United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555 has announced the launch of a recall campaign against State Representative Paul Holvey (D–Eugene). As the largest private sector labor union in Oregon, UFCW 555 is committed to protecting the rights and interests of its members and the working class.

“Oregon workers are calling for the removal of Representative Holvey after his repeated attacks on their livelihoods,” stated Dan Clay, President of UFCW Local 555. “He has shown that his allegiance lies with large corporations, not with Oregonians. Voters in Holvey’s district deserve a representative who will prioritize their well-being, and they will have an opportunity to express their dissatisfaction with Holvey’s representation.”

The campaign highlights several key reasons for recalling Representative Holvey:

• He supported pension reform by supporting SB 1049 in 2019.
• As acting House Speaker he killed legislation that would have provided assistance to workers who had been on the front lines of the COVID crisis, claiming that the implementation would be too complex.
• During the 2023 session he helped out scandal-plagued cannabis company La Mota by killing HB 3183 supporting workplace rights for cannabis workers, just months after his caucus’ campaign fund was showered in La Mota’s cash contributions.

“Workers fighting to organize deserve fair treatment, safe working conditions, and a path to a strong contract. Representative Holvey’s actions don’t reflect the promises he made during his campaign. Unacceptably, he has instead undermined efforts to improve workplaces and protect workers’ rights,” said Miles Eshaia, Communications Lead for UFCW Local 555.

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The recall effort will need 4,598 signatures by August 20. signature verification is scheduled to be announced on July 17 and if enough signatures are present, Representative Holvey will be given five days to resign. According to the Secretary of State's Recall Manual, if the public officer does not resign within five days, the recall election must be held no later than the 35th day after the last day for the public officer to resign.

If the majority of voters vote to see Rep. Holvey recalled, the House District 8 seat will be declared vacant and the Lane County Democratic Party would forward 3 to 5 names of nominees to the Lane County Commissioners, who would then select one of those to serve as State Representative for District 8 until a new Representative was elected and took office in the 2024 General Election.


--Staff Reports

Post Date: 2023-07-12 10:36:34

Last Update: 2023-07-12 12:20:37