I realized I could make a difference. I could be their voice; I could fight for them… There’s no better place to fight for working families than the governor’s chair. – Kate Brown
I am very concerned that federal and state air quality programs do not consider public health in regulating certain classes of industrial air emissions. – Kate Brown
Oregonians expect the state to prioritize the health and well-being of them and their families. – Kate Brown
Anytime you do something in this arena, whether it’s public records or ethics, it’s not like throwing a stone in a quiet pond. It’s like throwing a boulder. – Kate Brown
We are like petri dishes, where we can innovate, but we want to do it carefully and thoughtfully. – Kate Brown
Economic growth is important. But we cannot count on economic growth alone to fund the public education system our children need and deserve. – Kate Brown
The record shows that I’ve kept a very steady hand on the helm throughout some enormous challenges. – Kate Brown
I’m committed to the goal of Senate Bill 324, and that is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. – Kate Brown
Any threat to the health and safety of a child in any school or classroom is unacceptable. – Kate Brown
We need more partnerships like Vigor Industrial and Portland Community College where men and women in search of a career can get the training they need to get hired right out of school. – Kate Brown
I think the bottom line for Oregonians is that cleaner fuels mean cleaner air, and we need that, and we want that. – Kate Brown
We need a more strategic, coordinated, statewide plan that identifies high-demand jobs or industries with a projected under-supply and offer training to get these Oregonians to work. – Kate Brown
We need to quit arguing about whether the glass is half full or half empty – and instead acknowledge that there’s not quite enough water to go around. – Kate Brown
Rent and the cost of essentials like food and child care are rising so fast that wages are not keeping up. – Kate Brown
We want our students to graduate from high school, but we want them to graduate with a plan, whether it’s college or career. – Kate Brown