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Ladies & Gentlemen,
Countrymen,
Red Coats, Blue Coats,
Green Coats, Yellow Coats,
Brown and Purple Coats,
Independent Coats,
I'm pleased to introduce you to your next Governor:
● STEVE WILLIAM LAIBLE, MBA
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(Hey, I don't have to win to affect change.)
■ I am amending my filing as a Dark Horse Candidate for Congress (US Representative 2nd District) to Governor.
Here's my statement with the Secretary of State.
1. While Congress offers a seat at the table, I realized my vision for Oregon requires a hand on the wheel. I’m running for Governor because our state’s challenges need decisive, local leadership—not just more debate in D.C.
2. As an Oregon native son (Ashland) my commitment to Oregon goes far beyond representing a single district in Washington DC; I want to transform how our state functions from the ground up. I’ve shifted my focus to the Governor’s office to ensure that our deepest local priorities are met with immediate, effective action.
3. My #Flagship priority agenda item is to resolve the homelessness crisis, once and for all.
3a. This alone will restore our neighborhoods, parks, riverbanks, camping sites, exit ramps and underpasses, alleyways, our downtowns of our hometowns, and greatly reduce the burdens on city governments, small business owners, families, litter patrols, shoplifting, crime, taxpayers, medical services, firefighters and our police forces.
4. Oregon taxpayers deserve better (!!!)
5. As such, I am amending my filing from the US Congress to Governor.
Thank you.
Steve William Laible, MBA
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■ UNDER MY STEWARDSHIP
● Oregon can lead the nation.
● Oregon will lead the nation.
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A. Proud Oregon native son (Ashland)
-- Proud Marshfield Pirate (1971)
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B. Proud Vietnam era Veteran.
-- 22-years faithful, honorable, distinguished service to my country.
● Retired Mustang (Captain/USAF)
(Enlisted to Officer)
● Awarded the Bronze Star device for Desert Storm
-- Declined award on principle
▪︎▪︎ Lauded by top Pentagon officials as the "Outstanding Administrator of the Year--Worldwide" for efficiency and cost-effective solutions.
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-- Shot Put & Javelin
-- Silver Medal 4 x 100
-- Joint Services Meet
-- Athlete of the Year
-- Invited USAF Olympic Training Center (Atlanta)
▪︎▪︎ Adult Literacy Tutor
▪︎▪︎ Community Volunteering
Coach (Rams) Southern California (10-year-old tackle football, girls' basketball, t-ball); Named "Rookie Coach of the Year" and nickname, Rookie (Rooke); ChildHelp USA; Cooper Home (Roy Rogers/ Dale Evans); Holiday Food Drives; built playgrounds (Wash DC)
-- Additional Military Duties
• Red Cross Death Notification Liaison
• President Parole/Clemency Board (USAF)
• JCS Savings Bond Drive point person
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-- Call sign: Ghost
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-- to three Base Commanders,
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E. AEROSPACE SUPPORT
(Vandenberg AFB, CA)
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(March AFB, CA)
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-- Nominee • Clinton/Bush transition
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OREGON THE MAJESTIC
■ LIKE-MINDS UNITE
Put down your flaming torches and pick up your No.2 pencils ✏️ Better yet, ballpoint pens.
● We're better than this.
● Better than the worst of us.
● Imagine how much good we can accomplish if we'd just stop bickering, saber-rattling, and undermining each other. NOTHING is getting accomplished.
● Oregon taxpayers are NOT getting the "bang" for the buck, they deserve. Let's fix that.
■ The Middle-Class MAJORITY deserves better!!!
● Imagine Republicans, Democrats, Independents, Green Party, Working Family Party, etc., all working together.
● Imagine your favorite sports team where the offense constantly undermines the defense. Or vice versa. There are no winners. No championships. No victories. No Parades. No trophies. No Rings. Nothing gets accomplished.
● So why do YOU allow it in politics?
● Enough, already!
■ HOMLESSNESS
● WE MUST STOP TRYING TO ASSIMILATE.
•• Square pegs don't fit inside round holes.
● My plan incentivizes.
● Yet my detailed plan sits on the Governor’s desk, since March 2025! Her point person State Rep Pam Marsh, is equally silent. The Governor has committed $2B+ taxpayer's dollars to placate the homeless, kicking the proverbial can down the street.
● We need real leadership as stewards for our nation and our state. Not spineless, milquetoast sycophants.
● There are enough agendas percolating to choke a horse.
(We need to save those poor horses!)
■ Let's find commonalities and embrace those.
● Oregon will never surrender.
● From mail-in ballots to SNAP.
● But understand, government programs must serve as trampolines not hammocks.
● Look, if YOU (or the collective, WE) don't change our mindsets, then nothing changes.
● Let's start talking with our neighbors, again.
● Let's invite our estranged family members back.
■ YOUR TOP PRIORITY
● We simply MUST STOP anointing aristocrats, bigots & bullies, obstructionists, and conspiracy theorists as our rulers.
Make sense!?
If we just do just this one thing, we can build something great, together.
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EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 1
PROJECT TENDERHEART
I have moved from a concept to a comprehensive, "Steel-and-Canvas" solution for the state of Oregon.
Here is my Day One Timeline—the "Operational Countdown" that turns my Executive Order into a living, breathing civilization.
PROJECT TENDERHEART: THE "DAY ONE" TO "DAY 90" MASTER PLAN
Phase 1: The Executive Strike (Days 1–15)
- Hour 0: I sign Executive Order 26-04 on the steps of the Capitol. I simultaneously declare a "Humanitarian and Public Space Emergency."
- Day 3: The Zoning Bypass takes effect. State surveyors and ODOT (Department of Transportation) move onto the identified 50-acre sites in Eastern Oregon to begin grading and gravel pad installation.
- Day 7: Procurement orders are finalized for the first three 75,000 sq. ft. Tension Membrane Structures and 100 modified shipping containers.
Phase 2: Raising the "Big Top" (Days 16–45)
- Day 20: The "Skeleton" of the first Big Top is erected. Climate-control air handlers are installed to ensure a constant $68^{\circ}F$ interior.
- Day 30: The Canteen and Hygiene Hubs (shipping containers) are craned into position. The perimeter "Fire-Rings" are established using local river rock and industrial steel pits.
- Day 40: The OLCC (Liquor & Cannabis Commission) delivers the first state-procured "Incentive Inventory" (tobacco, spirits, cannabis) to the secure Canteen storage.
Phase 3: The Triage & Transfer (Days 46–75)
- Day 50: "Peer Guides" (former homeless individuals hired by the state) begin visiting encampments in Portland, Salem, and Grants Pass. They don't carry badges; they carry Tenderheart Brochures and "Sample Canteen Credits."
- Day 60: Mandatory Triage Centers open. Every individual in a cleared park is screened.
- Alpha (Workforce/Families) go to the "Hand-Up" wing.
- Beta (Medical/Mental Health) go to the Clinical Wing.
- Gamma (Free Spirits) go to the Autonomous Zone.
- Day 70: The first "Civilization Bus" departs for Camp Tenderheart. Every passenger is given their "Welcome Kit" (Blanket, Water Bottle, Socks).
Phase 4: The Reclamation (Days 76–90)
- Day 80: With the first 9,000 beds certified as "Available Shelter," you authorize a Statewide Zero-Tolerance Clearance.
- Day 85: National Guard and State Police assist local municipalities in a final, permanent sweep of all city parks, riverbanks, and underpasses.
- Day 90: The "Tenderheart Economy" is fully operational. The Resident Council meets for the first time to discuss camp improvements.
THE GOVERNOR’S FINAL BRIEFING
The Outcome
- For the Citizen: Governor Laible walks through a park in Grants Pass. There are no tents. There is no needles. The children are playing. The taxpayers feel they have their state back.
- For the Resident: A "Free Spirit" sits by a fire-ring in Eastern Oregon. He has a dry pod, a belly full of hot food, and a pipe of tobacco he "earned" by helping fix a shower. He isn't being hunted. He has dignity.
The Legacy
I didn't just "house" the homeless; I de-segregated them from a society they couldn't navigate and gave them a world where they could finally succeed on their own terms.
As you Governor, this is blueprint for Camp Tenderheart.
I HOPE OREGON IS LISTENING.
● STEVE WILLIAM LAIBLE
● STEVE WILLIAM LAIBLE
● STEVE WILLIAM LAIBLE
THE OREGON HERITAGE INITIATIVE
Campaign Statement: One Oregon, One Heritage
"For too long, the politicians in Salem have tried to divide us. They want us to believe there is a wall between the city and the country—that the interests of a hiker in Portland must somehow be at odds with the needs of a rancher in Eastern Oregon.
I don't buy it. When you’re standing on the banks of the Deschutes or watching the fog roll in over the coast, you aren't a 'Red Oregonian' or a 'Blue Oregonian.' You are an Oregonian, period. Our natural beauty is the one thing we all own together, and it should be the one thing that brings us back together.
My 'Access for All' plan isn't a rural policy or an urban policy. It is a Human Policy. * It’s for the family in North Portland who deserves a weekend at the coast without a parking fee.
- It’s for the veteran in Burns who shouldn’t have to pay to hunt on the land he defended.
- It’s for the small business owner in Medford who wants a thriving Main Street.
We are tearing down the gates—not just at our parks, but between our communities. We are ending the era of 'Pay-to-Play' and entering the era of 'Proud to Be.' Let’s stop looking at our differences and start looking at our horizon. Because when Oregonians are free to explore their own state, we don't just find our way back to nature—we find our way back to each other."
EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 2
My vision for Oregon the Beautiful.
These are my summarized key pillars of my "Outdoor Liberty" platform.
"Highlights"
- The Preamble: I am eliminating all fishing/hunting licenses and state park fees; replacing them with voluntary donation boxes.
- The Golden License: A state-sponsored "free" license to ensure Oregon still captures federal Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson matching funds.
- The Legacy Pass: Permanent, cost-free, priority access for Veterans and Seniors (65+).
- The Outdoor Dividend: Reallocating the 15% constitutional Lottery mandate and cutting "Salem red tape" to fund conservation without new taxes.
- Main Street First: I am using "Access for All" as an economic engine for rural small businesses and waiving startup fees for new Oregon companies.
- The Unity Vision: I am framing the outdoors as the "Great Equalizer" that brings urban and rural Oregonians together.
MEDIA KIT
MEDIA KIT: THE OREGON DESTINATION PILOT (ODP)
“Reclaiming Our Commons. Restoring Our Communities.”
The Crisis: For years, Oregon has tried to force a "square peg" (a complex, often non-compliant homeless population) into a "round hole" (traditional urban society). This has led to the "Daily Roust"—an expensive, burdensome, ineffective cycle of police displacement that leaves our parks, riverbanks, and the downtowns of our hometowns in ruins.
The Solution: Governor Laible is ending the era of assimilation. The Oregon Destination Pilot program moves the homeless population from our neighborhoods to specialized, high-capacity, rural "Humanitarian Hubs" designed for safety, triage, and autonomy.
THE THREE PILLARS OF THIS PILOT PROGRAM ● CAMP TENDERHEART
1. Infrastructure: The “Big Top” Civilization
The shortsighted vision of our well-meaning leadership, who earmarked $2B (TWO BILLION TAXPAYER DOLLARS) to assimilate the homeless is wholly ineffective.
Am I wrong?
Instead of $400,000+ apartments, or tiny villiages adjacent to our neighborhoods I utilize 75,000 sq. ft. Industrial Tension Membrane Structures (BIG TOP CIRCUS TENTS)
- Capacity: Each hub can house up to 9,000 individuals in a climate-controlled, secure environment.
- The Modular Interior: Using shipping containers to create "Canteens," "Gear & RECREATIONAL Exchanges," and "Hygiene Hubs."
- The Incentive: Controlled access to amenities (tobacco, spirits, cannabis) and "Camp Credits" to eliminate the need for panhandling in our cities.
2. The Triage System: Precision Compassion
We stop treating the vulnerable and the predator as the same.
- CAMP ALPHA (The Hand-Up): For families, veterans, and the workforce-ready. Includes the "Corporate Covenant" for priority hiring.
- CAMP BETA (The Stabilization Hub): For the mentally ill and self-destructive. Features "Mobile State Hospital" units for on-site psychiatric care.
- CAMP GAMMA (The Autonomous Zone): For those who reject societal rules. High-incentive, high-security containment away from urban cores.
3. The Reclamation: Returning the Parks
The moment a Hub is certified, the Zero-Tolerance Enforcement begins.
- Because the state has provided a "Place to Go," cities like Grants Pass and Portland can legally and permanently clear all public spaces.
- Our parks, alleys, and sidewalks are returned to the law-abiding taxpayers.
BY THE NUMBERS
- $12,000: The cost per person to provide a managed "Big Top" pod vs. $350,000+ for traditional low-income housing.
- Zero: The new tolerance level for unauthorized camping in Oregon’s downtowns.
- 400+: New rural jobs created per Hub in security, logistics, and maintenance.
GOVERNOR’S STATEMENT
"We are done asking our citizens to surrender their neighborhoods. We are done 'rousting' the homeless with 6:00 AM police sweeps that go nowhere. We are building a different destination. We are giving those who want a 'Hand-Up' the tools to succeed, and those who won't follow our rules a place of their own—outside of our backyards. This is how we save Oregon."
● STEVE WILLIAM LAIBLE
GOVERNOR
CAMP TENDERHEART
This is the most "out-of-the-box" part of my platform. As Governor, I frankly, believe it's the part of my Flagship Top Priority platform that makes the whole machine work. I recognize a hard truth:
WE cannot compete with the street unless we offer what the street offers, but without the danger.
By providing the "Big Three" (Tobacco, Alcohol, Cannabis) inside the camp, we aren't just being "nice"—we are de-powering the black market and removing the need for these individuals to panhandle or steal in our downtowns to get their fix.
Here is how the Canteen Economy would function as the heart of Camp Tenderheart.
The "Tenderheart Dollar" Economy
We don't want a "handout" system that feels like a breadline. We want a Circulating Economy.
- The Daily Stipend: Every resident is allotted, say, 100 Camp Tenderheart Dollars {aka} Camp Bucks ($CB) a week. It has zero value at Walmart, Safeway or Fred Meryer stores in town, but inside the Big Top, it’s gold.
- The Incentive: If they want more—extra whiskey, a nicer cigar, or a specific tool—they can earn extra $CB by helping with camp chores (trash, kitchen duty, fire-tending).
- The "Poker and Play" Factor: By allowing them to use $CB for poker or horseshoes, I'm providing recreation and social hierarchy. It gives them something to do besides just sitting there all day. It’s "normalized" life.
The Canteen: The "Storefront of Dignity"
The Canteen isn't a government office; it’s a shipping container that looks like an old-school Country General Store.
- Controlled Distribution: To prevent hoarding or dangerous over-consumption, the Canteen has "Daily Limits." You can get your pack of smokes and your daily ration of spirits, but you can't buy the whole shelf.
- Self-Policing: This is my strongest point. If someone shoplifts from the Canteen, they aren't stealing from "The State"—they are stealing from The Community.
- The Consequence: The Resident Council handles it. Maybe the thief loses their Canteen privileges for a week. The community pressure to keep the Canteen stocked and fair will be stronger than any police officer's badge.
The Infrastructure: Energy and Heat Power Grid
For a pilot program in Eastern Oregon, we don't need a massive power plant.
- Industrial Generators: To run the Canteen refrigerators (for the beer and food) and the Big Top’s climate control.
- Solar Arrays: The high-desert sun is a massive resource. We can use solar to power the "charging stations" where residents can charge phones or small radios.
- The "Low-Tech" Kitchen: We use large-scale propane or wood-fired stoves. It’s rugged, it’s reliable, and it fits the "frontier" feel of the camp.
The Governor's Response to Critics
When the "moral" critics come after me for providing alcohol and tobacco, even sweet California grass, my response is surgical:
"We can either have these individuals panhandling in front of your local grocery store to buy a bottle of cheap vodka, or we can provide it to them in a controlled, safe environment 100+ miles outside of town. My plan removes the 'hustle' from your streets and puts it into a managed economy where it belongs. I’m not encouraging their habits; I’m ending their impact on your neighborhood."
● STEVE WILLIAM LAIBLE GOVERNOR
Finalizing the "Tenderheart Blueprint"
My out-of-the-box vision is to create a fully-functioning Micro-Society.
- The Infrastructure (Big Top/Containers
- The Economy (Tenderheart Dollars/Canteen)
- The Relocation Incentives (Tobacco/Alcohol/Marijuana/Food)
- The Governance (The Council/Self-Policing)
- The Freedom (Humanity/Dignity)
NOTE: Our beloved native Americans and military troops, in service to our nation, "endured & endure" living under the stars, in teepees, wigwams, earth lodges, plank houses and hogans, on the floor, ground, or on furs; or in tents on cots, with rations known as Meals Read-to-Eat (MRE). So save your mightier than thou, criticisms. That's not productive.
A GOVERNOR'S HEART
A "Governor’s Heart." I recognize that for a "Free Spirit" or someone with mental health challenges, a 10-page lease is just another cage. My goal is to offerDignity through Autonomy.
I am giving or providing a "Humanity Upgrade"—moving them from being hunted in cities to being respected in their own territory.
Here is a simplified, high-dignity Intake Outline. It’s designed to be a conversation, not a contract.
THE CAMP TENDERHEART "WELCOME HOME" OUTLINE
I. The Handshake (The Entry)
- No Judgment: Intake doesn't ask for a resume or a "plan for your life." It asks for a name (or a nickname) and a basic safety check.
- The Kit: Upon arrival, every person is handed a "Welcome Kit" in a durable bag: a clean blanket, a sturdy water bottle, and a pair of dry socks. This is the first signal that this place is different.
II. The Space (The Choice)
- "Pick Your Spot": Within the designated "Gamma" or "Free Spirit" zones of the Big Top, the resident is given a choice of available pods. Giving them a choice immediately restores a sense of ownership.
- Privacy First: Each pod has a door that closes and locks; table, chair, cot, lamp, pillows, sheets, blankets, footlocker. In the city, they are always watched. Here, for the first time, they have "The Right to be Alone."
III. The "Living Large" Agreement (The Rules of the Road)
Instead of laws, we offer Four Simple Truths to keep the humanity intact:
- Your Pod is Your Castle: What you do in your space is your business, as long as it doesn't hurt your neighbor or the Big Top.
- The Fire is the Heart: We keep the fires in the pits outside. That’s where we gather, eat, talk, and stay warm.
- Respect the Peace: Everyone here is tired. We don't steal, and we don't fight. If you have a beef, we take it to the Council.
- The Canteen is Open: If you want the extras—the smokes, the grass, the spirits—you just have to help out. Pick up trash, help in the kitchen, or just look out for the elderly. We take care of our own.
IV. The Medical "Soft-Touch"
- No White Coats: Medical help isn't a "clinic" you're forced to go to. It’s a shipping container with a porch. The doctors wear jeans.
- The Goal: We aren't trying to "fix" you; we’re here to make sure you aren't in pain and that your mind feels a little quieter.
The Governor's Philosophy of "Humanity"
FORC EXAMPLE by framing it this way, I am solving the "Grants Pass Problem" without being the "bad guy."
- In the City: They are a nuisance to be moved.
- In the Hub: They are a resident with a "Life on Earth" worth enjoying.
"We aren't just clearing the streets. We are creating a place where a person can sit by a fire, have a smoke, and sleep in a dry bed without a flashlight in his eyes at 3:00 AM. That’s not 'conformity'—that’s human dignity."
Finalizing Brief for my Campaign
As your Governor, this is my "Tenderheart" vision. A plan that is legally sound for the state, economically smart for the taxpayer, and authentically compassionate for the homeless.
FRACTURED MINDS
The key is to keep reality at the forefront. If we hand a 20-page legal contract to a "free spirit" or someone struggling with a fractured reality, they’ll walk away before they even see the Canteen.
For this population, the "Intake Agreement" shouldn't feel like a court document—it should feel like a Peace Treaty. It’s a simple "this for that" trade. They keep their freedom and their spirit, but they trade the chaos of the street for the stability of the Hub.
Here is the Resident Intake Agreement, designed to be a one-page, large-print document that focuses on the "Incentive" rather than the "Infraction."
THE TENDERHEART COMPACT: SPACE RULES
Welcome to Camp Tenderheart. This isn't a jail, and it isn't a shelter. This is a Managed Habitat. This is your home. You are here because the sidewalks are closed, but the Hub is open. Here is the deal:
1. WHAT WE PROVIDE (The "Get")
- Your Pod: A dry, private space inside the Big Top. It’s yours. No one "rousts" you at 6:00 AM.
- The Gear: If you need boots, a coat, clothes, gloves, hats, or tools, the Gear Exchange has them. There is also a Recreational Exchange where you will find board games, like Backfire by Kodel, Monopoly, Scrabble, cards, poker chips, cardtables, chairs, horseshoes, badminton, bats, balls, mitts, free weights, fishing poles & gear, even bowling balls and shows.
- The Canteen: Credits for tobacco, spirits, and cannabis, are available for those who help keep the camp running smoothly. Other Canteen items they will enjoy include: snacks, crackers & chips, candy bars, toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, toilet paper, toothpicks, deodorant, laundry soap, shampoo, combs, brushes, kitchenware, etc.
- The Fire: Controlled social pits for cooking and gathering.
2. WHAT WE PROVIDE (The "Give")
We don't have many laws, but we have The Three Borders:
- Border of Peace: No violence or theft against your neighbors. If you can’t be peaceful, you can’t be here.
- Border of Fire: No flames inside the Big Top. The tent is our "atmosphere"—don't burn it down. Use the pits and pergolas outside.
- Border of the Camp: You are free to come and go, but the "Canteen Credits" and gear stay here. If you choose to live back in the city parks, the local police will enforce the "No Camping" laws. Because the can. We have provided you with a protected space. You can no longer live or camp in our parks, neighborhoods, etc.
3. THE "FREE SPIRIT" CLAUSE
We know you don’t like being told what to do. That’s why The Council (people living here, just like you) handles the small stuff. If you have a problem with a neighbor or a pod, talk to the Council. They speak your language.
THE AGREEMENT:
"I understand that if I stay here, I have a dry bed and a stake in the Canteen. I agree to keep the peace and keep the fire outside. I’m here to live my life, and I’ll let my neighbors live theirs."
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(Resident Mark or Signature)
The Governor’s "Soft-Touch" Logistics
To handle the medical, mental health and dental aspects, the intake isn't done by a police officer; it’s done by a Peer Guide.
- The Peer Guide: Someone who has lived on the street, who can look a newcomer in the eye and say, "Look, I don't care about your past or your 'stuff.' Just don't start a fight and don't light a match inside the tent, and you'll have a better life here than you did under the bridge."
Finalizing My Brief
As your Governor, i will build a bridge between the "Law-Abiding Citizenry" and the "Free Spirits." I'm given you back your parks, neighborhoods, and your downtowns of your hometowns, by creating the homeless a "Civilization of their Own" that doesn't try to force them into a mold they can't fit.
CODE OF THE WEST
To lead a society of thousands, the rules can’t be a 500-page legal manual—they have to be a "Code of the West." They need to be clear, enforceable by the residents themselves, and centered on the survival and dignity of the camp.Here is the "Tenderheart Code"—the foundational bylaws for your self-governing civilization.
THE TENDERHEART CODE: CAMP BYLAWS
Article I: The Compact of Respect
- The Peace: Violence, theft, or the intimidation of others is grounds for immediate transfer from Camp Alpha/Beta to Camp Gamma or removal to a state correctional facility.
- The Commons: Public spaces (the Big Top aisles, the Fire-Rings, and the Canteens) belong to everyone. No private encampments or "territories" are permitted in common areas.
- The Quiet: To ensure the health of the community, noise levels are restricted between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
Article II: The Economy of the Camp
- Work for Credit: The camp operates on Camp Credits. Credits are earned through "Community Service Shifts" (Sanitation, Security, Canteen Staff, or Maintenance).
- The Canteen: Credits are the only currency accepted at the Canteen for "Premium Goods" (tobacco, spirits, luxury snacks). Basic nutrition and medical care remain free to all.
- The Gear Exchange: Tools and recreational equipment are "checked out" via the Tool Library. Damage to tools due to negligence results in a temporary suspension of borrowing privileges.
Article III: Self-Governance (The Council)
- The Resident Council: Each "Quadrant" of the Big Top elects one representative to the Council.
- Dispute Resolution: The Council meets daily to settle "Neighbor Disputes" (noise, space, or property). Their word is final within the camp.
- The Stewardship Force: Residents may apply to join the Stewardship Force. They are the "eyes and ears" of the camp, responsible for fire safety and assisting those in medical distress.
Article IV: Fire & Safety
- No Interior Flame: Due to the nature of the Big Top structure, no open flames, candles, or heating elements are allowed inside. Battery operated candles are perfectly fine.
- The Fire-Ring: All cooking and social gathering involving fire must take place at the designated Perimeter Fire-Rings and Pergolas.
- Waste Management: All residents are responsible for the cleanliness of their own Pod. Habitual waste accumulation is considered a health hazard and subject to Council review.
The Governor’s "Safety Valve" Clause
As the ultimate authority, I included a "State Overrule" clause. This prevents the camp from becoming a lawless island:
"While Camp Tenderheart is self-governed, the Laws of the State of Oregon remain in effect. The Oregon State Police (OSP) maintain jurisdiction over the perimeter and will enter the Hub to address any felony-level crimes or threats to the state’s security."
Life in the "Tenderheart" Economy
Imagine a resident who used to be a plumber. He spends four hours a day maintaining the Hygiene Hub (Shipping Container Showers). He earns 50 Camp Credits. He uses those credits to:
- "Buy" a new pair of boots at the Gear Exchange.
- Get a pack of cigarettes and a premium coffee at the Canteen.
- Check out a horseshoe set to play with friends at the Fire-Ring.
This gives him a reason to get out of bed and a reason to keep the camp running.
TRANSITION BRIEF
By shifting the conversation from "management" to "civilization," I'm creating a platform that is both tough on public disorder and deeply humane in its logistics.
Below is the structured index of my Governor’s Transition Brief: The Oregon Destination Pilot Program.
📂 GOVERNOR’S TRANSITION BRIEF: PROJECT TENDERHEART
1. The Executive Strategy
- The Problem: The failed cycle of "daily rousting" and forced urban assimilation. Burdens on city councils, taxpayers, families, neighborhoods, medical professionals, firefighters, police forces, crimes, shoplifting, burglaries, domestic abuse, cost of unauthorized community campsite cleanup efforts filled with trash, mice, rats, maggots, lice, fentanyl, needles, feces, vomit, urine,, fires ...
- The Solution: The Regional Destination Model—moving from urban displacement to rural autonomy.
- The Legal Hook: Utilizing the Homelessness State of Emergency and HB 3395 to bypass local zoning (EFU/Forestry) and "super-site" humanitarian zones.
2. Infrastructure & Procurement
- The Shell: 75,000 sq. ft. Industrial Tension Membrane structures (The Big Top Circus Tents) rated for high-desert snow and wind.
- The Modular Interior: Modified shipping containers for Canteens, Hygiene Hubs, Tool Libraries, and Medical Clinics.
- The Inventory: Logistics for HVAC air-handlers, grey-water recycling, and individual sleeping pods.
3. The Triage & Safety Protocol
- Camp Alpha: The "Hand-Up" facility for families, veterans, and the workforce-ready.
- Camp Beta: The "Stabilization Hub" for mental health care via mobile state hospital units.
- Camp Gamma: The "Autonomous Zone" for chronic non-compliers, featuring the Canteen Economy and internal Camp Credits.
4. Economic & Civic Partnership
- The Corporate Covenant: A formal agreement for Oregon’s top employers to provide priority hiring and tax-incentivized jobs for "Alpha Graduates."
- The Citizen Guide: A structured donation system for tools, gear, and professional mentorship to equip the self-governed society.
5. Public Communication
- The Media Press Kit: A one-page summary for the press and voters focusing on ROI and Public Space Reclamation.
- The Announcement Speech: A high-impact address to the citizens of Oregon, launching the "New Social Contract."
Final Governance Note
As we move forward, remember: the strength of this plan lies in the "Zero-Tolerance" trigger. The day the Big Top Camp Tenderheart opens is the day the parks are returned to the public. That is the promise that wins us the election for Oregonians.
QUOTES AT MY CORE
"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
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"Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results."
~George S. Patton
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"Liberty can't be preserved without a general knowledge among the people. Let us dare to read, think, speak & write."
~John Adams, 1st Vice President
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"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant."
~Robert Louis Stevenson
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"This nation longs for a national patriot of Forefather caliber ~ Nathan Hale, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, Thomas Paine ~
Who shall step forward forthwith, despite all odds or obstacles, engaging the populace with common sense, wit, vigor, valor, integrity, charm, character and purpose. A quiet leader with vision, merit, will, and might, to set this nation again, once right."
~STEVE WILLIAM LAIBLE
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"There is only one success—to be able to spend your life in your own way,"
~Christopher Morley
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"We advance, improve, evolve as a species/society ONLY when more of us become engaged & enlightened through education, awareness, experience, action."
~STEVE WILLIAM LAIBLE
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"America becane the greatest nation on the planet becausw of a meoral code, wirk ethic, and people who knew what leadershop and vision were. We musr not devolve. We must not dilute our principlescor resolve."
~STEVE WILLIAM LAIBLE
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"Children must be taught how yo think, not what to think."
~Margaret Mead
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"The good lord set definite limits on man's wisdom, but set no limits in his stupididty--and that's just not fair "
~Konrad Adenaure
Chancellor of Germany
EXECUTIVE TRIGGER
EXECUTIVE TRIGGER EXECUTIVE ORDER
This is the "Executive Trigger." As Governor, I won't wait for the land to be perfect; I'll secure the land and the assets simultaneously so that the moment the dirt is leveled, Camp Tenderheart's "Big Top Tents" goes up.
Here is the Executive Order (EO). It is written in formal gubernatorial language, designed to be signed in a public ceremony—perhaps right in the middle of a cleared-out Riverside park in Grants Pass—to show the people that "help is on the way and the parks are coming back."
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, STATE OF OREGON
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 26-04
SUBJECT: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE "OREGON DESTINATION PILOT PROGRAM, NAMELY, CAMP TENDERHEART" AND MANDATORY LAND REQUISITION FOR EMERGENCY HUMANITARIAN ZONES.
WHEREAS, the State of Oregon is facing a systemic crisis of unsheltered homelessness that has compromised the safety, sanitation, and economic viability of our urban centers and hometowns; and
WHEREAS, the current policy of "forced assimilation" and decentralized sheltering has failed to provide a viable alternative for individuals who cannot or will not adhere to standard municipal codes; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Oregon have a fundamental right, as law abiding taxpayers, to the use of their public parks, sidewalks, and riverbanks, free from illegal and dangerous encampments;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, STEVE WILLIAM LAIBLE, Governor of the State of Oregon, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the Statutes of this State, do hereby declare and order the following:
SECTION 1: LAND ACQUISITION & ZONING BYPASS
- Direct Requisition: The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) shall, within 30 days, identify and reserve a minimum of three (3) 50-acre parcels of state-owned land in rural or industrial-zoned areas.
- Emergency Siting: All local zoning, "Exclusive Farm Use" (EFU), and municipal land-use regulations are hereby suspended for these designated parcels under the Governor’s Emergency Powers (ORS 401.168).
- Infrastructure Priority: The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is directed to prioritize the grading and "pad preparation" (gravel/asphalt) of these sites to support heavy-load tension structures.
SECTION 2: PROCUREMENT OF THE "CIRCUS BIG TOP" HABITATS
- Immediate RFQ: The State Procurement Office shall immediately execute contracts for the purchase of 75,000 sq. ft. Industrial Tension Membrane Structures (Circus Big Top Tents) and climate-control air-handling units.
2. Modular Civilization Units: The State shall procure modified shipping containers for the establishment of on-site Canteens, Hygiene Hubs, Recreational Secure Storage, and Individual living pods.
SECTION 3: THE NEW SOCIAL CONTRACT (INCENTIVES)
- Controlled Amenities: The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) is directed to facilitate the tax-free transfer of regulated goods (cannabis, spirits, tobacco) to the "Pilot Hub" canteens for distribution via the internal "Camp Credit" system.
2. Enforcement Trigger: Upon the certification of the first 9,000-person capacity Hub, all municipal "No Camping" ordinances statewide shall be strictly enforced. The Hub shall serve as the "available shelter" required by law to allow for the total clearance of public spaces.
SECTION 4: PUBLIC SAFETY
- The Perimeter Rule: The Oregon State Police (OSP) shall establish an initial 24/7 presence at the perimeter of each Hub to ensure the safety of the surrounding host community and the orderly flow of residents.
2. TBD
DONE at the Capitol in the City of Salem, this 4th day of March, 2026.
(Signature)
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Governor of Oregon
The Governor’s "Checklist"
To make sure this doesn't hit a snag, l will create a Logistics General—someone to oversee the "boots on the ground" part of moving the shipping containers.
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