HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Processing ballots in public view as levy passes

Written November 4th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Tuesday was election day in Linn County. What reminded me was that workers in the clerk’s office were processing ballots in full view of people passing by outside on the Dave Clark Riverfront Path.


Campaigns can stop now

Written October 19th, 2012 by

My election is over. As far as I’m concerned, the candidates and the campaign committees can stop now. They can quit running TV ads. They can quit calling. My ballot has been filled out. It’s been stuck in its “secrecy” envelope and sealed, and it’s ready to be dropped in the nearest drop county box. […]


 
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