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To contact me, please click here: Sen.DebPatterson@oregonlegislature.gov
We are now past the recent election, and I would like to extend my congratulations to the legislative leaders in this district who won re-election: Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (US House District 6), Rep. Paul Evans (Oregon House District 20), and Rep. Tom Andersen (Oregon House District 19). I look forward to continuing to work with you.
Personally, like many of you, I was truly disappointed in the loss by Vice President Harris and Governor Walz in the presidential race. However, I am committed to working with all to make this a county that works for everyone, and protecting the civil and human rights of every Oregonian.
There is much to do here in Oregon, as elsewhere across the nation, and my office is committed to continuing the work. This morning, after a year of working together, we completed the work of the Task Force on Hospital Discharge Challenges, with unanimous approval of the report which includes recommendations to help people move more smoothly through hospitals and into needed short-term or long-term care.
We must also work together to try to bring down the out-of-pocket cost of unaffordable pharmaceuticals for those who need them. Healthcare is simply too expensive, and some needed services, such as behavioral healthcare, are still in short supply. I’m joining with others through the National Conference of State Legislatures to explore options.
Recently, I’ve had a chance to visit one of our area high schools, and I look forward to visiting others in the area soon. Support for our students in K-12 will be a top priority in the coming session, as will housing.
If you would like to learn more, please join Rep. Evans and me for a Town Hall next Monday, November 18th at 5:30 pm at the Monmouth City Hall, 151 Main Street W., Monmouth, OR 97361. (See below.) Hope to see you there!
Best regards,
Deb
Town Hall on November 18
On November 18, I will be holding a joint town hall with Representative Paul Evans, beginning at 5:30pm at Monmouth City Hall. I hope you will join us to hear about the issues we are working on and share your perspective on the issues that matter to you. We hope to see you there!
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Capitol Phone: 503-986-1710
Capitol Address: 900 Court St NE, S-411, Salem, OR, 97301
Email: Sen.DebPatterson@oregonlegislature.gov
Website: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/patterson
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