Meet Kate
Kate Brown became Oregon’s governor at a time of difficulty and uncertainty for our state. She hit the ground running – working to change the tone in Salem and give top priority to the issues that matter most to Oregonians.
For working families across Oregon, Kate has focused on supporting small businesses that are growing the economy, worked successfully to raise the state’s minimum wage, ensure a fair work schedule, and guarantee paid sick leave. For our children, she has made record investments in education and instituted new teacher development resources. For seniors, Kate signed a law giving every Oregonian access to a professionally invested retirement account, so they can save for their later years. For future generations, Kate was the first governor in the country to take action to end the use of coal power, putting Oregon at the forefront of the clean energy movement.
As Secretary of State, Kate oversaw an Audits Division that identified millions in savings—increasing government efficiencies and rooting out waste.
Kate worked to create a voluntary retirement savings system to give every working Oregonian access to a professionally invested retirement account
Kate was the first governor in the nation to make sure everyone is able to exercise their right to vote using automatic voter registration through the DMV.
Under Kate’s leadership, Oregon’s unemployment rate is at record lows and more people are finding good jobs.
Kate dedicated $170 million for career technical education, and is committed to increase investment in our students in years to come.
Under Kate's leadership, Oregon expanded access to health care coverage and care to 94% of adults and 100% of children in Oregon.
Kate increased the minimum wage, because no one working full time should have to live in poverty
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