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The Oregon Capitol as seen on July 12, 2021. Credit Chris Lehman / KLCC
Anna Scharf is a Republican and will represent House District 23, which includes parts of Polk, Benton, Marion and Yamhill Counties. Scharf was appointed by commissioners in those counties to replace fellow Republican Mike Nearman, who was expelled from the Legislature last month for allowing violent demonstrators into the Capitol building.
Scharf said she wants to build bridges in order to serve her district effectively. “We focus on so many of the negative, small issues that are big issues, but we don’t focus on all the great things that happen in this building, she said. And I’m excited to be a part of the big things that happen here that help so many Oregonians out.” ....
CHEERS & JEERS: It Was Apparently Government Derp Week July 9, 2021 DOUBLE CHEERS to the fire crews who put out the fire lickety split AND kept it under an acre in size. We’d swoon over these heroes, but there’s more to write. JEERS to Creswell, Oregon for allowing the Proud Boys organize their July Fourth parade this year. Nothing says America quite like racism and misogyny. CHEERS to most of Oregon for abstaining from personal or public works that fire into the air because of wildfire season – the decision resulted in an 80% drop in fires. IRONICALLY one place that had a fire caused by fireworks was the aforementioned Creswell. We’ll let the religious among us decide if that means anything as we move on… ....
Aide to expelled Oregon lawmaker Nearman appointed to fill his seat Republican was removed from Legislature for letting protesters into closed state Capitol in December By Associated Press Share: SALEM, Ore. Commissioners from four Oregon counties have appointed an aide to former state Rep. Mike Nearman to fill the seat left open after the Republican lawmaker was expelled from the Legislature for letting protesters into the closed state Capitol last year. Republican Anna Scharf will serve House District 23 for the remainder of Nearman’s term, which lasts until January 2023. Scharf, a farmer and former lobbyist, worked as a legislative policy analyst for Nearman the past two sessions. ....
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