We need to continue to make Oregon a great place to live, work, and play because the quality of life in Oregon is essential for our economic future. Oregon needs to be a place where people want to raise families and our communities must be safe and provide places for our children to play and explore.

I also believe that our children are the greatest investment in the future of Oregon. Our children should receive an outstanding education regardless of it being a depression, recession or economic boom. We need to fully fund a quality education system that provides the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in tomorrow’s economy. This needs to be accomplished for every school district, be it large, small, urban, or rural. All our children deserve the same great public education regardless of where they live. 

We must ensure that all Oregonians have access to effective and affordable healthcare so that they may live productive lives. We also must build the infrastructure necessary for future economic growth and promote family wage jobs that give people the resources they need to thrive in our community. We need to make smart investments now to form the economy of tomorrow, driving sustainable growth and encouraging innovation. In addition, we must ensure that people who are currently in the workforce have the training they need to succeed in the rapidly changing economy and job sector.

As a native Oregonian, I care deeply about these issues and am currently working hard to develop and pass legislation that is critical to the future of our State. In the past legislative sessions I worked hard on all of these important issues; however, there is still more to be done. I look forward to meeting the challenges ahead with innovative solutions and true leadership from the perspective of a working Oregonian.

I appreciate your support and hope I can count on your help.

Together, we will build a better Oregon.

Respectfully,