Local Washington County Officials support Kate Brown for Secretary of State

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2008

Local Washington County Officials and Activists Gather to
Support Kate Brown for Secretary of State

Beaverton, OR- On Sunday, a group of activists and local Washington County officials gathered to support Kate Brown in her run for Secretary of State. Desari Strader, Washington County Commissioner; Representative Mitch Greenlick and Kathryn Harrington, Metro Councilor spoke to the volunteers before they hit the doors talking to voters for Secretary of State candidate, Kate Brown.

Representative Mitch Greenlick welcomed the group to his district with these words about Senator Kate Brown. "I have worked with Senator Kate Brown in the legislature for many years. I have seen her leadership, her ability to build consensus and collaborate with her colleagues. Whether it was holding her own team together or working across the aisle, Kate Brown demonstrated the skill and leadership that we need in a Secretary of State."

Kathryn Harrington, Metro Councilor spoke about the important role that the Secretary of State will play in protecting and preserving Oregon for future generations. "As an advocate for sound land use planning, the role that the Secretary of State fills on the State Land Board is of particular interest to me. Oregon's next Secretary of State will have to walk the tightrope of providing for Oregon's schools while protecting our natural environment. This can be a tough job- and left to the wrong person it could have devastating impacts on our environment for generations to come. I trust Kate Brown, she has the skill and wisdom to protect our state lands and provide for our schools."

Finally, Desari Strader, longtime resident and Washington County Commissioner stated, "In the race for Secretary of State, there is one clear leader who truly understands the unique needs of Washington County and that is Kate Brown."

Kate Brown's campaign for Secretary of State is incorporating a solid grassroots component with volunteers knocking on doors and talking to voters all across the state.

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