Lindsay running for Legislature, calls for new approach

HILLSBORO, OR – Gathering with family, friends, and supporters in Hillsboro on Thursday, Shawn Lindsay announced his run for the Oregon State House of Representatives.

“Families are hurting right now,” Lindsay noted in his remarks. “Each of us know people who are out of work, struggling to make ends meet, or even facing foreclosure on their homes. It’s very real and if we want different results, we have to change the approach.”

Lindsay said that his top priority is helping to restore Oregon’s economy and bring stability back to families struggling under the weight of the recession. Lindsay explained that means focusing on setting priorities and offering solutions to Oregon’s biggest problems. “As I like to put it, ridicule is not reasoning,” Lindsay said. “The legislature did a lot of things that we certainly disagree with, but I want to run on ideas and offering better solutions that will help families and get our state heading in the right direction again.”

Lindsay listed several companies that have exited the state and pointed out that Oregon, when compared to other states, has a history of going into recession faster and coming out slower. At the same time, Oregon families are hit with one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation.

“That tells us that there is a problem that we need to correct,” Lindsay said. “And it certainly doesn’t seem like job killing tax increases to cover double digit spending increases are the answer.”

The Hillsboro Republican said that there is a lot the state can learn from Oregon families when managing the state’s finances. “Like most of you, my wife and I are teaching our daughters that you have to spend less that you earn, save for a rainy day, and help the less fortunate,” Lindsay said. “But government isn’t setting that same example for families.”

Lindsay was introduced by his wife, Amanda, who noted that, “Ever since I met Shawn in college, I have admired his willingness to help people; no matter who they are or what their need might be. He sincerely listens as he tries to help others solve their problems.”

Lindsay, 36, is an attorney with the Lane Powell law firm in Portland where he specializes in business and intellectual property work. He is the fourth generation of Lindsays to call Oregon home. Lindsay and his wife live in Hillsboro with their two children, and a third on the way. He is running in House District 30 which is currently represented by Democrat David Edwards. Lindsay has served on the Hillsboro School District Curriculum Committee and is currently a member of the Oregon State Bar House of Delegates. On a pro bono basis, he serves as general counsel to Special Olympics Oregon.

Contact: Shawn Lindsay
(503) 734-9294
shawn@shawnlindsay.org

http://www.shawnlindsay.org

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