October 2011

  • HDO Advisors Keisling and Paulus Receive Legend Award
    admin
    October 20, 2011 10:50

    Congratulations to Phil Keisling and Norma Paulus, 2011 recipients of the Bus Project’s Legend Award.
    Phil and Norma are both on the advisory committee to Healthy Democracy Oregon, and have a long history of working to improve the democratic process for Oregonians.

  • Ballot Measure Round-Up: 2012 is Getting Interesting
    admin
    October 13, 2011 1:31

    Welcome to HDO's Ballot Measure Round-Up! In this series, we explore the initiative process and the prospective measures that may be put to vote in the 2012 election.

    Since 1902, Oregon voters have had the power to enact new laws, change existing laws, or amend the Oregon Constitution through initiatives and referendums. Any citizen, acting individually or on behalf of an organization, may sponsor initiatives.

  • Healthy Democracy Co-Hosts International Delegation
    admin
    October 13, 2011 12:36

    Last month, an international delegation of leaders in the field of direct democracy toured Western states to learn more about the ballot intiative process in the United States. Their final stop was Oregon, where they showed particular interest in learning about our innovative Citizens' Initiative Review.

  • Governor Holds Ceremonial Signing for Historic CIR Bill
    admin
    October 13, 2011 12:05

    July 21st, 2011


    Salem, Ore.  Governor Kitzhaber held a ceremonial signing in his office Thursday for House Bill 2634, the bill establishing the Citizens’ Initiative Review as a new  feature of Oregon’s democratic process.  He was joined by lawmakers, as well as citizens who participated in a 2010 pilot of the Citizens’ Initiative Review, to celebrate the passage of the historic legislation.