Yard Signs Available!

April 9, 2013 By
Photo of a yard sign in support of Klamath School bond measure 18-91.

Show your support for Klamath County School District bond measure 18-91 with a sign!

Want to show your neighbors you support the Klamath County school bond?  Have a great location to get the attention of motorists, pedestrians and joggers?  Then you need a “Klamath County Schools YES!” yard sign!

We’ve been putting up yard signs all over the territory covered by the Klamath County School District.  However, we realize some folks who want to show their support for ballot measure 18-91 may have been missed and it’s hard to cover an area this large, which, as you may know, represents an incredible 18 schools.  If you would like one of our yard signs, please get in touch with us.  You can hit us up on our Facebook page, or you can send us an email.  We’ll do our best to get in touch with you and get a Klamath County School District yard sign in your hands.

And don’t forget – we have window stickers available too!

Filed Under: 18-91, Ballot Measure, Supporters

Chamber Of Commerce Endorses Klamath County School Bond

March 10, 2013 By

We have terrific news – the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce is in support of the Klamath County School District bond measure!  After hearing for and against arguments for the school bond measure and taking a member survey, the Chamber of Commerce put out a press release to “take a public stance supporting the funding effort as important for local economic development and business recruitment efforts.”

You can read the full press release on the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce’s press release page.  We have also provided the text below:

The Klamath County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted, in its February General Board meeting, to publicly endorse the Klamath County School Districts $31 million bond levy on the May 2013 ballot.

Following a member survey and presentations from both sides of the issue the board voted to take a public stance supporting the funding effort as important for local economic development and business recruitment efforts.

“The Chamber membership responded with nearly 80% yes in favor of an endorsement when asked in a recent survey,” said Executive Director Charles Massie, “and the number one reason stated was community economic development.”

The measure asks voters to approve a $31 million general obligation bond levy on the May 21, 2013 ballot. The bond levy is a 20-year capital improvement levy that will equate to a tax rate of approximately 53 cents per $1,000 of assessed value.  Proceeds will be used for the construction of a new Henley Elementary School, repairs and renovation on other KCSD schools including critical repairs on roofs, windows and heating systems.

The Chamber board recognized that any tax measure is likely to meet with a mixed reaction from voters, many of whom are concerned with the state of the economy in our region, as well as impacts to senior citizens and family farmers.  But, the fact that this bond measure is restricted to construction and renovation projects means all the revenue from the bond will generate business activity in the Basin, with the economic impact likely to be multiplied as contractors and vendors carry out the work of improving our school facilities.

Additionally, well-maintained schools are essential to upholding the image and livability of all our communities, which in turn sustains a robust business environment and healthy market for housing and property sales.

Stan Gilbert, Chamber President, said, “Schools and education are a number one priority for community economic health, growth and vitality.  It is one of the first questions people ask when inquiring about the community and one of the first places they visit when considering a move to Klamath County.  We need to support local solutions to this issue.”

The Klamath County Chamber of Commerce has served Klamath County since 1905. It is a member-based association made up of businesses and individuals who work together to advance the civic, economic, industrial, professional, and cultural life of Klamath County and the City of Klamath Falls, through advocacy and broad communication connections.  Membership is available to businesses, organizations (including non-profits) and individuals. If you are interested in learning more about the Chamber, call (541) 884-5193 or visit the website www.klamath.org.

Before closing, we’d like to thank the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce for supporting Klamath County schools.  By investing in our schools, we’re investing in our future, and it’s wonderful to see the business community voicing their support for this investment.  And if you’d like to add your voice or support, please see how you can help.

Filed Under: Endorsements, Supporters

3 Easy Ways You Can Help

March 4, 2013 By

May 21st is quickly approaching, and the Citizens for Klamath County Schools need your help.  And perhaps you want to help, but don’t feel comfortable donating money and don’t feel you have the time to join the committee.

No problem.

More than anything, we need folks to show their support.  So, if you’ve been looking for a quick and almost effortless way to help, here are three easy ways to do so!

1.  Join Our List Of Supporters.

By the time the election rolls around, we want to have over a thousand (1000!) supporters listed.  And to do so is easy.  Simply email us at schoolspac@gmail.com with your name and how you would like it to appear, and we’ll add you to our growing list of supporters.  It doesn’t cost anything – but if you want to give us a small donation we would certainly appreciate it!

2.  Join Us On Facebook.

Do you have a Facebook account?  Great!  Start with “liking” our Facebook page, and if you see some information you like, please like that post and share it.  Doing so not only show support for Klamath County Schools, sharing an item helps get important information out to your friends, co-workers and family.  And the great part about sharing is that it shows people exactly what you feel is compelling and important.

3.  Put A Sign In Your Yard.  

Do a lot of cars drive by your house?  Have you ever thought you could make a few bucks by putting up a billboard?  Then you have the perfect yard for one of our yard signs!  Easier to install than a billboard, one of our yard signs will show your support for your local county school while helping build awareness for the bond measure.  Email us at schoolspac@gmail.com for more details.

Like we said, easy.  Every bit of help and show of support helps us get closer to passing the Klamath County Schools bond measure and we sincerely appreciate your help.  If you would like to get more involved, watch our Facebook page and this website for upcoming meetings.  Everyone who wants to see our schools get the help they need is encouraged to attend.

Filed Under: Help, Supporters

* List of supporters

January 11, 2013 By

Here’s a list of members and supporters of the Citizens for Klamath County Schools Political Action Committee.

To add your name to this list, please send us an e-mail at schoolsPAC@gmail.com and tell us how you’d like to help. We’ll get in touch with you.

Please join these people in voting YES! to build a new Henley Elementary School and make improvements to other school facilities throughout the entire county.

Campaign Spokesmen Ray Holliday, Mel Ferguson
Treasurer Del Fox
Campaign Chairman Todd Kepple
Secretary Nancy Sheehan
Fundraising Chairman John Adkisson
Volunteer Coordinator Melissa Hojnowski

PAC Directors
Joan Aston
Karen Brown
John Elliott
Dan Keppen
Kathy Poppe

Committee Members
Mark and Tammy Ahalt
Ryan Bartholomew
Mike and Terry Beeson
Christopher and Silvana Campbell
Shannon Hand
Katrina Meyers
Chris O’Grady
Tiffany Poe
Janell Preston
Case and Sarah Shively
Joan Staunton
Rebecca Stringer
Charles and Nancy Thompson
Tim Thompson
Steven and Kathy Vick

Leading Financial Supporters
Basin Fertilizer & Chemical Co.
Columbia Forest Products
Floyd A. Boyd Co.
Gold Dust Potato Processors
Holliday Jewelry
Klamath County Education Association
Oregon Education Association

Business Supporters
Basin Eyecare
Basin Tire
Bullet Rentals
Fox Den Ranch
Just Clean It!
Kandra Five Farm
Pacific Ridge Insurance
Turn Thom Tire Factory

Bond Measure Supporters
Greg Addington
Cecilia Amuchastegui
Nahida Audeh
Greg and Terry Austin
Jeff Ball
Jodi Beanland
Jim Bellet
Sheryl and Ed Beverly
Paul Blabzin
Joe and Margery Brick
Kristen and Brian Brink
Mark Campbell
Laura (Bocchi) and Frank Campos
Russ Carr
Rene and Ed Case
Jumi Chambrose
Robert Chambrose
John Chergosky
Sara Cline
Dick Cloud
Donny Cloud
John Combs
Debbie and Kenny Coombe
Rachel and Tyler Cox
Bart and Lexi Crawford
Martha Decker-Hall
Kathryn DeLonge
Sam and Kristen Dunlap
Ann Dupont
Dayna Durant
Chris and Laurie Edmonds
Deanna Edwards
Tammie and Thomas Eichelkraut
Jerry and Jonna Enman
Mike and Debbie Fahner
Ann Fairclo
Richard and Sharon Fairclo
Janine Fairfield
Kerry Farris
Leza Ferreira
Suzy Field
Tracy Fields
Michael Fitzgerald
Anna Fleming
Dale and Jan Fleming
Diahn Fox
Rocky French
Jeff Fritsch
Scot and Kelley Fritz
R. Terry Gail
Fran Gearhard
Tiara Gero
Dan Golden
Ken and Vicki Goswick
Mark Greif
Christy Groff
Denise Guzman
Dena Hadwick
Steve Harper
Bill Haskins
Ron Hathaway
Jerry Haugen
Brian and Jennifer Hayes
Angela Hayton
Julie Healy
Andy High
Mike Highland
Sandra Highland
Joe Hinton
Karen Hoggarth
Susan Holliday
Lee and Melinda Hopper
Luther and Candy Horsley
Megan Hunt
Gary and Sherry Hutchinson
Bob and Julia Jackman
Eric and Andrea Janney
Eric Jensen
Larry and Maureen Jesperson
Bill and Susan Johnson
Marlene Johnson
Jim Johnston
Rod and Barb Jones
Loren and Denise Kandra
Cynthia King
David and Robin King
Ross and Bonnie Kirchway
Damon and Michelle Langley
Robert and Patricia Langley
Jack Lee
Rocky and Karen Liskey
Tracy and Susan Liskey
Steven Littlejohn
Robin Lockwood
Tom Lomer
Lana Loney
Brooke and Chris Long
Linda Long
Holly Loomis
Steve Lowell
Brad and Jamie Mangan
Robin Maxson
Josh and Tiffani McCullough
Jason McDonald
Adele Meador
Patti Mensah
Lynn Mortenson
David Mosby
Kayrn Mosby
Winston Mueller
Katrina Myers
Bill Nicholson
Laura Nickerson
Kaylee Nicols
Michael and Shannon Nicosia
Bob Nieman
Tonya Olden
Nick Oosterman
Don Overstreet
Mike Overstreet
Melinda Padgett
Dave Parker
Sam Patterson
Cari Patzke
Mike Paxton
Chris and Shana Pitts
Tiffany Poe
Eric Poppe
Dave Potter
Megan and Marty Raebel
Michael Reed
Scott Renie
Sarah Rietduk
Willie Riggs
Jack Rogers
Mike Romtvedt
Jody Ronne
Nolan Rose
Darrel and Jane Rusth
Linda Schell
Don and Tara Schneider
Johanna Scholer
Robin Schwartz
Linda Seater
Marge Seutter
Sarah Shively
Ron and Kay Short
Michelle Shuffield
Steve Siders
Gerald Skelton
Carma Smith
Fred Smith
Roger and Terry Smith
Joe Spendolini
Loretta Spivey
Fern Steers
David and Linell Stock
Meghan Stock
Kristi Sturgeon
Heather and Sam Tacchini
Greg Thede
Heather Thompson
Gary Turner
Dave Vargas
Kristy and Mike Vashaw
Stephen Vick
Ken Volante
Patrick Vroman
Kristy and Ryan Weider
Pete and Debbie Weigman
Ashley West
Leslie Wilkerson
Allison Willhite
Tia Williams
Jackie Wiseman
Kenneth Woodward
Donna Woolery
Karen Wynne
Adam Yancey
Jason Young

Filed Under: Supporters