Here’s what Michael will fight for in Salem

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 Oregonians should be able to afford a stable home in a community they love.

Michael will fight for housing options that work for working families, teachers, nurses, tradespeople, and young workers.  He will bring local input to statewide housing decisions.

Work should pay enough to live.

Michael supports unions, community college trade programs, and small businesses to grow Oregon’s economy from the middle out, not the top down. Michael will support state investment in small business growth and entrepreneurship, especially in our main streets and commercial centers

 Our freedoms are on the line. 

Michael will protect reproductive rights, defend voting rights, stand up to political extremism, and ensure our justice system treats everyone fairly.  Michael believes in collaboration even when we disagree.

Everyone deserves safety and justice.

Michael will protect survivors' ability to speak out, seek justice, and receive support.  Sexual violence can affect all of us, especially women and children. We should work together to build a culture that prevents abuse and fosters safety.

 Every student should have a path to success. 

Michael will support classroom funding for real needs, including career and technical education, special education support, and literacy.  He will also fight to ensure kids in hospitals and alternative settings aren’t left behind.

Health care should be a right.

Michael will fight to ensure Oregonians have access to quality, affordable health care.  He is especially concerned about keeping costs down for seniors and protecting medicaid recipients.

 Protecting Oregon’s natural beauty protects our future. 

Michael will push for clean-energy jobs and climate action that keeps Oregon healthy and thriving for generations.  

Our culture and history are part of who we are.

Michael believes the state should help preserve the places, programs, and traditions that bring our communities together.

 Michael believes in being available to community members.  

He will hold regular meet & greets and town halls in community spaces so your voice can be heard and we can collaborate on solutions.

Tolling will harm our families, businesses, and community, not to mention slow down our streets and our state’s economy.

That’s why Michael spoke out against tolling, and why he will continue to oppose tolling on Oregon roads, bridges, and highways.

Everyone deserves security and support.

Michael backs community-based responses for mental health and addiction, and practical investments that keep communities strong, safe, and healthy.