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OCL is a nonpartisan group. We endorse Five Core 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
How You Can Help
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.
What We Do
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
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US Rep. Suzanne Bonamici Tele-Town Hall, 8-3-21, 11am :: Oregon Citizens Lobby
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This information is provided so you can engage the principles of Oregon Citizen’s Lobby. We do not endorse any candidate. OCL is the only Oregon lobby working 100% for and by CITIZENS of Oregon; we ...
The Case for the Kicker: Better Budgeting
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By Reagan Knopp This article was originally published in The Oregon Way. Article IX, Section 14 of the Oregon Constitution — known colloquially as the kicker — has been a feature of Oregon budget ...