Greetings, Lincoln County Democrats! This message is an appeal to all of you from your Executive Committee.
We will choose new leadership for the Lincoln County Democratic Central Committee (LCDCC) at our Reorganization Meeting on January 22, 2025, at 5pm, at the Lincoln City Community Center.
We need your ideas, energy, and participation – we need you to step forward and serve on the Executive Committee of the Lincoln County Democrats! This next year will be a much slower-paced year, and we have a solid foundation and finances that have been created by our current team. The Democratic Party is only what all of us put our time and energy into!
After the 2024 election, we all recognize that there is much work to do. We need as many of you as possible to step up and help us define our way forward, and then to make good on the promise we know the Democratic Party offers to people in our cities, our county, and the state of Oregon.
Please consider that we have 735 people in our email mailing list and yet:
- In the past two years we have averaged only 32 people attending meetings (including in-person and Zoom attendance).
- We had only 38 Neighborhood Leaders.
- We have only eight (8) people who make recurring monthly donations to support our activities
It is truly wonderful that we have 735 people who are interested in the activities of the Democratic Party in Lincoln County – we need your involvement at a different level – we need you to run for office and/or help find those who are willing to.
Here is the list of leadership posts that will be elected for a 2 year term at the January 22, 2025, meeting: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, SCC Delegates (3), CD4 Delegate (3).
Our bylaws show the responsibilities of each of these roles. You can see those here: Bylaws Found Here as well as find information about committees you may want to join or better yet, lead. More information about committees can be found here LCDCC Committees
If you’d like more information, feel free to reach out to us by emailing Information Request. You can reach out to ask questions about their roles, committees.
We need you. Please consider running for election in January or participating more fully in another capacity.
Lincoln County Democratic Central Committee
Come to Our January Membership Meeting and Officer Election
We will meet at the Lincoln City Community Center, 2150 NE Oar Place, from 5pm – 6:30pm. The meeting will recap the 2024 election, close out the 2024 finances, approve the 2025 budget, and elect officers. Positions available include: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, 3 Delegates to the State Central Committee, and 3 Delegates to CD4. We need your knowledge and experience to make 2025 a success!
January Democrats Step Up Newsletter
News from Cape Meares
| In the area along Coleman Creek, landslides are so common that it is sometimes called the “land that walks.” Logging in the area can lead to landslides, so the Cape Meares Community Association raised money to help buy property that was being logged. They then made a deal to cede a parcel of land to the Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge to provide habitat for endangered marbled murrelets and northern spotted owls. All in all, they protected their community, the wildlife, and the creek, which is their water source. Click the link to read more about the tiny community that works to protect it’s wildlife and water supply. Cape Meares |  | ||||||||||
Coastal Mayors Receive Anonymous Letters about “brown people”
| Anonymous letters were recently sent to mayors and other officials along the Oregon Coast encouraging citizens to report on the activities of “brown folks,” specifically those believed to be undocumented. The letters recommend recording license plate numbers at churches, stores, and work sites so these “folks” could be rounded up and their property confiscated. Our local leaders immediately denounced the intent of this letter. Rep David Gomberg declared: “Racial profiling, harassment and intolerance have no place here.” Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office announced: “…this type of behavior is harmful, divisive, and inconsistent with the values we uphold as public servants and community members.” Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum stated: “Attempts to intimidate our communities and their leaders through racist letter writing campaigns has no place in Oregon.” On December 18, Attorney General Rosenblum rolled out a tool kit so immigrants in Oregon can protect themselves and know their rights under the first-in-the-nation state sanctuary law that has been in place since 1987. The Sanctuary Promise Community Toolkit covers details in the law and people’s rights. For example, the instructions tell immigrants that if federal immigration officials are outside their doors, they have the right to not open the door and can ask to see a warrant signed by a judge. See the link to the Community Toolkit below. Community Toolkit |
| Recruiting New Officers!! Democrats of Lincoln County, we want you to “Step Up” and use your leadership talents. We need new officers for the coming 2 year term for the LCDCC – Chair, Vice Chair & Secretary. Marta West, is running for another term as Treasurer but nominations are open for this office as well. We want to get as many nominations as possible at our next meeting on Jan 22, where we will hold an election by voting members. Please contact the Executive committee at dems@lincolncountydemocratsoregon.com to tell us what you would consider doing. Lincoln County Democrats Want and Need You!! |
What will happen to Oregon’s “Grand Canyon”?
| The campaign to “Protect the Owyhee” is urging President Biden to establish a national monument based on the broadly supported proposal developed by Oregon Senator Ron Wyden and co-sponsored by Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley. This bill, the Malheur Community Empowerment for the Owyhee Act, protects more than 1.1 million acres of the Owyhee Canyonlands as wilderness while promoting improved land management and important priorities for the Burns Paiute Tribe and local ranchers. Gov. Tina Kotek also wrote to Pres. Biden on Nov. 22, asking that he invoke the Antiquities Act of 1906 and designate “Oregon’s Grand Canyon” a national monument.Despite passing out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee with bipartisan support, the legislation’s future in Congress remains unknown. President Biden can ensure the Owyhee is protected by designating an Owyhee Canyonlands National Monument if Congress fails to act. |
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Good News Preparing for the New Year
12/30/2024
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Many of us have New Year traditions that may include making resolutions, jumping in cold water, and even wearing lucky underwear. As we prepare to transition to a new year, do your plans include toasting with sparkling Oregon wine?
Champagne can only legally come from French vineyards. Spanish tasting rooms pour cava. And prosecco is an Italian delight on its own or in spritzes.
But the best sparkling wines might be made in Oregon.
In November, Wine Enthusiast released its list of the 100 best wines of 2024 across varietals and the globe. Five of the wines were from Oregon — and they were all sparkling.
There are more than 1,100 wineries across Oregon, with the majority in the Willamette Valley. Dozens of them are located in our district. While Oregon wineries remain mostly known for pinot noir, more than 100 make sparkling wine. There are events that celebrate the wines that fizz and even a best Oregon bubbles trail.
In 2022, Travel + Leisure called the valley the “next big sparkling wine destination.”
There is also a growing movement in Oregon to produce zero-proof wines and spirits. Zero-proof means booze-free beverages.
From 2022 to 2023, the portion of Oregon wine sales that was sparkling essentially doubled. “In 2022, an estimated 3-5% of all cases of Oregon wine sold was sparkling wine. In 2023, that number went up to 8-10%” according to the Oregon Wine Board. That’s an increase from 200,000 cases of Oregon sparkling wine sold in 2022 to 500,000 cases in 2023.
That translates to roughly 6 million poppable corks of sparkling wine bought from Oregon last year.
Long-time readers will remember that before legislative lines were changed in 2020, I represented the southern portion of Tillamook County. After redistricting, I lost Tillamook and gained western Benton and Lane. I now tell people I traded cheese for wine. In fact, I now co-chair the legislative wine caucus. But if you are still interested in cheese, curd is the word on the Oregon Coast. Check out a cheese lover’s guide to Oregon here.
Let’s toast a safe, loving, and joyful New Year in our special part of this remarkable world.
Warm Regards
Representative David Gomberg
House District 10
email: Rep.DavidGomberg@oregonlegislature.gov
phone: 503-986-1410
address: 900 Court St NE, H-480, Salem, OR, 97301
website: http://www.oregonlegislature.gov/gomberg
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Register to Vote
| Are you ready to vote in May? Have you registered in Oregon yet? If you’re not sure whether you’re registered to vote, or just want to make sure your registration is still active, you can easily check your voter status at the Oregon Secretary of State’s My Vote* website. Click on the blue “Go to My Vote” button, you’ll be asked to prove you’re not a robot, then asked to enter your first name, last name, and date of birth. Click the “submit” button and you’ll be able to see your current voter status. Most people are automatically registered to vote when they apply for an Oregon driver’s license or other photo ID at the DMV. However, if you’re not registered, you can pick up Oregon State voter registration forms at the library. Look for the large red, white, and blue “VOTE” poster just past the front desk. The form will ask you for your basic contact information, then for your Oregon Driver’s License Number, or your Social Security Number, or, if you have neither, you’ll be asked to attach a copy of an acceptable alternate form of identification from the list on the form. Once you fill out the form, you simply have to mail it or deliver it to the County Clerk’s office in Newport. In Oregon, you can also register to vote online. Simply visit the Online Voter Registration Page on the Secretary of State’s website** and click on the blue “Register to Vote Now” button. You’ll be asked two qualifying yes/no questions (Are you a U.S. citizen? and Are you at least 16 years of age?), then taken to the registration page after you click the blue “continue” button. Simply fill out the requested information, submit, and you’re registered to vote! Online voter registration must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15th in order to be eligible to vote in this year’s Presidential election. Voting is one of the most important activities you can take part in as a U.S. citizen. Make sure you’re registered, and if not, please register today! And then remember to VOTE! https://sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages/myvote.aspx?lang=en https://sos.oregon.gov/voting/Pages/registration.aspx?lang=en |
Do You Want to Help Elect Democrats
Become a Neighborhood Leader
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Lisa Spence, Chair of the Coordinated Campaign Committee
Voting Information
Check your registration
Visit oregonvotes.gov/myvote to check or update your registration. You’ll need your name, birthday and driver’s license or state identification number
Run for Local Office and Help Recruit Candidates
Running for one of the many local offices across Lincoln County is a great way make a difference in your community! City Council seats are regularly up for election in every jurisdiction, as are positions on other kinds of local governing bodies. Find out from your city clerk/recorder how and when to file for a City position, and see the detailed election information on the Lincoln County Clerk Website. Think about running for office yourself, ask folks you know would make great leaders, and/or help us recruit candidates by volunteering for our candidate recruitment committee! Email dems@lincolncountydemocratsoregon.com to help recruit candidates or for tips on filing for local office.
Start your research and planning now for future elections! Some ideas and resources:
- You Should Run for Office and Here’s Why
- How Parents Can Run for Local Office
- Young People Should Start Running for Local and Statewide Office Office!
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You can also mail a check to:
Lincoln County Democrats of Oregon, P.O. Box 882, Gleneden Beach, OR 97388
Help Keep Lincoln County Blue!
Get involved! Join us in person and on Zoom for our general meetings and special events. Sign up for Lincoln County Democratic Party emails using the form on this page, donate, become a Precinct Committee Person, and spread the word! When we get out the vote, Democrats win!
