Jackson County Democrats

May Moving In
The Primary Elections are next Tuesday, May 15
Your support for our candidates is vital. Ballots were mailed out April 27. If you have not received your ballot, call the Elections Office at 541-774-6148 or visit the office at 1101 W. Main, Medford, second floor). Ballots must be in the Election Office or in an official ballot drop box by 8 p.m. May 15.

April Moving Toward May

The Primary Elections are May 15. Your support for our candidates is vital. Ballots were mailed out April 27. If you have not received your ballot by May 4, call the Elections Office at 541-774-6148 or visit the office at 1101 W. Main, Medford, second floor).

More April Action
(Lots more)

The Primary Elections are May 15. Make sure you're registered by this Tuesday, and then vote (see below). Your support for our candidates is vital.

April Action
(Lots of it)

The Primary Elections are May 15. Make sure you're registered (see below) and vote. Your support for our candidates is vital.

Representative Peter Buckley and Senator Alan Bates to Hold Town Hall
Tuesday, April 17, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Ruch Library Meeting Room, 7919 Hwy 238, Ruch, Oregon
They will review some of the significant legislation passed concerning health care and education, and the details of the budget re-balance during the February 2012 session. They also look forward to hearing your questions, concerns and ideas on local and state issues.

An Active April
(No Fooling)

Ice Cream Social with Ted Wheeler, Oregon State Treasurer
Tuesday, April 10, 6:30 p.m.
OEA Building, 2495 S. Pacific Hwy, Medford
Representative Peter Buckley will introduce him.
Let's fill the room! It's free and fun. Check out the flyer here

Senator Jeff Merkley holds Jackson County Town Hall
Wednesday, April 4, 4 p.m., Medford City Council Chambers
City Hall, 411 West 8th Street, Medford, OR 97501

Andrew Bacevich and the SOU Civility Series Lecture
Thursday, May 17, 7 p.m.
SOU Music Recital Hall

Andrew Bacevich is an influential historian and a retired Army colonel. In his writings, Professor Bacevich addresses the unprecedented political, military and economic crises facing America today.

Hello Democrats!

The Jackson County Democrats are pleased to host State Treasurer Candidate Ted Wheeler, Rep. Buckley & Sen. Bates!

It's not often that we get a State Candidate to visit with us in Southern Oregon. Let's fill the room! Ted Wheeler is an engaging speaker and happy to answer your questions. Our local legislators, State Rep. Peter Buckley and State Senator Alan Bates, will be joining us too. Click here to learn more.

See you there!

Invite your friends and enjoy some ice cream!

March is Women's History Month
One hundred years ago, November, 1912, Oregon's women got the right to vote. It would be another eight years before all women won the right to vote with the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment.

Dear Friends and colleagues,
 
I have decided to run for the office of Senator District 2 as a Democrat. I have been watching the political actions of our State Legislators and I feel that I can help bring logical ideas and processes to the state that will help both business and citizens of our state.

I am currently Chair for the Josephine County Democrats. I also serve as an alternate on the Illinois Valley Airport Advisory Board.

March is Women's History Month
One hundred years ago, November, 1912, Oregon's women got the right to vote. It would be another eight years before all women won the right to vote with the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment.

Dear Friends and colleagues,

I have decided to officially run as a Democrat for the office of Jackson County Commissioner. In recent years, I have seen how the political landscape has grown far too polarized. I'd like the office of Commissioner to be both accessible and accountable to the people of Jackson County. I'd like to see a return to a time when cooperation and transparency were the norm, not the exception. When the parties start caring less about their differences and begin focusing on bettering the lives of the people they represent, we will be able to accomplish great things. Consensus around common goals is the only way an organization is able to move forward.

Joyce Segers, U.S. Congressional candidate for Oregon's 2 District, has announced that she will accept no campaign contributions from special interest groups to fund her election. In addition, Segers says she is limiting personal contributions to $500. Segers says she bases her unconventional decision on the "end of the Democratic process" brought on by the Citizen's United Supreme Court ruling in January 2010. Opposition to the ruling has garnered increasing public support from all corners in the past two years.

"I am offering people a choice to vote for a candidate that is not bought off by big business. When I am elected, I will be representing people, not institutions."

O’Bama St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

We’re all honorary Irish on St. Pat’s Day!

The Democrats don’t need the luck o’ the Irish to win the 2012 Presidential Election, but havin’ some fun while raising a few pounds ($) to help the Jackson County Democrats with election expenses will help!

Please join us for a fun-filled celebration - we’ll supply the beverages (with green beer, of course) and cake—you bring your favorite Irish (or any nationality) dish to share!

February Flurries Turn Into March Madness
(Don't miss the great events - Check below)

Jackson County Democratic Platform Convention
Saturday, March 31, 9 a.m. - noon at the Medford Library
It's time to revise our platform prior to the state platform convention. All registered Democrats are invited to participate in adding their voice to forming the aspirations and goals for the coming few years. Click here to access the current JCD platform. Send all your ideas for inclusion or deletion to Ralph Browning at browningralph@gmail.com no later than March 24.

It's Presidents' Day, February 20
(Celebrate President Washington, President Lincoln and, just for fun, let's add President Obama)

JCD Central Committee Meeting
Thursday, February 23, 6:30 p.m.
OEA Building, 2495 S. Pacific Highway
Kathy Keesee Morales and Dagoberto Morales from UNETE will tell us about the Hispanic Community's agenda for the 2012 elections and Roy Wright, non-partisan candidate for County Assessor, will fill us in on what a county assessor does. A lively, informative, interactive meeting follows. See you there.