Washington County Democrats Press Release: May 2021 Candidate Endorsements
Washington County Democrats Press Release: Washington County Democrats Announce First 2021 Endorsements FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 1st, 2021 CONTACT: Patrick Maguire washcodems.org 971-205-2464 chair@washcodems.org ____________________________ Washington County Democratic Party Announces First Endorsements for May 2021 Election Press Release: March 1, 2021 Online Zoom Meeting, Beaverton, OR: On February, 24th, Washington [...]
WashCo Dems 2020 Accomplishments
See our 2020 Endorsements: In the 2020 general election, the Washington County Democrats Endorsed 16 candidates, 15 of which won their election. Click here > for our 2020 Endorsement list Learn more about the WashCo Dems: Click here > for the Washington County Democrat Leadership page Click here [...]
Gussie Thompson and the Fight for Representation
Gussie Thompson and the Fight for Representation by Carl Fisher, PCP The Democratic Party has a deep and complicated history with Black Americans. As a political party, we should be well aware of our failures just as much as we are of our success. The quest for a more perfect [...]
The Power of Endorsements
The Power Of Endorsements By Karolina Newcombe, Washington County Democrats Communications Team Volunteer Picture this: it’s election time and, like the responsible voter that you are, you are studying your voter pamphlet. You are looking at a candidate you’re not familiar with. Who are they? Well, according to their candidate [...]
Hillsboro School Board – Be Careful Who You Vote For
Hillsboro School Board – Be Careful Who You Vote For By Michael Morrison, Washington County Democrats Communications Team Volunteer It has come to our attention that a dangerous attack on our progressive values has been launched by an anti-education group. While we applaud the diversity in their candidates, unfortunately, their [...]
What are School Boards and Why are they Important?
What Are School Boards and Why are they Important? By Nathan Sosa, WCD Comms Team Volunteer Oregon school boards are a part of The Oregon Department of Education. The Oregon public school system is divided into numerous geographic districts. Washington County contains eighteen such districts. Each district is overseen [...]
What are Fire Districts and Why are they Important?
What Are Fire Districts and Why are they Important? By Nathan Sosa, WCD Comms Team Volunteer Fire districts are responsible for providing firefighting and emergency services within a geographic area. There are five fire districts within Washington County. Each district is overseen by a Board of Directors. These directors [...]
What are Water Districts and Why are they Important?
What Are Water Districts and Why are they Important? By Nathan Sosa, WCD Comms Team Volunteer Water districts are responsible for providing clean water to residents of a geographic area. There are five water districts within Washington County. Each district is overseen by a Board of Directors. These directors [...]
OP-ED: Crazy Can Only Get You So Far
OP-ED: Crazy Can Only Get You So Far By Stefan Jones, Washington County Democrats Communications Team Volunteer "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." -- Hunter S. Thompson There's a certain cynical satisfaction in the Gonzo journalist's quip, but in actual practice craziness doesn't lend itself to productivity. [...]
Washington County Democrats Press Release: Seeking Endorsement Requests for May 2021
Washington County Democrats Press Release: Seeking Endorsement Requests for May 2021 For Immediate Release January 28, 2021 Who: Washington County Democrats What: Seeking Endorsement Requests for May 2021 ____________________________ Democrats of Washington County Seek Endorsement Requests for May 2021 Elections Press Release: January 28, 2021 The 2021 Endorsements Committee of [...]