2022 OR Governor's race: on Health Care
Christine Drazan:
Repeal COVID-19 mask and vaccine mandates
I will end Governor Brown's state of emergency declaration and repeal her heavy-handed mandates on Day One. We will be done with mask mandates. We will be done with vaccine mandates. Oregonians will get the information they
need to determine for themselves and their own families how they want to approach the virus and make decisions that are personally best for them and their families.
Source: 2022 Oregon Governor campaign website ChristineForOregon.com
Mar 3, 2022
Julian Bell:
Obtain efficiencies through single payer or equivalent
Better care for more people, for less money: There are efficiencies that can be obtained with a single payer system or equivalent.
We need to take advantage of these opportunities for cost savings for people, organizations, and the state of Oregon. We must also make childcare more affordable.
Source: 2022 Oregon Gubernatorial campaign website DrJulianBell.com
May 23, 2022
Nicholas Kristof:
Poor mental healthcare, wages, housing are major problems
In his announcement video, Kristof highlighted his experiences growing up in Yamhill County. He said declining wages, unaffordable housing and poor mental healthcare are among the problems that need to be addressed. He said he wants to make
Oregon a place that understands that "being down on your luck should never be a death sentence."
Source: CBS News on 2022 Oregon Gubernatorial race
Oct 27, 2021
Tina Kotek:
We will move the needle on more recovery services
Q: Behavioral health is a top priority for you. Yet Oregon regularly ranks among the bottom states. A: We now have the marijuana dollars flowing out into communities from Measure 110 [which allocates cannabis tax revenue to addiction treatment
services]. We will move the needle on more recovery services. In terms of how we got here, it was [lack of] resources. Behavioral health services are always kind of the stepchild of the health care system.
Q: Why are Oregon's outcomes for K-12 students so poor?
A: Our numbers are improving. Prior to the pandemic, graduation rates were on the rise. The key is increased accountability and transparency in how the new Student Success Act dollars are being
spent. We were very specific. We want to make sure that the social, emotional well-being of students is better addressed through counselors and nurses and other folks who could be in the schools to help students be successful.
Source: Willamette Week on 2022 Oregon Gubernatorial race
Oct 20, 2021
Tobias Read:
Strongly supports vaccine mandates by businesses, schools
He strongly supports vaccine mandates by local businesses, schools and governments that will help us move past this pandemic and strengthen our economic recovery. Our kids should have the freedom to go to school without the fear of getting sick--and
without wearing masks. Our small business owners should have the freedom to open their stores and know that customers will feel safe coming back to eat, to shop and to work.
Source: 2022 Oregon Gubernatorial campaign website TobiasRead.com
Dec 14, 2021
Betsy Johnson:
Expand mental health services, especially in schools
Oregon's mental health system ranks 50th in the nation. I will lead to fix that. As governor, I will ensure that Oregon secures access to some of the $8 billion in federal money available for mental health services, especially in our schools.
We need more dedicated, trained counselors in schools empowered to take action when there are warning signs of trouble with a student.
Source: 2022 Oregon Gubernatorial campaign website RunBetsyRun.com
Oct 6, 2022
Betsy Johnson:
No to government take-over of the health care system
Democrats are right that health care should be accessible and affordable. Republicans are right that we must protect the role of the private sector in delivering care to ensure innovation, efficiency, and the unique relationship between providers and
patients. I believe providing health care to those in need should be a collaborative partnership between government and the private sector. I do not support a government take-over of the health care system--from insurance to doctors or hospitals.
Source: 2022 Oregon Gubernatorial campaign website RunBetsyRun.com
Oct 6, 2022
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