Kevin Mannix

We have the November 5 election behind those of us who are in my Keizer and North Salem  district. I thank everyone who volunteered to help with my campaign, donated to my campaign,  and who voted for me in the election. This gives me a chance to continue to reach out and  represent the needs of everybody in House District 21 and also address …

As your State Representative and a long-time advocate for public safety, I recently had the opportunity to  visit Coffee Creek Correctional Facility and meet with the Association of Oregon Corrections Employees  (AOCE). These experiences have reinforced my belief in the critical role our correctional facilities play in  maintaining public safe…

It's no secret that Oregon is in a housing crisis. But what does that mean? 

Oregon has built too few homes for years – at least 140,000 too few – and researchers suggest we'll need to build over a half million new housing units in the next 20 years to catch up. In fact, Oregon ranks 4th nationally in the underproduction of housing.

This short…

We need to continue to take steps forward to address the homelessness issue.

During the 2024 session, we passed comprehensive legislation which addresses the issues of addiction and community safety. This legislation reformed Measure 110 so that possession of street drugs returns to being a crime. It will be an unclassified misdemeanor and law enforcement…

Maintaining and building an efficient transportation system is one of the main functions of government. However, in Oregon, transportation planning has led to much-deserved skepticism and mistrust from Oregonians in recent years. I am optimistic that an upcoming transportation package in the 2025 session will provide us with a much-needed opportunity to r

The proper role of government in taxation–particularly without voter approval–will continue to be a key element to the 2024 election beyond the May primaries.

This is particularly evident in my race for House District 21, where my opponent in the fall appears to be Salem City Councilor Virginia Stapleton, who spearheaded the failed Salem Payroll tax a…

The City of Salem has canceled several beloved summer events - including Movies at the Park, First Friday concerts, and the Kids Relays - all due to a projected budget deficit. 

Instead of cutting wasteful or rarely used programs, the City of Salem apparently wants residents to "feel the pain" of the City Council's fiscal mismanagement. 

The …

With the holiday shopping season upon us, we are reminded of how important access to local stores and products right here in our community is to our everyday lives. I recently participated in a conversation about the proposed merger of Kroger (Fred Meyer) and Albertsons, currently under consideration by the Federal Trade Commission. If approved, the merge