We’re not just building a campaign. We’re building a community movement where everyday citizens finally have a real voice in Salem.

While other candidates spent the time leading up to the general election fawning over group and lobbyist endorsements to fill their voter pamphlet, I made the decision on day one to only seek the endorsement of people who must live with the legislation and the taxes that impact ALL of us, regardless of party.

Feels crazy to have to say this out loud, but the person in this seat needs to reflect the best interests of the people of West Linn, of Rivergrove, of Tualatin and of Durham. That’s where my endorsements come from, the people, and that’s where I’m focused.

Here are some of those local voices who have signed on to support Chad Parker for State Representative and are ready to turn away from the policies that got us here and put Optimism Into Action.