Kate Brown

“I love working the legislative process.”

“The challenge is sort of capturing the issues that Oregonians feel strongly about and moving forward on those.”

“I know what it feels like to be a victim of domestic violence.”

“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.”

“When I became governor, I vowed to restore the public's trust.”

“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.”

“State government's efforts to address climate change must include reduced consumption and other conservation measures as water shortages become the new normal.”

“We are like petri dishes, where we can innovate, but we want to do it carefully and thoughtfully.”

“I pledge to you today that for as long as I am your governor, I will not seek or accept any outside compensation from any source.”

“Public health and safety are my highest priorities.”

“I have spent my career fighting to make Oregon a place where everyone can thrive.”

“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.”

“Before swearing in new citizens, immigration officials check to make sure prospective citizens weren't on voter rolls or voted before achieving legal citizenship. A citizenship petition can be denied if they were.”

“I'm committed to the goal of Senate Bill 324, and that is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”

“I am very concerned that federal and state air quality programs do not consider public health in regulating certain classes of industrial air emissions.”

“Water is the foundation for our economies, communities, ecosystems, and quality of life.”

“I certainly think it's really important that folks in the metropolitan area be able to meet the increased cost of living.”

“Cities around the United States do not have land use planning like we have in Oregon, and they are all struggling with issues like affordable housing.”

“No individual, regardless of where they live or whom they love, should suffer discrimination.”

“For me, clean fuels translates into cleaner air for Oregonians. I think that's a good thing.”