People for Oregon Libraries is a political action committee (PAC), filed with the Oregon Secretary of State. The PAC endorses and makes campaign contributions to state legislative candidates who support libraries and to local library campaigns on request.
The Board of Directors includes OLA leadership, but the PAC is a separate legal entity from OLA. Current PAC board members are Stephanie Lind – chair, Buzzy Nelson, Esther Moberg, Elaine Hirsch, the past and current OLA presidents and the co-chairs of the OLA Library Development and Legislative Committee. Amanda Dalton is the treasurer.
In recent years, People for Oregon Libraries PAC contributions and endorsements have gone to support legislators who helped pass our school library bill, supported Ready to Read, defended freedom of expression, or helped libraries in other ways. The PAC has also endorsed and supported new candidates for the Legislature.
People for Oregon Libraries PAC contributions do not buy votes. We believe that our contributions, and the accompanying endorsement, gain good will for libraries, and show appreciation for those who have supported libraries.
Is the PAC’s financial information public?
Yes! All contributions and expenditures are reported to the Secretary of State, as required by state law. Only those who contribute $100 or more to the PAC are identified by name. To see People for Oregon Libraries PAC reports, visit the Secretary of State’s web site: sos.oregon.gov/elections. Click on Elections, then on Follow the Money in ORESTAR. Next click on Search for Committee by Name. Enter People for Oregon Libraries. Finally, click on Campaign Finance Activity at the bottom.
How can I support People for Oregon Libraries PAC?
It’s easy! Go to https://www.cesystems.tech/campaign/peoplefororegonlibrariespac
If you prefer, make your check out today to “People for Oregon’s Libraries” and mail it to Tess Milio, the OLA Lobbyist at
People for Oregon Libraries PAC
P.O. Box 42307
Portland, OR 97242
If you contribute before December 31, you can take your contribution as a credit on your tax return, up to $100 on a joint return and $50 on a single return.
Find us at:
http://pfolpac.weebly.com/
https://www.facebook.com/PeopleforOregonLibrariesPAC
The Board of Directors includes OLA leadership, but the PAC is a separate legal entity from OLA. Current PAC board members are Stephanie Lind – chair, Buzzy Nelson, Esther Moberg, Elaine Hirsch, the past and current OLA presidents and the co-chairs of the OLA Library Development and Legislative Committee. Amanda Dalton is the treasurer.
In recent years, People for Oregon Libraries PAC contributions and endorsements have gone to support legislators who helped pass our school library bill, supported Ready to Read, defended freedom of expression, or helped libraries in other ways. The PAC has also endorsed and supported new candidates for the Legislature.
People for Oregon Libraries PAC contributions do not buy votes. We believe that our contributions, and the accompanying endorsement, gain good will for libraries, and show appreciation for those who have supported libraries.
Is the PAC’s financial information public?
Yes! All contributions and expenditures are reported to the Secretary of State, as required by state law. Only those who contribute $100 or more to the PAC are identified by name. To see People for Oregon Libraries PAC reports, visit the Secretary of State’s web site: sos.oregon.gov/elections. Click on Elections, then on Follow the Money in ORESTAR. Next click on Search for Committee by Name. Enter People for Oregon Libraries. Finally, click on Campaign Finance Activity at the bottom.
How can I support People for Oregon Libraries PAC?
It’s easy! Go to https://www.cesystems.tech/campaign/peoplefororegonlibrariespac
If you prefer, make your check out today to “People for Oregon’s Libraries” and mail it to Tess Milio, the OLA Lobbyist at
People for Oregon Libraries PAC
P.O. Box 42307
Portland, OR 97242
If you contribute before December 31, you can take your contribution as a credit on your tax return, up to $100 on a joint return and $50 on a single return.
Find us at:
http://pfolpac.weebly.com/
https://www.facebook.com/PeopleforOregonLibrariesPAC