Issues
Real results for real Oregonians.
Defend our rights
The Threat: Portland politicians want to turn Oregon into California North.
Tripp’s Line in the Sand:
- Guns: Protect every inch of the Second Amendment. Period.
- Life: Stand unapologetically for the unborn.
- Freedom: Stop the nanny-state regulations strangling our communities.
“They want you to beg for permission to live your life. I say ‘no way’.”
Chop Salem down to size
The Problem: A bloated state government that’s useless at best, hostile at worst.
Tripp’s Axe:
- Audit State Agencies – If it’s not actually helping Oregonians, it gets fixed or it gets cut.
- Kill Red Tape – No more 6-month waits to build a house or a barn.
- Tax Reform – Reward success instead of punishing it.
“Salem’s got two jobs: protect our rights and pave our roads. They’re failing at both.”
Revive our natural resource backbone
The Attack: Portland’s war on timber, fishing, and farming.
Tripp’s Revival Plan:
- Reopen Working Forests – Science-based harvests, not extremist lockups.
- Defend Our Waters – Keep fishing fleets working without EPA hassles.
- Farmers First – No more sacrificing ag land for Portland’s urban sprawl.
“They’ll lecture us about ‘sustainability’ while importing lumber from Canada. The hypocrisy stinks worse than a gilled net.”
Job and homes for Oregon families
The Crisis: Young families can’t afford to live where they grew up.
Tripp’s Blueprint:
- Workforce Housing – Fast-track permits for affordable homes.
- Rural Job Zones – Tax incentives for businesses hiring locals.
- Skills Over Degrees – Bring back vocational training in schools.
“Salem’s got two jobs: protect our rights and pave our roads. They’re failing at both.”
Healthcare that shows up
The Shame: Seniors driving 100 miles for a checkup while Portland funds needle parks.
Tripp’s Fix:
- Mobile Clinics – Bring care to remote communities.
- Keep ERs Open – No more hospital closures on our watch.
- Price Gougers Out – Break the big healthcare monopolies.
“If Salem can fund meth kits for addicts, they can fund rural care for grandmas.”
