As Mayor of Happy Valley, Lori Chavez-DeRemer has been a standout in the arena of public service.
House District 51 needs a proven and bipartisan leader to represent them in the State legislature. As Mayor, she has kept taxes low, presided over a steady economy, and expanded opportunities for our children. She wants to take that same passion and service to the state legislature representing the communities of Happy Valley, Clackamas, East Portland, Gresham, Damascus, and Boring.
Confronting Rising Crime Problem
As Mayor, Lori confronted Oregon’s rising crime problem proactively. She pushed for a fully staffed and equipped police department that handles more than 3,000 calls every year.
Expanding Opportunities for Our Youth
As Mayor of Happy Valley, Lori created the Happy Valley Youth Council to empower teens to expand educational opportunities. She has promoted innovation in education like technical training and apprenticeships.
Streamlined Regulations
From streamlined regulations to a business-friendly policy, Lori made certain that Happy Valley remains a thriving community with a vibrant economy and increasing jobs for our families.
Addressing Oregon’s Housing Crisis
Happy Valley enjoys one of the lowest property tax rates in Oregon. Lori has worked to protect tax incentives that make homeownership more affordable such as the mortgage interest deduction.
Protecting the Environment
Lori’s environmental record is unparalleled. Under her leadership, Happy Valley installed a solar panel program that saved more than 127,000 pounds of Greenhouse Gas emissions. Additionally, Happy Valley was named “Tree City USA” thanks to Lori’s commitment to protecting our environment.
Tighter Fiscal Controls
Lori Chavez-DeRemer has pushed for tighter fiscal controls, getting more from existing resources rather than going to taxpayers for more money. Balanced budgets and fiscal reserves were constant features of Happy Valley’s civic budget under Lori’s leadership. Today, the city enjoys a $2.5 million fiscal reserve, and one of the lowest tax rates in the state.
“Lori Chavez-DeRemer is a great leader with an all inclusive leadership style which allows all voices to be heard when making decisions. Lori has helped me as a young councilor to fully understand the job of an effective elected leader.”
“Lori Chavez-DeRemer makes a great Mayor because of her understanding of transportation, infrastructure and growth issues pressing our community.”
“I’ve worked with Mayor Lori Chavez DeRemer for over 12 years. She is a passionate and articulate advocate for her community as well as a regional leader! Happy valley is well served by her tenacity and intelligence.”
“As a longtime resident of Happy Valley, I’m thankful to have a leader like Mayor Lori Chavez-DeRemer at the helm. Thanks to Lori’s leadership we are blessed with good schools, healthy natural areas, walking trails, safe neighborhoods, more affordable housing options and a very friendly business climate.”