I am sorry to announce that as of today May 1st, 2024, I am officially ending my campaign for Portland City Council. I do not have the resources to run an effective campaign against an ever-widening field of committed candidates. I want to thank everyone who supported me, and I hope that Portland will elect strong progressive voices to lead the city to a better place.
Free public education beyond High School should be supported ASAP
Expanding access to quality education through the community college system in Oregon is a top priority. The ability to pay, or accruing extensive student debt should no longer be required.
My first job after college was as a high school vocational teacher. Students were able to spend four hours a day for three years learning a trade. Upon graduation, 98% of our graduates were offered either apprenticeships or full-time employment. None of them had to absorb thousands of dollars of student debt. The unions are at the front line of creating meaningful high-paying jobs,
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According to the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries, there are dozens of opportunities waiting to be filled.
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Check out the site if you or someone you know is looking to gain skills and start a rewarding career that doesn't require a college degree.
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https://www.oregon.gov/boli/apprenticeship/Pages/become-an-apprentice.aspx
I will work to make sure that we fund as many of these programs as possible. Every program is different, but most do not require prior experience or a high school diploma.
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We can't afford NOT to expand free education all.
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