Rep. Javadi said teamwork and a site visit helped in getting funding for The Columbia River Maritime Museum’s Mariners Hall Exhibition and Education building.

As your state representative, I have always believed that steady, competent local leadership is essential, especially in times of uncertainty and turmoil.

With my Democratic opponent recently dropping out of the race and party officials set to pick a replacement soon, the importance of reliable leadership has never been clearer. While national politics may often seem like a trainwreck, here on the North Coast, we need to stay focused on what matters most: our community and our future. I am committed to being that leader for you.

Over the past term, I have worked tirelessly to address some of the most pressing issues facing our district. Top of the list was reforming Measure 110. We got it done. The decriminalization of hard drugs had devastating effects on our communities, leading to record-high overdose deaths. By recriminalizing hard drugs and cracking down on fentanyl, we can both boost treatment options and provide more accountability for those who refuse help. This is not just about law enforcement; it’s about saving lives and restoring the health of our communities. This much-needed reform takes effect in September.

Another significant achievement has been the passage of a historic, bipartisan housing bill. This legislation addresses the housing crisis that has hit our rural communities particularly hard. By incentivizing home construction and providing stopgap infrastructure funding, we are ensuring that our workforce, including teachers, firefighters and service industry workers have access to affordable housing. This is crucial for the growth and sustainability of our local economies.

Being good environmental stewards is important, and no one does it better than the people who live, work and recreate in Oregon’s North Coast. But I have been a staunch opponent of the implemented version of the habitat conservation plan because it threatens to kill hundreds of North Coast timber jobs. The plan could result in Clatsop and Tillamook counties losing millions of dollars annually, crippling funding for essential services like law enforcement, schools and elections offices. I have fought this proposal every step of the way and introduced legislation to bring more accountability to bureaucrats who want to limit our timber harvests. Protecting our timber industry is not just about jobs; it’s about preserving our way of life, and I will keep fighting for it!

Public safety, including in our public schools, is another area where I have pushed for significant improvements. Our children deserve to learn in a safe environment, and I have worked on legislation to enhance security measures in our schools. We have more work to do, and I will continue to reach out across the aisle to bring Democrats on board with these commonsense proposals.

No matter the pressing issue, I have always fought to ensure that state tax dollars are spent more efficiently. We cannot continue to watch our roads crumble, our educational attainment decrease and our public parks fill with tents while the state continues to take more and more of our money from the North Coast. I will always ask the necessary question: what are we getting from a proposal back here at home?

I have worked to build the relationships necessary to make a difference while the national stalemate continues. Not only am I committed to doing the job, but my track record and reputation show that I work to get things done for the North Coast. Coastal issues are bipartisan issues, and together, we are starting to see great things get done. We just need to stay focused on getting the job done.

As your state representative, I have worked across the aisle to ensure that we made progress in these and other areas. In fact, 65% of my chief-sponsored legislation had the support of Democrats. I am running for reelection to continue moving the ball forward, and I am encouraged by the broad, bipartisan support for our campaign, from Republican state Sen. Suzanne Weber to former Democratic, now independent state Sen. Betsy Johnson.

Whoever my opponent is in November, I will remain focused on getting the job done for the North Coast. I look forward to this conversation with voters and am ready to continue serving our community with the steady, competent leadership it deserves.