White and yellow background with the caption Press ReleaseWashington County Democrats Announce Updated Endorsement Results For The November 2024 Election:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 27, 2024

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Karolina Newcombe
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Washington County Democratic Party Announces Updated Slate of Endorsements for November 2024 Election

Press Release: September 27, 2024

On August 28th, Washington County Democrats met for a Special Meeting of the Central Committee (“CC”) and endorsed a slate of candidates for the November 2024 election.  On September 25th, the party met to discuss additional outstanding local candidates and voted to endorse them.  As a result, below is our updated list of candidate endorsements:

November 2024 Candidate Endorsements:

Washington County Circuit Court:

  • District 20, Seat 6:  K.C. LeDell

Forest Grove City Council:

  • Angel Falconer
  • Donna Gustafson

Cornelius City Council:

  • Angeles Godinez Valencia
  • Citlalli Nunez-Baragan

Hillsboro Mayor:

  • Beach Pace

Hillsboro City Council:

  • Ward 1, Position B:  Saba Anvery
  • Ward 2, Position B:  Jake Mead
  • Ward 3, Position B:  Marc Grambo

Sherwood City Council:

  • Daniel Standke

Tigard City Council:

  • Jake Schlack (Four year term)
  • Maureen Wolf (Four year term)
  • Jeanette Shaw (Four year term)
  • Gabriel Elijio Velasquez (Two year term)
  • Sharmila “Shar” Banerjee (Two year term)
  • Heather Robbins (Two year term)

Tualatin City Council:

  • Position 2:  Christen Sacco
  • Position 4:  Cyndy Hillier
  • Position 6:  Valerie Pratt

Tualatin Soil & Conservation District:

  • Director, Zone 1:  Elaine Stewart

Portland Mayor:

  • Carmen Rubio

Portland City Commissioner, District 4:

  • Mitch Green
  • Chad Lykins
  • Sarah Silkie

In addition, the Washington County Democratic Party issued the following positions on state and local ballot measures:

Oregon Measure 116 | Independent Public Service Compensation Commission Amendment: VOTE YES
A “yes” vote supports this constitutional amendment to establish the Independent Public Service Compensation Commission to determine certain public officials’ salaries.

The amendment would create the Independent Public Service Compensation Commission to set salaries for the governor, secretary of state, state treasurer, attorney general, Bureau of Labor and Industries Commissioner, supreme court judges and other judges governed by the Oregon Judicial Department, district attorneys, state senators, and state representatives. The amendment authorizes the commission to establish different classes of salaries for officials holding positions within those state offices.

Oregon Measure 117 | Ranked-Choice Voting for Federal and State Elections Measure: VOTE YES
A “yes” vote supports implementing ranked-choice voting primary and general elections for federal and state executive offices beginning in 2028.

The ballot measure would establish ranked-choice voting (RCV) for elections to federal and state offices, including the president, U.S. senator, U.S. representative, governor, secretary of state, attorney general, state treasurer, and commissioner of labor and industries. Currently, Oregon uses a plurality voting system in which the candidate with the highest number of votes wins. The ballot measure would not affect state legislative elections, which would continue to use plurality voting.

Oregon Measure 118 | Require Oregon issue rebates to residents from surplus corporate tax revenue  VOTE NO
A “no” vote opposes increasing the corporate minimum tax on sales exceeding $25 million by 3%, removing the minimum tax cap, and distributing increased revenue to Oregon residents who spend more than 200 days in the state.

In Oregon, corporations pay either the corporate income tax or the minimum tax, whichever is higher. Measure 118 would increase the minimum tax on corporations with Oregon sales by enacting a 3% tax on sales greater than $25 million in addition to the minimum tax amount already required by law. The initiative would authorize the Department of Revenue to distribute the additional revenue from the corporate sales tax equally to eligible residents every year. An eligible resident would need to reside in the state for a total of 200 days of the eligibility year.

Oregon Measure 119 |  VOTE YES
A “yes” vote requiring cannabis businesses to submit to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission a signed labor peace agreement requiring the business to remain neutral when labor organizations communicate with employees about collective bargaining rights with its licensure or renewal application.

Measure 119 would require cannabis retailers and processors to submit to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission with its application or renewal of license a signed labor peace agreement between the cannabis retailer or processor and a labor organization actively engaged in or attempting to represent the retailer’s or processor’s employees.

Measure 34-338: Hillsboro City Water Fluoridation VOTE YES
A “yes” vote supports the city of Hillsboro in adding fluoridation to tap water

The City Council last month approved placing the measure on the November ballot that would advise the city’s water department whether or not residents want fluoride in their water. City Water Fluoridation emphasizes health equity as a socioeconomic imperative, not just for dental health but for overall health and well being.

Measure 34-341: Levy Renewal to Retain TTSD Teachers and Preserve Classroom Programs VOTE YES
A “yes” vote supports salaries of 100 teachers in the district and ensures that existing programs are maintained.

It also ensures that student to teacher ratio of 18:1 is maintained throughout the 18 schools in the district.
With continued decreasing of state funding for schools, it is imperative that voters assist districts in paying for salaries as needed to ensure an educational experience that our students deserve.

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