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October 26, 2012
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Backers put money into Roseburg mayoral race

Both Roseburg mayoral candidates have supporters willing to back up their support with cash. Mayor Larry Rich’s contributors say they trust his inclusive leadership style, while challenger Mike Baker’s donors say they think he will improve the city’s economy by reaching out to business owners. State Rep. Tim Freeman, Baker’s largest single donor, said he believes Baker’s leadership style will attract new businesses to the community. “I believe he’ll be an incredibly effective mayor,” said Freeman, a Roseburg Republican and owner of Freeman’s Garden Valley Shell station. “Our city needs somebody that believes the job of the mayor is to …

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The News-Review Updated Nov 6, 2012 11:01PM Published Nov 2, 2012 04:39PM Copyright 2012 The News-Review. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.