Read Shared Priorities
Addressing the Addiction Crisis
Having worked closely with students and families, I’ve witnessed the profound impact addiction can have. One family I remember struggled with addiction but turned their lives around with proper support. This drives my commitment to ensuring access to vital resources for healing.
Addiction affects every part of our community. While reducing drug availability is important, the bigger challenge is the lack of comprehensive treatment and support. Many face addiction alone, risking relapse and ongoing despair.
As your representative, I’m committed to pushing for:
Increased funding for rehabilitation programs.
Expanding access to mental health services.
Ensuring that supportive housing and employment opportunities are available to all.
Prioritizing Public Safety
Public safety is a fundamental right and vital for everyone. As a survivor of sexual assault, I understand the importance of feeling safe and supported. This personal experience drives my commitment to advocating for a justice system that is fair, transparent, and dedicated to ending violence.
Currently, public safety often emphasizes punishment, overlooking underlying issues such as poverty, mental health, and drug abuse. This approach can perpetuate cycles of crime without addressing the root causes. Slow response times and inadequate mental health support further exacerbate the problem.
As your representative, I will work on policies to:
Speed up emergency responses.
Focus on crime prevention and justice reforms that focus on helping people recover and stay safe.
Get more funding for mental health services, support job training, and push for.
Making Housing More Affordable
Everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to live, especially those struggling with housing challenges. Seeing friends and families face these issues motivates me to advocate for change and work towards a better community.
In Oregon, finding affordable housing is a significant challenge affecting families, the elderly, and others. With rising housing prices, it’s increasingly difficult for those with lower incomes to secure stable homes. Addressing this issue is crucial for ensuring everyone has a stable place to live.
As your representative, I will work on policies to:
Build more affordable homes
Support programs that help people find stable housing
Work with local groups to make sure our solutions meet everyone’s needs.
Creating Economic Opportunity and Building Infrastructure
Everyone should have the opportunity to succeed and be part of a strong community. Supporting small businesses, creating good jobs, and improving infrastructure are essential for this. My experience working in my parents' convenience store drives my commitment to expanding opportunities for growth and success.
Many individuals and businesses need better support to thrive. Small businesses often face challenges in getting started, and finding well-paying jobs can be difficult. Additionally, our infrastructure, including roads and sidewalks, frequently requires repairs or upgrades. Addressing these issues is crucial for fostering community growth and safety.
As your representative, I will push for policies that:
Help small businesses access capital
Expand job training programs
Improve our community’s infrastructure, securing funding for new sidewalks and other important projects.
Accessible Transportation
I believe every student deserves a chance to attend school regularly, and good transportation is key to making that happen. I’m committed to making sure all students, workers and vulnerable people, no matter where they live, can get to where they need to be easily and safely.
Many students in Oregon miss school because they don’t have reliable transportation. This is a big problem because it affects their learning and future success. Transportation issues also make it hard for adults to find jobs, families to get around, and seniors to access important services.
As your representative, I will push for:
Better transportation services that help students get to school and make it easier for everyone to get around
Improve bus routes, adding safe walking paths, and making sure that transportation helps everyone in our community.
Protecting Abortion Access
I am committed to safeguarding abortion access and ensuring that all Oregonians have access to safe, legal abortion care, regardless of their income or location. With reproductive rights under increasing threat across the country, we must not only preserve but strengthen protections here at home to ensure no one is left without options.
As your representative, I will push for policies that:
Expand access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare services, including contraception and family planning.
Ensure clinics remain open, accessible, and fully funded.
Defend every person's right to make deeply personal decisions about their own body, free from government interference or political pressure.
Improving Educational Outcomes
As an educator, I am committed to fully funding our public schools and ensuring students graduate with the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in life. Every child deserves access to a high-quality education that prepares them for a successful future. A well-rounded education system is key to fostering innovation and building a stronger, more resilient workforce for the future.
As your representative, I will work on policies to:
Ensure our schools are fully funded and educators have the resources they need.
Equip students with skills and knowledge needed to be successful as adults.
Expand career and technical education programs, giving students more pathways to success beyond traditional academic routes.