Friends -

Remembering Rep. Gary Leif, HD 2

SALEM, Ore. – Oregon House Republican Leader Christine Drazan released the following statement regarding the news of Oregon Representative Gary Leif’s passing: “I am deeply saddened by the unexpected loss of our friend and colleague Gary Leif. Gary’s sense of humor, his commitment to bipartisanship and his love of family and community marked his service in the Oregon Legislature".

Gary was a huge encouragement and solid mentor to me. His caring nature extended beyond members and carried over to staff and all those that worked at the Capitol. I will miss my next-door neighbor.

Read full Press Release from Oregon House Republicans here

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National Night Out - August 3

Communities throughout our country will participate in the National Night Out, tomorrow evening the 3^rd of August. This annual community-building effort promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

To learn more about the City of Salem please visit: Host a Block Party During National Night Out (cityofsalem.net)

For the City of Aumsville visit: National Night Out | City of Aumsville Oregon

Your District – Your Voice and Redistricting

On Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 6:30 PM at the Salem Elks Lodge - 2336 Turner Rd SE, 97302, I will be hosting a Your District – Your Voice listening session. The topic will be redistricting, how to participate and its importance to you and our state.

Redistricting is a once-a-decade process constitutionally required of the Legislature. We are tasked with redrawing Congressional, State Senate, and State House district boundaries to account for changes in population. Oregon will gain a sixth Congressional seat, giving Oregon more representation in the US Congress.

The redistricting process itself is monumental and historical. We have the opportunity for a better Oregon, and we have a path to achieve that. The House Committee is made up of three Republicans and three Democrats. Undeniably, this is good, fair and balanced representation for the communities we serve.

Your input and public testimony are essential to the process of drawing these lines. On Friday the 10^th of September from 9-noon The Redistricting Committees will be in Salem to hear your thoughts and opinions on redistricting.

If you’ll be attending the September 8^th Your District – Your Voice please let us know, email: rep.raquelmooregreen@oregonlegislature.gov, I hope to see you then! In the interim to learn more about redistricting, visit www.OregonLegislature.gov/redistricting.