Time: 3:00 – 4:00 pm (doors open at 2:45)Place: Western Oregon University Welcome Center 136. Free parking in Welcome Center lot From Senator Patterson: “I am hosting a town hall at Western Oregon University next Friday. I will be sharing updates on the legislative session and want to hear from you about the issues that…
Our Chair, Paige Barton, announces our endorsement of Salem’s Livability Levy during public comment on February 24. Thank you to Salem City Council for placing this measure on the ballot for voters to decide. Marion County Democrats strongly endorse a YES vote to preserve Salem services.
I am excited to highlight a few of our healthcare bills from this session—as they focus on ensuring that healthcare is a right for all Oregonians, rather than a privilege. If you are interested in learning more about my legislative priorities this session, please see the link below. Link: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/…/2025%20Legislative… Me emociona destacar algunos de…
Marion County Democratic Party Executive Committee member Marcia Kelley made a public comment in support of Salem’s Livability Levy on February 24. Marcia tells us about an important program that already exists for Salem’s seniors and people with disabilities who may be concerned they can’t afford Salem’s Livability Levy. The Marion County Democrats endorse a YES…
Local Democrats support the call to show resistancePresident’s Day, February 17, 2025Time: NoonWhere: The Oregon State CapitolWhy: To resist FascismJoin Us!Bring American flags, signs, and joyStay peaceful; Stay on the sidewalkSee you Monday
On Sunday, February 2, hundreds attended a Town Hall hosted by Senator Jeff Merkley and Congresswoman Andrea Salinas at Parrish Middle School. The first question was, “How can we stop Elon Musk?” Read more about the Town Hall here from the Salem Reporter. Our biggest thanks to Marion County Democrats volunteers Sarah Vick and Karen Hill…
Our Marion County Democrats Chair, Paige Barton, appears on the demobrats podcast this week, hosted by Virginia Stapleton & Vik Schaaf. Also a guest is Jane Titchenal, Be SMART and Moms Demand Action volunteer. Tune in and hear about how to get involved in local politics – change begins with us! Listen & SUBSCRIBE to…
Dear Fellow Democrats, Thank you to all who attended our 2024 Holiday Party! As we reflect on 2024, the wins we’ve had are undeniable. In 2025, many important victories lay ahead for us locally. We will win the Salem City Council Ward 6 seat to be vacated by Mayor-Elect Julie Hoy. We will protect the…
It’s Here!! The Holiday Party is set! Join your fellow democrats at this years Holiday Party. White Elephant Gift Exchange. ohhhhhh… Thursday, December 19 at 6:00 pm
Recently, Dave Winer has written about how the Democratic Party stops communicating its message when the election is over. His position is that the Republican Party has supporters/surrogates/podcasts/TV networks pushing the Republican message 24/7/365, but that the Democrats are only “on-the-air” during the lead up to an election. Read the rest of Andy Sylvester’s excellent information here.
