Hello, fellow freedom lover!

Townhall.com, a national media outlet, featured Freedom Foundation's regional operation on Wednesday, March 8th: SEIU and Government Unions Are Now Having Their Tactics Used Against Them

Quotes that gave me a boost include:

"When [Freedom Foundation] realized SEIU and the state governors weren't going to inform home health workers about their ability to leave the union, Freedom Foundation stepped in. They developed a robust ground game, in conjunction with a strong public relations effort."

"There's no need for [homecare or childcare workers] to pay union dues," McCabe explained. "They're never going to have a grievance against their employer or a workplace grievance, because their employer is their child."

Every darn day, not during a campaign or legislative cycle, but every single day; Freedom Foundation has one laser-focused mission. Inform union members of their rights (and when they know them, they leave the union), and extract money out government unions.

Stay tuned, we have some other great wins I'll let you know about in the coming weeks. We are on offense; the unions are on defense.

That is a good thing for all of us

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In December the Oregonian published a guest column I wrote on this ridiculous dance that resulted in simply growing more government.

Click here to read it.

Thank you for your ongoing, strident support of freedom. We have done much in the last two years to drive the message that Oregon is transparency challenged and to continue to press our leaders to account for their ridiculous policies and postures. Your support has supported these efforts and so much more. The sky is the limit. A more free Oregon is on the horizon.

We believe the only path to freedom is achieved when the relationship between the liberal left and labor unions is dissolved.

We won't stop. We press on the gas every day. Join us. Click on our website listed below. You can sign up on the lower part of the page to receive our weekly email. You can click in the upper left corner to give a tax deductible donation as the year comes to a close.

Blessings,

Anne Marie Gurney
Oregon Director | Freedom Foundation
AGurney@FreedomFoundation.com
cell 503-901-5635 l ofc 503.951.6208 | PO Box 18146 Salem, OR 97305
FreedomFoundation.com

Announcing the Boring & Dull Day 8-9 Raffle!

Only 500 tickets printed; 21 prizes = 1 in 25 chance of winning a prize Tickets are $8 each
The value of the 21 prizes listed below is over $2,000 total.

The Grand Prize is $500!

2nd Prize: $250 Value -- Rolli’s Auto Detail -- One Auto Detail up to 250.00,
3rd Prize: $250 Value -- HOMEMASTERS -- $250 Credit on Roofoof & Gutter Program
4th Prize: $228 Value -- Geren’s Farm Supply -- One America West Leather Purse
5th Prize: $185 Value -- Creative Visions Landscape -- One Bond Aria Firepot
6th Prize: $179.99 Value -- Moen Machinery -- One Stihl MS170 16” Chain Saw
7th Prize: $120 Value -- Mt. View Golf Club -- 18 Holes of Golf for Four People
8th Prize: $100 Value -- Boring Winery -- $100 Store Credit
9th Prize: $100 Value -- Mt. Hood Polaris -- $100 Store Credit
Additional Prizes:
4 $25 Certificates -- Not so Boring Bar & Grill
4 $25 Certificates -- Timber Pub & Grub
4 $20 Certificates -- Nuts On Sports Pizza

Drawing will be at Boring & Dull Day Community Social In the Park August 9th @ 7 pm
Boring Station Trailhead Park -- 5 to 9 PM -- Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Buy your tickets at the fine establishments listed or call Steve Bates at 503-663-6271:

Mountain View Golf Course Leaderboard Lounge, Mountain View Golf Course Sunrise Cafe, Gerens Farm Supply, Rolli's Auto Detail & Truck Designs Auto Paint, Not so Boring Bar & Grille, Timber Pub & Grub, Nuts On Sports Pizza, Mt. Hood Polaris, Boring Square Garden Center, Clackamas County Bank - Boring & Sandy Branches, Moen Machinery Co., Overall Outlook Salon - Sally Karstens, Trail Dust Trailers, Boring Bark & Cats Moon Independent Coffee Roasters

PLEASE DIRECT INQUIRES TO: STEVE BATES @ 503-663-6271

Read the May 2017 MHRW Newsletter

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June Update

Summer, sunshine and flowers have finally arrived in Oregon! The combination of warm weather and the many happy smiles seen on everyone's faces should bring good health back to all those suffering. As we won't be writing our regular Newsletter during the three Summer months, this Update will bring all of our Mt. Hood Republican Friends the latest political information we have for June 2017.

Two of our members will be celebrating Birthdays this month. along with our President Donald Trump on June 14. Diane Parker's special day is on June 19 and Sharon Petri's is on June 24. Give them a call or send them a card with good wishes for a Healthy and Happy Birthday and thank them for the jobs they are doing for us.

Tuesday, June 6, Boring Community Planning Organization (CPO) meeting. Doors will open at 6 pm with meeting at 7 pm. Location at Boring Fire Station on Highway 212, just West of U.S. 26. Contact Mike Fitz at 503-502-5837 for speakers and information.

Wednesday, June 7 - Executive Club Meeting at Airport Shilo Inn, 11707 N. E. Airport Way. A panel of three, Senator Herman Baertschiger, NRA Lobbyist Keely Hopkins and Taxpayer Association Lobbyist Matt Evans will bring the latest facts regarding our Oregon Legislature and their never ending quest for more money. Will PERS be corralled? Will our Second Amendment Rights be restricted even more? Will we be punished with more bike lanes instead of additional traffic lanes? Could higher taxes be enacted without a vote of the people? All are welcome to attend and be informed. $20. dinner selection available, no host bar and plenty of free parking. Always the latest reports from Metro, Max, and our surrounding cities and counties. Washington State too ! Remember we are all members of the Jeffersonian Society of active citizens working to support our Constitution. Long live the spirit of the late Don McIntire.

"Smile when answering your phone, The caller will hear it in your voice !"

Now might be a good time to get involved and support Anne Marie Gurney's Freedom In Action work. At least two income tax ballot measures are in the works now with more taxes for our companies which will be reflected in higher prices for all of us. Union leaders don't seem to run short of funds and are working hard to do us in again. Please call Anne Marie at 503-901-5635 to help. We all worked to defeat # 97 and it looks like November 2018 will be another battle to be fought.

Friday, June 9, Cascade Policy sponsored luncheon event, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Ernesto's Italian Restaurant, 8544 S.W. Apple Way, Portland. Speaker is Myron Ebell, President Trump's Transition Advisor, who knew and supported our President's withdrawal from the Paris accord climate agreement. He will discuss how the President's deregulatory agenda is proceeding and its prospects for getting the economy going again after a decade of stagnation. Reservations are required. Please call Cascade Policy Institute at 503-242-0900 or info@cascadepolicy.org for information.

Wednesday, June 14 - "As American as Apple Pie Dessert Party", 5 to 7:30 pm - Douglas County Republican Party Office, 506 S.E. Jackson St., Roseburg, Oregon. Sponsored by Umpqua Valley Republican Women. Information call Sue: 541-430-5802.

Saturday, June 17 - 2:30 pm and through the evening - in Medford - $ 75. includes visits to The Rogue Creamery Cheese Shop, Lillie Belle Chocolate Shop, a tour of historic Jacksonville with wine tastings at Quady North and South Stage Cellars and ending at Dancing Vineyards with wine tastings, dinner of Caesar salad, half of wood fired pizza, Portobello mushrooms and a glass of wine. A super gala evening. Departure at 2:30 pm from Rogue Regency Inn, located at 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, Oregon, on the Wine Hopper bus. Contact Nancy Trahern, OFRW District VI Co-Director and President of Rogue Valley Republican Women at 541-660-1600 or nancytrahern97527@gmail.com for more information. Seating is limited. Respond ASAP before Friday, June 12, 2017, Please.

Trust in GOD, but lock your car !

Keep your eyes open for children's books offered at garage sales, library clearances, church bazaars and yard sales. Remember, the member who gathers the most books for the children at our Pregnancy Centers, will earn a free Elmer's lunch at our September 14 meeting. These books are usually sold at bargain-basement prices. Let us keep our belief of 'Every child should have a book of their very own' continue.

Don't forget your donation toward the proposed Vietnam Memorial at the Boring Station Trailhead Park. Every dollar helps us remember the service of Military Veterans and to Memorialize all the casualties of wars still being fought. A worthwhile Patriotic Project by the citizens of Boring, Oregon. Contact Steve Bates at 503-663-6271 or mail a check to: Vietnam Memorial Fund, Boring, Oregon Foundation, P.O. Box 1448, Boring Oregon 97009.

If you are looking to hear more Conservative voices, please check out https://www.crtv.com for some of our favorites - Michelle Malkin and Mark Levin.

Saturday, June 24, Monarch Hotel off 205 near Clackamas Town Center. All day training program for future candidates and campaign staff by The Leadership Institute from Washington, D.C. sponsored by the Oregon Republican Party in cooperation with the Caucus. Don't miss a great opportunity to obtain key information for anyone considering a run for office or working on a campaign. Dinner speaker will be Burgess Owens, author of the book "Liberalism or How to Turn Good Men into Whiners, Weenies and Wimps". Early bird registration is $40. before June 11, 2017 and $60 after. You must register prior to the event. No registrations will be accepted at the door.

Please remember to support our President in his continuing fight to reduce the size of our government , balance the budget, respect all citizens and protect our country from all enemies, both foreign and domestic. Address cards to: President Donald Trump, The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington D.C. 20500

Call Clarice Moss, 503-658-5227 or claricemoss@yahoo.com with any additional information of news you would like to share in our July 2017 Updates.

Fly Our Flag proudly on June 14, Flag Day

Metro is like many other government agencies. They do whatever they want because there are never any consequences even when caught.

In violation of state ethics laws Metro employees have been collecting frequent flyer benefits and using them for personal benefit.
http://www.oregonmetro.gov/follow-audit-report-frequent-flyer-benefits

Paid family leave abuse grew after audit exposed it.
http://rim.oregonmetro.gov/webdrawer/rec/272227/view

HR created new reports that would allow for better management of family leave and costs agency-wide. We analyzed these reports and found that the monthly average number of Metro employees out on a family leave case each month increased by 23% over the last two years and the annual payroll costs for family leave have increased by 48%.
Original family leave audit: http://www.oregonmetro.gov/news/leave-management-audit-follow

1. Metro does NOT track the effectiveness of their transportation planning strategies. Case studies show failure.
http://rim.oregonmetro.gov/webdrawer/rec/212993/view

2. Metro does not track the effectiveness of their costly Transit Oriented Development program. Case studies show failure.
http://rim.oregonmetro.gov/webdrawer/rec/212992/view

3. Metro's public involvement/communication is lopsided advocacy with staff free to choose what suits their advocacy.
http://rim.oregonmetro.gov/webdrawer/rec/212480/view

4. Metro's Capital Project spending is not recorded or tracked.
http://www.oregonmetro.gov/sites/default/files/Capital%20Project%20Planning%20Audit_0.pdf

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The central point in all of this is that Metro and TriMet are failing to produce their vision, intentions and objectives. They are covering up the failure and advancing more of it through perpetual propaganda.

Metro has been asked numerous times to reveal the cost ot date of the $3 Billion SW Corridor Light Rail planning. We now know why they have refused. Much like the CRC, they have no idea or intention of doing so.

No information was reported in some quarterly reports for some of the projects we reviewed.

It takes just a little bit of reading to grasp how severely Metro is out of control. As someone else says, it's "huge".

The punch line first: The cumulative detriment of such comprehensive government recklessness is responsible for much of the region's waste and worsening gridlock and housing crisis.

I have been hammering Metro to reveal the cost of planning the SW Corridor Light rail for at least least two years. In the middle of that span ODOT's region 1 manager Jason Tell warned the SW Corridor Steering committee that the projects could turn out to be as costly as the CRC and end up with the same result. That concern was omitted from Metro's reports on the project and never reported in the media. Jason Tell (soon after his warning) left ODOT to work for Parson's Brinkerhoff (light rail engineering firm ) and is now an advocate for the same project.

Clackamas County Chair John Ludlow also repeatedly requested the cost to date for planning the $3 billion light rail project and got no numbers in return. It may be that Metro and TriMet are nearing CRC levels of expenditure.

These chaotic Metro capital projects spending practices (below) exacerbate the impact of their planning practices. Former Metro Auditor reported that Metro does nothing to measure the effectiveness of neither their transportation or land use planning .

Consider how derelict this is. There is no reliable tracking of spending or merit in what they are doing with the money. Not surprising, the former Metro auditor also reported that Metro excessively spends the bulk of their public involvement & communication budget on feeding the public advocacy for their agenda vs gathering what the public wants etc.

Metro needs to improve its project management capability to better manage the scope, schedule and budget of capital projects. Spending on some projects did not go as planned. Some projects exceeded approved budgets and others moved forward without required planning and approval. We found that policies and procedures were inconsistently applied among departments, funding sources, and project types. This reduced the accuracy, completeness, and transparency of project planning and reporting. We were unable to determine the approved budgets for some projects. Annual budget amounts had not been established in either document for some projects. Budget amounts differed between the two documents.

That meant that two budgets had been approved for the same project in some cases. Without a baseline budget, it would be very difficult to determine if projects were on track. Planning documents for some projects were not complete, which may have contributed to the uncertainty about budget amounts. Some project plans had been completed but not signed by the appropriate authority, which should have prevented spending on them. We were told some projects did not require these forms because they were routine or ongoing projects. It was not clear who had the authority to make those decisions. Even when planning documents were signed they did not appear to be used as intended.