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Democrat for House District 47
Haven’t had a chance to meet Jefferson in person?My family, friends and I have been busy visiting voters and families in the district. We’re working hard to have an unmatched connection to our neighbors and to the voters, with the goal of knocking on at least 10,000 East Portland doors. If we haven’t been to your doorstep yet, I’d like the opportunity to meet you. Send me an email or check the calendar to see when we can connect in person. Forward. Jefferson Jefferson’s StoryJefferson Smith is a native Oregonian—an Eastsider from the age of zero—best known as founder of Oregon’s “Bus Project,” a nationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to engaging young people in forward-thinking, community-focused politics. A product of Portland public schools, Jefferson worked as a cowhand on a Hermiston farm and attended the University of Oregon. He graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law School and took a job with one of the nation’s highest-paying corporate firms in New York City. Conflicted about defending big tobacco, Jefferson left the position and returned to his native state to found the Oregon Bus Project. In five short years, Jefferson and the team's hard work and community organizing helped grow the Bus Project into national prominence, engaging thousands of volunteers and knocking on over 200,000 doors. In 2006 alone, the Bus registered over 20,000 new voters, increasing Oregon's youth electorate. Jefferson's decision to run for the State House is driven by his commitment to civic work, his love of Oregon, and a recognition that East Portland and mid-County need strong advocacy. “We live in a state that can be an example for the nation. With strong vision and leadership, our district can demonstrate that people-driven politics work, and that a commitment to making the world a better place for everyone isn’t idealistic, it’s about crafting sound, common sense policies.” Jefferson's fiancée Katy, a graduate of Floyd Light Middle School and Reynolds High, is an active part of his campaign. Together with dozens and dozens of committed volunteers, the campaign team looks forward to fostering an unmatched connection with the district.
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