For the last several years things have been tumultuous and revealed a breakdown in some aspects of Government and its role in people’s lives. The partnership between the public and those that govern has been off balance, affecting confidence in the system. Public trust is at an all-time low, while people are overburdened with new tax proposals and cultural chaos. It is essential for public participation in your government. I will welcome insight, input and involvement from all the community members.

Our civil rights, free speech and the ability to redress our grievances are being suppressed in many ways. People and their visions should be the bedrock of good policies. I will strive to be a good listener and a conduit for harnessing great, innovative ideas from the community to improve the lives and futures of Oregonians. Short-sighted policies and inaction have brought many communities around the State to the brink.

As a Realtor the number one thing I hear is “I don’t want to live in Multnomah County”! There is a mass exodus out of Portland because of the lower taxes and safer neighborhoods. It is essential that we maintain a barrier from Portland’s bad policies and rampant crime disrupting the livability and quality of life we enjoy. We cannot stay idle and have to protect what we love to preserve it. I will strive to maintain balance, community engagement and overall advocacy of maintaining good policies in Oregon. Strong leaders are able to motivate those around them to aspire to improve their surroundings and reach new goals. The recipe for success starts with great collaboration!