Policy Recommendations

Cost of Living

Attack monopolist pricing of utilities
Remove duplicative state, county, city, and regional programs (Danielle Bethell’s policy recommendations)
- Metro: get rid of this $2B duplicative layer of government in the Portland Metro region and have it’s duties taken on by cities/counties/state.
- MultNoMo: consolidate Multnomah County and the City of Portland into a single, accountable, and effective government.

Education (Talent Flywheel)

Free public universities, trade schools and apprenticeships (students repay cost if they leave Oregon before 5 years).
Increase teacher pay significantly to attract and retain stronger K–12 talent.
Oregon becomes a magnet for ambitious talent nation-wide.

Jobs

Create an “Oregon Venture Investment Fund“ to invest in promising companies starting in Oregon, with a priority for those that create many jobs. Citizens own a percentage of the companies (it’s our venture capital fund) and share the upside.

Healthcare

Demand Oregon’s federal representatives repeatedly introduce and fight for a universal healthcare plan each session, or we replace them with people who will. A state-only universal healthcare system does not math out.

Better Representatives

Pay elected officials a proper salary in order to expand the pool of candidates from the wealthy and retired (20% of voters) to include 100% of voters.

Clackamas River Corridor

Turn the Clackamas River into the Portland region’s premier outdoor recreation destination.

Willamette Falls

Regional Aquatic and Sports Complex

Instead of each city struggling to replace aging pools alone, consider a shared facility that is a year-round sports tourism and community health hub.