Words matter. These are the best Kate Brown Quotes, and they’re great for sharing with your friends.
When I became governor, I vowed to restore the public’s trust.
We want our students to graduate from high school, but we want them to graduate with a plan, whether it’s college or career.
I know what it feels like to be a victim of domestic violence.
I know what it feels like to be paid less – substantially less – than the male lawyer in the office next to me.
Oregonians have many good reasons to be proud of our election system.
No individual, regardless of where they live or whom they love, should suffer discrimination.
I think the bottom line for Oregonians is that cleaner fuels mean cleaner air, and we need that, and we want that.
It’s absolutely critical that we not only provide support from cradle to career in the education system but also the wraparound services.
I grew up in a middle-class family. I went to law school.
I seek solutions, not battles.
It’s really important that folks be able to speak out.
The challenge is sort of capturing the issues that Oregonians feel strongly about and moving forward on those.
Rent and the cost of essentials like food and child care are rising so fast that wages are not keeping up.
As educators and policy makers, it is important to demonstrate for parents the connection between high levels of student participation in assessment and system accountability – ensuring the success of every student.
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.
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.
Every child has a right to learn in an environment that is safe.
Tackling affordable housing via land use planning won’t necessarily solve the problem.
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.
John Kitzhaber was a visionary leader for Oregon.
I’m very committed to stable and adequate funding for education.
I certainly think it’s really important that folks in the metropolitan area be able to meet the increased cost of living.
State government’s efforts to address climate change must include reduced consumption and other conservation measures as water shortages become the new normal.
Oregonians expect the state to prioritize the health and well-being of them and their families.
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.
Imagine trying to learn without a dry place to sleep, eat, and do homework. Children cannot succeed in school if their lives out of school are in total chaos.
High-quality public education – combined with other appropriate support, as needed – is the best way to achieve the Oregon Business Plan’s goal of reducing the number of people living in poverty.
I know what it feels like to represent clients who can’t get restraining orders on abusive partners.
Oregonians continually demonstrate a strong belief in fairness and equal treatment under the law.
Most public officials work hard to serve the public good and abide by Oregon’s ethics laws.
I’m really pragmatic. That’s my reality.
Water is the foundation for our economies, communities, ecosystems, and quality of life.
Public health and safety are my highest priorities.
The Department of Energy is a critical component of our efforts to curtail climate change; that work will be less effective unless we collaboratively rebuild confidence in the agency and its programs.
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.
