Scott Hooper

Housing Scott supports building more houses in small towns and communities, while preserving our beautiful farms, forests, and natural habitats. Housing units must include affordable housing for people at every income level from the middle class to the unemployed. Healthcare We have an addiction epidemic. Politicizing the issue, shaming addicts, and relying on police officers to deal with the problem is not the solution. Scott supports the four pillars approach – treatment, harm reduction (preventing overdose deaths), prevention, and enforcement. Scott supports solutions with a focus on the communities involved. What works in McMinnville, Dallas, or our rural communities is different than what works in cities. Education He supports building apprenticeships, training, and education programs to raise graduation and literacy rates. Housing Scott supports building affordable housing for working people. Oregon has 300,000 people who are housing insecure; they don’t have enough money after paying rent or mortgage to then pay for essentials – insurance, utilities, and food. Oregon must also commit to find affordable housing for all veterans and children without housing and end homelessness among these groups. Education Scott opposes school vouchers and other efforts to defund our public schools, to politicize our children, or to ban books. Guns Scott is Pro Gun Ownership with sensible controls. Guns Scott is a gun owner and supports personal freedoms, as well as data-driven strategies for improving gun safety. Abortion / Contraception Scott supports reproductive rights and is a constant advocate for protecting people’s health autonomy. Education Scott supports funding public education.