As a child welfare worker, I see on a daily basis how children's lives are devastated by abuse, neglect, drug addiction, mental health issues, and poverty. These children are placed in terrible situations through no fault of their own, but they're the ones who pay the price.

Measure 59 would cut funding to the programs these children need most. I'm honored to be on the frontlines helping to add stability and safety to these kids' lives. But Measure 59 would place these vulnerable children at risk by cutting critical services that can help them reunite with their families.

My job is to protect abused and neglected kids. These kids can’t afford Measure 59!

Sarah Cochran, Child Welfare Worker

I am a teacher at Liberty Elementary and I am opposed to Measure 62. If it passes, Measure 62 would amend the Constitution to cut $159 million from local school budgets! This will no doubt lead to larger class sizes with fewer class materials. We need to invest more in our schools, not take money away. We need to have more resources to prepare our students for college or to enter the skilled workforce, not less. Please vote No on Measure 62 – It hurts Oregon schools.

Lisa Shogren, Liberty Elementary School Teacher
Albany, OR