Dennis Richardson was a gift to Oregon – particularly to us, the rural residents who populate nine-tenths of the state’s geography.
Our Secretary of State died Feb. 26 after a nine-month battle against brain cancer. His public funeral was held March 6.
His passing leaves a gaping hole in Oregon’s leadership.
Richardson was a conservative Republican, but he knew how to work across the aisle. He was faithful to his principles, but he didn’t display…