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Republican
Occupation: State Representative
Occupational Background: Attorney
Educational Background: Juris Doctor, Willamette University College of Law; Bachelor of Science, Willamette University
Prior Governmental Experience: House Minority Whip; House Minority Deputy Leader; State Representative; Medford Urban Renewal Agency; Medford City Council; Medford School Board
Legislative Committees: Veterans’ Issues Workgroup (Chair); Judiciary Committee (Vice Chair); Joint Committee on Semiconductors (Vice Chair); Rules Committee; Transparency Oregon Advisory Commission; Oversight, Accountability and Effectiveness Workgroup
It is a sincere honor to serve Medford in the state legislature. I am committed to working with people of all viewpoints to solve the real problems facing our state.
Addressing the Drug Crisis
The Measure 110 experiment failed to help people get treatment for drug addiction, leaving Oregon with the worst addiction and overdose death rates in the nation. Recriminalizing hard drugs was the first step, but this new law will require ongoing work. I will continue to support our police, courts, and addiction services to restore our communities.
Safe Neighborhoods
In 2021, despite my ‘no’ vote, the legislature opened our parks to homeless encampments. A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision lets us change this statute and I will push for updating Oregon law to match the case.
Housing Costs
Oregon’s antiquated land use laws plus excessive regulations make building new housing unnecessarily complicated and expensive. We can change these laws to bring down housing costs.
Fiscal Responsibility
Our biannual budget is massive but often misspent. The state gives grants with no accountability while failing to appropriately fund schools, public safety, and roads. As a member of the new Legislative Oversight and Accountability Workgroup, I am working to ensure the state makes better choices about how it spends your money.
I remain dedicated to improving our business atmosphere, fighting illegal cannabis grows, and modernizing forest management to reduce wildfire risk.
Grateful to be endorsed by:
Oregon Chiefs of Police Association
Oregon’s Sheriffs
Associated Oregon Loggers
Oregonians for Food and Shelter
NFIB/OR PAC
(This information furnished by Friends of Kim Wallan.)