Just wanted to share some local politics that are happening.
This is from Commissioner Rob Handy
Sent today.
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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I am writing today to clarify my position on the subject of funding for Centro Latino Americano.
An article in the Sunday, April 10 Register Guard concerning an appeal for funding by Centro Latino Americano being rejected by the Lane County Board of Commissioners was deceiving. The article left the impression that there was consensus on the rejection of Centro’s appeal.
In fact, I made a motion to support the Centro appeal, a motion seconded by Commissioner Sorenson. However, the conservative majority of the Board of Commissioners voted to OPPOSE the Centro appeal, on a 3-2 vote. Those opposing the appeal were Sid Leiken, Faye Stewart, and Jay Bozievich; Pete Sorenson and I voted to support the Centro Latino Americano appeal.
This trend of obscuring facts behind biased media reporting is disturbing, as is the Board’s own effort to promote a sense of consensus where there is none. The tea party politics and tactics being practiced by the conservative Board majority is evident in recent policy changes they have ushered in.
We all must be more diligent than ever in following the votes of local elected officials. We must be informed about how elected officials are voting, and be prepared to hold those officials accountable for their votes. Those of us who work on behalf of the broadest public interest need to remain distinct from those who practice tea party conservative politics.
Thanks,
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Rob
Rob@robhandy.com
