Occupation: Direct Care Worker

Occupational Background: Caregiver, stay-at-home parent (Mr. Mom), respite foster parent.

Educational Background: Jackson High School, Oregon college of Education in Monmouth (Deaf studies).

Prior Governmental Experience: Precinct Committee Person, District Leader

After redistricting, Oregon’s new District 51 now comprises most of the cities of Sandy, Estacada and Canby, plus much of the countryside in between. No other Democrats apparently thought they could win out here, but I see this race as a real opportunity to try some different approaches and hopefully show Democrats and others that there are better ways to conduct these campaigns than the politics of division.

As long as we continue to allow private interests to finance the campaigns of our elected representatives, we will remain divided and powerless.

We can’t legislate private money out of our politics because our representatives are beholden to the private money that got them elected, regardless of party.

We must start electing candidates who only take campaign money from voters they intend to represent. While this may sound expensive and difficult, it really isn’t. The dirty little secret is that these races can be won for a fraction of what is typically spent today if you skip the expensive consultants and annoying campaign ads.

In this campaign, I will only accept campaign cash from the voters of our new District 51.

My campaign’s intention is not to further divide our communities, but to unite them in common cause. If elected, our first order of business will have already been accomplished. As your new State Representative, I will be able to represent you without being controlled or constrained by the influence of outside-private money.

For more details on me, this campaign, getting involved, or having fun and saving the world, check out my website: waltsidea.com or contact the campaign via e-mail: contact@waltsidea.com and follow us on Facebook and elsewhere. Thanks!

(This information furnished by WALTS IDEA.)

Occupation: Director of Development and Communications, Brown Hope – Co-Founder, ThndrStrm Strategies – President, Minority Cannabis Business Association

Occupational Background: Marketing, Digital Strategy, Non-Profit Management, Political Organizing

Educational Background: Milwaukie High School, Diploma – Portland Community College – Western Oregon University

Prior Governmental Experience: None

I grew up in Milwaukie, the oldest of six kids in a working class family.

I went to Linwood Elementary, Rowe Middle and graduated from Milwaukie High.

I’m running because I know what it’s like to rely on food stamps to eat, and I know what it’s like to have mounting student debt. I’m running because I know what it’s like to get priced out of your hometown. I’m running for all of the kids who deserve elected officials who share their lived experience rather than just talking about it.

I don’t have tons of political connections or years of elected office under my belt. I’m not independently wealthy, next in line, or running as a hobby.

There are lots of reasons why I’m running — but the most important reason is because I’m a new dad who wants to leave my daughter a world that is better than how I found it.

I want her to be safe from gun violence, and from the devastation of climate change. I want her to be paid equally for equal work. I want her to be able to see a doctor and go to college without having to mortgage her future.

This is our chance to secure a better future for us all.

What Others Say About Kaliko:

“Kaliko would be an excellent advocate for our community because he grew up here and as a young father, he’s committed to building a better future for all of our kids – whether that’s investing in education or developing solutions to combat the climate crisis. Kaliko is the right person for this moment.” – Desi Nicodemus, Milwaukie City Councilor

(This information furnished by Kaliko For Oregon.)

Occupation: Small business owner of a continuing education provider; Mother of fifth grader and two year-old.

Occupational Background: Insurance adjuster, Director of marketing

Educational Background: Marinello, Associate in Applied Science; Gresham High School

Prior Governmental Experience: None

Community Involvement: PTO member at Oregon Trail Elementary; Past PTA VP at Arthur Academy Charter School; Volunteer for Guide Dogs for the Blind, Little League, and Boy Scouts; Room Parent.

Curriculum and Parental Rights

We deserve to know what’s being taught to our kids, and should have the ability to opt out of controversial lessons. I will work to pass a Parents Bill of Rights to ensure every parent has the right to review their child’s curriculum, have access to copies of medical records, and the ability to visit the school to observe or check-in on their minor children.

Getting Serious about the Homeless Crisis and Criminality

We need to continue offering addiction treatment and transitional housing for those who want help. For those who use illegal camping sites as a base from which to commit crimes – we need to make arrests and convictions. I will vote to restore the rule of law, support first responders, and hold criminals accountable to their actions.

No More Lockdowns

For two years, we have suffocated under an inconsistent and overreacting pandemic response that has affected our children, small businesses, and communities. I will vote for limitations on the governor’s authority to curtail our freedoms.

Kids Over Unions

Like so many parents, I’ve had to juggle online learning for my fifth grader while keeping my home and small business in order. I will stand up to the bureaucrats and unions that have been slow to reopen schools, and make sure every child has the opportunity for in-person learning going forward.

Endorsed by

Jami Cate, State Representative
Stan Pulliam, Mayor of Sandy
Randy Lauer, Mayor of Troutdale
Lori Chavez-DeRemer, former Mayor of Happy Valley
Patrick Sheehan, former State Representative
Eric Post

www.KoriHaynes.com

(This information furnished by Evergreen Oregon PAC.)

Occupation: Director of Clinical Supports, Integration, and Workforce Unit, Oregon Health Authority

Occupational Background: Public Health and Social Welfare Researcher and Policy Expert

Educational Background: Masters in Public Health and Social Welfare, University of California, Los Angeles

Prior Governmental Experience: Lake Oswego School Board; LOSD Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Chair and Elementary Facilities Taskforce; LOSD Learning Levy Co-Chair

A public health professional and social worker, Neelam Gupta has spent decades expanding access to affordable health care for working families, advancing the health care workforce, and addressing the disproportionate impact of climate change on communities of color. She has been on the frontlines of serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and creating supportive housing solutions for people experiencing homelessness. As we recover from COVID-19, Neelam will work to expand opportunities for working families and our local economy.

As your State Representative, Neelam will fight for:

Healthier Communities

• Universal access to quality and affordable health care
• Immediate investments in the mental health care system, including in schools
• Clean energy and green jobs

Thriving Schools

• Full funding for our schools, preschool to workforce-ready
• Preparing students for their future by investing in technical education and college
• Quality education for students of all backgrounds

Economic Vitality

• Immediate investments into housing solutions
• Ensuring that Oregonians can thrive in their communities by creating strong, living wage jobs
• Addressing systemic inequities and biases to create vibrant communities

“I’m proud to endorse Neelam because we need a public health professional in the House! Neelam will help guide the Oregon legislature in our recovery from COVID-19 and fight for working families.” – State Representative Rachel Prusak

Join us in Voting for Neelam!

Northwest Carpenters Union, APANO, Pro-Choice Oregon PAC, Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon, SEIU Oregon, UFCW Local 555, LIUNA, PCC Board Member Laurie Cremona Wagner, West Linn-Wilsonville School Board Chair Chelsea King, Lake Oswego School Board Director Kirsten Aird, Multnomah ESD Board Member Helen Ying

Join us at NeelamForOregon.com

(This information furnished by Friends of Neelam Gupta.)