February 2008
February 20, 2008
Linn County Democrats
Louise filled in for Loyd Henion as Chair.
Introductions: several visitors this evening, including students from LBCC.
Minutes approved as read from January meeting.
No treasurer's report.
Louise reported on the DPO meeting:
- DPO approved impeachment proposal
- DPO approved requirement for open source software, eliminating Diebold & other proprietary software
- Alternate female needed for DPO delatation: Katrina Looney (LBCC student & Loyd's niece) nominated. All approved so she will be the alternate for DPO from Linn County
Speakers: Linda Ziedrich - asked for our support on funding a Library District for rural county. This will depend on Albany City Council acceptance and approval. Motion made and approved to endorse her efforts
Second speaker: Lyle Jenks (LBCC student) spoke about Democracy in Action being formed by LBCC students. Their goal is to register students for up coming elction and get them involved in the political process regardless of party affiliation. They hope to raise interest through an outdoor concert in Corvallis at the skate park sometime in the spring/summer including a graffiti wall for individuals to express ideas about peach, the war, other social/political needs. The event would be a combined fundraiser to support a trip to D.C. for the January '09 inauguration ceremony. Lyle also mentioned that the group registered 54 students in one day at LBCC.
Louise spoke on the neighbor to neighbor program.
Wesly West and Dan Brown, both candidates for House Dist #23, took a few minutes to speak about their campaigns. District #23 includes parts of Marion, Polk, Linn and Benton counties.
Dan Thackaberry's campaign office is now open at 96 E. Sherman, Lebanon. Space is available for Linn County Dems to have offices there as well. Dan will have an open house on Friday, Feb 29th.
Respectfully submitted - Don Anderson
