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2008 Medford Mail Tribune Endorsed

Lynn Howe

What they said about Lynn:

Esquivel's opponent this year is Democrat Lynn Howe, a thoughtful, intelligent retiree with a 25-year background as a health-care administrator — experience that will be invaluable as lawmakers tackle health-care reform in the 2009 session.

Ordinarily we would question a newcomer's ability to know the needs of the community, but Howe has learned quickly.

She exhibits a clear grasp of the major issues facing Oregon and the Rogue Valley, from land use and transportation to education and health care. She says she would be an advocate for small- and medium-sized businesses and the education infrastructure necessary to provide them with a quality work force.

What they said about Sal Esquivel:

Esquivel seems out of touch with the biggest problems facing Medford

Speaking of the economy, Esquivel says Oregon's is stable. We don't know if that reflects misguided optimism or ignorance on his part, but we find it troubling.

Esquivel has served two moderately productive terms, but his plans for a third leave us underwhelmed.

During his time in Salem, Representative Esquivel has consistently voted for bills that would lead to cuts to schools and tax inequality..

· He voted for a $27 million tax break for corporations in 2005, while schools faced deficits (HB2542).

· He voted to cut over $350 million in funding for public schools, health care, & public safety to give tax breaks to the wealthiest 4% of Oregonians (HB2332, HB2629).

· He voted against making developers pay part of the cost of improving school facilities in 2007 (SB1036, SB336).

Rep. Esquivel also opposed legislation that would have provided health insurance for our children through a cigarette tax (HB2967).  He was rewarded with a campaign contribution from Phillip Morris. (Source: OR Secretary of State,Orestar).

2008

Ron Wyden Endorsed Lynn Howe

"As a nurse, Lynn doesn't just talk about senior    health issues. She will continue protecting and fighting for them once elected."

August, 2008

Fight Crime,  End Oregon's Meth Crisis

Lynn Howe (HD 6) & John Kroger to Hold Town Hall on addressing Oregon’s Meth Crisis

Lynn Howe, Democratic Candidate for the Oregon House (HD 6, Medford) invites you to join her, Democratic Attorney-General Candidate John Kroger, and Medford’s local law enforcement leaders for a Town Hall to discuss the Meth Crisis that is facing Oregon.

Every Year, meth costs us hundreds of millions of dollars on prisons, law enforcement, health care, and lost of work force productivity. Meth is the biggest cause of property crime and identity theft in the state. It is also the single greatest cause of serious child abuse in Oregon. Meth is one of the reasons that Oregon recently received a “D” grade on a child welfare report card. This is unacceptable.

Join us to discuss the facts about meth in our community, innovative solutions at the local level, the trends in drug crime, sensible sentencing policies, and drug treatment plans.

Medford Branch Library, 205 South Central Avenue, Medford.