Pacific Green Party (Oregon)
www.pacificgreens.org
June 26, 2006
Contacts: Joanne Cvar, PGP Coordinating and Media Committees, 541-563-3615
Paul Aranas, 503-873-0990
Jeff Cropp, 503-490-5805
Paul Loney, 503-234-2694
PORTLAND, OR -- On Saturday, June 17, members of the Pacific Green Party nominated three more candidates for public office.
Paul Aranas is challenging Congresswoman Darlene Hooley in U.S. House District 5. Aranas, a lecturer and doctoral
candidate in International Affairs and Diplomacy, advocates for the oppressed: victims of unmerited poverty, unjustified
war, illegal foreign occupation and the neo-liberal globalization that is devastating and dehumanizing the poor people of
developing nations. His platform includes: immediate withdrawal of US troops from Iraq, universal health care, immigrant
rights and repeal of NAFTA, increased environmental regulation and affordable quality education.
Paul Loney is running for an open seat in State House District 46. Loney, a Portland attorney and activist with Neighborhood
Associations, is campaigning for “A Better Way for Oregon.” Loney asserts that "The Democrats and Republicans will not
do anything different in 2007 than they did in 2005, and look at the mess we are in. It's time for a Pacific Green legislator.” Jeff Cropp is challenging State Representative Diane Rosenbaum in State House District 42. Cropp, a Portland businessman,
is running on a platform of “Moving Oregon Forward.” “I am an advocate for innovative and pragmatic solutions to the many
challenges currently facing our city and state. Some of my particular concerns involve building a thriving economy,
promoting environmental sustainability, and improving education,” says
Cropp.
In addition to nominations, the convention voted to oppose Initiative Petition 86, the “Top Two” primary measure which would virtually eliminate ballot access for third parties in Oregon. Convention-goers also approved a proposal to prohibit the siting of liquid natural gas terminals in the state, for security and environmental reasons and the need to develop alternative, bio-friendly sources of power. Several internal proposals failed, including a proposal for amendments to the bylaws and several proposals in regard to divestiture and boycott of Israel. A new committee will research and discuss that complex issue further. A reading of the revised PGP Platform was tabled for lack of time, although a survey of opinion was circulated for greater member input.
