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to the BBQ readership,

we are living in a period of low ethics when the voters pamphlet becomes a place for propaganda and slander. i expect in the voters pamphlet to learn what is the candidate’s experience, what can they do, who they are, what they hope to accomplish in representing us.

If all a candidate can do is attack their opponent, they must not possess the skills, knowledge or abilities to do the job.

Javadi’s press release doesn’t name the Republican candidate, and i don’t know the person–we will learn when we get our voters pamphlet. i have a message for this candidate who stooped so low–SHAME ON YOU.

laura swanson, editor of the Tillamook County Pioneer, gave me permission to post this press release on BBQ.

lucy brook
nehalem resident
U.S. citizen

Representative Cyrus Javadi Responds to False and Defamatory Voters’ Pamphlet Statement by Republican Candidate

Posted on April 18, 2026 by Editor

Representative Cyrus Javadi condemned a false and defamatory statement submitted against him for Oregon’s voters’ pamphlet, calling it a dishonest attempt to mislead voters with personal attacks and knowingly distorted claims about his record.

“This is not hard-hitting politics. It is reckless and dishonest,” said Javadi. “Voters can handle real disagreements. What they should not have to deal with is a candidate trying to win by making things up and smearing an opponent with ugly falsehoods.”

The statement includes several claims that are false or materially misleading.

One claim says Javadi “blamed constituents for wanting a say” on transportation funding. Javadi voted for the transportation bill, but he is not on the record making any such statement. That accusation is false.

Another claim says Javadi “allowed age-inappropriate sexual content in public schools.” The vote in question involved a bill preventing books from being removed based on the identity of authors or characters. Nothing in that bill allowed inappropriate sexual content into schools. The statement twists a vote about viewpoint and identity-based censorship into something it plainly was not.

The statement also attacks Javadi for “boosting Planned Parenthood funding.” The actual vote restored cuts for basic health care services. Voters are free to disagree with that vote, but disagreement does not justify misrepresentation.

Most seriously, the statement says Javadi “voted to let abortion clinics leave babies born alive to die.” That claim is false. The vote at issue during the 2026 session was a procedural vote to pull a bill to the floor for debate. It was not a vote on the substance of the bill. The measure also was never heard or voted on in committee. Describing that procedural vote as support for letting babies die is not opinion. It is a defamatory falsehood.

“This kind of politics is corrosive,” Javadi said. “It lowers the standard of public debate and treats voters like they are too gullible to notice the difference between a real record and a manufactured smear.”

Javadi said campaigns should be free to make their case on policy, values, and vision, but not by inventing facts.

“If someone wants to argue that I am too moderate, too independent, or wrong on the issues, that is their right,” Javadi said. “But if they want to tell voters I said things I never said or cast votes I never cast, then they are no longer engaging in debate. They are engaging in deception.”

Javadi has filed a complaint asking Oregon election officials to review the statement and determine whether it violates Oregon law governing false and defamatory material in the voters’ pamphlet.

“Public office is serious business,” Javadi said. “The voters’ pamphlet should not become a dumping ground for nasty, false campaign trash. Oregon voters deserve better than this.”

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“Spink acknowledges that he has been too busy running Tillamook Motor Company to develop many detailed policy proposals but said that he believes he would be able to leverage the experience of county staff and a fresh perspective to move the county forward.” (source: Headlight Herald)

“Beyond that, Spink said that while he did not have specific proposals for stimulating economic development, he would investigate issues once elected by soliciting input from staff, as well as current and former commissioners, and using his years of business experience to formulate new policies.” (source: Headlight Herald)

We do have many challenges in the County. I believe that Mary Faith Bell has guided the County through some tough times. She understands these challenges. Bell has been involved with our healthcare through her work with our only hospital located in Tillamook County, Adventist Hospital. With 1/3 of the population over 65 years of age, the hospital and healthcare are critical needs in our county. Education is important for our children to obtain better paying jobs in the county. Bell has served on the Board of the Tillamook County Community College. The college has added a critical nursing program which will help us to have future healthcare workers. Along with Commissioner Skaar, Bell has worked to address the shortage of housing in Tillamook County.

There is no question which candidate will help Tillamook County. Please vote by May 19 for Commissioner Mary Faith Bell.

Given it was a sad day for us and Enzo’s family on Saturday.

One of our friends passed around a paper for people to write their thoughts for the day. The following is what was written:

Sadness and hope.

Today is a memorial for Enzo, so we are all sad.

I’m outraged by the backward slide for women and the LGBT.

Go to the NCRD art show, Enzo has 2 pieces in there.

This protest was the only place Enzo felt comfortable interacting with other people. She felt safe.

Stop the lies. I woke up this morning and found out how many millions of dollars were made by Wall Street by this war.

When is it going to stop? It hurts too much.

Every day there’s something new that happens which motivates me to get out here!

I have no thoughts for today.

NO!

I’m starting to feel like people driving by are as much here for us as we are for them.

Being at the protest helps me feel like I’m doing something.

People need to vote this midterm!!!

I’m here for my grandchildren-Maddox and Skylark.

Enzo was her own person. She’ll be missed. She was one of us. She was a compadre. She was in our community.

Enzo brought the music to us. She was always here.

It’s 198 days until the midterms! I’m so happy.

It’s disgusting they’re making so much money on this war. They’re treating it like a video game.

I want to be out gardening-but we have to do this. We’re trying to get out all the invasives.

Make Alcatraz great again! Put Trump behind bars.

I’m glad I can be part of something good and positive!

I’m happy to help in any way I can.

It was harder for me to mobilize just because of everything. Lots of self-talk to keep on fighting.

Dr. Jesus is not our savior!

His insane behavior, his mental state! Not in touch with reality, his stupid pettiness. He wants to guild everything. His whole scam of being Jesus.

Even Hegseth! At the prayer breakfast, he quoted some biblical stuff from the Pulp Fiction Movie!

Anyone want to donate for a bunker buster?

Enough is enough! No More!

Peace on Earth.

I really like Zohran Mamdani. I love to listen to him speak.

We need to make sure everyone is registered to VOTE and then DO IT!

Same as before-defiance until death.

How sad we are to have lost Enzo. She was great . Her flags are still flying. She is so missed. She was part of our protest community.

Exactly what she just said.

Dump Trump!

I think we’re on the right side. I think left is being right.

I think it’s going to get worse before it gets better.

It’s an education being on this line.

It’s good being in a like-minded community.

Vote BLUE in the midterms.

I was making this playlist for Enzo. I’ll continue this work for her and for all of us. This was so important to her. The pool and here were her favorite places. She was my designated extrovert.

I don’t have any cognitive thoughts.

Stop this insanity!

I’m really loving the Pope.

Vote Pope Leo for President.

I’m feeling the community JOY!

Now, that’s a lot of thoughts from a lot of people. You remember I asked for 5 more people to come to this past protest? Well, they did, as a matter of fact we had 57 peaceful protesters in Nehalem this past Saturday! 12 more than the previous week. Does this mean we will have 69 this coming week? Hooray for all you people! And thank you to all the wavers and honkers! And you fellow, with the 420NTO, could you drive a little slower, because I’m still trying to get a picture of you smoking us when you drive by. I need to check the DEQ rules to see if all 57 of us can press charges. OK, enough of that!

See you all next Saturday, April 25, from noon to 2 in Nehalem. And remember that is the date for the Food Can Tsunami hosted by the Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay, our very own EVC. Also, for you singers, The First Presbyterian Church in Astoria wants to invite you to Protest Singalong on April 23 at 5:30 PM. This church is a big yellow church and you want to enter the side door which is off 11th Street. Address is 1103 Grand Avenue.
Best,
Patty Rinehart

Tillamook County Commissioner Mary Faith Bell is an exemplary public servant – deeply informed, collaborative, compassionate, experienced and dedicated.

Mary Faith has our enthusiastic support as she seeks reelection to a position on the County Commission.

We have observed and benefited from Commissioner Bell’s extensive understanding of critical issues in Tillamook County, including the importance of rural health and senior care and community level emergency preparedness.

Mary Faith has been a strong proponent for developing a nursing program at Tillamook Bay Community College, where she also served on the college board. Given her perspective on local health care issues Mary Faith understands that creating opportunities for local students to pursue health care careers close to home is critical to staffing local health care facilities. Her support for the Nehalem Bay Health District is very much appreciated.

The Commissioner has also been a strong advocate for preparedness and resiliency efforts in the county, including the work of the Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay.

It is essential that our county commission continue to have the service of dedicated, informed and engaged leaders like Commissioner Mary Faith Bell.

Please join us in supporting her in the May 19 primary election. She deserves to be reelected. We are lucky to have her in an important position of leadership in Tillamook County.

Sincerely,

Trish and Marc Johnson
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When Goodfella came into the headquarters, he was unrecognizable. He was skin and bones, infested with fleas, had almost no fur, and was covered with angry sores and scabs. His rescuer called him a “hot mess.” After many weeks of treatment, nutritious food and loving care, this beautiful soul began to shine once again. Now Goodfella is healthy, frisky, with soft fur coming back in, thick and black.

Now that his health concerns are behind him, Goodfella is ready for life in an active home where he can be a part of the action. He loves to check out new places and the people in them. He yearns for human attention and loves to be pet from his head, down his back, to his tail. He loves to climb, play and chase. His current favorite toy is a kitty-sized body pillow that he can grab, tackle and roll with (see video!). He also loves to chase anything connected to a string. And don’t get him started with a laser toy…he will play and run and play and chase and play…entertaining all around.

This spirited and good-natured boy has been through a lot. He hasn’t had much practice sharing human attention so it is believed Goodfella will do best in an active household where he can get lots of attention and is the only cat. A slow and thoughtful introduction to a gentle dog in the family may be successful over time. This Goodfella is one of a kind and is looking for his safe, loving, and forever home.

Learn more at unitedpaws.org or email unitedpawshelp@gmail.com to schedule a Meet & Greet.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/19/citizens-united-super-pacs