To the Residents of Oregon,

As a state, Oregon has a long-standing legacy of community spirit and civic engagement. In 2023, our volunteers provided contributions valued at over $1.8 billion, a testament to the selfless commitment of Oregonians to the well-being of their communities. This remarkable figure, representing a significant portion of the state's surplus, is not just a number—it is a powerful demonstration that our collective quality of life is built on the time, energy, and dedication of our people.

This spirit of volunteerism is the foundation of my vision for a renewed Oregon. The traditional structures of governance, while well-intentioned, often fail to tap into this immense grassroots potential. We have an opportunity to build a new model of government that mirrors the very volunteerism that has already proven so effective. My 2025 Standard of Excellence Stewardship Plan is designed to do just that.

My administration would begin by establishing Community Governments at a hyper-local level. These micro-governments would be led by our most valuable resource: our citizens. Retired professionals, college students, community leaders, and even individuals who are houseless or incarcerated would be invited to a common table to collaboratively build a more equitable and prosperous Oregon. We will work together to create strategies for the distribution of resources, to stimulate our local economies, and to enhance the quality of life for every single Oregonian, free from the barriers of discrimination, classism, and sexism.

Within my first 100 days, I will take direct action to implement this plan. My team will work to establish a Community Government for every urban city, an Urban Ranger Community Government for every rural area, and a Micro-Government for every county. Furthermore, every neighborhood will have a Neighborhood Watch Government. All of these community bodies will report directly to me, eliminating bureaucratic red tape and ensuring that the voice of the people is heard without a middle agency.

To ensure fiscal responsibility and transparency, I will assemble a team of financial advisors and everyday heads of households to provide oversight of our state budget. Their primary task will be to identify and reallocate funding to support these new grassroots initiatives, ensuring an equitable distribution of our collective wealth. In addition, I will establish a public transparency platform, similar to a financial stock exchange, where every decision and every minute of my day as governor will be visible to the public. This platform will also include a system for Oregonians to provide suggestions and feedback, which will be formally considered in all decision-making processes.

I acknowledge that my professional background may not align with the traditional resume of a candidate for this office. However, the history of our state demonstrates that the traditional approach has not fully served us. My commitment is not to a system but to the people. I will dedicate myself relentlessly to this work, bringing creative engagement and intelligence to the table. Our victory will be a collective one—a testament to what can be achieved when we all commit to working as a unified team.

I believe in our shared ability to build a renewed Oregon that leads in stewardship, prosperity, and human dignity.

Sincerely,

KEISHA LANELL MERCHANT

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2025 -2026 RUN FOR GOVERNOR

OREGON HAS SAVED OVER $1.8 BILLION IN 2023 (OUT OF $8.4 B SURPLUS TO MEET ALL ITS OBLIGATIONS) IN SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS FROM VOLUNTEERS THAT MAKE OREGON'S OVERALL ECONOMY AND WELL-BEING AN EXCELLENT STATE TO LIVE IN. OUR OREGON GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO REMEMBER HOW INVALUABLE YOUR TIME, ENERGY, AND RELENTLESS COMMITMENT TO OREGON HAVE IMPACTED OUR QUALITY OF LIFE AS A STATE. MY COMMITMENT AS A CANDIDATE TO OREGON AS THE GOVERNOR POSITION OPENS AGAIN IS THAT I WILL PROVIDE AND MATCH THIS WITH MY INTELLIGENCE AND WITH MY RELENTLESS COMMITMENT TO OREGON AS YOUR NEXT GOVERNOR. I WILL SPEND AS MANY HOURS AS IT TAKES TO HAVE CONVERSATIONS, THINK TANK CONVERSATIONS, AND STRATEGY CONVERSATIONS, AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES TO BUILD A RENEWED OR NEW OREGON THAT CAN MEET THE DEMAND AND NEED OF EVERY OREGONIAN AND GLOBAL SOCIAL IMPACT--WE WILL BECOME EXCELLENT STEWARDSHIP OF OUR WEALTH AND PROSPERITY

MY RENEWED COMMITMENT FROM 2022 STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE STEWARDSHIP PLAN AS GOVERNOR, AND IN ADDITION, I AM ADDING TO THAT PLAN WITH MY 2025 STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE STEWARDSHIP PLAN WITH MY $1.8 B VOLUNTEER PLAN AS YOUR GOVERNOR. I WILL BEGIN WITH ORGANIZING AND APPOINTING COMMUNITY GOVERNMENTS TO ASSIST OUR MACRO GOVERNMENT WITH MICRO GOVERNMENTS OF RETIRED PROFESSIONALS, INTERN STUDENTS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, EVEN RESIDENTS WHETHER INCARCERATED OR HOUSELESS OR DISABLED.

WE WILL ALL SIT AT THE TABLE AND BEGIN THE PROCESS OF MICRO GOVERNANCE HOW TO INCREASE QUALITY OF LIFE AND DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS AND BUILDING OUR OREGONIAN ECONOMY TOGETHER ON A GRASSROOTS LEVEL OUR VOLUNTEERS HAVE SHOWN US THAT WE CAN DO THIS! WE WILL USE ALL OUR OREGONIAN RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO US AND OUR INKIND DONATIONS TO BUILD A RENEWED OR NEW OREGON THAT IS WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION AND RACISM, CLASSISM, AND SEXISM. WE WILL USE OUR ABILITIES TO BUILD AND INCREASE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL OREGONIANS FIRST, AND THEN TEACH GLOBALLY.

AS YOUR GOVERNOR, MY FIRST 100 DAYS WILL BE TO BUILD A COMMUNITY GOVERNOR AND GOVERNMENT FOR EVERY URBAN CITY AND URBAN RANGER COMMUNITY GOVERNMENT FOR EVERY RURAL AREA AND MICRO-GOVERNMENT FOR EVERY COUNTY. FOR EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD A NEIGHBOROOD WATCH GOVERNMENT, AND WE WILL ATTACH THIS COMMUNITY GOVERNMENT TO ME, EVERYONE WILL REPORT TO ME, NO MIDDLE AGENCY. MY GRASSROOTS TEAM AND INHOUSE TEAM WILL BUILD THIS INITIATIVE AS WELL AS I WITH MY INKIND DONATION HOURS TO BUILD ON MY FREE TIME OR OFF HOURS FROM MY DAILY COMMITMENTS OF PREDETERMINED AGENDAS.

SECOND, I WILL MAKE SURE I BRING ON THE BEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS AND EVERYDAY HEAD OF HOUSEHOLDS TO ASSIST ME TO FIND OVERSIGHT IN OUR BUDGETS TO PULL OUT FUNDING FOR THIS INITIATIVE TO BEGIN DEVELOPING AN EQUALITY DISTRIBUTION FOR OREGONIANS. WE MUST BUILD A GRASSROOTS MOMENTUM THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM SINCE THE TRADITIONAL PROCESS IS LAND LOCKED.

FINALLY, ANY VOTING DECISIONS THAT I MUST MAKE ON A DAILY BASIS, I WILL BUILD A TRANSPARENCY PAGE THAT YOU CAN WATCH TO SEE HOW I MOVE LIKE THE WALL STREET STOCKS EXCHANGE AND MARKET, I WILL ALSO BUILD A SYSTEM THAT YOU CAN WATCH PUBLICALLY AND VOTE OR GIVE SUGGESTIONS OR POST YOUR THOUGHTS, AND WE WILL CONSIDER YOUR FEEDBACK, AND YOU WILL KNOW EXACTLY HOW I AM SPENDING EVERY SECOND, MINUTE, AND DECISION IN MY TERM.

SO, HERE IS THE REAL DEAL. I DO NOT HAVE THE LONG STANDING OF MANAGING BILLIONS OF DOLLARS, OR TRILLION DOLLARS. I DO NOT HAVE THE RESUME TO COMPETE WITH THE GOVERNORS OR HISTORY OF GOVERNORS, OR ANY EXPERT FOR THAT MATTER. BUT THEN AGAIN, SINCE THE BIRTH OF THIS STATE, AND THIS COUNTRY, I AM CALCULATING THAT THE BEST HAS NOT MADE ANY PROGRESS OR SERVED WELL TO BRAG ABOUT. ALL I CAN DO IS MAKE SURE WE ALL COME TO THE TABLE, CONTRIBUTE. I EQUALLY DONATE MY TIME, BE RELENTLESSLY COMMITTED, AND BE CREATIVELY ENGAGED WITH THE RESOURCES, AND THE WAY WE EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY RESPOND AND SERVE IN EXCELLENCE AND TO EVERY SINGLE OREGONIAN BECAUSE IT WILL TAKE US ALL TO WIN THIS TOURNAMENT OF LIFE AS A TEAM SPORT.

AND PS. AND YES, YOU ALL WILL BE INVITED TO THE BARBECUE EVERY SUMMER!

THE STORY OF OREGON, CURRENT STATUS 2025

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OREGON ECONOMY 3

Based on available information, Oregon's financial health can be assessed from two perspectives: the financial position of the state government and the wealth of its residents.

1. Oregon state government's financial standing

Positive Financial Standing: In 2021, the State of Oregon had a Taxpayer Surplus™ of $5,700 per taxpayer, according to Truth in Accounting. This indicates that the state possessed more than enough resources, including an $8.4 billion surplus, to meet all its obligations, including public employee retirement benefits.

Strong Reserves: Oregon maintains increased reserves in its Education Stability Fund (ESF) and Rainy Day Fund (RDF), which are intended to provide a buffer against economic downturns and revenue volatility.

Highly Rated Debt: Oregon's bonds hold a high credit rating of Aa1/AA+/AA+ from Moody's, S&P, and Fitch respectively, reflecting strong financial management practices and low long-term liability burden.

Economic Stability and Growth: While the state's revenue structure heavily relies on personal income tax (PIT), it has a diverse economy with strong long-term growth prospects. Oregon's economy has been transitioning from a reliance on natural resources to a mix of manufacturing, services, and high technology, according to Wikipedia.

2. Oregon residents' financial situation

Rising Household Debt: The median net worth of Oregon households significantly increased in 2020, reaching $293,700, primarily due to increased home values. However, average household debt is also on the rise, reaching $66,950 per capita in 2022.

Wealth Disparity: While some Oregonians, particularly those in the top 1%, have experienced significant wealth accumulation, a significant portion of the population faces financial hardship. In 2023, the city of Klamath Falls, for instance, had a median household income of $46,695 and a poverty rate of 22.1%, while the city of Bethany had a median household income of $156,512 and a poverty rate of 4%.

Homelessness: Oregon faces a high rate of chronic homelessness, with 44% of individuals experiencing homelessness showing patterns of chronic homelessness.

Important notes:

Data regarding the state government's financial standing may not reflect the absolute "net worth" in the same way as a business or an individual. Instead, it typically refers to the state's capacity to meet its financial obligations and its overall financial health.

Information on the wealth of residents often focuses on median income, debt levels, and other indicators of financial well-being, rather than a single net worth figure.

Oregon faces complaints related to various issues, including government ethics, public health, and consumer protection. Specifically, there are ongoing concerns about government transparency and accountability, particularly regarding allegations of conflicts of interest and influence within the state government. Additionally, Oregon grapples with public health challenges like drug abuse, opioid misuse, and seasonal hazards like winter storms and flooding. Consumer protection is also an area of complaint, with issues like deceptive trade practices and fraud being reported.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

1. Government Ethics and Accountability:

Government Ethics Commission:

The Oregon Government Ethics Commission has faced scrutiny related to complaints against Governor Tina Kotek and her administration, particularly regarding her wife's role and potential conflicts of interest.

Investigations and Deadlocks:

The commission's investigation into these complaints resulted in a tie vote, leading to the dismissal of the complaint.

Citizen Complaints:

Citizens have filed complaints alleging unethical conduct, including the flow of illegal drugs and laundered money to state officials and concerns about unconstitutional swearing-in of legislators according to the Oregon Legislature (.gov).

2. Public Health:

Opioid Overdose and Misuse: Oregon, like many other states, faces challenges with opioid overdose and misuse.

Monkeypox: The state has also had to address the presence of Monkeypox (hMPXV).

Seasonal Hazards: Oregon experiences a range of seasonal hazards, including winter storms, landslides, flooding, and drought, which can impact public health and safety.

3. Consumer Protection:

Unlawful Trade Practices Act:

The Unlawful Trade Practices Act (UTPA) aims to protect consumers from deceptive practices in the sale of goods and services according to the Oregon Legislative (.gov).

Fraud and Deceptive Practices:

Complaints include issues related to scams, false advertising, and other deceptive practices in the marketplace.

Consumer Protection Agencies:

The Oregon Department of Justice and other agencies work to protect consumers from fraud and enforce consumer protection laws.

KEISHA LANELL MERCHANT FOR GOVERNOR --ZOOM CALL SESSIONS

LET US CHAT!!!!

I AM KEEPING THIS CAMPAIGN SWEET AND SIMPLE.

ALL THESE YEARS YOU HAVE CANDIDATES SPENDING BILLIONS OF DOLLARS OF YOUR MONEY THAT YOU HAVE DONATED, NOW LET ME DONATE MY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES--MY EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE STRATEGIES

SIGN UP, BUT YOU HAVE TO BRING AT LEAST 5 PEOPLE TO THE TABLE WITH YOU: THAT IS THE MINIMUM, OR ON ONE RECORDING IN A LIVE.

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