To the Editor and Gilliam County Voters,
Yesterday, I filed paperwork with the Gilliam County Clerk’s Office requesting the voters allow me to continue serving them as Gilliam County Judge through the remainder of my term, which ends in January. Today, I am asking for your help in defeating this divisive and reckless waste of taxpayer resources by voting “no” on the recall election.
One of the Chief Petitioners, Ms. Parm, has stated this effort is driven by her belief the people of Gilliam County should be able to “voice their wishes and vote” on matters concerning their local government.
So, it is ironic that if the recall is successful, it will be Governor Tina Kotek - not Gilliam County voters - who will select the next County Court; eliminating the people’s right to choose their local elected leaders and muddying the regular election process currently underway.
It’s also worth noting that nothing in the Oregon Constitution or Oregon Revised Statutes even requires Governor Kotek to select a Gilliam County resident to replace the County Judge.
Local control indeed.
It’s just one of the many things that doesn’t make sense about the petitioners’ claims.
I will do my best to set the record straight here in the weeks to come, but in the meanwhile, I encourage you to reach out to me, Commissioner Shannon, or Commissioner Watkins to learn more about what’s at stake for Gilliam County in this election.
Please allow me to continue to serve the people of Gilliam County through the remainder of my term. Vote “no” on the recall election and allow the regular election process to play out.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Farrar Campbell, Gilliam County Judge
Condon, Oregon
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