April 22, 2022
SALEM - Senator Deb Patterson (D-Salem, Monmouth, Independence) announced she will be holding a campaign kickoff event for her re-election campaign on April 23rd from 5:00 - 6:30pm at Pringle Hall Community Center in the new part of her district.
Guests should expect to hear from Senator Deb Patterson, Rep. Paul Evans, Senator Elizabeth Steiner Hayward (D-NW Portland/Beaverton), Mayor Cecelia Koontz (Monmouth) as well as other community leaders in the Salem, Monmouth and Independence area.
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2022
SALEM - Today, Senator Deb Patterson (D, Salem) announced she will seek re-election for State Senate in District 10, which includes the communities of Salem, Monmouth, and Independence
“It is the honor of a lifetime to serve our community in the State Senate”, said Senator Patterson. “I campaigned on fighting for an Oregon that works for everyone, where no one has to choose between life-saving medication and paying their rent. As State Senator, I was proud to champion legislation that caps the price of critical medications and increases accountability for the cost of prescription drugs. Our work isn’t finished, and I hope to earn the support of this community once again.”
Read MoreNew to the Oregon Legislature and to politics, Salem's Sen. Deb Patterson took on an unusual role for a freshman senator - chairing the Senate Committee on Health Care. Despite the challenges of Zoom hearings, she notched several significant legislative accomplishments, including a bill intended to lower prescription drug prices for Oregonians.
Read MoreSen. Deb Patterson, D-Salem, had a noteworthy week, with several bills she chief sponsored passing the Senate. She is the chair of the Senate Health Care committee and has largely focused on that area during her first few months in office.
Read MoreIn Oregon, we believe that everyone should be able to get the care they need. Yet the price of care is increasingly unaffordable and out of reach for many families in our state.
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