Oregon House leaders move toward more diverse representation
Associated PressSALEM, Ore. — Acknowledging Oregon’s history of racism, Democratic leaders in the state House pledged Monday to open paths for more diverse representation in the Legislature and its leadership. It comes as Rep. Janelle Bynum, who is Black and represents Portland’s eastern suburbs, announced she is dropping her bid to unseat Rep. Tina Kotek, who is white, as state House speaker. “For years, Rep. Bynum has refused to accept the status quo systems of power in the state,” the leaders of the Democratic-controlled House said in a joint statement. “Today, gentrification, discrimination, and racially biased policing practices continue to deny Black families economic and physical freedom.” They noted the Legislature remains “overwhelmingly white” and pledged to: — Include House members of color in Democratic caucus leadership.
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