Our Work

Redefine our future
with stronger schools

The strength of Oregon’s schools, and its educators, define the success of our communities now and in the future.

Our children deserve K-12 funding that reflects the state’s commitment to the wellbeing and high performance of students, staff, and administrators. I fight for that funding.
Oregon schools suffer from chronic absenteeism. We must build collaborative relationships between parents and schools to ensure students are getting the support and motivation they need to show up and excel.
Deferred maintenance, unnecessary school closures, and prioritizing administrative programs over classroom funding cannot continue. I support stronger oversight measures for our district’s operational budgets and decision-making.

As corporate profits continue to skyrocket, we must expand high-road labor standards that will ensure a fair economy working for all.

Anyone working a full-time job should be able to afford a home, utilities, groceries, and still have enough leftover to save or invest for their future. I fight for policies that establish a livable wage, improve quality of life, and lower the cost of living for workers and working families all across Oregon.
As we welcome new industries across the state, I fight to ensure that Oregon’s local workforce is prioritized for hiring through local apprenticeships, as well as protecting against harm through rigorous compliance with Oregon’s workplace safety standards.
Equal opportunity employment protections are critical as Oregon’s workforce becomes increasingly diverse. I fight against workplace discrimination, and ensure accessible paths to work for marginalized communities, LGBTQ+ communities, communities of color, and our immigrant community.

Oregon is vulnerable to the immediate impacts of climate change, and is feeling its effects in heat domes, wildfires, and volatile winters.

I continue to lead the way on infrastructure investments that will make us more climate resilient and carbon neutral.
If we are not adequately prepared, a Cascadia-level event will cause thousands of deaths and trillions in damage. I commit to bolstering our disaster resilience, as well as our ability for local emergency managers to respond effectively to any scenario.
Addressing our housing crisis should not come at the expense of our environment. I look critically at all housing policy to first and foremost understand its environmental and urban sprawl impact.

An Oregon economy that is built for the prosperity of all.

Workforce development is the key to uplifting our economy with a vision centered around the prosperity of working Oregonians, one that is adaptable to a rapidly changing technological landscape.
Constituents of HD-28 have been clear: we don’t mind paying taxes to improve our community, so long as we see real, tangible results across the state. I am prioritizing a renewed standard of excellence in implementation, accountability, and transparency from all levels of government, which will spur growth through existing investments.
It’s time to take a look at taxes. Oregon can continue supporting the investments we’ve made, while reforming our tax structure to ease costs for working and middle class Oregonians.