First Stage Success: Rob is an HD 46 Nominee!

With 18 of 25 votes in the second round, Rob was one of three nominees picked by the HD 46 Democratic precinct committee persons to be presented to the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners to fill the vacant House District 46 seat. Rob's remarks focused on job creation, improving educational outcomes, better access to healthcare, environmental justice, and public safety.  The County Commissioners meet on Tuesday, September 26th at 10:00 am to decide the appointment. Good luck, Rob! 

Fielding a questions during the debate

With PCP and supporter Ben DuPree

With friends and supporters Carla, Katie, Gabe, Gena and Rhett

In Willamette Week Article, Rob Emphasizes Importance of Reaching Out to PCPs

Today, the Portland-based Willamette Week newspaper covered the HD 46 appointment process.  The article quotes Rob emphasizing the importance of getting to know the HD 46 Precinct Committee Persons and the issues the care about, as key constituents in the district: "You want to talk to the PCPs, get to know their issues, their concerns. You want to kind of get some idea of what at least part of your voting population is interested in."

Saturday Afternoon at the Belmont Street Fair!

On Saturday, Rob and family took in the fun and colorful Belmont Street Fair.  At the House District 42 Democrats booth, Rob had a chance to talk to some HD 46 residents and to visit with State Treasurer Ted Wheeler, fellow candidate Walt Nichols, and Democratic party activist T.A. Barnhart. 

Michael and Elizabeth

BIG News: Bill Bradbury Supports Rob!

Former Secretary of State Bill Bradbury joins Congressman Les AuCoin and Representative Jules Bailey in support of Rob's appointment to HD 46.  
Bradbury stated,

"I feel strongly that Rob Milesnick should be appointed to fill the vacancy in HD 46.  Like Ben Cannon, Rob would bring vision, talent, and vital energy to the legislature.  He is exactly the type of next generation leader Oregon needs."

Bradbury has been a progressive leader in Oregon for the past 30 years, helping keep Oregonians healthy and safe, and Rob is honored to have his support.

Representative Jules Bailey Endorses Rob!

State Representative Jules Bailey, from neighboring House District 42, endorses Rob for HD 46.  Tonight Rep. Bailey tweeted,

"In a field of great candidates, I'm supporting Rob Milesnick for HD 46.  We need his experience and energy in Salem."

Rob Celebrates Labor Day at Labor Council Picnic

Rob, a proud member of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), joined labor unions and local Democratic politicians at the 2011 NW Oregon Labor Council Picnic at Oaks Park today to celebrate hard work, the proud tradition of the labor movement, and Oregon's effort to hold back the wave of anti-union sentiment across the country.  Oregon needs pro-labor legislators now more than ever!

Congressman Les AuCoin Endorses Rob's Candidacy!

On progressive blog BlueOregon, former Oregon Congressman Les AuCoin posted a strong endorsement of Rob for HD 46.  He writes, 

"Rob's a life-long Democrat and a remarkably accomplished activist.  He is an attorney in private practice, an Adjunct Professor in the Hatfield School of Government, former drug and alcohol counselor for the Multnomah County DUII Intensive Supervision Program, Appointed by Ted Kulongoski to the Governors Juvenile Justice Advisory Council, Vice Chair of the 2010 Mutnomah County Charter Review Committee, Advisory Board Member for the City of Portland’s Human’s Rights Commission. And that's only part of the story. I urge readers to support Rob in the Special Election."

Rob and Family Visit Hawthorne Street Fair

With his wife Elizabeth and 8 month-old son Michael, Rob visited the Hawthorne Street Fair on August 28th and had a chance to talk to party members and district residents about what he wants for Oregon.  Michael joined his first Sunday Parkways on the way back to Laurelhurst in his stroller!

The Word is Out: Rob Files Papers for Appointment to HD 46!

The Oregonian online reports that Rob has filed paperwork with the Democratic Party of Oregon indicating his "willingness to serve" as Representative for Oregon House District 46!  Rob intends to make "attacking Oregon's record unemployment and underemployment" his top priority. He wants to invest in "infrastructure, education, and innovation for the environment," and notes, "We're on the wrong path when our state spends more on prison inmates than school kids."