Beaverton, Ore.–Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) today announced her spring town hall meeting schedule. The public events will occur throughout April around the 1st congressional district. The schedule includes includes meetings in Seaside, Warrenton, Beaverton, Forest Grove, Columbia City, Portland, Sherwood, and McMinnville.

“I understand how important it is to listen to the people I represent and to take their ideas back to Washington,” said Bonamici. “These events offer a great opportunity for me to answer questions, get feedback, and listen to the concerns of Oregonians throughout the district.”

Schedule details follow:

Seaside Town Hall Meeting
Date: April 1, 2013
Time: 10:00-11:00am
Location: Seaside City Hall, 989 Broadway, Seaside, OR 97138

Warrenton Town Hall Meeting
Date: April 1, 2013
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Location: Warrenton Community Center, 225 South Main Avenue, Warrenton, OR 97146

Beaverton Town Hall Meeting
Date: April 20, 2013
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Location: Beaverton City Hall, Council Chambers, 4755 Southwest Griffith Drive, Beaverton, OR 97005

Forest Grove Town Hall Meeting
Date: April 20, 2013
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Location: Forest Grove Community Auditorium, 1915 Main Street, Forest Grove, OR 97116

Columbia City Town Hall Meeting
Date: April 21, 2013
Time: 12:45-1:45pm
Location: Columbia City Community Hall, 1850 Second Street, Columbia City, OR

Portland Town Hall Meeting
Date: April 21, 2013
Time: 3:00-4:00pm
Location: Ecotrust, Billy Frank, Jr. Conference Center, 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland, OR 97209

Sherwood Town Hall Meeting
Date: April 22, 2013
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Location: Sherwood Police Department, Community Room, 20495 SW Borchers Drive, Sherwood, OR 97140

McMinnville Town Hall Meeting
Date: April 29, 2013
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Location: Chemeketa Community College, Yamhill Valley Campus, Building 1, Room 101, 288 NE, Norton Lane, McMinnville, OR 97128

The above text was released from Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici’s Official Office on 3/26/13

Thank you so very much for your support. The election results are in, and I will continue to represent Oregon’s First Congressional District. It is truly an honor to represent such a diverse and dynamic district.

Many of you have been with me through four campaigns in twelve months. Thank you times four! With your dedication, the support and love from my family, and the amazing hard work of my stellar campaign team and volunteers, I have earned a full term in the United States Congress. Without all of you, this would not have been possible.

Next week I return to Washington DC, and it’s time to put politics aside. I am committed to working with all of my colleagues as we confront the many challenges and opportunities that face us in Oregon and the nation.

Thank you again.

With gratitude,
Suzanne

Oregonians,

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Risky Business: There’s a time for playing it safe… and our 2012 Endorsement Issue says this is one of them.

October 17, 2012 – By the Willamette Week Editorial Board

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U.S. House, 1st District

Suzanne Bonamici (Democrat)

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.) in January won the seat vacated by former U.S. Rep. David Wu last year. We liked her then because this former consumer lawyer—who earned praise for diligence and intelligence while representing Beaverton in the Oregon Legislature—is the kind of no-drama mama her constituents deserve. She shows nothing but promise. Republican Delinda Morgan, a sincere, affable heavy-equipment operator and martial arts instructor, is brand new to politics and isn’t running much of a campaign. Also running are Steven Reynolds of the Progressive Party and Bob Ekstrom of the Constitution Party. Look no further than Bonamici.

What would Bonamici change about herself? “I’d like to get by on less sleep.” [...]

This article was published by Willamette Week, located in Multnomah County ( OR ), and written by Willamette Week Editorial Board.

Oregon voters should stay with U.S. House incumbents: Editorial endorsement

October 12, 2012 – By The Oregonian Editorial Board

Somewhere in the nation, we’re assured, there are hot campaigns for U.S. House seats and indeed for control of the House of Representatives. It’s hard to see that from this neighborhood, where all incumbent members of Congress seem on a clear path to re-election — and where they also all have a clear claim to return to their seats in what we hope will be a more productive congressional session.

1st District (Washington County, northwest Oregon)

Democratic Rep. Suzanne Bonamici has been in Congress only seven months, since winning a special election to succeed David Wu, but is demonstrating the commitment and skills that won her a strong reputation in the Oregon Legislature. Reflecting the concerns of the tech-heavy district, Bonamici has been pursuing issues of cybersecurity and visas for foreign workers with high-tech skills. She has joined with Republican Rep. Jamie Herrera Beutler of Washington to introduce the Marine Debris Emergency Act, to deal with the wreckage of the Japanese earthquake washing up on Northwest shores. As in her time in the Legislature, Bonamici is also focused on supporting education and small business.

Her opponents are Republican Delinda Morgan, a heavy equipment operator and winery owner calling for a sharp reduction in the size and activities of the federal government; Bob Ekstrom, a businessman representing the Constitution Party urging a balanced budget; and Steve Reynolds, a student and veteran who has managed to combine the Green, Progressive and Libertarian party nominations, emphasizing the need to end U.S. military activities abroad. Northwest Oregon voters should stick with Bonamici. [...]

This article was published by The Oregonian, located in Multnomah County ( OR ), and written by The Oregonian Editorial Board.

Editorial: Suzanne Bonamici for U.S. House

October 4, 2012 by Daily Astorian Editorials

In her short tenure, she’s shown the energy and enterprise that are essential

When Suzanne Bonamici won the special congressional election last January, she earned the right to begin her re-election campaign almost immediately. Bonamici replaced Congressman David Wu, halfway through his two-year term. Having been in office some 10 months, Bonamici is on our general election ballot.

As the Democratic Party nominee, Bonamici has three opponents: Bob Eckstrom of the Constitution Party, Delinda Morgan of the Republican Party and Steven Reynolds of the Oregon Progressive Party.

Rep. Bonamici gained two excellent House assignments. She serves on the House Budget Committee and on the House Committee on Science and Technology.

In the wake of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, Bonamici has introduced the Marine Debris Emergency Act, which would expedite clean up of the detritus from Japan’s disaster. She has gained bipartisan support for this legislation.

Since her election, Bonamici has made several visits to Clatsop County, for town hall meetings and other public events. She appears to know what’s going on out here, well beyond the nation’s capital.

In her very short time in office, Rep. Bonamici has been a quick study and demonstrated the kind of energy and enterprise we would hope to find in our member of Congress. We urge her re-election.

This article was published by The Daily Astorian, located in Clatsop County ( OR ), and written by Daily Astorian Editorials.