UPDATE #2: I have just been informed that Kate plans to fine the Senators $500 per day for every day they are out! This is outrageous.
UPDATE #1: The senators have walked. Our goal only provides $500 per person. Please help our courageous senators. (our goal was adjusted to cover any unjust fines that may be levied)
Our senators are prepared to walk out in order to not allow the Super Majority to pass the dangerous Cap & Trade Bill (HB 2020) that will harm all Oregonians. They will need to leave the state. Please support their decision to protect your family against this disastrous bill. All money raised will pay for expenses for the senators. The ruling majority has prohibited them from raising funds on their own. all donations will be returned to donors if they are able to get an agreement and not walk.
Senators that will benefit from these funds are: Herman Baertschiger, Cliff Benz, Brain Boquist, Fred Girod, Bill Hansell, Dallas Heard, Tim Knopp, Dennis Linthicum, Alan Olsen, chuck Thompson, and Kim Thatcher.
Expenses that may be paid are traveling expenses, or any other expenses needed while out of state, or unlawful fines imposed by Kate. I will be withdrawing funds into my own personal account and they will then be funneled to the senators through the methods that are approved by Oregon state law. I am working with a family member and other Oregon Senate employees to get the funds dispersed in the appropriate and legal manner.