Willy Chotzen
| Race: | House |
| District: | 46 |
VPS - Primary
Occupation: Chief Attorney, Metropolitan Public Defender
Occupational Background: Public Defender; Public School Teacher
Educational Background: Harvard Law School (JD); Washington University in St. Louis (BA)
Prior Governmental Experience: Multnomah County Democratic Party Precinct Committee Person
“As a public defender, Willy brings the perspective and expertise to tackle our community’s most pressing issues.” – HD46 Representative Khanh Pham
“We need Willy Chotzen in the State House. Willy brings integrity, compassion, and a genuine commitment to Oregon’s prosperity. He will be a dedicated advocate for our communities, committed to upholding the values that make Oregon exceptional.” — Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum
I’m proud to be raising my children in SE Portland because I believe our community’s best days are ahead of us. As your State Representative, my priorities will be:
Expanding access to mental healthcare and addiction treatment
- Bolster our workforce and increase treatment options
- Implement early intervention and prevention programs
Addressing homelessness and affordable housing
- Increase funding for affordable housing production and shelters
- Prevent excessive rent hikes
Improving traffic safety and walkability
- Invest in walking, biking, and public transportation
- Push for maintenance of existing roads
Ensuring a world-class public education for every child
- Fully-fund public education from early childhood to higher-ed
- Maximize dollars to directly support students and teachers
Increasing access to healthcare
- Protect reproductive rights and abortion access for all
- Ensure healthcare is not just accessible, but also affordable
Protecting our environment
- Promote energy efficiency programs
- Create and support green jobs
Proudly Endorsed By:
APANO Action Fund
Oregon Education Association PAC
Portland Association of Teachers
Oregon AFL-CIO
Oregon AFSCME
Ironworkers Local 29
IBEW Local 48
UFCW 555
LiUNA
PCUN
Next Up Action Fund
East County Rising
Working Families Party
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
The Street Trust Action Fund
Sunrise PDX
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum
PPS Board Member Eddie Wang
Metro Councilor Duncan Hwang
Community Leaders Robin Ye, Steph Routh
State Representatives Khanh Pham, Hoa Nguyen, Mark Gamba
… and more at ChotzenforOregon.com!
(This information furnished by Friends of Willy Chotzen.)