Thanks For Passing Senate Bill 30 - Kathy Krause, Portland

[Sent to Oregon's State Senators:]

My deepest respect and thanks goes to all of you for your vote to pass Senate Bill 30 today! Faith in our "system" was restored when I learned all of you had listened to the concerns and requests of every day Oregonians and used your position to have our voices heard! I know all of you have extremely tough, demanding and usually, thankless jobs. With great respect, I thank you for taking the time to educate yourselves about the issue and speak on behalf of so many Oregonians who believe this State can be a wonderful combination of growth, success and protected natural treasures! You will be forever remembered as leaders for our State and for having had the forethought to help protect an Oregon jewel! You will be known for having the wisdom to research an issue and execute the right decision so that someday, we will never have to ask why no one cared. Your vote showed you did due diligence and that great thought was made ahead of time about the ramifications of a Jefferson County decision to allow resort properties within three miles of the Metolius Basin. I don't believe Jefferson County gave any thought on long term effects their decision would have on this protected and valuable Oregon wonder. Thank you thinking this one through!

Again, thank you for keeping Oregon the type of place that has keeps me here! I listened to the Senate vote via "streamline" today and will always remember each of your names and voices as you cast your vote.

With great respect and appreciation,

Kathy Krause
Portland, Oregon
Multnomah County