Julie Fahey
Occupation: State Representative; Oregon House Majority Leader
Occupational Background: Business & Nonprofit Consultant
Educational Background: B.S. Chemistry, University of Notre Dame
Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative
JULIE FAHEY: Fighting for Our Community
Fighting to Solve Oregon’s Homelessness and Housing Crisis
Julie supports a comprehensive, coordinated response to homelessness, through improved access to supportive housing, mental health care, substance abuse programs, and social services.
As the Chair of the legislature’s Housing Committee, in 2022 she led the development of a $400 million homelessness and housing package, which will help connect unhoused people with shelter and critical services, keep Oregonians in their homes, and build more affordable homes.
Fighting for a Fair Economy
Julie has the right experience and priorities to build an economy that works for working families and small businesses, not just the wealthiest individuals and largest corporations. She has 20 years of private sector experience helping businesses pay their workers fairly and making companies better places to work.
Fighting for Safer Communities
Julie supports making targeted investments in proven solutions to reduce crime by addressing the root causes of the problem. In the legislature she’s advocated for funding for community-based violence prevention programs and mental health services and for policies that help law enforcement focus on preventing and solving serious crimes.
Fighting for High-Quality, Well-Funded Public Schools
Julie knows that education is the key to opportunity. As a legislator, she’s fought to ensure that schools and teachers have the resources, support, and staffing they need to be successful. She worked to pass the landmark Student Success Act, a $1 billion/year increase in school funding that will help lower class sizes, expand career & technical education courses, and increase access to early childhood education programs.
We Stand with Julie:
Oregon Nurses Association
Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters
Oregon State Building & Construction Trades Council
Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon
Basic Rights Oregon Equality PAC
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Oregon Chapter Sierra Club
(This information furnished by Friends of Julie Fahey.)
Ken Helm
Occupation: State Representative
Occupational Background: Attorney
Educational Background: BA and JD, Willamette University
Prior Governmental Experience: State Representative, 2015-present
Since 2015, I have sought to be a steady and thoughtful voice for Beaverton and SW Portland. There is yet more to do, and I would be honored to continue serving as your State Representative.
Economic Recovery – We will be rebuilding our economy for many years. We must support small businesses and workers, encourage local entrepreneurs, and invest in workforce training. I am also working to reduce the cost of child care, health services, and housing to help boost family budgets.
Healthy and Safe Learning – I seek to get our schools back to normal. That means keeping facilities open, supporting teachers and staff, and prioritizing safety and face to face learning for students.
Houselessness is a Tragedy – We need a multi-part response, including affordable housing, beefing up shelters and support services, and discouraging urban camping.
Community Safety – Community safety and an equitable justice system are vital priorities. Our enforcement resources should focus on preventing violent crime and protecting our neighbors.
ENDORSEMENTS
Organizations
American Federation of Teachers – Oregon
Basic Rights Oregon Equality PAC
Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce
Beaverton Education Association
Humane Voters Oregon
Oregon Education Association
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Oregon Nurses Association
Oregon Building Trades Council
Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters
Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon
Pro-Choice Oregon PAC
SEIU Oregon
City of Beaverton
Mayor Lacey Beaty
City Councilor Marc San Soucie
City Councilor Allison Tivnon
Planning Commissioner Kevin Teater
Beaverton School Board
Chair Tom Colette
Former Chair LeeAnn Larsen
Washington County
Chair Kathryn Harrington
Former Commissioner Dick Schouten
Sheriff Pat Garrett
Metro Council
Councilor Juan Carlos Gonzalez
Parks and Recreation
THPRD Director Felicita Monteblanco
State Senators
Kate Lieber
Janeen Sollman
Elizabeth Steiner Hayward
Mark Hass (2007-2021)
State Representatives
Maxine Dexter
Dacia Grayer
Susan McLain
Courtney Neron
Rachel Prusak
Lisa Reynolds
Sheri Schouten
(This information furnished by Ken Helm for Oregon.)
Kim Wallan
Occupation: State Representative
Occupational Background: Attorney
Educational Background: Willamette University, B.S. Political Science; Willamette University College of Law, J.D.
Prior Governmental Experience: Medford School Board (2011-2015); Medford City Council (2016-2018); SOREDI Board; Hospital Facilities Authority; President, Medford Urban Renewal Agency; State Representative (2018-present)
Medford is a special place with people, businesses, and neighborhoods I am honored to serve and represent in Salem. Our city is truly a model in taking initiative and solving problems together. Our approach to law enforcement, economic development, and civic involvement shows a level of professionalism and community spirit that is the envy of the rest of the state.
Accomplishments:
- Wildfire: In addition to working with the Office of Emergency Management to improve our state-level emergency response, helped ensure we fully funded the Oregon Department of Forestry. Continue to fight for responsible forest management to bolster our economy and protect us from yearly wildfires.
- Education: Introduced legislation to reinstate graduation requirements and educational standards in our schools, after they were eliminated by Governor Brown. After two years of interrupted learning, it is time what they need to thrive in their futures.
- Law Enforcement: Supported our local law enforcement and helped pass legislation giving them more tools to keep our community safe while pushing back against Portland’s dangerous police reform agenda.
- Illegal Cannabis: Worked with local law enforcement to craft legislation to help police and the OLCC tackle our illegal cannabis problem and the resulting water theft, public safety and human trafficking crises.
- Prescription Drug Prices: Chief sponsored legislation to lower the cost of prescription drugs.
- Our City: Ensured that we received our fair share of state and federal funding for sewer and water upgrades within the city, for our local non-profit organizations to build affordable housing, and critical funds needed for cleaning up the Bear Creek Greenway.
(This information furnished by Friends of Kim Wallan.)