Maxine Dexter
DATTENTION OREGON: Today is the last day to register to vote! Your vote is your voice. Register today and use your voice to defend our democracy at the ballot box. Stay loud. https://t.co/468l3S6hve
Indigenous communities have been stewards of Oregon’s lands and waters since time immemorial. Honoring that legacy means confronting the harms of settler colonialism and centering their insights as we build our future. Every Oregonian deserves a more just and equitable place to call home. Stay loud.
The President’s abuse of power and weaponization of federal law enforcement against Representative Omar is disgusting and diminishes protections for all. This pre-dawn raid, so close to the election, is a political attack that I condemn in the strongest possible terms.
REMINDER: The window to apply for my Youth Advisory Council is closing today! If you are a high schooler in my district interested in making a difference in your community and on a national scale, consider applying today! https://t.co/vgyfxrDMhy
Our justice system is not to be treated as a spectacle. Our Secretary of Defense is moving forward with livestreaming someone’s execution by firing squad. Let me be clear: this is horrific and dystopian. Hegseth and the Pentagon must reverse course immediately. https://t.co/xknkdlvO9U
I’m conducting oversight at the Macadam ICE facility today. Every individual in this country deserves due process and the right to an attorney. After reports of people not being able to access their lawyer, I’m here for answers. Stay tuned. Stay loud. https://t.co/yL0gidkICW
ICE and CBP need to be held accountable. After wrapping up this oversight visit at the Macadam ICE facility, it affirmed the lack of due process and the need for accountability. I will keep fighting for our neighbors. Stay loud. Abolish ICE. https://t.co/jv0aB6zHTY
Our community is full of young people dedicated to making our country a better place. It was an honor to meet and swear in the Confluence Environmental Center’s newest cohort of AmeriCorps members. I am proud to stand with them and thank them for their dedication to service and our community.
After 265 uninterrupted days at sea, the USS Abraham Lincoln’s crew is home. Welcome back, sailors. Food shortages and mental health struggles demand answers. The Trump administration must answer for this war’s toll on our servicemembers and their families. Stay loud. https://t.co/RQIJLHRMzH
It’s been three years since Hamas brutally murdered over 1200 people and took 250 hostage, in Israel. This inexcusable loss continues to weigh heavily on our community. As does the ongoing genocide in Gaza. One does not and cannot excuse the other. We must condemn violence, and we must do so in all of its forms. All of us need to stand together in opposition to hate and violence across the globe.
Last Saturday, I heard directly from Oregonians and local leaders. Your needs and concerns guide me in Congress, and I am always grateful for the chance to connect. I look forward to seeing you again soon. Stay loud. https://t.co/phUCUWy94Y
Casually suggesting another country take out a U.S. city is absurd, dystopian, and cruel. He must be impeached.
The key to government truly delivering for working families is close local, state and federal partnership. I am grateful to have had time with Mayor Walker of Sandy and Mayor Rios-Campos of Wood Village last week. We discussed public safety, parks, support for local businesses, recreation facilities for youth and how we can make life better for Oregon families. I am grateful to be working together.
I deeply understand the importance of early childhood education and family support services that meet the needs of working families. At Mt. Hood Community College Head Start, I saw firsthand how they are caring for Oregon families and heard more about what's standing in the way of getting kids the care they need. Stay loud.
Oregon's next generation is bright, eager, and ready to lead. As your representative in Congress, I am working to leave you a more peaceful and prosperous world. Thank you to all the youth who shared their voice last Saturday! Keep showing up, and I'll do the same. Stay loud. https://t.co/1opDshFg0X
Survivors deserve to be heard, supported and protected. Those responsible must be held accountable. I applaud @NewYorkStateAG for serving as special prosecutor and taking over the investigation. There must be a full investigation and justice for the survivor. Stay loud. https://t.co/2hrgYH8hxN
Our children need support and safe, nurturing spaces that are accessible and affordable for all our families. It was a joy to tour the Gresham KinderCare this week and visit with the children, educators, and staff to better understand what is needed to effectively support our young families. I am grateful for their care, and I am committed to helping ensure all families have access to high-quality, affordable childcare and preschool.
If you were kicked off of SNAP or had your benefits significantly cut, you can reapply today. To reapply, click here: https://t.co/gA5Vkukl8h
If you are an immigrant legally residing in the U.S., your Medicaid coverage may change. To see possible changes, click here: https://t.co/mTyvtWXRX1
ATTENTION: Because of Republicans’ One Big Ugly Law, Medicaid and SNAP were drastically cut. This law will be implemented in stages over the next few years, and today there are some changes to Medicaid and SNAP benefits that may impact you. ⬇️
My office is here to help. If you need support or help accessing these benefits, contact my office at (503) 231-2300.
High-quality public transportation brings people and communities together. Today, Amtrak introduced new trains connecting riders in Eugene, Oregon, to Vancouver, British Columbia. I look forward to seeing how these new trains provide a more accessible, reliable and comfortable ride for Oregonians.
It is a privilege to serve my district, and being in community, listening to the people I represent, is core to my understanding of your needs and frustrations. Please keep staying loud! Join me for my next town hall this Saturday, Oct. 3, at 3:30 p.m. at the Grant High School Auditorium, 2245 NE 36th Ave., Portland. See you there!
WOOD VILLAGE, OR – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03), joined Wood Village Mayor Jairo Rios-Campos for a walk through the city before holding a community listening session with Wood Village and Fairview residents. The visit gave Congresswoman Dexter an opportunity to hear from local leaders and community members about the issues affecting their neighborhoods, including youth recreation, transportation and economic development. “The best way for me to represent our communities in Congress is to show up and listen,” Congresswoman Dexter said. “Today, I heard from local leaders and neighbors about what they need and where the federal government can be a better partner. I’ll take those conversations with me back to Washington as I continue working for East Multnomah County.” During the visit, Congresswoman Dexter and Mayor Rios-Campos toured Wood Village and discussed expanding recreational opportunities for young people. Wood Village currently does not have a community center or indoor youth recreation space. Mayor Rios-Campos, the city’s first Hispanic mayor, also leads PlayEast!, a partnership between Wood Village and Fairview that provides recreational activities and programs for local children and families. “We are grateful to welcome Congresswoman Dexter back to Wood Village,” Mayor Rios-Campos said. “We are proud of the diversity of our community and the people, cultures, and experiences that make Wood Village such a special place. While we may be a small city, the diversity of our community also means we face a wide range of needs and challenges. Her willingness to spend time here, listen to our community members and local businesses, and better understand those challenges reflect the kind of partnership we value. Whether helping people navigate immigration and other federal issues, supporting our local economy, or advocating for resources that strengthen City services, we appreciate having a representative who takes the time to hear directly from the people she serves. We look forward to continuing that relationship.” The Congresswoman also visited Northeast Halsey Street to see improvements aimed at making crosswalks safer and supporting economic growth in the area. She later hosted a community listening session with more than 70 Wood Village and Fairview residents to hear about the issues affecting their families and communities. ###
SANDY, OR – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) met with Sandy Mayor Kathleen Walker and city officials to discuss the community's infrastructure needs, explore local parks and visit a small business serving Sandy residents. During the visit, Dexter learned more about Sandy's investments in public parks, efforts to support local businesses and ongoing challenges with the city's wastewater treatment system. She was joined by Mayor Walker, City Manager Tyler Deems and Deputy City Manager Jeff Aprati. “Strong communities need reliable infrastructure, successful small businesses and public spaces where families can come together,” Congresswoman Dexter said. “Sandy is investing in its future, and I want to make sure the federal government is doing its part. I’m grateful to Mayor Walker and local leaders for sharing their priorities and showing me where federal investments can make a difference.” The visit included an opportunity to learn about improvements underway at Meinig Memorial Park and explore Cedar Park, Sandy's newest community park. Cedar Park features the Base Camp Action Sports Park, which offers year-round recreational opportunities, including skating, biking and other activities for residents of all ages. “We were excited to welcome Congresswoman Dexter to Sandy today to show her the work we’re doing to keep our community a great place to live,” Mayor Walker said. “From improving our parks to modernizing critical wastewater infrastructure, these projects are investments in Sandy’s future. We’re especially grateful for the Congresswoman's partnership in securing federal funding for our wastewater system upgrades, which helps reduce future utility rates for our residents. She understands how important infrastructure investments like these are for growing communities like Sandy.” Congresswoman Dexter also visited AntFarm Café & Bakery, a local business that serves as a community gathering space while supporting youth and family services, arts programming and educational opportunities. The Congresswoman has secured more than $1.8 million in proposed federal funding to help Sandy improve its wastewater system, including $1.09 million to plan a pipeline connecting Sandy to Gresham and $746,868 to repair aging wastewater pipes. ###