Sean C. Morgan
Of The New Era
Fred Girod wants to make sure Senate District Nine gets equal treatment at the state level where the Eugene and Portland metro areas rule; and he’s working on some 40 to 50 bills for the 2009 legislative session to address a wide range of issues.
Girod, a Republican, is facing Democrat challenger Bob McDonald for the state Senate District 9 seat. Ballots will be mailed on Oct. 17…