Pam Marsh casts her ballot from her back yard in Ashland on May 9. Voting by mail enables Oregon to produce a higher turnout in most elections than any other state in the union, one of many ways in which Oregon leads the nation.
By Pam Marsh
Pam Marsh was elected to the Oregon State Legislature to represent House District 5 in November 2016. She is a 24-year resident of Oregon, former Ashland city council member, small business owner and past manager of Ashland’s nonprofit food bank. It’s a diverse resume that’s given her a good understanding of the local economy and the challenges facing families that require state attention, including early childhood programs, strong schools and the continuation of health care reform.