RELEASE, Oregon Chiefs of Police Endorse Representive Greg Smith
RELEASE, Chiefs of Police Association Endorses Rep. Smith
REPRESENTATIVE GREG SMITH RECEIVES ENDORSEMENT FROM
THE OREGON CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION
A PROVEN DEFENDER OF LAW AND ORDER
HEPPNER, OR. – Representative Greg Smith (R-Heppner), who has served District 57 for 26 years, has received the official endorsement of the Oregon Chiefs of Police Association. This endorsement recognizes Smith’s longstanding dedication to law enforcement, officer safety, and the well-being of the communities he serves.
The Oregon Chiefs of Police Association commended Representative Smith’s steadfast support for public safety and his tireless advocacy for law enforcement. “Representative Smith has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to the men and women who safeguard our communities,” said Boardman Police Chief Rick Stokoe. “His leadership and advocacy for responsible law enforcement have served all East Oregonians very well.”
Commitment to Community and Safety
Throughout his tenure, Representative Smith has closely collaborated with law enforcement, championing initiatives that provide financial resources for officers, enhance emergency response capabilities, and foster community-oriented policing. His legislative record reflects a profound understanding of the challenges faced by law enforcement and the paramount importance of fostering trust between law enforcement and the public.
During the 2021 Legislative session, Representative Smith secured $3.0 million for the construction of the $8.24 million Milton-Freewater police station. Former Milton-Freewater City Manager Linda Hall, expressed his gratitude, saying, “Milton-Freewater could always rely on Representative Smith to support the city’s public safety initiatives.”
Representative Smith expressed his gratitude for the endorsement and emphasized the significance of collaboration: “My close working relationship with our chief law enforcement officers is of utmost importance to me. It is through their collective efforts that we may contribute to making Oregon a safer and more desirable place to live.”
Looking Ahead
With this endorsement, Representative Smith further solidifies his position as a leader committed to the well-being of all East Oregonians. The support from the Oregon Chiefs of Police Association underscores Smith’s record of service to his district, collaboration with public safety officials, and his proactive approach to addressing District 57 needs.
This endorsement comes after a series of recent supportive gestures towards Representative Smith, including endorsements from the Young Republicans of Oregon, the Associated of Oregon Loggers, and Oregon Right to Life PAC.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Representative Greg Smith
(541) 993-5236
electgregsmith@gmail.com
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