What We Do

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We seek to empower citizens so that they can be more involved in their government. We seek to hold politicians accountable for their actions and make their records public. We strive to improve transparency in government so that citizens can be more aware of what their government is doing. Read More

How You Can Help

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Analyze bills. Lobby politicians. Give public testimony. Track measures and attend hearings. There are many things that citizens can do to help. OCL works through all these avenues in an effort to empower citizens and give them a voice in their government. Learn more and sign up to take part in this process.

Nonpartisan

OCL is a nonpartisan group. We endorse 5 principles and grade all bills and lawmakers using those standards. By focusing on these principles we are able to objectively grade bills based solely on the merits of the bill itself. As a politician it is the lawmaker's job to explain their actions to their constituents. Read More

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Oregon Citizens Lobby

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Good idea; a petition to permanently PROTECT hunting, fishing and ranching in Oregon...

New petition seeks to protect hunting, fishing and ranching in Oregon’s constitution

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A petition to ban hunting and fishing in Oregon has received 138,335 signatures as of Wednesday, exceeding the 117,173 required to make the ballot a week ahead of the July 2…

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