Laurie is a registered nurse who's been East County State Senator since 2004. Over the years, she's gained a reputation as a local leader who shows how much she cares for East County and its people each and every day.
In the Legislature, Laurie has worked hard to make sure Mt. Hood Community College has the funding necessary to provide job skills training and education for people looking for new and better jobs. She has also supported measures providing small businesses greater access to capital so they can put people back to work. And for families facing foreclosure, Laurie has supported increased homeowner protections.
As a nurse, Laurie has often dealt with children and families coping with the ravages of drug addiction. That's why she's fought to fund the local anti-gang task force, which does so much to reduce drug-related crime in our area.
Laurie grew up in Gresham and is a graduate of Willamette University. She obtained her MA at the University of Colorado and BSN from Radford University. She lives in Gresham, has two grown children and a grandson, and loves reading and working in the yard.
Endorsements
Oregon Nurses Association
Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals
Oregon Education Association
Oregon Chiefs of Police
Oregon State Sheriffs Association
Oregon State Firefighters Council
Oregon State Council for Retired Citizens
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Oregon State Building and Construction Trades Council
Oregonians for Gun Safety PAC
Planned Parenthood PAC
Stand for Children
Mother PAC
Equality PAC
AFL-CIO
UFCW-555
SEIU Local 49
SEIU Local 503
Northwest Oregon Labor Council
National Electrical Contractors Association
NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon PAC
AFSCME Local 75
Gresham Firefighters
United States Senator Ron Wyden
United States Senator Jeff Merkley
United States Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum
Shirley Craddick, Metro Councilor
Deborah Kafoury, Multnomah County Chair
Diane McKeel, Multnomah County Commissioner
Mike Reese, Multnomah County Sheriff
Mike Weatherby, Fairview City Councilor and Former Mayor of Fairview
Steve March, Multnomah County Auditor and Former State Representative
Ted Tosterud, Fairview Mayor
Patricia Smith, Mayor of Wood Village
Mario Palmero, Gresham City Council President
Karilynn Echols, Gresham City Council
David Widmark, Gresham City Council
Rich Allen, Troutdale City Councilor
David Ripma, Troutdale City Council
T. Scott Harden, Wood Village City Councilor
Diego Hernandez, Reynolds School Board
Apostle Steven Holt, Kingdom Nation Church and Chair of N/NE Portland Housing Strategy
Dr. David Gray, Metro East Web Academy
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