WOU College Democrats

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Monmouth) Western Oregon University College Democrats are excited to bring candidates for the Democratic Nomination for Governor of Oregon to campus April 27, 2006 at 7:00pm for a Town Hall Debate. This is an opportunity for the mid-valley citizens to see and hear the candidates directly.

The College Democrats at Western Oregon University have been planning this debate since October 2005. This is the only debate for the Democratic nominees being organized by students for students and the greater community. The Western Oregon University College Democrats have been active on campus since the Fall of 2003. The 75-member organization helps to promote the message of the Democratic Party and the messages of its candidates to the campus and community. WOU College Democrats Co-Chair Carl Fisher says, "My hope is that not only does our club fulfil its role of promoting the Democratic Party, but that we also help show people that WOU is a university where the community engages in the issues important to Oregon." The debate is co-hosted by the Western Oregon University Speech Communication and Political Science Departments. The candidates scheduled to come are:

Lane County Commissioner Pete Sorenson. Mr. Sorenson is a former State Senator and Congressional aide to Former Congressman James Weaver and was an official in the Agriculture Department during the Carter Administration. He has been endorsed by the Multnomah County Democrats. www.sorensonforgovernor.com

Former State Treasurer Jim Hill. Mr. Hill is a former State Senator, State Representative, and State Treasurer. He has been endorsed by the Multnomah County Democrats, The Service Employees International Union (SEIU), and the Oregon School Employee Association (OSEA) www.jimhill2006.com

EVENT:Democratic Gubernatorial Debate
WHEN:Thursday April 27th 2006
TIME:Doors Open at 6:30pm
Debate Begins at 7:00pm
LOCATION:Western Oregon University
Werner University Center, Pacific Room
345 N. Monmouth Ave. Monmouth, Oregon 97361