Kevin Mannix
| Kevin L. Mannix Oregon House of Representatives |
| House District 21 |
| (O) (503) 986-1421900 Court Street, Office 384 | Salem OR, 97301 |
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Urgent Solutions for Oregon’s Housing Crisis: How We Got Here and the Path Forward
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…
Strengthening Laws to Combat Addiction and Improve Mental Health
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…
The Forthcoming Transportation Package
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
Taxation Without Representation? The Stakes in Salem’s 2024 Legislative Race
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…
Don’t fall for tax increase excuses by Salem
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 …
OREGON CRIME FIGHTING ACT
As your State Representative, I have dedicated my career to ensuring that our communities are safe and that justice is served. Today, I write to you about a critical initiative that I have authored, one that I believe will significantly enhance the safety and security of our state: the Oregon Crimefighting Act.
Our beautiful state has faced nu…
Merging Futures: Kroger-Albertsons Deal and Its Impact on Oregon’s Grocery Landscape
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
From the Desk of Kevin Mannix
Part of my work as a State Representative involves getting decisions on proposed laws.
There is more than one way to get legislation to the House Floor to vote on it. There is the familiar way of waiting for a bill to pass through a committee and then arrive on the House Floor. However, there are many great bills that, due to committee workloads, will nev…