Never forget. As we witness the beginnings of a peaceful transition of power, we must never forget that four years ago there was a deadly insurrection at the United States Capitol. It happened at the behest of a sitting U.S. President so that he could overturn an election and hold onto the White House. He is about to return to office with an oath of revenge on those who sought to bring him to justice – and with a democracy-killing agenda called Project 2025. Let’s fight back. Keep an eye on our website (jcdemocrats.org). In the coming weeks, we’ll provide suggestions on how you can help fight back against Trump’s Project 2025 agenda. Make your voice heard.Let your representatives in Washington know that you support the appointment of qualified leaders who will take their jobs seriously and represent ALL Americans. They shouldn’t be nominated simply because they did a favor for President-elect Trump, spread lies about the 2020 election or supported the insurrection. Contact Rep. Cliff Bentz, Sen. Jeff Merkley, and Sen. Ron Wyden. Let your representatives in Salem hear from you, too. Let them know what you’d like to see from the upcoming legislative session. Find your state representative here. Find your state senator here. Help your local party build for the future. The “School Board” election is coming in May. It’s actually known as the Special District Election and involves a lot more than school boards. Find out more on our Election webpage. Moderates and progressives have good odds of winning election to these nonpartisan offices. Experience gained from these positions can help us build a bench of talent for the county commission, state legislature, and more. We encourage thoughtful Democrats who aspire to public service to consider running for office this spring – or volunteer to help someone else run. No matter where you live in Jackson County, this is worth considering. Email me at Chair@jcdemocrats.org if you want to explore it. In solidarity, David Sours Party Chair Jackson County Democrats | 