McCain Campaign Press Release - McCain 2008 Announces Oregon's Grassroots Leadership Team

OREGON CITY, OR -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced Oregon's Grassroots Leadership Team. This team of local Oregon leaders will help organize and manage the campaign's grassroots efforts, including the "get out the vote" turnout operation, in each county and city across the state of Oregon.

Each of Oregon's 36 counties will have a designated chairman at the local level to serve as the point of contact for local volunteers and supporters, and to help communicate John McCain's message of country first, national security, stronger economy and government reform.

"John McCain has proven throughout his life that putting our great country first will be the guiding principle that defines his administration," said former Oregon Governor Victor Atiyeh. "McCain's unquestioned bipartisan approach to finding solutions to the tough issues facing Oregonians today is refreshing in a time of unmitigated partisanship and gridlock in Washington."

Gov. Atiyeh continued, "Through our strong and diverse leadership team we will be able to effectively drive a message of low taxes, stimulating the economy and genuine answers to health care concerns. John McCain has a bold, principled plan to help America move forward without bowing to ever-changing political winds. Oregon deserves a strong president that rises above petty partisanship and puts country first."

OREGON GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP TEAM

Statewide Chairman
Victor Atiyeh, Former Governor

Honorary Co-Chairs
Greg Walden, Congressman

Bob Smith, Congressman

Denny Smith, Congressman

Jason Atkinson, State Senator

Ted Ferrioli, Senate Minority Leader

Bruce Hanna, House Minority Leader

Jackie Winters, St ate Senator

Vance Day, Oregon Republican Chairman

Ron Maurer, State Representative

Gordon Sondland, CEO Provenance Hotels

Ron Saxton, former Republican Nominee for Governor

Congressional District Chairs
Sally Stevens, 1st Congressional District Chair

Cheri Adkins, 2nd Congressional District Chair

Dick Osborne, 3rd Congressional District Chair

Patt Farr, 4th Congressional District Chair

Lynn Snodgrass, 5th Congressional District Chair

Oregon County Chairs

Clatsop
John Veenendaal

Columbia
Fred Yauney

Washington
Beau McNeff

Yamhill
Neal Lockhart

Hood River
Brian Steeves

Tom Yates

Wasco
Georgia Murray

Sherman
Ernie Moore

Jefferson
Lou Dobbins

Gilliam
Larry Lear

Morrow
Neva DeMayo

Umatilla
Rudy Stefancik, MD

Bill Hansell

Union
Lanny Hildebrant

Wallowa
George Ballard

Wheeler
Freda Yoakam

Baker
Bill Gast

Jeremy Gilpin

Deschutes
Lee Smith

Grant
King Williams

Crook
Seth Crawford

Jackson
Warren Merz

Ruth Broadman

Klamath
Joe Spendollini

Lake
Jane O'Keefe

Harney
Sue Ramsay

Malheur
June Hartley

Multnomah
Lisa Sullivan

Benton
Stella Guenther

Linn
Mary Grimes

Coos
Andy Jackson

Douglas
Fred Dayton

Josephine
Bill Ertel

Richard Smith

Curry
Warren Glaze

Lane
Kaye Ridley

Lincoln
Wes Chadwick

Tilamook
Roger Tracey

Marion
Greg Leo

Clackamas
Marjorie Hughes

Linda Neace

Polk
Paul Knobel