A biography for Kate Brownhasn’t been written yet.
“I know what it feels like to be paid less - substantially less - than the male lawyer in the office next to me.”
“John Kitzhaber was a visionary leader for Oregon.”
“As chief elections officer, it's my job to protect the integrity of the ballot.”
“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.”
“Every child has a right to learn in an environment that is safe.”
“I'm very committed to stable and adequate funding for education.”
“Tackling affordable housing via land use planning won't necessarily solve the problem.”
“Economic growth is important. But we cannot count on economic growth alone to fund the public education system our children need and deserve.”
“If I can save one kid's life, for me, it's absolutely worth it.”
“Any threat to the health and safety of a child in any school or classroom is unacceptable.”
“The chaos and confusion during the waning days of the Kitzhaber administration, as well as the ensuing federal investigations into allegations of misconduct, caused Oregonians to question their faith in their governor and state government.”
“Oregonians have many good reasons to be proud of our election system.”
“I'm really pragmatic. That's my reality.”
“I know what it feels like to represent clients who can't get restraining orders on abusive partners.”
“My personal view is that I am opposed to the death penalty.”
“Most of my time as a legislator, I served in the minority. So I'm used to getting the heel of a loaf of bread.”