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BRO Takes Action
After months of consideration, Basic Rights
Oregon has decided to expand its search for a new
executive director, possibly enlisting the help of a
national recruiting firm.
The organization had narrowed the decision to
three candidates last month when it decided it was
in a position to he choosy.
“This decision is primarily a reflection of the
hoard’s desire to really find the perfect person to fill
this role,” said Rebekah Orr, a spokeswoman for
BRO. “The difference between the organization
this time and when we hired Roey [Thorpe] is we
have a professional staff at every level; we have a
diverse hoard with really solid leadership, stable
funding and the ability to continue the work of the
organization while we take the time to find the
right person for Oregon and for this organization.”
BRO will stick with current leadership in co
interim executive directors Frank Dixon and
Aisling Coghlan.
“Moulin BRO!” is the theme for its annual
fund-raising dinner, where guests will he enter
tained by a smashing burlesque entertainment line
up. BRO aims to raise $200,000, a $25,000
increase from last year. The dinner and auction
begin 6:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Oregon Convention
Center, 777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Tickets are $125. Costumed attire is encouraged.
BRO has deemed Oct. 14 a Statewide Day of
Action, with campaign-related activities planned
throughout Oregon. In Portland, a neighborhood
walk to support the re-election of Gov. Ted
Kulongoski is planned from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. begin
ning at 128 N.E. Seventh Ave. The group of at
least 100 aims to knock on 3,000 doors. Actions
are also planned in Corvallis, Salem and Eugene.
For more information visit www.hasicrights.org.
The BRO PAC has released its most compre
hensive endorsement guide to date Oct. 3 at
www.voteequality.com with 38 endorsements for
the general election and a voter guide on all
statewide ballot measures.
September to Remember
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Building Business
Community
Gov. Ted Kulongoski’s Task Force on Equality
sought public comment across Oregon last month.
The task force heard from the communities of
Portland, Lincoln City, Bend and Medford about
the need for anti-discrimination legislation and
marriage equality in Oregon.
Kulongoski created the task force in February
to analyze current law and provide recommenda
tions for the 2007 legislative session in a final
report by Dec. 1. In Portland, four members of the
task force heard public testimony Sept. 14 at the
Bureau of Labor and Industries.
Those who provided committee-invited
testimony—including representatives from Nike,
Portland General Electric and Oregon Health &
Science University—were asked questions regard
ing their anti-discrimination policies based on
sexual orientation, health care benefits to same-
sex domestic partners of employees and how anti
discrimination and civil union legislation would
affect their business.
Marcus Mundy, president of the Urban League
of Portland, a social service and civil rights group,
said it’s surprising but not shocking that Oregon
doesn’t have protective nondiscrimination legis
lation. His organization has a zero-tolerance
policy regarding discrimination, and he said a
statewide law would he good for business, prevent
litigation and encourage a culture of tolerance
and anti-bullying.
Lee Coleman, Democratic candidate for state
representative in District 26, proposed that the
task force consider establishing domestic partner
ships under a statutory framework. “The only group
excluded from benefits are gays and lesbians who
have formed loving and committed relationships,”
he said, adding that partnership governance rules
would he the best alternative to Senate Bill 1000,
as it would take the issue out of the marriage
debate and therefore have greater acceptance. •
Several community members spoke about a
civil union/domestic partnership law from their
personal perspectives. David Martinez, policy and
constituent relations manager for Multnomah
County Commissioner Maria Rojo de Steffey,
spoke about his background. He said that when
he came out to his parents at age 30, he told them
that he would be married and taken care of some
day and that his partner would be a man. “I want
and expect to have this right in my and my par
ents’ lifetime,” said Martinez.
State Sen. Ben Westlund, 1-Tumalo, also made
an appearance before the task force. The commit
tee grilled Westlund, chief sponsor of SB 1000,
about which recommendations should be made to
Kulongoski to get legislation passed. He told them
to recommend “the most fair and comprehensive
legislation you can.” He added, “We’re not just
talking about the '07 session; we’re talking about
human lives.”
Become Aware
A Portland-based photographer is helping
bring attention to domestic violence with striking
imagery.
October is Domestic Violence Month nation
ally. The local effort aims to raise awareness and
The Portland Area Business Association
proudly welcomes
Debbie Caselton
Sponsorship Director, Portland's Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
Debbie will lx* talking about the lOtli Annual Portliftid
Ixshian & Gay Film Festival P1X»FF & its history, it's impact
on the community and the films that will lx- shown this year.
Wednesday October 11, 2006 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Register online lo reserve your space
www.paba.com
Photographer Philip Burnett snapped this image to raise awareness for Domestic Violence Month.