When Tina Kotek was elected 3 years ago, Oregon faced huge challenges – a homelessness crisis, the rising cost of living, and community safety concerns. From her first day on the job, Governor Kotek has been focused on building a better future for Oregonians.
Now, President Trump and a Republican-led Congress have presented more challenges – chaotic tariffs that are driving up prices, increasing health care premiums, and cutting Medicaid and food assistance for Oregonians.
She’s tackling our biggest challenges head-on: fighting to help Oregonians struggling to make ends meet, increasing affordable housing, reducing homelessness, expanding access to mental health and addiction treatment, improving our schools, and so much more.
Highlights from Governor Kotek’s first term include:
As chaos in the federal government increases the cost of living for Oregon families, Governor Kotek has gone after corporate price gouging, worked to lower housing costs, and fought to put more money back in the pockets of Oregonians.
Governor Kotek is committed to supporting Oregon educators and strengthening student success. While there is more to be done, in her first term, Governor Kotek made education one of her top priorities – ensuring every child has equal opportunity to learn.
Since the day she was sworn into office, Governor Kotek has been laser-focused on easing Oregon’s housing crisis – and ensuring Oregonians have the resources they need and those most at risk don’t lose their homes.
Governor Kotek has reached across the aisle to increase access to mental health and addiction care and fought to make sure everyone can get the healthcare they need.
A strong economy is the backbone of our state. Over the past three years, Governor Kotek has partnered with local businesses to invest in the future of our state and ensure a healthy and thriving workforce.
From our vote-by-mail elections to our personal healthcare choices, federal overreach from the Trump administration threatens the rights and freedoms of Oregonians. Governor Kotek has taken action to protect communities and families from cruel and reckless policies pushed by the Trump administration.
As wildfires continue to threaten communities across Oregon, Governor Kotek has worked to make sure first responders have the resources they need to keep our communities safe from disaster.
All Oregonians deserve to feel safe in their neighborhoods. Governor Kotek has worked side-by-side with state and local law enforcement to ensure they have the resources they need to keep Oregonians safe.
From the beaches to the mountains to the forests, Oregon’s natural beauty makes our state special. Governor Kotek has doubled down on protecting Oregon’s land, water, and air while ensuring Oregon does its part in tackling the climate crisis.
Before taking office, Governor Kotek set an ambitious goal: Visit all 36 counties in her first year in office. On her One Oregon Listening Tour, the Governor met with more than 1,000 Oregonians to better understand the needs of communities across the state.