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Legislative Days (also called Committee Days): Since Oregon voters adopted annual sessions in 2010, the Legislature meets for a maximum of 160 days in odd numbered years and 35 days
Legislative Committee Days 2022
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Legislative Days (also called Committee Days): Since Oregon voters adopted annual sessions in 2010, the Legislature meets for a maximum of 160 days in odd numbered years and 35 days in even numbered y...
State Legislators Created Their Own Pay Problem
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By John A. Charles, Jr. State Representatives Karin Power (Milwaukie), Anna Williams (Hood River), and Rachel Prusak (West Linn) recently announced they would not seek reelection because the job takes...
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If you are still waiting to drop off your 5/17 Ballot, I strongly encourage you to mark John Hutzler for Auditor, Washington County before you seal your envelope. I unequivocally endorse John Hutzler, as I can vouch firsthand to his character, management capabilities, auditing experience, statistical and analytical expertise, work ethic, and Family ethic.![]()
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I first worked with John at Washington County in the Juvenile Department, performing data management and statistical analysis. I have also worked multiple times with his wife’s Law and Policy organization, preparing statistical reports on juvenile crime and adult sex crimes, used as reference and research material by all venues of State law enforcement, government, judiciary, education, and professional social services. I later worked with John as a management analyst in the Washington County Auditor’s office. ![]()
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Yes, I can thoroughly vouch for John's work ethic, his unapproachable Family ethic, and needless to say, his Management and Auditing credentials. I would be happy to call John Hutzler my Manager or Co-Worker any time!![]()
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Washington County Resident, Randi K.![]()
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