Issues

Vicki on the issues important to our community and our state:

Quality Education for our Students

Vicki works to build an education infrastructure that supports the next generation of children and keeps more money in the classroom.  Vicki has led efforts to stabilize funding through dedicating income taxes for public schools and building the education stability fund to prevent cuts during economic downturns.  As a leader in the Community College Caucus during the 2007 session, she worked to make higher education for Oregon students more accessible and affordable.

Strengthening our Economic Prospects

Vicki has run a small business in Oregon.  Building Oregon's business infrastructure is her passion. As a new member on the Oregon Innovation Council, Vicki is working to bring high-paying jobs to Oregon with innovative new business development. A more business friendly Oregon will bring long-term prosperity to our communities.

Holding Government Accountable

In her early work on the House General Government Committee and later the House Revenue Committee, Vicki worked to improve our system of internal audits and performance measures so the legislature can make smarter choices and hold state government accountable to the taxpayers. She strongly supports strengthening legislative agency audits as part of the budget process.

Upholding Oregon's Values

Vicki led the way to expand Oregon’s landmark Bottle Bill to include a deposit on bottled water.  She pursued legislative efforts to ban dangerous chemicals from our homes, and she sponsored legislation to improve our system of organ donation.