Forest Alexander

Government Reform Ensuring tax refunds benefit all Oregonians fairly. Economy Establishing a state-level Oregon Labor Relations Board to protect the right to organize and empowering unions beyond federal limits. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Ensure living wages for incarcerated workers and robust community support upon re-entry. Civil Rights Working to remove sex/gender categories from state IDs and birth certificates, giving Oregonians control over their personal information. Education Banning predatory lending and capping usurious interest rates. If lenders wish to do business in Oregon, they can do so without exploiting Oregonians. Social Services Funding direct payments to families with children. When families are secure, communities are safer. Civil Rights Bringing existing advocacy organizations on housing, climate, and economic justice into the halls of power to continue their vital work. Housing State backing for tenant co-ops and Right of First Refusal for longtime tenants. Government Reform Creating a fairer system for homeowners and renters alike. Economy Establishing an Oregon Sovereign Wealth Fund, investing our state's resources to build a permanent fund that can one day provide a Universal Basic Income. Economy Funding a debt-buying program starting with medical debt. If TV hosts can waive millions in debt, Oregonians can do the same for each other. Environment / Energy Proactively regulating the AI industry to mitigate its environmental impact, workforce effects, and unintended social consequences. Civil Rights Launching a commission to implement comprehensive reparations for Black, Asian, and Indigenous Oregonians, with direct payments within my term. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Implement true bail reform to end wealth-based detention. Economy Supporting small family farms with grants and launching Tulsa Connect-style programs to expand our tax base and spur local economic growth. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Champion and fund restorative justice programs. Social Services Establishing state-sponsored grocery options in every county to end food deserts, creating a supplemental Oregon Food Card, and enhancing state-level pharmaceutical production and pharmacies to make essential medicines affordable. Government Reform A new cabinet-level office to ensure all state action is in full consultation with tribal governments. Social Services Protecting PERS and establishing a separate pension system for private employees and self-employed Oregonians. Civil Rights Fully funding gender-affirming and reproductive care. Banning non-consensual surgeries on intersex children. Strengthening privacy protections including sealing birth certificate changes. Housing Full repeal of the state ban on local rent control (ORS 91.225) and tying rent increases to inflation. Government Reform A professional legislature that can address Oregon's needs year-round. Education Establishing a greenhouse in every school district to link education with sustainability. Environment / Energy Requiring all public buildings to have solar panels and rain catchment systems, setting the standard for green infrastructure. Environment / Energy Modernizing our logging and mining tax systems to reward sustainable producers, end destructive practices, and ensure our natural resources benefit all Oregonians. Economy Asking the wealthiest Oregonians to pay their fair share through progressive brackets. Closing corporate loopholes to alleviate the tax burden on working families. Housing Including an immediate four-year eviction moratorium to stabilize communities. Education Making all public universities and trade programs tuition-free for Oregon residents. Economy Raising the minimum wage to match productivity and inflation, while supporting small businesses with grants to compete against corporate giants. Civil Rights Welcoming skilled workers fleeing state violence elsewhere to build a life in Oregon. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Make the moratorium on the death penalty permanent by a referral to voters. Education Meeting and exceeding the Quality Education Model (QEM) standards. Government Reform Working with tribes to restore traditional lands and ensure a land base for self-governance.