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Hugh Palcic
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Hugh Palcic (Democratic Party, Independent) ran for election to the Oregon State Senate to represent District 28. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020. He advanced from the Democratic primary on May 19, 2020.
Palcic completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Hugh Palcic was born in Nyack, New York. His professional experience includes working as a community manager and general manager of Sunriver Owners Association. Palcic earned an undergraduate degree in May 1989 after studying at Niagara University and Marist College. He has served as East of the Cascades Seat commissioner for the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, as the Southern Deschutes representative and chair of the Deschutes County Planning Commission, as a board member of the Community Managers International Association, and as a member of the American Planning Association.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Oregon State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Oregon State Senate District 28
Incumbent Dennis Linthicum defeated Hugh Palcic in the general election for Oregon State Senate District 28 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Dennis Linthicum (R) | 72.7 | 54,800 |
 | Hugh Palcic (D / Independent)  | 27.1 | 20,444 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 102 | ||
| Total votes: 75,346 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Oregon State Senate District 28
Hugh Palcic advanced from the Democratic primary for Oregon State Senate District 28 on May 19, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Hugh Palcic | 97.1 | 7,012 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.9 | 206 | ||
| Total votes: 7,218 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Oregon State Senate District 28
Incumbent Dennis Linthicum advanced from the Republican primary for Oregon State Senate District 28 on May 19, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dennis Linthicum | 99.1 | 19,850 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.9 | 176 | ||
| Total votes: 20,026 | |||
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Hugh Palcic completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Palcic's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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For the past 22 years, I have served the Sunriver community as its General Manager of the Sunriver Owners Association. I am deeply dedicated to public service, and have contributed on a number of Central Oregon boards, commissions and committees including serving on the Bethlehem Inn homeless shelter Board of Directors, and as Chairperson of the Deschutes County Planning Commission. In May of 2019, I was appointed to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission and have worked diligently on behalf of the state to help further an economy for many small business owners and entrepreneurs. In 2012, I received the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Brownfields "Unsung Hero" Award for my outreach efforts to remediate asbestos-contaminated land within Sunriver. I am a graduate of Marist College, N.Y. , where I earned a B.A. in Political Science and interned in the New York State Senate.
- A District in Trouble. Unemployment, reliance on food stamps, and those living at or below the poverty level are among the worst in the state for Senate District 28. As Senator, I intend to change that.
- Results Over Rhetoric. Current leadership has failed to deliver for those in our district, sowing division through empty rhetoric. It's time for results.
- A Better Way Forward. I have a track record of getting things done and turning things around. As Senator, I will work to unify the district, while creating a brighter future through negotiating rather than fighting.
My public policy focus and passions all align with my central mission of getting Senate District 28 turned around and back on its feet. Affordable housing, employment and a commitment to maintaining, but enhancing the rural character that makes our district so special all stand at the heart of my approach. We need to remember that, as public servants, we are ultimately in the quality of life business. To that end, enhancing rural broadband connectivity and infrastructure, education, healthcare, and protecting our natural resources are all essential in developing a comeback strategy for our district, especially post COVID-19. In all, if we are successful, we will have indeed improved the quality of life for all calling Senate District 28 home.
While there have been several influential people in my life, I have always been most inspired by the life that Robert F. Kennedy had led. In fact, those individuals that have shaped my life and its purpose, have closely paralleled the actions and principles of RFK. Robert F. Kennedy stood for and spoke for those that had little to no voice. His work on social justice and civil rights are prime examples of advocating for those who are unable to do so. For example, Kennedy worked tirelessly to advocate for improving the lives of Native Americans and highlighted the need to improve the conditions of those residing on reservations. His work with Public service was indeed a calling to RFK as well as to his family. Throughout my life, I have always attempted to find ways to contribute and provide some form of public service. As such, I consider it my duty to carry forward Robert F. Kennedy's legacy of compassionate, yet determined, advocacy for all in need of a voice.
There are key elements or traits that all good legislators possess. As a college intern working in the NY Senate, I took note of those traits - regardless of party - as a guide of sorts for representing those citizens that elected you. And while quite simple on paper, it requires much strength and fortitude to carry those out at times. First and foremost, a legislator should never lose sight of the fact that citizens that elected him or her, have placed an incredible amount of trust in that legislator to uphold their oath of office and to carry out their duties faithfully. Core responsibility number two is to always view all actions through the prism of 'Do no harm' to those within your respective district. This may come in the form of legislation that would adversely affect the citizens of your district. Legislators need to identify such items and issues quickly and act swiftly to mitigate any inequity that may prove harmful to the district. Another important quality of an effective legislator is to be always staying in communication with his or her constituency. Moreover, the legislator will need to be responsive to those seeking assistance or information. It is this constant tending to the garden that brings the best return for all. And lastly, every effort should be made to make any legislative initiative bi-partisan, as together we can go much farther.
Prior to the emergence of COVID-19, Senate District 28 was already in dire straights and in need of a turnaround. Considering the long term potential harm that the current crisis presents, the challenge of turning this district around becomes ever the more difficult and daunting. And while this would certainly deter many from taking on this type of challenge, I on the other hand, relish the opportunity to succeed for our district. I would like to take each key district indicator as a baseline now and work through the next four years to improve every single category. By doing so, we will have also achieved a higher, more prosperous quality of life for all within the district. In short, I envision brighter days ahead for us and am committed to making that happen. To that end, I wish for the same simple legacy of Governor Tom McCall, to be remembered as someone that cared deeply about those who he represented.
"Wonderful Tonight" by Eric Clapton. It's my wedding song and it plays on a loop anytime that I think of my wife, which is a lot.
While the two branches (legislative and executive) have distinct functions and differences, it is very important that the two are well-oiled and committed to common statewide goals. Without a proper degree of synchronicity, our state will not advance and important goals that serve us citizens will be lost along the way. As a paid intern, working in the New York State Senate, I witnessed firsthand the coordination between the Senate and Governor Mario Cuomo and the benefits of such a relationship. Drawing on those experiences, the most important takeaway was the need for solid and almost constant lines of communication between the executive and legislative branches. By carrying out such a relationship, we were always able to access the Governor's office and seek assistance for our district. In short, I have seen and learned how to make such a relationship not only work on statewide matters, but more importantly on how those items of regional importance to a specific district can also be tackled. In turning around Senate District 28, I look to employ this collaborative strategy in gaining opportunities for our district citizens and businesses that would otherwise not be available.
Most definitely. In fact, the political polarization that currently exists is indicative of dysfunctional governance and something that does not benefit our state as a whole. It is without a doubt that there are significant differences from one end of the state to the other. In traveling Senate District 28 and talking with people, I have heard people remark that "They (urban legislators) don't get us, ...and they as a majority, don't care about us." In order to become more effective in Salem, that has to change. As your Senator, I will work hard to bridge these differences rather than carve them wider with empty rhetoric. In order to change others' minds, we must first get them to understand us. As Senator, I will be hosting my Senate colleagues on visits to our district and put a face to our issues and our values. I want those visiting Senators to understand us, to get us! That way, it will be that much easier to present a persuasive case back on the Senate floor in Salem when debating issues and advocating on behalf of our district and all rural Oregonians. The invites would also go out to all on the House side as well as to the Governor's office. In the simplest form, we all need to work together and seek to understand one another in order to make real progress for Oregon.
The inscription engraved on Governor Tom McCall's burial headstone sums up his entire body of work while on earth with just two very impactful words, "He Cared". Governor McCall (1967-1975), a Republican who always placed his duty to the state of Oregon ahead of his party, led our state with innovation, respect, and courage. The brave actions and words of one of Oregon's greatest leaders have always been an inspiration for me. Whether it's volunteering as a Junior Achievement first grade classroom instructor or serving as Chair of the Deschutes County Planning Commission, I have tried to live up to Governor McCall's simple credo. I, too, care and that is why I am running to become your Senator.
I care that while our state enjoys tremendous growth and prosperity, we all bear witness to our own district being left behind. I care that roughly one out of every four households within our district must rely upon food stamps to make ends meet. I care that about one in every five households within our district is at or below the poverty level. I care that unemployment within our district is among the highest within the state. And, perhaps most troubling, I care that our voices are not being heard in Salem. Indeed, I am certain that if you are reading this, that you too care. As such, we have made that first small step toward changing our stars. I ask you to walk tall with me so that, together, we can turn our district around.
I care that while our state enjoys tremendous growth and prosperity, we all bear witness to our own district being left behind. I care that roughly one out of every four households within our district must rely upon food stamps to make ends meet. I care that about one in every five households within our district is at or below the poverty level. I care that unemployment within our district is among the highest within the state. And, perhaps most troubling, I care that our voices are not being heard in Salem. Indeed, I am certain that if you are reading this, that you too care. As such, we have made that first small step toward changing our stars. I ask you to walk tall with me so that, together, we can turn our district around.
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See also
2020 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 5, 2020
Current members of the Oregon State Senate
Leadership
Senate President:Rob Wagner
Majority Leader:Kayse Jama
Minority Leader:Bruce Starr
Senators
District 1
David Smith (R)
District 2
Noah Robinson (R)
District 3
Jeff Golden (D)
District 4
Floyd Prozanski (D)
District 5
Dick Anderson (R)
District 6
Cedric Hayden (R)
District 7
James Manning (D)
District 8
District 9
Fred Girod (R)
District 10
Deb Patterson (D)
District 11
Kim Thatcher (R)
District 12
Bruce Starr (R)
District 13
Courtney Neron (D)
District 14
Kate Lieber (D)
District 15
Janeen Sollman (D)
District 16
Suzanne Weber (R)
District 17
Lisa Reynolds (D)
District 18
WInsvey Campos (D)
District 19
Rob Wagner (D)
District 20
Mark Meek (D)
District 21
Kathleen Taylor (D)
District 22
Lew Frederick (D)
District 23
Khanh Pham (D)
District 24
Kayse Jama (D)
District 25
Chris Gorsek (D)
District 26
Vacant
District 27
Anthony Broadman (D)
District 28
Diane Linthicum (R)
District 29
Todd Nash (R)
District 30
Mike McLane (R)
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