Welcome to
Common Sense For Oregon
Our mission is to find nonpartisan common sense solutions to the problems facing Oregon by focusing on good, sound, consistent public policy and governance at all levels of government.
Defending 47 small businesses that have been financially devastated by the Governor’s business shutdowns during the pandemic.
Taking legal action to challenge the Governor’s violation of the Oregon Constitution by granting early release to 1,177 convicted felons without following the clemency process.
Development of a Constitutional Amendment which will clearly outline and limit the emergency power of the Governor.
Current Issues
The top issues for Oregonians are our top issues at Common Sense for Oregon. From the streets to the courts, we are working to resolve the issues most important to Oregonians through research, policy development and education by:
Balancing Government Power
Advocating for Public Safety
Creating Affordable Housing
Restoring Our Community
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Our Accomplishments
Early Release of Felons
The massive early release of 1,142 convicted felons is a serious assault on the integrity of Oregon’s criminal justice system.
Redistricting
Based on the recent census, we are tracking Oregon’s redistricting process and working to ensure that the revised districts are fair, free, and equal.
Measure 11
Common Sense for Oregon is working hard to ensure that victims of Oregon’s most violent and sexual crimes continue to receive justice.
Serving Oregonians
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Capitol Street Policy Center
660 Capitol St. NE
Salem, Oregon 97301
Phone: 503-480-0523
Fax: 503-362-0513