Posted on Nov 1, 2023
Susheela Jayapal steps down from Multnomah County Board to run for Congress
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Multnomah County Commissioner Susheela Jayapal is stepping down from office to pursue a run for Congress.
Jayapal, 60, is the first candidate to announce her run for Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District since its longtime leader Rep. Earl Blumenauer announced his retirement Monday. A Democrat who represents North and Northeast Portland on the county board, Jayapal said she believes the moment calls for her to enter the race.
“I truly believe this is a pivotal time for the district, for the state, for the country in so many different ways,” Jayapal told OPB. “We came through the pandemic, and where we have landed is in a place where there is more divisiveness than before. At the same time, we’ve got these challenges here locally where we need federal action and federal help.”
Oregon’s 3rd District stretches from inner Portland to Hood River and is considered one of the safest Democratic seats in the U.S. House.
Jayapal believes her pragmatic approach to governance is right for the job, despite having only four years of experience in politics. If elected, she’d be in rare company serving alongside her younger sister, Pramila Jayapal, who is a member of the U.S. House from Washington state and chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
Jayapal was elected to represent District 2 on the county board in 2019, making her the first Indian American to win an elected county office in Oregon. She won a re-election campaign last year. Before joining the board, Jayapal worked as a corporate lawyer, most recently working as the general counsel for Adidas America.
Jayapal, 60, is the first candidate to announce her run for Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District since its longtime leader Rep. Earl Blumenauer announced his retirement Monday. A Democrat who represents North and Northeast Portland on the county board, Jayapal said she believes the moment calls for her to enter the race.
“I truly believe this is a pivotal time for the district, for the state, for the country in so many different ways,” Jayapal told OPB. “We came through the pandemic, and where we have landed is in a place where there is more divisiveness than before. At the same time, we’ve got these challenges here locally where we need federal action and federal help.”
Oregon’s 3rd District stretches from inner Portland to Hood River and is considered one of the safest Democratic seats in the U.S. House.
Jayapal believes her pragmatic approach to governance is right for the job, despite having only four years of experience in politics. If elected, she’d be in rare company serving alongside her younger sister, Pramila Jayapal, who is a member of the U.S. House from Washington state and chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
Jayapal was elected to represent District 2 on the county board in 2019, making her the first Indian American to win an elected county office in Oregon. She won a re-election campaign last year. Before joining the board, Jayapal worked as a corporate lawyer, most recently working as the general counsel for Adidas America.
Susheela Jayapal steps down from Multnomah County Board to run for Congress
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..."Oregon’s 3rd District stretches from inner Portland to Hood River and is considered one of the safest Democratic seats in the U.S. House.
Jayapal believes her pragmatic approach to governance is right for the job, despite having only four years of experience in politics. If elected, she’d be in rare company serving alongside her younger sister, Pramila Jayapal, who is a member of the U.S. House from Washington state and chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
Jayapal was elected to represent District 2 on the county board in 2019, making her the first Indian American to win an elected county office in Oregon. She won a re-election campaign last year. Before joining the board, Jayapal worked as a corporate lawyer, most recently working as the general counsel for Adidas America.
As a commissioner, Jayapal has pushed for immigration refugee services, racial justice programs, homelessness prevention policies and eviction defense support. In the past year, she’s focused on updating the county’s contracting practices with nonprofits to ensure that staff are fairly compensated. The county has struggled to swiftly distribute tax dollars meant for homeless prevention programs due to nonprofit staffing issues. Most recently, Jayapal has called on the city of Portland to ban the use of leaded diesel at the city-run Portland International Raceway.
Jayapal said she’s especially proud of her work at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, when she pushed the state to provide equitable access to testing and vaccines in Multnomah County. Another top accomplishment: finalizing a contract with an online database company that helps property owners list vacant apartments, making them easier for homeless service providers to find."...
..."Oregon’s 3rd District stretches from inner Portland to Hood River and is considered one of the safest Democratic seats in the U.S. House.
Jayapal believes her pragmatic approach to governance is right for the job, despite having only four years of experience in politics. If elected, she’d be in rare company serving alongside her younger sister, Pramila Jayapal, who is a member of the U.S. House from Washington state and chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
Jayapal was elected to represent District 2 on the county board in 2019, making her the first Indian American to win an elected county office in Oregon. She won a re-election campaign last year. Before joining the board, Jayapal worked as a corporate lawyer, most recently working as the general counsel for Adidas America.
As a commissioner, Jayapal has pushed for immigration refugee services, racial justice programs, homelessness prevention policies and eviction defense support. In the past year, she’s focused on updating the county’s contracting practices with nonprofits to ensure that staff are fairly compensated. The county has struggled to swiftly distribute tax dollars meant for homeless prevention programs due to nonprofit staffing issues. Most recently, Jayapal has called on the city of Portland to ban the use of leaded diesel at the city-run Portland International Raceway.
Jayapal said she’s especially proud of her work at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, when she pushed the state to provide equitable access to testing and vaccines in Multnomah County. Another top accomplishment: finalizing a contract with an online database company that helps property owners list vacant apartments, making them easier for homeless service providers to find."...
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