“Right now, we are facing an intense workforce shortage in Oregon, with countless industries around our state struggling to fill open positions. And to be frank, businesses and industries won’t put Oregon on the top of their list if they aren’t confident we can meet their workforce needs. Our colleges and universities can and should be leading the way to ensure that we are training and preparing the next generation of workers to meet the needs of our employers and grow our economy.”
 

“Representing Oregon in the Senate is an honor and a privilege. Our movement will never stop fighting for the priorities that matter to working families. We’ve made big progress in tackling the challenges facing our state, and I'm ready for the work ahead.”

“I'm deeply grateful to the people of NW Oregon for putting their trust in me to represent them in Congress. I will do all I can to improve the lives of Oregonians by advocating for an economy where everyone can thrive; high-quality education; climate justice; reproductive rights; and affordable health care, childcare, and housing. I have already had the opportunity to meet with many wonderful people in Tillamook County and Multnomah County who are new to the district, and I look forward to continuing to meet more constituents as I work on their behalf.”

“Oregon should be the best place in America to live and raise a family: world-class schools, a clean environment, affordable housing, sustainable infrastructure, and abundant economic opportunity, free from racism, homophobia, and all forms of bigotry.”

“In Oregon we can build on the strong points, and tackle the obvious problems that remain, to become better. Serving in the legislature gives me a great opportunity to do both. I have passed bills on health care insurance rates, veterans’ services, consumer protection, and accountability for public contracts. I’m proud of the local programs I’ve promoted that wind up benefiting the entire state, like funding for school health centers, an earthquake early warning system at the University of Oregon, a youth shelter and assessment center on the Serbu Youth Campus, and preserving archaeological and anthropological collections at UO’s Museum of Natural and Cultural History. I am honored to be representing and advocating for the residents of north and downtown Eugene.”

“I’m incredibly honored and grateful to be able to say that Oregonians have chosen me to serve as our next Labor Commissioner! I’m ready to roll up my sleeves on day one: expanding apprenticeship and job training opportunities; ensuring small businesses get the support they need; and working through the backlog of potential civil rights and wage violations, so that every Oregon worker can confidently access their rights in the workplace. Oregon should be the best place to live and work in this country and I’m going to do everything within my power at the Bureau of Labor and Industries to make that a reality.”

“Over my career I’ve educated children as a teacher, principal, and superintendent. From my experience working for a local tourist destination I know how dependent our economy is on the rest of the state and country.”