Chris Gorsek
| Race: | Senate |
| District: | 25 |
VPS - Primary
Occupation: Educator, Mt. Hood Community College and State Legislator
Occupational Background: Department Chair Mt Hood Community College; Instructor PSU; Police Officer
Educational Background: Ph.D., Portland State University; University of Oregon; Portland Community College
Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative, Troutdale City Councilor
Community Involvement: Oregon Innovation Council, Oregon Hanford Cleanup Board, and the Oregon School Safety Taskforce.
Chris Gorsek: Fighting for East County
Lowering the cost of living: Chris knows that working families are struggling with food costs, keeping gas in the car, and paying medical bills. Chris introduced the Family Financial Protection Act reducing financially devastating impacts on Oregon’s working families.
Addressing homelessness and housing: Rent and mortgage costs have skyrocketed for every income level, leaving too many families homeless. Chris supported record housing investments, to help get folks off the streets and improve our community’s standard of living.
Keeping our communities safe: As a former police officer, Chris knows that everyone deserves to feel safe in their communities. Chris supported reforms to Measure 110 that provide access to care for Oregonians struggling with mental health and addiction while cracking down on public drug use and dealing.
“Gresham police report catalytic converter thefts are down 80% this year.” Willamette Week on June 21, 2023 regarding the impact of legislation introduced by Sen Gorsek.
Investing in education: As a teacher, Chris believes every student deserves access to a quality education. He supported the Student Success Act, which made historic investments in East County classrooms, and increased investments in early literacy and summer learning so that every student has the support they need.
Endorsed by Leaders We Trust
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley
State Senator James Manning
State Representative Ricki Ruiz
City Councilor Eddy Morales
City Councilor Vince Jones-Dixon
American Federation of Teachers – Oregon
East County Rising
Oregon AFL-CIO
Oregon AFSCME
Oregon Nurses Association
Oregon State Fire Fighters Council
Teamsters Joint Council 37
Western States Carpenters
Learn more at: GorsekForOregon.com
(This information furnished by Friends of Chris Gorsek.)