Democrat Dick Schouten has proven he knows how to make our community a better place to set down roots, raise our children, grow small businesses and retire with dignity.
As a Washington County Commissioner, Dick Schouten has helped protect natural areas and keep our air and water clean, built new parks, improved transportation locally and has made it easier for working families to find affordable, quality childcare close to home.
Dick’s work has made a real difference to our families. But Dick knows that the biggest challenges facing Oregon—ensuring our kids have the best education, taking on climate change, expanding affordable housing options ,and pushing back against the Trump administration’s assault on our civil liberties—requires proven progressive leadership, fighting for what we care about most in Salem.
As our next State Senator, Dick Schouten will be the progressive leader we need.
Dick’s accomplishments include:
Dick’s accomplishments include:
Dick protected Mount Williams and over 160 acres of greenspaces from development
Dick Schouten paved the way for transportation & infrastructure improvements
Dick helped make Oregon’s opioid takeback program a reality
Dick secured funding to create an affordable daycare center at the YMCA
Dick worked to protect local streams, creeks and rivers from pollution
Dick has championed more bike paths in our neighborhoods and better links to transit to reduce congestion and give people an good alternative to driving
