The State Senate and House of Representatives are responsible for making or changing laws and passing a state budget. Sixty representatives serve in the House. The sizes of districts are based on the number of people living there. The Oregon Legislature meets for a long session in odd-numbered years and a short session in even-numbered years. To qualify as a candidate for the Oregon State House of Representatives, a person must be a U.S. citizen, a registered voter, a resident of the district for at least 1 year prior to the General Election, and age 21 or older. The salary is $35,052 plus a per-diem stipend.Term: 2 years. This is a partisan position.
Town Where You Live
Gladstone
Your Experience/Qualifications
Current State Representative, single mother of two, non-profit director. Former Gladstone City Councilor, Catering Director, event planner.
County
Clackamas
Term
2023-24
Term Expires
2025
In the 2025 legislative session, my priorities are economic growth and community safety. I will propose legislation to halt the implementation of tolling on I-205, which disproportionately affect working Oregonians, and instead ensure that we have a just transportation funding system that accounts for and includes local voices. For community safety, I will advocate for increased funding for services supporting victims of domestic and sexual violence, and expand programs for addiction recovery.
The Legislature should increase funding for K-12 education to reduce class sizes and provide comprehensive support services. We must also invest in professional development for educators to enhance instructional quality and incorporate technology to better prepare students for the future. Additionally, we need to revisit our grants process so we have equitable resources distribution to ensure all students, regardless of background, have access to quality education.
The state legislature should actively legislate to reduce income inequality by implementing progressive taxation and enhancing labor protections to ensure fair pay and work conditions. Additionally, investing in affordable housing, healthcare access, and education can help level the socioeconomic playing field. Supporting small businesses and promoting job creation in high-demand sectors are also crucial. I advocate for policies that boost economic opportunities for underrepresented and lower-income communities, ensuring that growth benefits all Oregonians.
Campaign Phone (public)
5035777800
Town Where You Live
Oregon City
Your Experience/Qualifications
Legislative assistant, Precinct committee person, state delegate to the Oregon Republican Party
County
Oregon
Term
2025
Term Expires
2026
Restore Oregon's Economic Opportunity and Prosperity
Pass policies that create family wage jobs, more opportunities, and enable hard working families to earn a living.
Reduce taxes and red tape on Oregon's families, farmers, and small businesses.
Reduce energy, food and housing costs by removing burdensome regulations and mandates.
Restore Law and Order on Oregon Streets
Remove dangerous criminals from our streets. Expand police funding, training, and support. Increase penalties for sex offenders, and violent criminals.
Restore Sanity to Oregon Schools
Expand educational freedom so families have options when their neighborhood public schools fail them.
Restore student graduation standards to Oregon schools.
Create after-school programs for homeless youth.
There are a number of factors that can contribute to income inequality. As a legislator I would look to stop income inequality at every level.
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