Sen. Aaron Woods

From a verified voter in Sherwood, OR4/21

Protect Port of Portland's diversity and inclusion initiatives

The Port of Portland voted to remove the diversity, equity and inclusion policy, representing a regressive step that undermines efforts towards a more equitable and inclusive environment. Institutions should strive to foster diversity and provide equal opportunities rather than reverting to discrimi

From a constituent in Wilsonville, OR4/21

Dedicate lottery revenue for wildfire prevention and mitigation

Establishing a dedicated funding source for wildfire prevention and mitigation efforts is crucial to safeguarding our communities and natural resources. While proposals like a bottle surcharge or tapping into the taxpayer kicker fund have merit, redirecting lottery revenues presents a more balanced

From a verified voter in Sherwood, OR4/10

Prioritize sustainable transit solutions over ineffective highway expansion

The relentless push for highway expansion has proven ineffective at alleviating congestion and undermines our goals of reducing emissions and building sustainable transportation options. Decades of research demonstrate that widening roads only provides temporary relief before induced demand erases a

From a verified voter in Sherwood, OR3/31

Protect Oregon's secure vote-by-mail system, oppose SB210

SB210 proposes major changes to Oregon's elections that would make in-person voting on election day the standard method, while restricting mail-in voting to only those unable to vote in person. This would be a drastic departure from Oregon's long-standing vote-by-mail system. The bill also imposes n