Candidate for Oregon House of Representatives - District 19 in 2018 Oregon 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedMike believes that everyone should have comprehensive access to reproductive care and will work to protect Oregon's leadership in regards to reproductive justice. Learn more
He will always protect other's ability to choose when, how, and with whom to have a child, and he believes none of these decisions should be influenced by a lack of resources or safe options. Learn more
For Mike, comprehensive reproductive care should include access to safe, legal abortion, as well as obtainable, affordable birth control, stronger workplace protections for pregnant workers, paid family leave, affordable and available housing, and affordable childcare. Learn more
In addition, he will fight for sobering centers to become a common solution for the addiction and alcoholism facing our houseless and under-housed. Learn more
Mike will fight to reverse the trend that is placing an increasing tax burden on the working class and ensure that those reaping the most benefit from our economy are contributing their fair share. Learn more
He knows that a fully funded education system followed by a commitment to invest in apprenticeships, career and technical readiness opportunities, and job training programs will create a workforce that is ready and able to face our current and future challenges. Learn more
Mike is aware that a healthy economy is fueled by an organized workforce, a strong middle class, and competitive, profitable small businesses. Learn more
Mike is committed to making sure our schools, at all levels, have the resources they need to help our kids succeed. Learn more
Mike believes that increased investment in education is the foundation for creating an economy that works for middle-class and low-income families, instead of an economy that continues to serve the wealthiest Oregonians. Learn more
Having earned his master's degree in renewable energy engineering, he has a thorough knowledge of the causes and effects of climate change, as well as measures that we need to take to mitigate longer-term damage. Many of these measures include the creation of higher-paying jobs in a clean energy economy. Learn more
Mike will push for campaign finance reforms, including limits on contributions and small-donor campaign legislation. Learn more
Mike will support policies which increase access to coverage while decreasing costs for those that need it most. Learn more
Mike believes that health care is a human right. In line with many health care experts and providers, he believes it is time for a comprehensive, publicly-funded system that values patients over profits, providing higher quality care to more people and at a lower cost to the people of Oregon. Learn more
he will fight for sobering centers to become a common solution for the addiction and alcoholism facing our houseless and under-housed. Learn more
He supports stronger tenant rights and restrictions on no-cause evictions. Learn more
For Mike, comprehensive reproductive care should include access to safe, legal abortion, as well as obtainable, affordable birth control, stronger workplace protections for pregnant workers, paid family leave, affordable and available housing, and affordable childcare. Learn more
Mike will fight to reverse the trend that is placing an increasing tax burden on the working class and ensure that those reaping the most benefit from our economy are contributing their fair share. Learn more
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