Tina Kotek: “It’s really horrifying to see the type of fire damage that’s already occurred.”

I’m grateful to Lisa and Chris for being willing to step in and serve the people of Oregon who depend on a safe and reliable transportation system.

Literacy is so important. It’s about the children, it is about their future, it’s about economic opportunity, it’s about learning, it’s about imagination, it’s about inspiring each of us to think about where the future will take us.

Homelessness is a challenge as complex as the people experiencing it, and there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all solution.

It will be a challenge to put my recommended budget together, but I would also say I worked on budgets in the Great Recession and through COVID.