Congressional District 1 Candidate Forum – Rural Organizing Project

On October 11th, we’re partnering with Columbia County Citizens for Human Dignity, the Working Families Organization, and Move On.org to host a Kitchen Table Conversation with the candidates looking to represent District 1 after Congressman Wu’s recent resignation.

“Voices of Rural Oregon”
A Kitchen Table Conversation
Candidate’s Forum for Oregon’s 1st Congressional District

Date: October 11, 2011
Time: 6:00pm
Location: St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
51555 SW Old Portland Rd.
Scappoose, OR 97056CLICK HERE TO RSVP

If you’re like us, you’ve been wondering – isn’t somebody going to do something about this? Is the tea party right really gaining steam for their regressive vision of our country? This forum is a chance to hear from candidates on issues that matter to us, but it’s more than that. Like other human dignity groups, we’ve drawn inspiration recently from the Contract for the American Dream and will use it to guide our conversation.

We’re preparing testimonies from rural and small-town residents of District 1 to root this special election in our reality and shine a spotlight on our vision – of a thriving country, that puts people before profits, that values resiliance, but also social responsibility. In our own corner of the state, we’re working to (not to sound too corny) Rebuild the American Dream.

If you live in District 1 or nearby, we hope you can join us! If not, feel free to send us your thoughts on how to Rebuild the Dream – and then forward this invitation to your friends who live in our District.

Please join the Columbia County Citizens for Human Dignity (CCCHD), the Rural Organizing Project (ROP), Working Families, and MoveOn at a forum for candidates vying to fill the open congressional seat in Oregon’s 1st Congressional District.Our democracy thrives when we are listening, thinking, talking, and asking question. This will be a great opportunity to hear from and converse with the leading candidates seeking your votes in the special primary election in November and January’s general election.This moderated discussion will focus on improving our economy and rebuilding the American Dream for all our residents, with a special emphasis on the rural and small-town communities of our District. A healthy democracy is the first step to a healthy country – come be a part of the solution.

Everyday, our neighbors sit around their kitchen tables having tough discussions about how to make ends meet. Jobs are disappearing, wages are down and healthcare and college are more expensive than ever. It’s time to get our economy back on track. Join us for a conversation among constituents and candidates that links our common concerns and goes beyond all labels and boundaries.

“Voices of Rural Oregon”
A Kitchen Table Conversation
Candidate’s Forum for Oregon’s 1st Congressional District

Date: October 11, 2011
Time: 6:00pm
Location: St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
51555 SW Old Portland Rd.
Scappoose, OR 97056CLICK HERE TO RSVP