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• Ore. House 42: Kopel-Bailey beats three other Democrats ( 5/21/08 "The Oregonian") Against overwhelming odds, we finished election evening with a strong victory and a mandate for change. The voters of House District 42 have declared that Oregon cannot wait to confront climate change, to fix our schools, and to ensure that every Oregonian can afford health care. And they know that this will make Oregon a stronger state and bring good family wage jobs back to our community. Thank you all for what you have done. I couldn't have done it without you. 

It's time for new leadership in Oregon

"Jules Kopel-Bailey is part of the next generation of great Oregon leaders. His experience, his thoughtfulness, and his commitment to service will make all Oregonians proud to have him in office. We need his leadership in Salem."

Governor Kitzhaber

Welcome to my website, and thank you for your interest in the positive, issues-oriented campaign I am running. I want to serve as your State Representative in House District 42 because I have a vision of a sustainable 21st century economy for Oregon. I know how to bring together labor, the environment, and education to confront climate change, create family wage jobs, and prepare our children to succeed in the global economy. As your State Representative, I will fight to protect what makes Oregon special and preserve our quality of life. At the same time I will stand up for all Oregonians to make sure that everyone has access to quality health care, a strong education, and a clean environment. I will always defend a woman's right to choose and ensure access to safe, effective family planning, and I will be a tireless advocate for the rights of GLBT members of our community.

As a native of SE Portland, I'm honored to have the opportunity to represent the place I call home. Over the many years I've lived here, I've seen the changes that this community has gone through. Many have been for the better, but some have created more challenges. I believe that we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make Oregon a national model for a sustainable economy. But to do it, we need leadership that isn't afraid to stand up to the special interests that want to hold back progress. I was able to play a key role in the successful fight to keep Wal-Mart out of east Portland. I have met with community groups in each of Oregon's 36 counties to discuss how we can bring urban neighborhoods and rural areas together to create consensus solutions. And I understand that having a sustainable economy won't work unless everyone can be a part of it. Low wages and poor benefits only hurt our community. I'll work to increase affordable housing in Portland so that schools don't suffer when families are forced to move farther and farther out.

Oregon made a lot of progress in the last legislative session, but it's too early to raise a banner and declare "mission accomplished". We have a lot of work to do.

My best,

Jules Kopel-Bailey