Hillary Clinton Campaign Press Release - 50 Elected Officials From Across Oregon Endorse Hillary

In another sign of Hillary's growing support across Oregon, the Clinton campaign today announced the endorsement of more than 50 local elected officials from across the Beaver State.

"I am grateful to have such strong support across all of Oregon," said Senator Hillary Clinton. "I am committed to talking about the issues that matter to Oregonians - from creating new 'green collar' jobs, to protecting our environment and standing up for Oregon's rural communities."

These endorsements come on the heels of the Clinton campaign's statewide grassroots push this weekend as ballots arrived. Over the weekend, the Clinton campaign held community canvasses in all 36 counties and hosted 88 Women for Hillary house parties to celebrate 88 years of women's suffrage.

"After eight years of George W. Bush, we need a President who can immediately start to clean up his mess and start solving problems again," said Eugene State Representative Sara Gelser. "I'm supporting Hillary because she is the candidate who is best suited to beat John McCain in the fall and bring our country back."

"I believe that Hillary Clinton is the best choice for all Oregonians," said Milwaukie Mayor Jim Bernard. "Throughout this primary, she has listened to Oregonians. Her Oregon Compact reflects the knowledge and experience that comes from decades in public service. And her proposal for two Oregon debates shows that she is not taking our state for granted. I couldn't be prouder to be supporting Hillary."

"I'm proud to be standing with Hillary," said Greenhorn Mayor Frances Villwock. "Hillary has been fighting for change for the past 35 years and I know she is our best candidate to take on the Republicans in November. Hillary is also the only candidate with a plan for truly universal healthcare."

"Hillary has the strength and experience to start solving the big challenges we face on day one," said Lincoln City Councilor Doug Holbrook. "She has reached out directly to Oregonians and talked about the issues that are important to us. Hillary has the strength and experience to put her plan for truly universal healthcare into action. Hillary isn't taking Oregon for granted and I'm proud to be supporting her."

FULL LISTED OF LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS ENDORSING HILLARY:

Ted Kulongoski, Governor

Darlene Hooley, United States Congress

Vicki Walker, State Senator

Ginny Burdick, State Senator

Laurie Monnes Anderson, State Senator

Sara Gelser, State Representative

Deborah Boone, State Representative

Mitch Greenlick, State Representative

Carolyn Tomei, State Representative

Diana Simpson, Sheriff, Benton

Annabelle Jaramillo, Commissioner, Benton

Martha Schrader, Commissioner, Clackamas

Mike Dugan, District Attorney, Deschutes

Bill Dwyer, Commissioner, Lane

Lonnie Roberts, Commissioner, Multnomah

Desari Strader, Commissioner, Washington

Maria Rojo de Steffey, Commissioner, Multnomah

James White, Mayor, Depoe Bay

John McArdle, Mayor, Independence

Les Paustian, Mayor, Heppner

Jerry Cole, Mayor, Rainier

Linda Malone, Mayor, Sandy

Cheri Olson, Mayor, North Plains

John Oberst, Mayor, Monmouth

Lori Hollingsworth, Mayor, Lincoln City

Susan Walker, Mayor, Nyssa

Tom Hughes, Mayor, Hillsboro

James W. Lewis, Mayor, Jacksonville

James Bernard, Mayor, Milwaukie

Frances Villwock, Mayor, Greenhorn

Mary Schamehorn, Mayor, Bandon

Kathryn Harrington, Metro Councilor, Portland

Betty Taylor, City Councilor, Eugene

Markley Drake, City Councilor, Happy Valley

Cynthia O'Donnell, City Councilor, Hillsboro

Carrie Nelson, City Councilor, Hood River

Nancy Lodge, City Councilor, Independence

Rick Brissette, City Councilor, Lincoln City

Doug Holbrook, City Councilor, Lincoln City

Patricia Daniels, City Councilor, Corvallis

Deborah Barnes, City Councilor, Milwaukie

Mike Claassen, City Councilor, Bandon

Betty Bode, City Councilor, Beaverton

Charlie Crawford, City Councilor, Philomath

Marion Brown, City Councilor, Falls City

Cathy Stanton, City Councilor, Beaverton

Charlie Crawford, City Councilor, Philomath

William Beers, City Councilor, Rufus

Sharon Nolan, City Councilor, Rufus

Sydney Sherwood, City Councilor, Tigard

Don Clyde, City Councilor, Bay City

Sam Steidel, City Councilor, Cannon Beach