Dear Friends and Neighbors,

It’s been four years since you first joined me in Getting to Work to solve the real problems that affect Oregon families. Since we first began our work together, we have accomplished much, but there is still work that needs to be done, and the current economic downturn has made our work more difficult. That is why I’m running for re-election to the Oregon Senate.

During my time in the Oregon Legislature, I have worked diligently to strengthen our public schools, increase accessibility to health care while controlling cost escalation, reduce government waste and demand greater accountability.

When I first ran for the Legislature, I did so because I wanted my children, and all of Oregon’s kids, to receive a quality education. As a business professional, I had seen first hand what the out-of-control rise in health care costs was doing to Oregon’s small business and families. I was tired of seeing our schools, public safety and human services get the short end of the stick.

I knew that if I wanted change, I would have to roll up my sleeves and Get to Work. And, that is exactly what I did.

As a Legislator, a father, a husband and a 5th generation Oregonian I am committed to continuing my hard work on the part of Oregon’s families. I have always believed that our children deserve safe neighborhoods and good schools, that our government should operate with transparency and cost saving incentives, and that our local resources should remain under local control.

I am proud of what we have accomplished together, but we must not stop here.

Challenges lay ahead and it is going to take effective leadership to guide us through.

Let’s continue the work we started together. Let’s Get to Work for Oregon.

Chris Edwards