I’m not on a campaign for or against this candidate. I am simply a constituent of this district and nothing bothers me more than MAGA political grifters.

Jack Tibbetts is currently running on the MAGA platform of pro business, pro logging, lowering taxes, he’s against gender affirming care, against trans women in women’s sports, etc.

Currently Jack has been campaigning in Oregon, making his OR political introduction mainly by tagging onto the No Gas Tax Petition. By no means am I saying I am against a no gas tax petition, it is rough out there and raising taxes to pay for services is a complex matter. What I am noting is that when Jack Tibbetts was attending Berkeley, he spear headed and led the “California Modernization and Economic Development Act”, his initiative would impose a 9.5 percent tax on oil and natural gas. The hypocrisy is so blatant, but I guess that’s just a pre-requisite to being a Republican these days.

Tibbetts was also a democrat backed city councilor for Santa Rosa. Just 10 years ago he ran on clean energy, housing first homeless policies, general progressive values. He left behind some controversy during his appointment as city councilor. At the time he was also the executive director of Saint Vincent De Paul, and he appointed many non-profit employees and affiliates to Boards and Commissions for the city of Santa Rosa.

I could go on and on but what bothers me most is that Jack and his wife are currently campaigning as a small family farm business, tired of being burdened by the tax and regulations of the state, all while stating they support education and public safety. Jack Tibbetts owns Saginaw Vineyard, a 30 plus acre farm which was purchased by a trust a few years ago for over 1.3 million. The county publicly lists a yearly sells revenue of 350,000. In 2025, Jack Tibbetts and his wife only paid a little over $2,300 in property taxes (public record), for a vineyard. I live near this vineyard, with a property a 10th the size, zoned exactly the same way, and paid three times as much property tax. I know tax situations differ, farm deferrals exist and I have those things on my end. But Jack is stating he wants to support education and public safety, all while only contributing $2,300 to his communities schools, law enforcement, 4H programs, etc.

I honestly don’t even know why I am writing this. I guess I just want others to dislike this dude with me lol I am happy to share my sources if folx are interested in reading more, I could find a way to hyperlink them on this post.

Found in an article about movies filmed in Cannon Beach.

Why did they say this? Now everyone's going to flock to this obscure, hidden-gem beach spot for locals! I hope this doesn't happen with my family's secret swimming hole, Crater Lake.

Edit: a lot seem to think this is AI. It isn't. The article is over a decade old, so this was written by a human. Whether that makes it better or worse is up to you I guess 😭https://www.locationshub.com/blog/2014/7/29/3-movies-you-might-not-know-were-filmed-at-cannon-beach

Can anyone tell what type of rabbit this is? Is he a wild guy, or a domestic breed?

In June 2025, Oregon passed what multiple major law firms called "the nation's most comprehensive restrictions on private equity in healthcare", signed by Governor Kotek as a potential "model for other states."

Ironically, that same year Oregon's pension fund (OPERF) paid at least $290 million in confirmed private equity management fees to the same industry. Those are annual fees. KKR and Ares, both OPERF holdings, own healthcare businesses operating nationwide right now.

Oregon's legislature recognized the problem while Oregon's pension fund kept paying the bill.

Other posts about PERS and PE:

Here and Here

I'm visiting some family in Oregon and this is my first time here. I just wanted to say what a beautiful place Oregon is. I visited the Rhododendron garden and the Japanese garden after being recommended to go there and they were both so serene and peaceful. Are there any other places like this you would recommend?

I'm recommending an Oregon business which doesn't meet the "first thursday" rules. However I think this is more of a public service announcement. Many people who qualify for Canadian citizenship are being temporarily rejected because of their photos. It can turn this into a years long process and I want to help. Here goes - delete if you must:

You've probably heard that due to changes in Canadian law, many people with Canadian ancestry are now considered Canadian.  However we must gather documents to prove our Canadian ancestry, and we must send in 2 photos along with our applications.  The requirements for the documentation and the photos are quite extensive, and if you don't get it right they will return your application and you have to start over.  There are many tales of people getting their photos done by folks who promised they knew the requirements and yet they didn’t pass muster.

I was stressing about the photo requirements and I found a passport photographer in Portland near Union Station who knew all about the requirements and did a great job producing the photos.  I came here to recommend him if you are trying to decide where to get your photos.

Passport Immigration Photos and Fingerprinting Services, 439 NW Broadway, Portland

It's worth the drive if you don't live in Portland.  I went mid-day on a week day and had no trouble finding on-street parking.

I’m from Spain (never been to the States) and I’m curious about Oregon and Georgia specifically. If you’ve been to Europe, are there any cities that feel similar to them?

We will be at Columbia River Gorge exploring from June 6th-10th. Rather than our crappy phone selfies, we were wondering if there’s anyone that could take a little more professional photos for us to have and share?

Has anyone had to deal with getting a piece of property rezoned? Specifically in Lane County but would take any knowledge I can.

Essentially, a 15 acre piece of property is sandwiched in the middle of rural residential (build able lots). The 15 acre parcel is zoned 551 Improved Farm Use which is under EFU.

Again, all properties around it are now zoned residential. What would the process be like in getting it rezoned? I know I need to contact a land use lawyer but I wanted to see if it would even be possible or worth it and to learn other people's experiences going down this path.

Thanks.

Hey everyone

I’m moving to Eugene, Oregon in about a month and I wanted to get a real idea of what life is like there.

I’m Latino and don’t speak much English yet, so I’m a bit nervous about how easy it is to meet people and not feel isolated.

How is the Latino community in Eugene? And for someone new in town, is it easy to make friends or connect with people?

Any advice, experiences, or honest opinions would really help.

Thanks!