About Oregon

From Ballotpedia

Governors in Oregon serve four year terms and are limited to two consecutive terms, but an unlimited number of total terms. The Secretary of State serves as Lieutenant Governor for statutory purposes. The other statewide officers are Treasurer, Attorney General, Superintendent, and Labor Commissioner. The biennial Oregon Legislative Assembly consists of a thirty-member Senate and a sixty-member House. The state supreme court has seven elected justices, currently including the only two openly gay state supreme court justices in the nation. They choose one of their own to serve a six-year term as Chief Justice. The only court that may reverse or modify a decision of the Oregon Supreme Court is the Supreme Court of the United States.

Oregon is a dramatic land of many changes. From the rugged Oregon seacoast, the high mountain passes of the Oregon Cascades, the lush greenery and magnificent waterfalls, to the lava and Ponderosa pines of the high desert, Oregon's natural beauty has been preserved for all to experience and enjoy.

Hike along an Oregon beach in the early morning and watch for whales. Enjoy the solitude of miles and miles of Oregon's public beaches. The historic Columbia River Highway is the best way to view the magnificent vistas and waterfalls of this area. There are also 39 wilderness areas, 14 national forests and Crater Lake, Oregon's national park, for residents and visitors alike to enjoy.

These are only a few of the adventures awaiting you on your visit to Oregon! ^[1]