Oregon Republican candidate Monique DeSpain has been reported for criticizing Rep. Val Hoyle for stating the southern border must be open. DeSpain is running against Amy Ryan Courser and Jeff Kubler in the Republican Primary for the Fourth Congressional District. The winner will face Val Hoyle in the General Election. DeSpain is making public safety a top priority. She states, "No common sense person can deny we have a crisis at our borders that will not be controlled if we do not secure our border. Our open border is both a serious national security threat to our survival as a country and an intentional humanitarian crisis of profound suffering for hundreds of thousands."

She has garnered the support of key law enforcement endorsements, making her the only candidate in the race to receive endorsements from law enforcement officials.

“I am humbled by the outpouring of support from retired and current law enforcement from every corner of our District, representing 478 years of service,” said DeSpain.

“Public safety is the number one responsibility of our government. Today, too many career politicians have abandoned this sober responsibility in favor of radically transforming our criminal justice system to one where law enforcement is defunded, criminals are rewarded, and crime victims are left abused and forgotten. Citizens are seeing their neighborhoods overwhelmed by crime, homelessness, and drug trafficking,” added DeSpain. “Every day, we read headlines of record drug busts of enough fentanyl to kill millions right here in our 4th District. We hear of devastated families mourning personal loss. Their loss is one of the 100 thousand overdose deaths a year. We see homeless encampments consuming parks and neighborhoods right here in our district. And we hear reports that hundreds of known terrorists have entered our country”

“As a retired Air Force Colonel and lawyer, I know what fighting for our country and and our communities looks like. I'm running for Congress to reverse the policies damaging our communities and harming people, and to restore the livability we all deserve. I will be a Member of Congress who prioritizes public safety and fights crime, starting with a secure, controlled border. Our law enforcement and our communities in the 4th District need reinforcements in Washington, D.C.,” said DeSpain. “In Congress, I will ensure our law enforcement has the authority and resources they need to keep us safe.”

“Monique brings the passion, experience, and sensibility needed to solve complex challenges. I noticed that she asks the right questions, relentlessly pursues the answers, and brings a fresh perspective that is often sorely lacking in the halls of government,” said Representative Ed Diehl.

Crime Victims United President Steve Doell said, “Monique DeSpain is the kind of fighter for public safety, law enforcement, and crime victims that we need in Washington, D.C. With Monique serving the 4th District in Congress, we can turn the tide and restore the rule of law, bring back safe neighborhoods, and once again see crime victims protected as they deserve to be.”

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T

The following is a list of Monique DeSpain’s public safety endorsements:

• Doug Marteeny - Linn County District Attorney
• John Kilcullen - Lane County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, not Retired
• Mike Bedacht - Lane County Sheriff’s Office Detective, not Retired
• Ron Ridings - Lane County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant, not Retired
• Ben Sunderland - Lane County Sheriff’s Office Captain, Retired
• David Walp - Lane County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, Retired
• Larry Schrenk - Lane County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant, Retired
• Byron Trapp - Lane County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff, Retired
• Joni Mogstad - Lane County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant, Retired
• Todd Farmer - Lane County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, Retired
• Jerry Smith - Springfield Police Dept. Chief of Police, Retired
• Bill DeForest - Springfield Police Dept. Chief of Police, Retired
• Bruce Cummings - Springfield Police Dept., Retired
• Scott Thomas - Eugene Police Dept., Retired
• Sam Kamkar - Eugene Police Dept. Captain and Oregon State Police, Retired
• Bill Childers - Eugene Police Dept., Retired
• Gary Olson - Eugene Police Dept. Detective, Retired
• Mike Grover - Cottage Grove Police Dept., Retired
• Ken Matlack - Morrow County Sheriff, Retired

In addition, Monique has received letters of support from:

• Gabe Fabrizio - Coos County Sheriff
• John Ward - Curry County Sheriff
• Michelle Duncan - Linn County Sheriff

Monique DeSpain is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, mother of twin boys, and public policy advocate who resides in Eugene, Oregon. She is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Oregon’s 4th Congressional District in a bid to unseat incumbent Congresswoman Val Hoyle in 2024 and bring about a safer, more prosperous Oregon. Go to her campaign website to see her full campaign.


--Staff Reports

Post Date: 2024-05-08 16:32:30

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