Dear Neighbor,

Thank you to the thousands of voters across Central and Southern Oregon who cast votes in last month’s primary election. As a result of your help and support, it appears that we received both the Republican and Democrat nominations.

That means we have cleared the first hurdle. Now comes two more very important ones we must clear — maintaining your support in November, and getting our state back on the right track.

I am running for state representative in House District 55 because our communities need leaders working to renew job growth and promote economic recovery. We need legislators in Salem who will stand for fiscal responsibility, promote personal accountability and get serious about creating jobs for all of Oregon.

That’s what I mean when I say that it’s time we “Bring Back Oregon”

We need a state government that puts the interests of producers first, before imposing social engineering, greater entitlements, and more burdensome taxes and regulations.

I’m running to challenge state government to return to a partnership with the productive. We have to bring back responsible spending on essential priorities. We have to bring back tax policy that favors job growth. We have to bring back jobs by using our resources for economic growth. Our state should be a leader in promoting partnerships with forest products businesses.

Right now, too many politicians are focused on other priorities. My work to “Bring Back Oregon” will be more than a campaign slogan. It’s a mission.

I hope you will join me with your vote and your support in the fall. This is not something I will do on my own. It will take support from people like you, your friends, your neighbors and your co-workers.

Please help me bring back Oregon.

Sincerely,

Mike McLane