Endorsements

Endorsements of Ken Helm for Oregon

Organizations

American Federation of Teachers - Oregon
Basic Rights Oregon Equality PAC
Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce
Beaverton Education Association
Humane Voters Oregon
International Union of Painters & Allied Trades,
District Council 5
Oregon AFSCME
Oregon Education Association
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Oregon Nurses Association
Oregon State Building & Construction Trades Council
Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters
Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon
Pro-Choice Oregon PAC
Sierra Club, Oregon Chapter
SEIU Oregon
United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555

Washington County

Chair Kathryn Harrington
Former Commissioner Dick Schouten
Washington County Sheriff Pat Garrett

Metro Council

Metro Councilor Juan Carlos Gonzalez

Parks and Recreation

THPRD Director Felicita Monteblanco

City of Beaverton

Mayor Lacey Beaty
City Councilor Marc San Soucie
City Councilor Allison Tivnon
Planning Commissioner Kevin Teater

Beaverton School Board

Chair Tom Colett
Former Chair LeeAnn Larsen

State Senators

State Senator Kate Lieber (District 14)
State Senator Janeen Sollman (District 15)
State Senator Elizabeth Steiner Hayward (District 17)
Former State Senator Mark Hass (District 14, 2007-2021)

State Representatives

State Representative Courtney Neron (District 26)
State Representative Sheri Schouten (District 27)

State Representative Susan McLain (District 29)

State Representative Maxine Dexter (District 33)
State Representative Dacia Grayber (District 35)
State Representative Lisa Reynolds (District 36)
State Representative Rachel Prusak (District 37)

Neighborhood Leaders

Jake Mintz, Neighbors For Smart Growth Board Member and North Johnson Creek Trail Extension Project Leader

Willamette Week, May 2022 Endorsements
"Since being elected in 2014 with the backing of the Oregon League of Conservation Voters, [Ken Helm] has been a champion of the environment."

"Helm, who has represented Beaverton, Cedar Hills, West Haven, and Rock Creek, has worked hard to promote solar, increase energy efficiency in buildings, transition Oregon to 100% clean electricity, and prevent the poaching of wildlife."

"We’re sticking with the guy who votes for the environment with the regularity of a Swiss watch."

Watch or read more:
https://www.wweek.com/news/2022/04/27/wws-may-2022-endorsements-oregon-legislature/

Quotes from the Community
“Ken understands land use and environmental issues at the highest levels. He will be a tremendous and immediate asset to the Oregon Legislature.” - Mary Kyle McCurdy

"As a teacher, I know Ken Helm cares deeply about our schools and providing a quality education for our children. In Salem, he'll fight for sustainable and long-term funding for schools.” - Andrew Brown, Teacher at Sunset High School

'We need leaders like Ken Helm who will help ensure families get affordable access to the health care they need. As a nurse, I trust Ken Helm.” - Kirsten Roberts, FNP

"Ken understands how tough it is to run small business. When Walmart came to my town Ken stood up to their unfair competition and protected my business" - Luise Langheinrich