Candidates in Clackamas County Races to Address Domestic and Sexual Violence at Public Forum

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Maya Edelstein, Development and Communications Coordinator
Phone: (503) 557-5828; Email: mayae@cwsor.org

Oregon City, Ore., October 14, 2016 — With election day fast approaching Clackamas Women’s Services (CWS) will host a Candidate Forum on Domestic and Sexual Violence in Oregon City for candidates to elected office on October 18, 2016.

WHAT:              Clackamas County Candidate Forum on Domestic and Sexual Violence

WHEN:             Tuesday, October 18, 2016, from 6pm-8pm

WHERE:           Providence Willamette Falls Community Center, 519 5th St. Oregon City, OR 97045

WHO:               Speakers will include candidates for Clackamas County Board of County Commissioners:

Position 1 (Chair)

  • Chair John Ludlow (Incumbent)
  • Commissioner Jim Bernard

Position 4

  • Commissioner Tootie Smith (Incumbent)
  • Ken Humberston

Candidates from the Oregon Attorney General race and candidates for Clackamas County seats in the Oregon House of Representatives will also speak at this event.

VISUALS:         Panel Format

This event is free and open to the public.

To learn more about Clackamas Women’s Services, please visit https://www.cwsor.org/.

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About Clackamas Women’s Services

Clackamas Women’s Services was incorporated in 1985 as Clackamas County’s first shelter for women and children escaping family violence and domestic abuse. CWS’s service delivery framework is built on trauma-informed best practices that promote self-determination. Participants in our programs receive no-cost services by highly-trained staff with advanced expertise. The 24-hour crisis line is 1-888-654-2288. To learn more, please visit https://www.cwsor.org/.