Candidate for Oregon State Senate - District 12 in 2020 Oregon General Election.
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Get StartedIncome inequality is the issue that defines this generation. We need to build an economy that creates good-paying jobs and that works for everybody. We can do this by raising the minimum wage, providing for earned sick time, by better aligning education with workforce needs and incentivizing local businesses to invest in and employ the people of Polk County, Benton County, Yamhill County, and the other residents of District 12. Learn more
It is common sense that polluters need to pay their fair share for the disproportional carbon dioxide “trash” they emit into our shared atmosphere. Learn more
I commit to voting for maps that create competitive districts where Republicans, Democrats, and independents/third-party candidates alike have at least a reasonable chance of winning while also respecting geographic commonalities. I would also push for Democratic-dominated Oregon to coordinate such reforms in tandem with a Republican-dominated state of similar population (such as Oklahoma or Kentucky), in order to lead our nation in a political détente, empowering voters at the state level but without disadvantaging either party at the national level. Learn more
I strongly support the push for independent redistricting commissions; a healthy democracy is rooted in a system of fairness – one person, one vote. Partisan gerrymandering strips fairness from our democratic institutions because it lets representatives to pick their voters, not the other way around. Learn more
Improve access to federally funded housing assistance by eliminating administrative barriers and prioritize affordable housing targeting families and individuals experiencing homelessness in communities that are especially vulnerable to homelessness. Learn more
Housing instability and homelessness are linked to other issues facing families and children across the state—success in school and in employment, the ability to afford basic necessities (including food, transportation, and day care), and physical and mental health. Solutions to inadequate housing supply and rising rents must be approached collaboratively by the public, private, non-profit and philanthropic sectors. By solving the housing crisis, we can unlock the potential of tens of thousands of Oregonians, guaranteeing a stronger economy and healthier people. Learn more
Everyone deserves a place to call home. Oregon has an estimated 13,953 individuals experiencing homelessness: 1,083 are family households, 1,251 are veterans, 1,462 are unaccompanied young adults and 3,387 are individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. Solving this complex issue will require us to prioritize and provide mental health support and social services, as well as emergency supports like shelter, food, and day programs. Learn more
We must build an economy that creates good-paying jobs and that works for everybody. We can do this by raising the minimum wage, providing for earned sick time, by better aligning education and apprenticeship with workforce opportunities, and incentivizing Oregon businesses to invest in and employ the people of District 12. Learn more
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