Hello neighbors!
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I am running for City Council to increase civic engagement opportunities for all our residents — without language or cultural backgrounds as a barrier to participation.
My grandparents settled in Cornelius as farm workers during the 1990’s. I had the opportunity to grow up in Cornelius in a multigenerational household. I have lived in Washington County my whole life, and as I connected with my community, I realized many of our long-time Cornelius residents have difficulty understanding the functions of the city council — together, we can break this generational barrier for our residents.
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Thank you and I hope to earn your vote by November 5!
PRIORITIES
A Safe and Stable Community for Working Families
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Ensure that city meetings and town halls are accessible for working family schedules.
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Partner with service providers to increase access to mental health services.
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Leverage public investments in sustainable safe transportation methods, including expansion of public transportation routes, sidewalks, and bike lanes.
Improving City Communication
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Provide bilingual and easily understandable summaries of city meetings for residents who aren’t able to attend.
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Partner with local resource centers and community organizations to use more communications channels to promote community engagement opportunities and solicit feedback on city events.
Creating Opportunities to Thrive
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Improve opportunities for youth and young adult civic engagement.
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Create professional development opportunities in collaboration with our community partners.
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Foster communal projects with our Cornelius Historical Society to preserve the heritage of our city and residents.
SUPPORTERS
Rep. Travis Nelson
Oregon House of Representatives
Olivia Alcaire
Hillsboro City Council
Ryan Van Domelen
Vice-Chair, Wash. County Democrats
Adán Merecias
Community Health Worker
Dorotea Lopez
Community Leader and Cultural Advocate
