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artPAC Announces 2010 General Election Endorsements

Oregon artPAC invited twelve candidates to respond to its questionnaire. Oregon artPAC evaluated the responses and held follow up interviews at the new Brad Rogers Gallery at 120 NW Ninth Ave.

Ann Lininger and Tom Hughes at artPAC Interviews

Oregon artPAC made the following endorsements encouraging all voters who value the role of arts and culture in our communities to support these candidates with both their votes and dollars:

• Multnomah County Commissioner #2 - Karol Collymore
• Clackamas County Commissioner #2 - Robert J. Austin
• Clackamas County Commissioner #3 - Ann Lininger
• Washington County Commissioner # 2 - Greg Malinowski
• Washington County Commissioner # 4 - Greg Mecklem
• Metro Council President - Tom Hughes

While the first five contests above had clear cut winners, the Metro Council President race presented two very highly energetic, capable and committed candidates and a most difficult decision. Oregon artPAC ultimately gave a slight edge to Tom Hughes with his arts related experience as former Mayor of Hillsboro, but feels that either candidate would serve Metro Council well.

Dudley and Kitzhaber Turn Down Invitations

Oregon artPAC invited the two gubernatorial candidates, Chris Dudley and John Kitzhaber, to respond to a state related arts questionnaire to be followed up by interviews. Both candidates declined the invitations as they had also turned down earlier invitations to participate in a forum sponsored by the statewide Cultural Advocacy Coalition.

Both organizations are disappointed in the candidate’s failure to engage in a conversation about the arts and encourages the eventual winner to value the importance of arts and culture in enhancing the spirit and soul of communities throughout the state and to recognize it as the economic driver that it is.

A Big Yes to CAN!

The Creative Advocacy Network (aka theArtsCAN) is a 501(c)3 organization - a non-profit that is leading the charge for a new dedicated stream of public funding for the arts in our metropolitan region. The mission is simple - increase our region's investment by $15-20 million every year to bring arts and cultural experiences to life for the children and communities that we love. Learn more about the work of this incredible group at www.theartscan.org.

Join us for a Fun Time at the October 11 artPAC Reception

The Honorable Commissioner Jeff Cogen Chair, Multnomah County

The Honorable Commissioner Lynn Peterson Chair, Clackamas County

The Honorable Commissioner Dick Schouten Washington County

Mark Edlen

Gwyneth Gamble Booth

Mary Boyle

invite you to join them at a reception to celebrate the arts and to honor the 2010 candidates endorsed by Oregon artPAC.

Superb wine provided by DePonte Cellars

Delicious hors d'oeuvres by Silk

Jazzy, Bluesy, Folk & Roll by Gil Reynolds & Deep Blue

LOCATION: Butters Gallery, 520 NW Davis Street, Portland

Suggested donation $100 per person at the door

Please RSVP to oregonartpac@yahoo.com

If not attending, we welcome your donation at www.oregonartpac.com

Oregon Arts and Culture Political Action Committee
2236 SE 10th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97214
Stanley Penkin, Co-founder & Treasurer
www.oregonartpac.com

Oregon artPAC Endorsement Advisory Council
Gwyneth Gamble Booth
Mark Edlen
Diana Gerding
Judie Hammerstad
Vera Katz
Thomas Lauderdale
Josie Mendoza
Dan Wieden

Oregon artPAC Board of Directors
Chuck Clemans
Mary Ann Deffenbaugh
Fred Ross, Co-founder
Stanley Penkin, Treasurer

Directors Announcement

artPAC is pleased to announce that the following have agreed to serve as Directors: Chuck Clemans, Mary Anne Deffenbaugh, Fred Ross and Stanley Penkin, who will also continue to serve as Treasurer.

artPAC is further pleased to announce the creation of its Endorsement Advisory Council and welcomes the following people to this esteemed group:

• Gwyneth Gamble Booth
• Mark Edlen
• Diana Gerding
• Judie Hammerstad
• Vera Katz
• Thomas Lauderdale
• Dan Wieden

We are grateful for their support and continued dedication to the arts.

To read past updates, check out our 2008 news page and 2010 Primary news page.