Lesly Muñoz for Oregon State Representative

Lesly is running to represent our community, fight for our families, and build a future where every child can thrive.

Lesly Muñoz for State Representative

“Siempre seré una voz que lucha por los trabajadores, por nuestros estudiantes, y por todas las familias. Como madre de cuatro hijos y orgullosa hija de emigrantes, lucharé por la oportunidad de una vida mejor para todos.”

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Lesly’s experience as a single mother and labor organizer has given her a deep understanding of the issues facing working families in our community — from the cost of housing, and healthcare, to making sure we have strong schools for all children. In the legislature, Lesly will fight for us and deliver real results for hard working families.

<h3>Fighting for Our Community</h3>These are some of the top issues our campaign is focused on. Learn more about our issues <a href="/issues" target="" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>.

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Lesly believes that an investment in education is an investment in our shared future. As the daughter and sister of educators, an advocate for education, and a mother of four, Lesly has witnessed the transformational impact a quality education can have on bettering peoples’ lives. Lesly is committed to:<ul><li>Championing accessible, adequately funded public schools.</li><li>Investing in early childhood education and affordable post secondary education, so that students have the opportunity to succeed from birth to graduation, and beyond.</li><li>Ensuring safe, inclusive learning environments for all students.</li><li>Investments in additional opportunities in higher learning with university studies and amplifying CTE opportunities and apprenticeship programs within K-12 institutions.</li></ul>

Lesly believes that an investment in education is an investment in our shared future. As the daughter and sister of educators, an advocate for education, and a mother of four, Lesly has witnessed the transformational impact a quality education can have on bettering peoples’ lives.

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High-Quality Education

Lesly has seen first-hand the devastating impacts of the housing crisis on working families in Oregon.&nbsp; That’s why housing is a top priority for her. In the legislature,&nbsp; Lesly will work to:<ul><li>Build more affordable housing and reduce homelessness.</li><li>Increase rent assistance for working families.</li><li>Protect tenants from unjust evictions.</li></ul>

Lesly has seen first-hand the devastating impacts of the housing crisis on working families in Oregon.&nbsp; That’s why housing is a top priority for her.

Affordable Housing

As a single mother who sent her 4 children to Woodburn public schools, the safety of our schools and neighborhoods is a top priority for Lesly. She knows our police officers are being asked to do too much–&nbsp; without the resources necessary to carry out their jobs of keeping us safe. Lesly will:<ul><li>Fund our public safety departments.</li><li>Fight to expand mental/behavioral health services in our communities and across Oregon.</li><li>Bring law enforcement, community members, and local officials together to ensure we are investing resources in ways that make our neighborhoods safer and get people the help they need.</li></ul>

As a single mother who sent her 4 children to Woodburn public schools, the safety of our schools and neighborhoods is a top priority for Lesly. She knows our police officers are being asked to do too much–&nbsp; without the resources necessary to carry out their jobs of keeping us safe.

Community Safety

Having worked as a union organizer for over a decade, Lesly has seen how unions can empower workers and level the playing field. She knows that all of Oregon does better when workers can make their voices heard and have their needs met. That’s why she’s advocating for:<ul><li>Fair wages and safe working conditions, because no one should be made to feel unsafe in their workplace.</li><li>A strong voice for Oregon workers to ensure a level playing field between management and employees.</li><li>More opportunities for workforce training.</li></ul>

Having worked as a labor representative for over a decade, Lesly has seen how unions can empower workers and level the playing field. She knows that all of Oregon does better when workers can make their voices heard and have their needs met.

Workers Rights

The rising cost of healthcare is impacting all of us. Too many Oregonians are one medical emergency away from bankruptcy. In the state house, Lesly will:<ul><li>Stand up to Big Pharma to bring down the cost of health insurance and prescriptions.&nbsp;</li><li>Advocate for all people to have access to quality, affordable healthcare in their own communities.</li><li>Fight to protect abortion access, IVF, and the right to choose in Oregon.</li></ul>

The rising cost of healthcare is impacting all of us. Too many Oregonians are one medical emergency away from bankruptcy.

Quality Healthcare

Lesly knows that access to clean air and water is a basic right.&nbsp; In Salem, she will fight to:<ul><li>Reduce harmful pollution that causes asthma.</li><li>Preserve our farms, parks, and natural beauty.</li><li>Make sure all communities have clean drinking water.</li></ul>

Lesly knows that access to clean air and water is a basic right.&nbsp;

Clean Air and Water

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Teresa Alonso Leon, Former House District 22 State Representative

Jeff Merkley, US Senator

Jaime Rodriguez, Former American Federation of Teachers President

Ron Wyden, US Senator

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Teresa Alonso Leon, Former State Representative, House District 22

Reyna Lopez, Executive Director, PCUN

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"I will always be a voice for workers, for our students, and for every family. As a mother of four and the proud daughter of immigrants, I know even one chance at a better life is worth fighting for."

Inspired by her parents who came to the United States and worked hard for better opportunities, Lesly Muñoz has spent her career representing workers and advocating for the highest quality education for our children. She fights for better wages and working conditions for educators and healthcare workers in our community.

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