Thank you, CORVALLIS!

Thanks to the 19,000+ people who voted "yes" on Corvallis ballot measure 2-95.  It passed by a very substantial margin and tells our legislators that universal health care needs to be a priority in Oregon. We count ourselves as fortunate to live in a community that cares about the health of our citizens. This past Saturday, 100 representatives from throughout the state gathered in Corvallis for the semi-annual meeting of Health Care for All Oregon, a coalition of more than 125 organizations and individuals working to develop plans for publicly funded, comprehensive health coverage in our state. 

The Corvallis vote, as well as a similar one passed in Ashland, will serve as a model for other communities as we move toward the vital goal of making health care for all a reality.

We’ve already heard thanks from one State Senator. These important votes of support in our cities will help this senator to persuade others in the legislature to move forward on health care that covers all in one huge risk pool of everyone in our state.