Here’s what Michael will fight for in Salem
Lower Costs & More Housing Choices
Protecting Rights & Defending Democracy
Lower Costs & More Housing Choices
Oregonians should be able to afford a stable home in a community they love.
Michael will fight for housing options that work for first-time homebuyers, working families, teachers, nurses, tradespeople, and young workers. He will bring local input to statewide housing decisions.
Good Jobs & a Strong Middle Class
Protecting Rights & Defending Democracy
Lower Costs & More Housing Choices
Work should pay enough to live.
Michael supports unions, community college professional training 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
Protecting Rights & Defending Democracy
Protecting Rights & Defending Democracy
Protecting Rights & Defending Democracy
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 will work hard to protect immigrants & Oregonians from federal overreach. And he'll fight to protect mail-in voting!
Strong Schools & Real Opportunity
Strong Schools & Real Opportunity
Strong Schools & Real Opportunity
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.
Protecting Survivors of Abuse
Strong Schools & Real Opportunity
Strong Schools & Real Opportunity
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.
Health Care Accessibility
Strong Schools & Real Opportunity
Health Care Accessibility
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.
Clean & Safe Climate
Arts, Heritage & Local Identity
Arts, Heritage & Local Identity
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.
Arts, Heritage & Local Identity
Arts, Heritage & Local Identity
Arts, Heritage & Local Identity
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.
Connecting with the Community
Arts, Heritage & Local Identity
Connecting with the Community
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. Michael believes in collaboration even when we disagree.
Responsible Road & Bridge Management
Responsible Road & Bridge Management
Responsible Road & Bridge Management
Oregon should prioritize safety, maintenance, and traffic improvements on roads & bridges while working within its means.
Michael supports a safe, well-maintained road & bridge system that does NOT skyrocket cost of living burdens already faced by middle class families, seniors, and small businesses. He supports an audit of ODOT, and for emphasis: NO TOLLS!
Mental Health & Community Stability
Responsible Road & Bridge Management
Responsible Road & Bridge Management
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. Michael knows that sobriety-programs are essential to resolving our homelessness crisis.
Disaster preparedness
Responsible Road & Bridge Management
Disaster preparedness
Little by little, we need to prepare for more fires, and "The big one” — the Cascadia Earthquake.
Michael supports proactive fire measures such as brush-clearing and limited prescribed burns to protect communities from wildfires. And little by little, we must reinforce bridges, buildings, water systems, and emergency response centers for
Little by little, we need to prepare for more fires, and "The big one” — the Cascadia Earthquake.
Michael supports proactive fire measures such as brush-clearing and limited prescribed burns to protect communities from wildfires. And little by little, we must reinforce bridges, buildings, water systems, and emergency response centers for the 8+ magnitude Cascadia Earthquake. Planning now, we can save thousands of lives.