

Can you believe it’s been almost a month since we hosted a party with over 90 guests to launch our first Consumer Confidence Comic, Purchasing a Used Car? We want to give a huge shoutout to our friends, family, colleagues, and collaborators for joining us on June 14 to celebrate the launch of this new educational resource. The event was unforgettable!

We are excited to announce that two esteemed individuals have joined our incredible Board of Directors. Professor Angela Addae, PhD, JD, and Professor Dick Slottee, JD, were elected at our June board meeting and are now official members of OCJs Board.

We welcomed three new interns, who will support our policy team over the summer as we prepare for the 2025 legislation session.

The foundation of OCJ’s strategic plan is rooted in OCJ’s vision, values, and guiding principles, and it reaffirms our organization’s mission.

In a significant victory for consumers, yesterday the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) rejected PacifiCorp's proposed tariff request. This decision marks a crucial win for Oregon ratepayers and upholds the protection of their rights and interests.

Earlier this month we celebrated and said our goodbyes to our spring policy interns. This talented group of individuals supported our policy team throughout the 2024 short legislative session and have contributed their research skills to strengthen our knowledge base of consumer policy issues.

Watch out for common auto scams and schemes to help you make informed decisions and keep your car buying journey on track.

Our comic offers tips and insights for purchasing a used car with confidence.

OCJ is thrilled to introduce "Purchasing a Used Car," its inaugural Consumer Confidence Comic. This comic combines a used car buying guide with an interactive coloring book for all Oregonians.

If buying a used car, you may need financing for your purchase. For many consumers, auto financing is a complicated and hard-to-understand process, even for those who have previously financed vehicles. Learn how financing works and how to maximize financing on your next vehicle purchase.

Explore key tips for buying a used car. Learn to avoid common pitfalls that support informed choices at the dealership.

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