Currently holds the office of Oregon State Senate - District 5 until January 13, 2025.
Candidate for Oregon State Senate - District 5 in 2024 Oregon General Election.
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Get StartedSenator Anderson will expand early learning opportunities in our rural and coastal communities with proven programs like Head Start. He will also work to bring more afterschool activities to our school districts so kids of all ages can thrive in a safe environment. Learn more
Senator Anderson will support reasonable reforms to our pay system, helping local school districts offer competitive pay to recruit new teachers and retain great ones. Learn more
Senator Anderson will focus on local control for our school districts, giving them more of a say on educational standards for their students. The state should prioritize funding for our schools first and foremost. Learn more
Parents know best. Learn more
There needs to be a strong local voice from the communities most affected by wind turbines off the coast. Senator Anderson will be a fierce voice in ensuring that communities are at the table before any wind power turbines are built. Learn more
Senator Anderson will introduce legislation to stabilize the cost of Medicaid by exempting it from the CAT tax. Learn more
Allowing health insurance to cross state lines. Learn more
Push for more housing production of all types. Learn more
Senator Anderson will expand home purchase savings accounts to be tax-free so first-time home buyers can save for down payments. He will also work to expand grant opportunities for first-time home buyers to help speed up the purchasing process. Learn more
Senator Anderson understands the need for a fast-moving ground approval process that allows cities with demonstrated needs for additional housing to get the needed land-use permissions quickly and efficiently. Learn more
Senator Anderson feels strongly that Coastal Highway 101 and all the roads leading into the coast need a serious reboot. Rural roads up and down Highway 101 and all the state roads leading to the coast; highways 38, 20, 126, 34 and 18 need major overhauls. Senator Anderson will push for a “fair share” of dollars to improve these roads that all Oregonians use, not just residents of Senate District 5. Learn more
State funds for coastal roads & bridges. Learn more
Senator Anderson will lead an effort to find a new future for Shutter Creek. He’s excited that this is a vital asset and wants to find a way to use it for economic development opportunities in the southern part of the coast. Learn more
Senator Anderson will continue to be a leader in Salem in increasing childcare facilities across the state. He will also work to lower costs by creating an income tax deduction for childcare expenses. Learn more
Senator Anderson believes that raising the cap for tax on marijuana sales is a good option IF the local taxing district wants to do it. The state should not get in the way. Learn more
Freezing property taxes for seniors. Learn more
No taxes for tips for service workers. Learn more
Senator Anderson knows that we can’t afford higher taxes. We had record tax revenue in Salem, the focus needs to be on priority spending, not raising taxes. Learn more
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