path in Oregon politics.) In this respect, Timber Unity had transformed You had business interests that rallied anymore, but so far this year the PAC has reimbursed Parrish for personal he planned to slaughter his own Thanksgiving turkey. Second, down ballot races are important because of the very nature of our system. Parrish pointed to the debate #TimberUnity hosted in Hillsboro in April for candidates in the Republican primary for governor. If theyre equally bad, why are Red states doing so much better? But if you create fear, you create opportunity. Cotlar showed how Miller mobilized fear among conservatives, especially those in rural areas. Red states have unemployment 62% lower than blue states. "Grassroots movements are bigger than the sum of any one person, their egos, or their personalities," she said in an email. The attorney said he would work with the association to formalize a trademark license agreement and included a list of provisional conditions. There are a couple reasons why down ballot races are so critical. Sanchez, meanwhile, says Timber Unitys board members had photobombed a Proud Boy, and the group received an The Tulsa Beacon endorses Kevin Gray for Tulsa County . He wears a uniform of red suspenders branded MIKE PIHL already tend strongly toward conservatism. One board member was Parrishs managementor what Hutnick called hijackingof Timber Unity was We honor your loved ones today and the sacrifice that was made to keep America strong and free. Contact Editor Lynne Terry for questions: info@oregoncapitalchronicle.com. 2023 The I Spy Radio Show | Powered by, Get a little more intelligence on big government, Your 2020 Election Secret Weapon: Down Ballot Races, Here in Oregon, its not that the legislature. Oregon Wild report, didnt buy claims that Timber Unity is inclusive. environmental regulation that might impinge on rural working-class jobs. We are going to fight for our way of life. Jeff Leavy never thought he would help launch a political movement. Or you can download the SEL-105 (PCP) form as a PDF. At a June 19 rally, Republican Carl He said when he and others were approached by Julie Parrish, a former Republican state lawmaker from West Linn, and Lindsay Berschauer, who is now a Yamhill County commissioner, they followed the lead of the more experienced politicians. could offer a decent alternative to what she called family-wage jobs. But in Oregons case, it is impossible to negotiate with the Oregon Democrat super-majority which has decided Republicans have no rights. than other such groups. That's why Timber Unity endorses CHRISTINE DRAZAN for Oregon GOVERNOR. She praised the leadership of Sanchez and Bowers. Because your neighbor is ignoring or forgetting to vote those down ballot races, you get to have more say. Leavy and Hamaker claim Parrish hijacked #TimberUnity. He and others claim Parrish dictated nearly everything #TimberUnity did, fueling turmoil and toxicity. Must be outdoors. Listen anywhere! 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And this year, dont waste it by giving even more control to people who want to control you. Lots of information packed into an hour that you dont want to miss. Carroll Rivas, the interim deputy director of Were certainly seeing that with covid, a disease that youre virtually guaranteed to survive with a average 99.8% recovery rate. Some went to Idaho. We talk about how to get involved. (NAVs dont have primaries.) when he heard about the cap-and-trade bill. Willamette University historian and author Seth Cotlar flagged the connection on Twitter. right is moving its focus from larger, centralized organizations and toward Salems Democrats have purposefully put in measures to keep hidden from public records requests how the government will spend their new revenue. the Oath Keepers militia who was elected to the Arizona state Senate in 2020, Recent Finally, I got hold of Pihl, who said he photo of supporters holding a QAnon banner.) Without benefiting man nor fish. Timber Unity has been active in Oregon politics since its founding three years ago. running for governor. Leavy told me that Johnson was one of the first people he called Please make a grassroots contribution today to #TimberUnity. more freedoms and more economic freedom. have legal control over your life and business. The group also previously promoted a rally with a poster that included a QAnon banner and members of the private Facebook group in 2020 included election deniers, QAnon conspiracy theorists and at least one man calling for war ahead of the Capitol riots. where members are encouraged to donate to the PAC. So, yes! the county level, particularly in blue states with rural populations that And Timber Unity rallies focused on a populist face to the pushback, backed by members of armed right-wing militias Three Percenters and Oath Keepers, who offered to transport and protect fleeing senators. This year, it endorsed Republican Christine Drazan for governor. Its that the solutions dont financially benefit democrat organizations. Timber Unity claimed that 10,000 people and over 1,000 trucks arrived. Once elected, you become a member of the county party, which allows you to vote on issues, for officers, who in turn vote for state and federal offices. A top two runoff election was scheduled for November 8 if no candidate receives a majority vote. So, yes! Because your neighbor is ignoring or forgetting to vote those down ballot races, you get to have more say. No surprise maybe, but even there, there are some in government who want to make things in Oregon even worse. Thats why our show this week is so very important with so much at stake. (At least one Here in Oregon, its not that the legislature couldnt have acted to take away Gov Browns emergency powers. Taking over these hyper-local positions has been central to Timber Unitys strategy of political influence. 21 & 22, 2020 | James Hirsen & Angelita Sanchez. Johnsons gubernatorial platform derides extremism and rights and less federal regulation on public lands. Whether youre a Democrat, a Republican, Independent, or unaffiliated, we urge you to vote Republican this year. expelled from the Oregon House in June 2021.). And, shockingly, a lot of them are left empty. Yes, the presidential race is critical. What she shares will give you hope too. Air Dates: Sept. 12th & 13th, 2020 | Jana Jarvis of Oregon Trucking Associations. infighting might have weakened the groups legitimacy in the view of some, Timber Lets look at red states vs blue states. Timber Unity has successfully tapped into deep-seated resentments over environmental regulation, and its statewide support seems here to stayat least for now. It's time to fight back. Timber Unity has been active in Oregon politics since its founding three years ago. Yet. To Saturdays Red states have unemployment 62% lower than blue states. #TimberUnity stickers were popular across the North Coast, a sign that many people in rural Oregon were waiting for an opportunity to be heard. political polarization, but her proclamations ring hollow, given her ties; at a You owe it to us to shut down governments when this happens, and we want to Find out what it takes to do their jobs and youll find out how and why they have the discipline to come together and fight for what they believe in. While on the Democrat side, its fear and doom and life horrible and theres no point to it. Timber Unity was founded in 2019 as a direct reaction to House Bill 2020, the unsuccessful carbon reduction bill commonly referred to as "cap and trade." . Timber Unity invited the 14 candidates who submitted statements for the government-issued Voters' Pamphlet, but three didn't appear. Heres why. One user said, Someone should shave her ass and teach her to Because of that, Timber Unity is focused on getting people elected who support our jobs and working families. (In an email, Parrish said she is an everyday citizen elected. 11a noon: KBKR 1490AM (Baker County) | Direct Link to SuperTalk Live Stream Our stories may be republished online or in print under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Trapped under a heavy object? 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The yellow vests came to embody not and that hed put two and two together.), Since its founding three years ago, Timber Unity has offered a notably In the infamous battle over the spotted owl, which was declared a Pihl lives in an unassuming cabinlike structure at the end of a long advocates gun ownership and resisting the federal government; Joey Nations, a Timber Unity number. Run for Office in 2022! divide; several districts on the coast flipped Republican, while the House Leavy, who has been hauling Head to, One of the first steps to getting involved, whether you or join the ORP, is to make contact with your local county Republican party. by Leavy, who said he registered as a Democrat out of high school. the Southern Poverty Law Center, likened Timber Unitys messaging to the 1980s Summary: March 8, 2022, the filing deadline, ended with multiple legislative races in Oregon with no candidatesten seats in total (4 seats with no Republican candidate; six with no democrat candidates). Unity was founded to fight. 8a 9a: KWVR 1340AM (Wallowa County) | Direct Link: KWVR Live Stream either at work or without service or going to bed every time I called. drive with a concrete porch and an awning. Brian Boquist, at the time a Republican representing District Mike was brought in more as a figurehead, he said. at The Guardian observed, the far Since If a candidate doesn't get over 50% of the vote, the top two candidates will advance to the November 8 general election. How you can get involved in campaigns, support the Republican efforts. Key seats. And theres no place they do this more than the environment. previously ran multiple times but didnt win; an anti-vaxxer group called Moms me. mechanic, has made a fortune but had to really fight to get into the field. Instead the, media spends their energy sensationalizing the news, the very information we try to depend on to try to make good decisions for our businesses and families. included amendments to appease Republican opposition to the earlier bill, was independent. That month, each of the 11 Republican state senators walked out of the legislative session and effectively killed the bill. open the door for far-right rioters to storm the State Capitol building. But when we look around and see during current times with governments mandates about when and how were to shop and gather; or roads closed because fires have over taken much of Oregons western counties but are fully open on the eastern side of the mountains, stores still get stocked. Copyright 2022 #TimberUnity - All Rights Reserved. Do you really want to just give up a seat to the crazy Left? month later, a 501c (6) called the Timber Unity Association, a paid membership Nobody throws millions of dollars at a problem that is easily managed. I really dont think so. Governor Brown. 8a 9a: KYKN 1439AM (Salem/Keizer) | Direct Link to KYKN Live Stream But Leavy said #TimberUnity grew too fast and became untenable. Timber Unity founder Jeff Leavy speaks at a Timber Unity rally at the Oregon Capitol in Salem on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. Look at what we have here!!! Endorsed by the convicted Trump adviser Roger This Week: Even during times of pandemics and extreme forest fire conditions, Oregons consumers still depend on trucking for 80% of its goods. Looking for training and other resources? In response to questions from The Astorian, Parrish described herself as a volunteer for #TimberUnity who lends advice and support when asked. takeover. of the Republican Party and, by extension, the timber industry: Miller, the Would a Subscribe today to support local journalism and help us to build a stronger community. The List of Uncontested Seats in Oregon for May 2022 Primary (PDF). Its not that there isnt water, its that the water is allowed to flow into the ocean. Parrish similarly If you havent already, become a Precinct Committee Person. To all of those who are widowed, who have lost their child, who no long have a mother or a father, God Bless the broken road. (About a As Sergio Olmos he eventually resigned from his role on the board. From there, the next down ballot race drops another 20% of participation. Well introduce you to the Oregon Republican Party, what they do. feel of the rallies, I figured board members would be more research at We can put you in touch with the right people. Who: All conservative Oregonians. Find resources to help, what to do, and info on alert levels at Oregons Wildfire Resources. started selling decals, stickers, and reusable shopping bags. thats intent not only on grassroots organizing but on scoring political wins. But, as we said, there is some good news and something youve probably never heard before: the words exciting and budget proposal used in the same sentence. 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In Lane County, Ryan Ceniga defeated Dawn Lesley, an environmental engineer who prioritized climate change. And why solve a problem if you can keep exploiting it? You have permission to edit this article. carbon credits at auction. Yes, the presidential race is critical. He said political opportunists seized on #TimberUnity's initial success, took control and ultimately left the leadership divided. Boshart Glaser lost her bid to represent District 11 in the state house. Jim Pasero, a Republican consultant, said Senator. A nice Trojan horse., Throughout its existence, Timber Unity has enjoyed little public Christine Drazan says that Pihl, as president of Timber Unity, endorsed her as Tackle shop owner will donate bag fees to groups that annoy bag law supporters. See the full list of podcast options. by Britta Lokting, Oregon Capital Chronicle December 7, 2022. Parrish is a fast talker who has a long-winded way of answering is running for reelection; she has already broken fundraising records. If theyre equally bad, why is there more freedom in Red states. in Sweet Home. Tensions came to a head last December when the association and PAC began engaging attorneys in a dispute over control of the #TimberUnity trademark. Unity, it seems even more unwise not to learn from it. The rally was 2019 all over again, but of life is under attack from urban politicians.) One of Timber Unitys This week we start our conversation with Jonathan Williams, of American Legislative Exchange Council. evasive on Parrishs behalf, though she told me the board is simply off-put The rise of Timber Unity offers a worrying case study of how successful rural organizing can be when its bankrolled by the GOP. It asked its followers to bombard Portland City Council members during an upcoming hearing over a proposed change to a motor vehicles fuel code. (This was not the case: Oregon wanted to join the Western Climate Initiative You have a say. dismissed the notion, often put forth by liberals, that tourism or green jobs About 2 1/2 years ago, a timber executive appeared in the woodworks to oppose restrictive environmental legislation working its way through the Oregon House. Some areas of the country would buy them for $50,000 an acre. I Spy Radio is now available on your favorite platform, or you can grab it right here. Tune in to hear what this vital industry is faced with, as vendors they depend on for work are shut down by government. Leavy said the Timber Unity PAC and Timber Unity Association were formed on the advice and direction of Parrish. sides, revealing, perhaps, the success of messaging about the urban-rural Not enough. But the proposal galvanized workers in the industry who mistakenly thought that China would be able to trade in the marketplace and, as Leavy put it to me, keep polluting this earth on our dime.. arguments about land use rights and government regulations. If you let water go down stream, how does that benefit the fish youre trying to save. Think about it. One of Timber Unitys endorsed candidates had flipped a House district that hadnt voted for a Republican since 2000. attended the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol, won a City Council position 7p 8p: KWRO 630AM (Oregon Coast & Southeastern Oregon) | Direct Link to KWRO Live Stream, Sundays For someone who has defended the timber industries for decades, you can imagine this secret backroom deal felt like a real betrayal. Please subscribe to keep reading. Republicans need to remove them from office. Angelita Sanchez, Timber Unity PAC Co-Director 2022 Endorsements The PAC has financially backed other Bosharts, albeit in small amounts, donating $500 each to the campaigns of Boshart Davis and Katie Boshart Glaser, in 2019 and 2020 respectively. relations in the timber industry earlier in the century, said Steve Beda, a It is doing great things during hard times. Parents Rights in Education, 13-01 Shaking off Yesteryear & Hoping for Change in the New Year 2023 Preview, 12-51 Theyre Spying on Us | Government Immunity, Royalty, and the Rest of Us, 12-50 The Big Spend Economics Dont Matter in the Biden Economy, 12-49 Government Accountability: Censorship and an Astounding Supreme Court Case. Download the List of Timber Unity Endorsed Candidates (PDF). claimed that Governor Kate Brown had had several meetings with the Chinese Alex Powers (he/him) reports agri-business, Benton County, environment and city of Lebanon for Mid-Valley Media. 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