Name: Timothy Dehne
Seeking the nomination for Oregon House District 11.
Party Affiliation: Pacific Green Party
Home: Tangent
Why do you want to pursue this role? What interests you about it? What are the top issues you're campaigning on?
The importance of Pacific Green Party to be a part of state government. I have been living in Linn County since 2019. After 2020, boundaries were changed and most of Linn county became District 11. The current Rep. (Jami Cate) is running for Oregon Senate District 6. Therefore District 11 is an open seat. I put my odds of winning at fair to good. My overriding issue is WATER. And running as a Green is important because folks have been expressing their desire to vote for other than Democrat or Republican. This feeling is nationwide, I believe, and the Green Party has its best opportunity to win elections.
The Green Party and You - Please choose one of the 10 Key Values and tell us what it means to you.
Do you support the Green Party's position on universal healthcare nationally and/or statewide?
*https://www.gp.org/single_payer
**https://www.pacificgreens.org/support_health_care_for_all_oregon
Yes. I have been a member of Mid Valley Health care advocates for years. I talk about HCAO and current status whenever the opportunity arises.
Do you support the Green Party's position on BDS, and Palestinian rights?
*https://www.gp.org/israel_palestine
**https://www.gp.org/bds_peaceful_approach_to_change
Yes. I would call myself an Anti-Zionist, and pro Jewish people.
Do you support ranked choice voting or similar voting reform?
Yes. Years ago, I gave Oregon's current Attorney General, Dan Rayfield, the suggestion to read the Oregon Constitution, Article 2, Section 16.
Anything else?
I was elected to Benton Soil and Water Conservation District in 2004.
I ran 4 times for Benton County Commissioner.
I served on the Scio Historical Society Board.
I was a part of the Sheepskin Review in Scio.
I hosted a Green Party gathering at my place in Scio.
I am a member of Lacomb Grange #907 and Western Star Grange #309.
I am a member of Scio OddFellows Lodge.
I am also a member of Veterans for Peace, NAACP, Friends of Family Farmers.
I plan to reverse the trend of more expensive election campaigns.