Candidate for Oregon House of Representatives - District 32 in 2018 Oregon 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedLegalizing and regulating sex work will collapse the black market which relies on human trafficking, violence and drugs to keep their industry going. Sex work that is regulated will be much safer for everyone involved, including society at large. Learn more
As your Representative, I will write and sponsor legislation to help coastal communities build all-ability tourism projects. Learn more
The Oregon legislature should pass bills divesting any public holdings from Israeli companies. Learn more
Oregon’s history was built on the backs of First Nation people. It’s past time we set up a board to pay reparations to the families of those relocated, displaced or killed. Learn more
If elected I will sponsor a bill to end all prison camps, enact fair wages for prisoners to be set aside for use after their release, and reparations for those who have had their labor stolen by the State of Oregon while incarcerated. Learn more
Like many Oregonians my family has a personal history with police brutality. Police must respect citizens civil rights and not act like a street gang. This starts by making local law enforcement accountable to a civilian accountability board composed of residents who will determine policing practices for their communities. The board can also implement de-escalation training programs to curb the epidemic of police brutality in our communities. Learn more
If elected I will work to end the death penalty in Oregon. Moratoriums are not enough. Learn more
Legalize and decriminalize most drugs for recreational purposes and redirect the funds for police enforcement to addiction treatment. Learn more
The State of Oregon needs a public bank to provide economic development to everyday citizens. A state-run bank would allow for affordable loans and eliminate unnecessary banking fees. Learn more
As your representative I will block any natural gas pipeline or any public works project with a negative carbon footprint. Learn more
Oregon utilities should be prohibited from constructing any power plant that are run on fossil fuels. Learn more
As your legislator I will champion a carbon tax that will be applied to businesses that contribute to climate change through their emissions. Learn more
I will call for a moratorium on aerial spraying of pesticides like glyphosate in forests until the effects can be studied. Clearcutting needs to end due to the overwhelming negative impact on the environment. Learn more
The Oregon legislature should pass bills divesting any public holdings from Israeli companies. Learn more
The United States should cease supplying their defense contracts and implement a green energy plan to break our dependence on Saudi oil. Learn more
For 93 years, Oregon had a law that required political ads to identify their sources, but that law was repealed by the Republican-led legislature and approved by Democratic Governor John Kitzhaber. Both major parties are happy to keep voters in the dark. If elected, I will fight both parties to enact political discloser laws. Learn more
I support an assault weapon ban, a complete gun registry, raising the minimum age of purchase to 21 and banning bump-stocks and other modifiers that enable semi-auto firearms to fire like an automatic. The state should fund an annual gun buyback program led by county sheriffs and state police. Learn more
If elected I will advocate for a state run single-payer health care system modeled on Medicare which would cover every uninsured person in Oregon. Learn more
I propose creating a statewide housing authority with the mission to construct affordable public housing. Learn more
will do everything in my power, as a candidate and if elected, to make sure that immigrants and refugees are given equal treatment and access to services in the State of Oregon. Discriminatory practices in public services should be promptly investigated and resolved. Learn more
We need to repave and redesign roads to ensure the safety of motorists, cyclists and wildlife. Investments in high speed rail could revolutionize the tourism industry from Astoria to Tillamook. Learn more
I will champion taxes on the wealthy and large corporations and tax relief for small businesses and working-class Oregonians. Learn more
I will call out companies that exploit workers at home and abroad. Learn more
I will fight to expand $15 for every working Oregonian. Learn more
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