Letter sent to the Coos County Elections Office

As we begin another election year, it is a good time to realize that at the top of the list of freedoms we Americans enjoy is our ability to participate in free and fair elections, and to appreciate the tireless efforts of those who keep our elections accurate, accessible, safe, and secure: you, our election workers.

We know you give what are often long hours of your time to a stressful job that sometimes includes harassment and threats that cause you to fear for the safety of you and your family, in order to help voters here in Coos County exercise our right to vote. We see that you take your responsibilities seriously to implement the checks and balances in our longstanding Oregon election law to ensure the integrity of our elections for all voters, regardless of political affiliation.

We value and respect your outstanding commitment to the work you do. Thank you for your service.

Carol Ventgen, Mike Perkins, Paula Bechtold, Mike Washburn, Eura Washburn,

David Tilton, Janet Tilton

Coos County Voters

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