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.
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Contact Phone
(971)225-7338
Campaign Phone (public)
(971)225-7338
Town Where You Live
portland
Your Experience/Qualifications
From 2008 to 2010, my work as an extended day coordinator for the Metropolitan Family Service and Neighborhood House provided me with invaluable experience in program management, working with children, and assisting families. This laid the foundation for my subsequent roles in the education sector. As a school attendance case manager and school program manager for Neighborhood House, I gained an intimate understanding of the challenges faced by students and families within the education system.
County
Multnomah
Term
1st
Term Expires
2025
It is imperative that our state takes bold steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as transitioning to a sustainable future is crucial for the well-being of our planet and its inhabitants.
Establishing ambitious greenhouse gas reduction goals is a vital first step toward mitigating the impact of climate change. Implementing policies that promote renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, and improving energy efficiency across various sectors will significantly contribute to reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and fostering a cleaner environment.
Protecting our forests and natural lands is equally important, as they serve as carbon sinks and play a pivotal role in regulating the Earth's climate. Therefore, it is imperative
As a Democrat, I strongly support the creation of an independent redistricting commission to perform state and congressional redistricting. I believe fair and impartial redistricting is essential for ensuring that our elections are truly representative of the people. When politicians are allowed to draw their districts, they can gerrymander them to give their party an unfair advantage, which undermines the integrity of our democracy. An independent redistricting commission would be free from partisan interests and would be tasked with drawing districts that are fair and competitive. This would give all voters a more equal say in our elections and help to restore faith in our political system.
I would support lowering the state legislature's quorum requirement to 50% of its members. The current two-thirds requirement has led to legislative gridlock and walkouts, which have prevented the majority party from carrying out its business.
A simple majority quorum would ensure that the majority party could always conduct business, regardless of whether members of the minority choose to be present. This would help to end the near-annual legislative walkouts that have become a hallmark of Oregon politics in recent years.
I believe that a simple majority quorum is a more democratic and fair way to conduct business. It would give the majority party the ability to govern, while still allowing the minority party to ha
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