Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Oregon 2nd Congressional District in 2026 Oregon Primary Election.
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Get StartedHelp the National Park Service think big and fund two beautiful and iconic new lodges at Crater Lake and Oregon Caves, constructed by local workers and infused with local artists and traditions. Think Timberline Lodge for the 21st century. Learn more
Establish a new federal program enabling land-grant universities (as designated by USDA) to establish a network of live-work spaces for artists on rural Main Streets throughout Oregon. Learn more
Establish teams of young and mid-career professional workers in all rural county seats devoted to 1) regenerating our working lands and streams, 2) aiding in the health and dignity of our senior populations, and 3) helping children read by the third grade. These team members would become vital residents, household providers, consumers and family builders in our towns. Learn more
Bolster the USDA’s Beginning Farmer and Rancher programs to help young people launch careers in farming, forestry and ranching. We need the government to finance more farm land purchases and more training via land-grant institutions and community colleges. Learn more
Support and preserve our working lands—farms, ranches and forests—for economic use for generations to come. One way to do this is to expand proven federal programs such as the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) and the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF. Learn more
Using the Farm Bill to promote healthy food options and reallocate government subsidies to prioritize affordability and variety. Learn more
Phasing in an affordable public care option for all Americans covering the most essential preventive services and treatments. Learn more
Incentivizing doctors and nurses to live and practice in rural areas, and better support the network of existing community clinics across rural Oregon. Learn more
Adjusting excessive tax breaks on vacation and luxury homes and funneling those savings into programs that provide low-interest financing for first-time rural home buyers. Learn more
Reforming and leveraging federal housing programs such as the USDA’s Community Facilities Program and Rural Housing Services to 1) restore and support public service buildings and 2) prioritize favorable lending terms for homes on and near our small-town Main Street districts. Learn more
Empowering land-grant universities—or any public university—to fund senior housing facilities on or near campuses for low and moderate income seniors, staffed by trained professionals and students. Let’s pilot it at Eastern Oregon University, Southern Oregon University, and at one of our community college campuses. Learn more
In Congress I would propose legislation to make universal Vote by Mail a national standard. Learn more
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