Policy

As a former Clackamas County Commissioner who consistently supported our Sheriff’s Office while championing smarter, more efficient government, I view the recent budget challenges not as a crisis of despair but as an opportunity for innovation and renewed commitment to the safety of our families and communities. The defeat of the public safety levy in May underscores the very real pressures facing taxpayers rising costs, economic uncertainty, and skepticism toward new tax bur

As a former county commissioner and someone who has considered serving in the United States Senate, I have spent years focused on practical solutions that strengthen families, create jobs, and build economic resilience. Few issues matter more than energy. Affordable, reliable electricity underpins manufacturing, small businesses, agriculture, healthcare, and daily life. Without it, costs rise, opportunities shrink, and communities suffer...