“We have Tina, who has been a champion of the legislation that we all just learned so much about and appreciate so much the impact that it has had, not just on the lives of Oregonians, but those in surrounding states who need access to this care,” said Laphonza Butler, president of Emily’s List.
Tina Kotek: We Need to Do More to Protect Oregon from Wildfires
Tina Will Build on Recent Investments and Fight Back on Climate Change [Portland, OR] Two years ago, Oregonians were reeling from the most destructive wildfire season on record. At least nine people died, more than 4,000 homes were destroyed, and fires tore through over one million acres. This year, Oregon faced similar weather conditions, but fire officials […]
These 2 Women Could Be America’s First Lesbian Governors
“The state is where your basic protections come from,” says Kotek. “When you have LGBTQ+ individuals in elected office, they bring their personal perspective to the table every single day. That matters when you’re making public policy.”
Week in Review: Homelessness is a Top Concern for Oregon Voters, Tina is the Only Candidate with a Track Record and a Plan that Housing Leaders Trust
In Other News: Republicans Struggle with Defections from Drazan to Johnson, and New TV Ads Focus on Homelessness, Gun Violence, Reproductive Rights [Portland, OR] – Oregon’s homelessness crisis continues to be a top concern for Oregon voters. This week, the Tina for Oregon campaign released a new background memo on housing and homelessness, and hosted […]
In New TV Ad, Tina Kotek Calls Out Johnson and Drazan for Siding with NRA over Oregonians
“To prevent gun violence, I’ll only answer to you.” [Portland, OR] – The Tina for Oregon campaign released a new TV ad, “Stop,” where Tina lays out how both of her opponents have routinely sided with the gun lobby over Oregonians’ safety. The ad highlights Tina’s track record of passing common sense gun violence prevention legislation: expanding background […]
Housing Leaders: Tina Kotek is the Only Candidate Ready to Take on Oregon’s Homelessness Crisis
Tina Fought to Make Progress and Has an Urgent Plan of Action, Johnson and Drazan Offer Only “Platitudes and Snarky Comments” [Portland, OR] – Today at a virtual press briefing, housing leaders Ed Blackburn and State Representative Pam Marsh shared why Tina Kotek is the only candidate for governor with a proven track record and […]
The Homelessness Crisis is a Top Concern for Oregon Voters. Only One Candidate for Governor has a Track Record and a Plan that Housing Leaders Trust
Oregon is in the midst of a housing and homelessness crisis. All three candidates for governor are campaigning on homelessness because it is understandably a top concern for Oregon voters. However, it is crucial to note that all three candidates served together in the legislature in positions of leadership – but only one candidate made […]
New Poll Shows “Bipartisan Majority” of Oregon Voters Support Public Health Approach to Drug Use and Addiction
Christine Drazan and Betsy Johnson Out-of-Step with Voters on Addiction Recovery and Measure 110 [Portland, OR] – New data released this week by Data for Progress shows that the vast majority of Oregon voters believe that drug use and addiction should be addressed through the public health system rather than the criminal system. The poll […]
Tina Kotek Launches New TV Ad Focused on Tackling Homelessness
“Tina understands the challenge and she truly cares” [Portland, OR] – The Tina for Oregon campaign released a new TV ad, “Cares,” featuring Ed Blackburn, a housing and health care leader with more than 27 years of experience. In the ad, Blackburn describes Tina’s comprehensive plan to get Oregonians off the streets and into stable housing, as well […]
Week in Review: Voters Are Increasingly Concerned About “Threats to Democracy,” Which Spells Trouble for Drazan and Johnson
In Other News: Tina Kotek Leads Forum on Gun Violence Prevention [Portland, OR] – American voters now rank “threats to democracy” as the most important issue facing the country, according to recent polls. That does not bode well for Christine Drazan and Betsy Johnson, who share ties with election deniers, Capitol rioters, and white supremacists. This […]