Charlie Ringo.

• Position: People & Politics - Legislature's management of tax and land use issues - Brief article

In Oregon, Senator Charlie Ringo says he is frustrated that the Legislature is not dealing with important tax and land use issues, so he has decided not to run again. Democrats took control of the Senate with an 18-12 majority in 2004 after nearly a decade in the minority. Fifteen seats on the November ballot are currently held by Democrats...