Complaint Filed Against Campaign of Lori Stegmann for Multnomah County Commission for Violations of Campaign Contribution Limits
Fri, 20 Dec 2019 07:41:15 +0000
December 19, 2019Portland resident Ronald Buel today filed a formal complaint with the Multnomah County Director of Elections against the campaign of Lori Stegmann for County Commissioner (District 4).
The complaint details $9,152 in contributions received by the Lori Stegmann campaign, which the complaint identifies as exceeding the limits placed into the Multnomah County Charter by Measure 26-184. For violations of that magnitude, the maximum penalty provided by Measure 26-184 would be approximately $183,000.
In November 2016, Measure 26-184 was adopted citywide with a 89% "yes" vote. It was placed on the ballot by the Multnomah County Charter Review Committee, at the urging of Honest Elections Multnomah County, Portland Forward, and other organizations.
The complaint charges that Lori Stegmann's campaign has accepted 11 donations from corporations and other business entities. Measure 26-184 prohibits such contributions. The complaint also lists 5 contributions from individuals that exceed the limit of $500 per individual and one contribution from a political committee that exceeds the applicable $500 limit.
No court has enjoined Measure 26-184, which has been in effect since September 1, 2017.
Mr. Buel's complaint requests that the Director of Elections apply the penalties against the Lori Stegmann campaign specified in the County Charter of "not less than two nor more than 20 times" any unlawful contribution.
The complaint is available here:
http://bit.ly/he-mult. Click on the "enforcement" folder.
For more information:
Ronald Buel[email protected]503-358-8677
Jason Kafoury[email protected]202-465-2764
Call Sen Merkely/Wyden - vote No on 2020 National Defense Authorization Act
Mon, 16 Dec 2019 20:18:58 +0000
The Senate is scheduled to vote on the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, following its approval by the House a couple days ago.
We need to call Sen Merkley and Sen Wyden office and urge that they vote NO. The House bill originally included amendments which would have put some brakes on endless war, the American assisted Saudi War on Yemen, required preauthorization of war against Iran, Venezuela and more. All those provisions got stripped out of the Conference bill which is now being voted in the Senate. Additionally, this budget increases the war budget over all prior budgets, calling for spending $738 billion. "Defense" budget should be decreased by 10% per year, not increased.
Please call Sen Merkley and Sen Wyden, called for them to vote NO!
This script has been provided by Win Without War.:
I'm a constituent from Oregon and I'm calling to urge the Senator to vote NO on the fiscal year 2020 NDAA, on the floor tomorrow. The Senate cannot authorize $738 billion in Pentagon funding with almost nothing to constrain the Trump administration’s erratic and reckless foreign policy! This year can no longer be business as usual.
Thank you!
And here are phone numbers for the two Senators
Sen. Ron Wyden (202) 224-5244
Sen. Jeff Merkley (202) 224-3753
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This Zoom call will take place Monday, October 14th, 5:00-630. We look forward to seeing you then.
You can register here. You can reply to this email to indicate interest without registering.
If you have any questions, contact Debby Schwartz at debbyschwartz@hcao-action. org
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No US War in Iran or Venezuela
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FULL MOBILIZATION!
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Fri, 20 Dec 2019 07:41:15 +0000
December 19, 2019Portland resident Ronald Buel today filed a formal complaint with the Multnomah County Director of Elections against the campaign of Lori Stegmann for County Commissioner (District 4).
The complaint details $9,152 in contributions received by the Lori Stegmann campaign, which the complaint identifies as exceeding the limits placed into the Multnomah County Charter by Measure 26-184. For violations of that magnitude, the maximum penalty provided by Measure 26-184 would be approximately $183,000.
In November 2016, Measure 26-184 was adopted citywide with a 89% "yes" vote. It was placed on the ballot by the Multnomah County Charter Review Committee, at the urging of Honest Elections Multnomah County, Portland Forward, and other organizations.
The complaint charges that Lori Stegmann's campaign has accepted 11 donations from corporations and other business entities. Measure 26-184 prohibits such contributions. The complaint also lists 5 contributions from individuals that exceed the limit of $500 per individual and one contribution from a political committee that exceeds the applicable $500 limit.
No court has enjoined Measure 26-184, which has been in effect since September 1, 2017.
Mr. Buel's complaint requests that the Director of Elections apply the penalties against the Lori Stegmann campaign specified in the County Charter of "not less than two nor more than 20 times" any unlawful contribution.
The complaint is available here:
http://bit.ly/he-mult. Click on the "enforcement" folder.
For more information:
Ronald Buel[email protected]503-358-8677
Jason Kafoury[email protected]202-465-2764
Call Sen Merkely/Wyden - vote No on 2020 National Defense Authorization Act
Mon, 16 Dec 2019 20:18:58 +0000
The Senate is scheduled to vote on the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, following its approval by the House a couple days ago.
We need to call Sen Merkley and Sen Wyden office and urge that they vote NO. The House bill originally included amendments which would have put some brakes on endless war, the American assisted Saudi War on Yemen, required preauthorization of war against Iran, Venezuela and more. All those provisions got stripped out of the Conference bill which is now being voted in the Senate. Additionally, this budget increases the war budget over all prior budgets, calling for spending $738 billion. "Defense" budget should be decreased by 10% per year, not increased.
Please call Sen Merkley and Sen Wyden, called for them to vote NO!
This script has been provided by Win Without War.:
I'm a constituent from Oregon and I'm calling to urge the Senator to vote NO on the fiscal year 2020 NDAA, on the floor tomorrow. The Senate cannot authorize $738 billion in Pentagon funding with almost nothing to constrain the Trump administration’s erratic and reckless foreign policy! This year can no longer be business as usual.
Thank you!
And here are phone numbers for the two Senators
Sen. Ron Wyden (202) 224-5244
Sen. Jeff Merkley (202) 224-3753
Conference call about Medicare for All vs a public option - what's what£
Mon, 14 Oct 2019 06:56:36 +0000
Sanders' & Jayapal's Medicare for All, a public option - what's what£ Learn the difference & increase the effectivness of your advocacy!
Monday, October 14, 5:00-6:30 zoom (internet) meeting
Are you interested in learning more about Sen. Bernie Sanders' and Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s Medicare for All bills£ Are you interested in learning why single payer advocates do not think that a public option is a step towards an equitable, affordable, universal system£
This month's HCAO-Action National Strategy Committee meeting will be a Zoom meeting with slides, instead of our regular conference call. All are welcome. Committee chair Debby Schwartz and Dr. Mike Huntington will provide a presentation and lead the discussion. This is a great way to achieve greater understanding of the Medicare for All bills and the pitfalls in the alternatives. This presentation will be useful in your single payer advocacy.
This Zoom call will take place Monday, October 14th, 5:00-630. We look forward to seeing you then.
You can register here. You can reply to this email to indicate interest without registering.
If you have any questions, contact Debby Schwartz at debbyschwartz@hcao-action. org
Politicians are Immune to Money
Mon, 30 Sep 2019 06:07:39 +0000
No US War in Iran or Venezuela
Tue, 23 Jul 2019 04:30:02 +0000
JOIN THE OREGON PROGRESSIVE PARTY
FULL MOBILIZATION!
"No U.S. War in Iran or Venezuela: Sanctions Kill People Too!"
March/Rally
*Sunday, July 28, 2019*
1:00 PM
Waterfront Park / Salmon
read more