Oregon Update

OFF THE WIRE
Oregon Bikers
Thanks to Heidi and BikePAC of Oregon, we are developing a solid list of the most important legislative races this year. Although it's a work in progress, it's certainly worth a look.
Visit RIDE2REPEAL.COM and click on the ELECTIONS page, and you'll see Oregon Races in the right-hand menu. This page shows the latest race information, listed in priority order.
All the candidates are color coded, based on their position on helmet laws. Biker-friendly candidates are show in green text, while repeal opponents are shown in red. And House Transportation Committee members are identified with a "©" symbol, since they are the first hurdle for any repeal bill.
The purpose of this list is to connect biker volunteers with biker-friendly candidates. If you click on any district number, you'll get a map of that district. Enter your ZIP code in the box, and get riding directions to that district. Or click on a candidate's name, and you'll see their official campaign website - to volunteer, of course! And volunteering is how we make a difference.

It's where the rubber meets the road.
To date, there are almost 80 alert subscribers all across Oregon, including you. That's an astounding number of potential activists. No other state is so lucky. Can you imagine the impact that 80 biker volunteers would have on a couple of close races? And later, on legislative decisions? Legislators would sit up and take notice - like never before.
All it takes is a little action, in the right place ... at the right time. The right place is a top priority district, where we can make the most impact. And the right time is during the campaign season, the only time legislators need our help - and - the only time we can help them. That's a heck of a way to lobby - with actions that speak louder than words.
Ready to get your freedom back? 2010 is here ... and it's time to turn that dream into a reality.
Respectfully,--
Douglas Findlay
202-250-0799
RIDE2REPEAL.COM