Emerson Levy is the Democratic nominee for the new House District 53 (Bend and Redmond) in Central Oregon. Levy ran for the seat in 2020 against now-Rep. Jack Zika, losing by about 14 points. In 2020, the district was R+6, but after redistricting, it's D+4--and Zika isn't running for re-election (Republicans nominated Michael Sipe). This could be one of the closest legislative races in the state. Levy is an attorney, mom, and community leader in Bend. She is active with the Deschutes County Democratic Party, serving as Vice Chair, and has volunteered on the Oregon Task Force for School Safety. She has experience working in complex clean energy deals. In this episode, we talk about her views on school safety (and potential gun laws), the politics of central Oregon and how they differ from the metro area, the sky-high cost of housing, and how Oregon can lead the country on clean energy. To learn more about Emerson, visit her website: www.EmersonVotes.com
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Phil Keisling on Tom McCall, Vera Katz, and vote-by-mail | EP 132
Who we can expect to see in the 2024 Oregon election cycle | EP 131
Why Eric Zimmerman is betting on Portland | EP 130
Christine Drazan is looking for a new direction for Oregon | EP 129
The chair of the Oregon GOP on how Republicans can win | EP 128
Decoding Oregon’s swing county with Adam Marl | EP 127
A Once-in-a-Decade Opportunity to Share Your Voice! New Partnership with OVBC | EP 126
Producing our way out of the housing crisis with Jodi Hack | EP 125
Kathleen Stuart on winning campaigns and public official compensation | EP 124
Freshmen legislators on being a mom and winning swing seats | EP 123
Charles Lehman On Portland’s Drug Crisis | EP 122
What Oregon leaders can learn about battling corruption from the Truman Committee, with Steve Drummond | EP 121
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