April Dobson for State Representative

April is running to fight for our kids and working families.

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<h4>April is a mom, community organizer, and North Clackamas School Board Director.</h4>Growing up in April’s family meant weekdays were for school and weekends were for trekking all across the state to discover Oregon's vast wilderness and pristine flyfishing waters. These formative experiences taught April to appreciate what a special place Oregon is, and how lucky we all are to call it home. As the daughter of a veteran and a civil rights lawyer, she learned the value of service and standing up for others at an early age.Today, April and her husband are raising their three children in Clackamas County. April knows firsthand the tough choices that Oregonians face, because she’s faced them herself. Early in motherhood, April had to make the tough choice to leave her job because the cost of childcare for three kids outweighed her salary. She knows just how lucky she and her husband are to be able to raise their family on one income, an option many Oregon families don’t have.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/6e14a616-3f50-4d65-a845-6b710054ae81/0d04b7c4-a093-4248-bc45-9058ce1d6ee3/0d04b7c4-a093-4248-bc45-9058ce1d6ee3.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C2400%2C1600&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">April knows what it’s like to try and navigate an underfunded education system that leaves far too many kids behind. When one of April’s children was diagnosed with Autism, she was lucky to find the resources her kid needed to be successful in school.April is running to represent her community in the State House because Oregonians shouldn't have to depend on luck. They deserve affordable child care, the best possible education for their kids, and a health care system that includes access to mental and reproductive care.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/6e14a616-3f50-4d65-a845-6b710054ae81/0a6c308a-7bc8-4871-b711-e6021676fe93/0a6c308a-7bc8-4871-b711-e6021676fe93.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C2400%2C1600&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed">April believes simply being an Oregonian is all the luck you should need to provide for yourself and your family, to be healthy, and to be safe. It shouldn’t take the privilege of time and resources to untangle the government systems that are confusing and complex – whether it’s our education system, our health care system, or an economic system that breaks its promises to working families. April has spent more than fifteen years advocating for her family and her community, and she’s running for State House because she believes that government should work. For all of us.

As a mom of three and a Director on the North Clackamas School Board, April will hold government accountable for our community.

<h3>Fighting for Our Community</h3>These are some of the top issues our campaign is focused on. Learn more about our issues <a href="/issues" target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>.

Government should work. For all of us.

With Republicans threatening a national abortion ban that would ban abortion in Oregon, it's more important than ever to protect every woman's right to make their own healthcare decisions. April will always protect and defend access to reproductive healthcare.

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Defend Reproductive Freedom

None of us want to see our neighbors living in a tent by the road. Salem needs to be held accountable for getting results and getting people off the streets and into homes. As a school board member, April fought to keep services for homeless youth at the Wichita Center open when the County tried to close it. If elected, she’ll keep fighting to make sure our community gets the resources we need.

Take on Homelessness

As part of a law enforcement family, April knows it’s critical to provide police the resources they need to keep our communities safe, address the fentanyl crisis, and reduce gun violence.

Keep Our Community Safe

Rising costs impact all of us, which is why April will work with Republicans and Democrats to block any effort to toll I-205. April knows that Clackamas County families already pay more than their fair share, and in Salem she'll protect tax cuts for working families, work to lower healthcare costs, and make childcare more affordable.

Support Working Families

April knows we need responsible investments in public education. She will champion recruiting and retaining highly trained educators, strengthening mental and behavioral health supports for students, supporting special education, and reducing class sizes.

Secure Funding for Public Schools

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Dozens of local organizations and leaders are standing together!

Proudly Endorsed By:

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley

Christine Lewis, Metro Councilor

Lisa Batey, Mayor of Milwaukie

Janelle Bynum, State Representative for HD 39

Annessa Hartman, State Representative for HD 40

Hoa Nguyen, State Representative for HD 48

Brett Sherman, Happy Valley City Councilor

Jena Benologa, NCSD School Board Chair

Mitzi Bauer, NCSD School Board Member

Tory McVay, NCSD School Board Member

René Canler, Happy Valley business leader

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As a mom of three, I know the challenges working families face. As your next State Representative, I'm ready to hold government accountable. For all of us.

Just being an Oregonian should be all the luck you need to thrive.

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