State Representative Hoa Nguyen

Last week I joined Rep. Neron, Rep. Gamba, Rep. Hartman, Rep. Bynum, Rep. Hieb, Sen. Meek, and Clackamas County leadership for their Legislative Breakfast and Courthouse Groundbreaking. What an awesome event! I even got to say hi to my friend and mentor, the former Representative Jeff Reardon. I am honored to continue the work he started in House District 48, and bring my own flavor to this session.

The Executive Director of the Clackams County Children's Commission brought HD 48 Constituents to the Capitol on their Lobby Day this week. We heard stories from mother's and grandmother's about how the Head Start Program isn't just a service for the child, but a community for the family. We heard a mother's journey through homelessness, addiction, and renewal. We heard a grandmother's story of generations of assistance. She also shared her grandchild's journey from not being able to walk, using a walker, and now running on their own - of which the walker was provided by Head Start. We learned their need for funding, educator workforce and facilities.

We are very much looking forward to working with early childhood programs throughout the session to ensure we are advocating for their needs. As the Vice Chair of the Early Childhood and Human Services Committee, I am excited to be in a position to advocate for my community.