Oregon Democrats
2010 Platform and Legislative Agenda

Platform

We, the members of the Oregon Democratic Party, commit ourselves to seeking a better future for the present generation and for generations to come. This platform is a guide to the principles and positions by which we intend to fulfill that commitment. We recognize our rights and responsibilities as citizens of our state, our nation, and the entire global community. We hold that the ancient goals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness should be guaranteed for everyone. And we express our confidence that those goals can be maintained while sustaining the interdependent web of life on this planet.

Legislative Agenda

1. Shelter, Food, and a Living Wage: Securing the Basic Necessities of Life

2. Health Care: Promoting a Healthy Life

3. Human Rights: Guaranteeing Equal Rights for all People

4. Public Education: Taking Responsibility to Prepare for Life Long Learning

5. Revenue Policy: Paying a Fair Share and Endowing Future Generations

6. Business and Economic Development: Creating a Viable Economy

7. Forest, Field, Range, and Fisheries: Supporting Oregon’s Farmers, Ranchers and Foresters

8. Labor: Ensuring Workers Rights, including Retirement Security

9. Election Reform: Opposing Privatization of the Vote and Guaranteeing Transparent Elections that Reflect the Will of the People

10. Public Safety, Justice and Civil Liberties: Preserving Our Personal Freedoms, While Ensuring our Safety

11. Government Accountability and Oversight: Demanding Honesty, Integrity and Competence in Government

12. Ecology and Natural Resources: Providing for our Needs, While Preserving the Earth

13. Energy and Transportation: Practicing Conservation while Tapping Human Ingenuity to Fuel the Future

14. Foreign Policy and National Security: Engaging the World through the Strength of Diplomacy, Justice and Rule of Law