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Friends and neighbors in Elgin, I submitted the testimony below in opposition to SB 1599, which attempts to move the referendum on the gas tax from November to May. Salem political elites do not want to be on the ballot this fall with this bill next to their name when voter turnout is higher. I… Read more: Moving the Gas Tax Ballot Measure to May Reeks of Political Cowardice

A week of knocking on doors in the rain, making phone calls, and tabling in the cold left me with the flu, but the 200 signatures for IP 302 that my wife and I collected from Elgin residents were all worth it! Over 150,000 Oregonians signed the petition to place a repeal of Governor Tina… Read more: McHaddad: Can you hear us now, Tina Kotek?

Friends and neighbors in Elgin, this weekend I’ll be collecting signatures for a ballot measure to repeal the Governor’s gas tax. This is the largest tax increase in Oregon history, and it will increase fuel costs and vehicle registration prices. You may be wondering why a city leader is trying to repeal a gas tax… Read more: Elgin Voters, Let’s Repeal the Largest Tax Increase in Oregon History!

I’m a big fan of the Crosstabs podcast run by two of Oregon’s most talented political operatives, Regan Knopp and Bryan Iverson. Listen to learn more about my thoughts on the recent Portland ICE protests and the 100th annual League of Oregon Cities Conference. I am always happy to give a shoutout to the professionalism… Read more: Interview on Crosstabs Podcast

As a city administrator, I have closely watched the growing conflict over President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard in Oregon. While I disagree with Governor Tina Kotek on almost every issue, I generally agreed with her that local law enforcement is sufficient to maintain order adjacent to ICE facilities in Oregon. I… Read more: Editorial: Send in the Troops, Mr. President