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Occupation: Deputy Director, PCUN

Occupational Background: Domestic Violence Advocate, Refugee Resettlement Volunteer

Educational Background: M.A. Sociology, Arizona State; B.A. Religious Studies, University of New Mexico

Prior Governmental Experience: President, Cherriots Board of Directors; Vice Chair, Salem-Keizer School Board; SKATS MPO Policy Committee; Cherriots Community Advisory Committee

Fix Marion County

Marion County deserves good jobs, a safe place to live, and a fair shot at a better future for their families.

Proven Leader:

• Leads Oregon’s cleanest fleet

• Created Free Youth Bus Pass Program

• Implemented Salem’s Electric Corridor

• Led SKPS expansion of Dual Language Programs

• Delivered over $6million in Covid relief to farmworkers

As Commissioner, I will work with our cities, schools, businesses, labor, farmers, and community organizations to:

• Invest in infrastructure

• Protect jobs

• Protect healthcare access and expand mental health services

• Make Marion County more affordable for working families

• Build safer, healthier communities

• Protect our farmland, clean water, and environment

I’m running to Fix Marion County for ALL.

“Maria has proven herself as a leader, advocating for access to affordable housing, education, and transportation. She has what it takes to create positive change as Marion County Commissioner.” 

- Representative Andrea Salinas

Endorsed by:
Independent Party of Oregon

Oregon Working Families Party

Oregon Progressive Party

Salem Building and Construction Trades Council

IBEW Local #280

North Coast Carpenters Union

Teamsters Joint Council No. 37

LiUNA 737

SEIU Oregon

UFCW 555

Vanessa Nordyke, Mayor-Elect of Salem

Woodburn City Councilor Mark Wilk

Silverton Mayor Jason Freilinger

Representative Lesly Munoz

Representative Tom Andersen

Representative Travis Nelson

Humane Voters Oregon

Sierra Club

Oregon League of Conservation Voters

New American Leaders Action

Latino Network Action Fund

PCUN

Run for Something

Next Up Action Fund

Oregon Futures Lab

Basic Rights Oregon PAC

For All Families Oregon Action

Planned Parenthood Action Oregon