📌 1/2 This session marked the end of a significant chapter for me, but the start of much, much more for our state. In just 35 days, we made remarkable progress on housing affordability and addiction recovery, working to make a difference in the lives of Oregon families.
2/2 Check out our newsletter for all the updates and insights into how we’re building a brighter future by investing in - by believing in - strong communities. #orpol#orleg https://t.co/rLpx2Y4z35
🏃At the end of session, I passed the baton to a new Speaker. I was proud to cast my vote for Speaker @juliefahey and I know she’ll carry on the work we started together with grace. #orpol#orleg https://t.co/51w1V1N0Pe
Last week, Democratic Leader Julie Fahey was elected to be #orleg's Speaker of The House.
From her speech last week: focusing on the work, holding true to our shared values, & always putting people first is how we demonstrate the value of our democracy. https://t.co/zsDI3gEhRW
🧵1/3 From day one, we said we’d come together to address housing and homelessness, and take up the difficult and emotionally charged conversation of how to help those struggling with addiction while keeping our communities safe - and we did. https://t.co/Kcky1DCanO
Thank you, @RepDanRayfield for your years as Speaker of Oregon’s State House. You’ve left an impact that is certain to last.
Excited to have you continue in our Democratic Caucus for the rest of this year.
#orleg#orpol
⏱️Late on Thursday evening, we closed out one of the most historic and largest short seasons that we have ever had, marked by successfully taking on big, emotionally charged issues in a bipartisan way. I’m proud to have been a part of it. #orpol#orleg
✅ As we near the end of our short session, and celebrate passage of our bipartisan housing package, we’re reflecting on the markers we set out and the work that still remains ahead of us to make sure our investments achieve our intended outcomes. #orpol#orleg
⏳Well, we’re at the end of our first week of session and a fifth of the way through. We’re already making progress towards delivering on the issues Oregonians care about the most: housing, treatment & safe communities, and how we’re investing in Oregon’s future. #orpol#orleg
🏘️As part of this package, we created and invested $75 million in a state revolving loan fund specifically for middle income housing. #orpol#orleg Read more here: https://t.co/HuuUnws1dN
🏘️At the start of the session, we committed to investing in addressing housing supply and affordability and helping Oregonians struggling with addiction. Today, our emergency housing package passed the house with bipartisan support. Read more here: https://t.co/WmnmVOcBhe
2/2 🏘️ Investing in recovery housing is one of the proven strategies we’re investing in this session to address the root causes of homelessness & addiction. Read more about how these programs will help Oregon families and individuals here ⬇️ https://t.co/P3nOtdAQaa