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aprii 20. 2001 * J u s t Nim« in vi s i n e w s Lobbyists from inner Southeast Portland climb the Capitol steps on their way to the House of R enresen f a t i ve* IDE COMMUNITY'S HOME LOAN ,,-y v > if , » & P ,* s: • • • • • • Office 503 . 297.9900 Evenings / Weekends 503 . 780.1561 Toll Free 1 . 877 . 826.9900 Email col leenw(©mtgad voca tes.com www.mtgadvocates.com iter weeks of planning, about 100 supporters of the Safe Schools Bill descended on the Oregon State Capitol building April 19 to lobby fence-sitting lawmakers. The legislation is in the hands of the House Judi ciary Committee, but the activists came to Salem seeking support should it come to the fl(X)r for a vote. A duplicate proposal in the Senate hasn’t had any movement this session. House Bill 3247 seeks to protect sexual minority students and those who are perceived to be gay. A recent survey indicated one in 15 Oregon high schoolers had been harassed in the previous 30 days because someone thought he or she was gay. These students, the poll suggests, are three times more likely to attempt suicide than their peers. The Youth Suicide Task Forces latest prevention plan calls for reducing harassment in schixds as a key strategy. HB 3247 defines discrimination as “any act that unreasonably differentiates treatment, intended or unintended, or any act that is fair in form but discriminatory in operation.” It would add sexual orientation and perceived sexual orientation to a list that includes age, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion and sex. Supporters say the bill will send a mandate that equal protection is available to all stu dents. Some hope that having safe schools leg islation on the state’s law books will keep the anti-gay Oregon Citizens Alliance from gain- IM n » • New purchase 100% equity loans Pre-qualification by phone or fax Refinance /cash out Pre-approved loans Residential, commercial & investment property Appointments at your convenience Rep. Bill Garrard, R-Klamath Falls, listens to Shari Bandes Trainers conduct role-playing exercises at the YMCA in downtown Salem H ere ’ s T he M ost V aluable F inancial A dvice I C an O ffer : G et S ome ! There’s no shortage of financial advice these days. Your co-workers are hot on stocks. Your friends talk up IRAs. Your parents like insurance. But when you sit down with Floreid Walker, you get a comprehensive financial plan that’s tailored specifically to your needs. I’ll explain all the options, answer all your questions, and help you achieve all your "I'm available Collee" Weed when you are! " J J A m o r t g a g e J ing the stronghold on schools that it seems determined to achieve. Three other states, including Washington, are looking at similar legislation, according to the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. Face-to- face lobbying, experts say, can be the most effective form of politi cal influence, having a greater impact on law makers than letters, phone calls and e-mails. Rep. Carolyn Tomei, D-Mil- waukie, listened carefully as lob byists gave their pitch. “Great, I’ll certainly be supportive,” she told them. jH M M W A Advocates 9900 S.W. Wilshire Street • Portland, Oregon 97225 dreams...just like I have for hundreds o f individuals, domestic partners and non-traditional couples. If you want solid financial advice you can trust, here’s where you should get it. .WADDELL Financial Services' 25 years o f professional Investing. With a plan! expertise in representing “200» your best interests... Preside n l ’ j Council Member" For a personal financial plan, call: FLOREID WALKER Senior Financial Advisor 503.238.6036 ext 109 D e b o r a h B etron Broker, CRB, GRl 500 N .E. Multnomah, Suite 278 Portland, OR 97232 Office: 503/287.9370 v mail: 503/699.8061 www.bridgetownrealty.com B ^ dce ™ www.waddell.com Member SIPC
