in Washington County:

Neighbor to Neighbor

A Grassroots Program of the Democratic Party of Washington County

Note: Benefits of Health Care Insurance Reform for Congressman Wu's District - OR1: Click Here

The Immediate Benefits of Health Reform
 
·         The health reform bill passed last night (March 21st) is a victory for all Americans -- families, seniors, workers and small businesses.  Americans now have the security of knowing that they will not have to watch the American dream slip away if they get sick or are in an accident.
·         Beginning this year, health reform will bring down costs for families and small businesses, it will end the worst insurance company practices and it will expand coverage to millions of Americans.
·         This year, Americans will start to see significant benefits because of this bill and other important reforms will follow.

For the full story click READ MORE

Legislators and committees introduced 215 House and Senate bills during the Legislative Special Session and 120 of those bills were passed by both chambers.  Here is a quick look at just 10 of the most important bills of the Special Session:

All Democrats who are registered on the website are welcome and
encouraged to post your thoughts, opinions and viewpoints on WashcoDems.org. Just log in, and you'll see a new field appear in the upper right with your log-in name and "Create Content". You can post a blog entry (a short story or tidbit about any topic you like - bearing in mind this is a political website) or start or reply to a forum (in-depth discussion about important issues like health care, taxes, education, and so forth.)

Just take a look at the current posts and reply, or start a new thread, and engage your fellow Democrats in a challenging, conversational format. Please remember to keep it clean, civil and no hitting below the belt. So, what's on your mind today?

Get involved with your Party!
Check out our Volunteer Opportunities!
Fill out the online volunteer form or call or visit our headquarters.
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We are looking for help with the following jobs to help elect Democrats:

Office Staff: Support and represent the WCDCC
Office Staff Scheduler: Schedule Office Staff

Washington County Democratic Party Office
12250 SW Broadway St, Beaverton OR 97005
503-626-7018

   Once again we want to thank the generous donors who bring food into the office for the OFB Barrel. Unfortunately many of our neighbors are still struggling, so the need for help continues.
   On your next visit to the office, please remember to bring a donation of non-perishable food. You can help a family who might otherwise have to choose between feeding themselves and paying the rent or utility bills. And of course you can always donate money at the Oregon Food Bank website.