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Endorsements

53 organizations, elected officials, businesses and residents have put their names behind Measure 27‑149 to keep the Fairgrounds open.

Organizations 13

  • Polk County Fair Board
  • Oregon Farm Bureau
  • Polk County Farm Bureau
  • Yamhill County Farm Bureau
  • Benton County Farm Bureau
  • Polk County Livestock Association
  • Dallas Chamber of Commerce
  • Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce
  • Salem Chamber of Commerce
  • Dallas FFA Alumni
  • Willamette Agate and Mineral Society
  • Polk County Flea Market
  • Greater Willamette Valley Benefit Audiophile Show

Elected Officials & Candidates 9

  • Craig PopePolk County Commissioner
  • Lyle MordhorstPolk County Commissioner
  • Jeremy GordonPolk County Commissioner
  • John SwansonPolk County Commissioner-elect
  • Anna ScharfOregon State Representative
  • Paul EvansOregon State Representative
  • Angela PlowheadCandidate for Oregon State Senate
  • Evan SorceIndependence City Council
  • Zachary SteeleDallas School District Board of Directors, Position 2

Community Leaders 4

  • Tara TownleyExecutive Director, Dallas Chamber of Commerce
  • Paul BurgerPresident, Polk County Livestock Association
  • Will BarnhartPolk County Fair Board
  • Kelly TynonPolk County Fair Board

Businesses 8

  • Polk County Home ShowProduced by Oregon Hearth and Home Events
  • Simons Construction and DrainsMonmouth
  • Wholesome Roots Farm MarketRickreall
  • PNW GypsyCobsRickreall
  • Calef Family FarmsIndependence
  • Trina BrothertonPolk County Veterinary
  • David CollinsScroungerfinds
  • Gabrielle WaltonWalton’s Collective & Project Gear Box

Residents 19

  • Jim & Lonna BauerSalem
  • Woody & Jan WhiteSalem
  • Don HomouthWest Salem
  • Jacque JacobsIndependence
  • Michael BrownIndependence
  • Neil & Miriam HaugenIndependence
  • John Thomas Jr. & Deb ThomasIndependence
  • Vicki PopeDallas
  • John WaltonDallas
  • Debbie VirdenDallas
  • Ryan ForkeyDallas
  • Starlet JohnsonDallas
  • Lynn MyerMonmouth
  • Dennelle RodriguezMonmouth
  • Melanie MaysMonmouth
  • Camille ColtonMonmouth
  • Rich Simons and familyMonmouth
  • Sydney Wolhaupter & Travis Bussey WolhaupterRickreall
  • Cornelio & Kim CurielNewberg

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