Priorities
Rachel’s priorities and vision for Beaverton are driven by what she wants for her family.
Face the Climate Crisis
Climate change is here; it’s up to us to decide how severe it will be and how we will prepare for it. Cities are the front lines for where people can make a difference, including how we get around, how we keep our homes comfortable and powered, and how we can prepare for wilder weather like ice storms, extreme heat, and flooding. Rachel is committed to implementing policies that will prepare Beaverton and help residents reduce their emissions.
Build safe streets for everyone
Everyone needs to be able to move through our city safely. However, on average, there is a vehicle crash that results in an injury every 10 hours in Beaverton. Every 11 days, there is a crash that leads to a life-altering injury or death. As vehicles get heavier and higher, the damage they can inflict, especially at high speeds, increases significantly.
At the same time, cars, insurance, maintenance (both routine and surprise), and fuel are all getting more expensive, creating an increasingly large financial burden. To top it off, more motor vehicles that drive on our roads means that road maintenance expenses continue to increase as well, not to mention being stuck in more traffic.
These facts point to the need for safe streets for all modes of transportation, including people who walk, roll, bike, ride public transit, and drive. Rachel will be an advocate on City Council to make it possible to travel safely for people to get to where they are going, no matter the mode.
Affordability and vibrancy
Prices, from groceries to homes, continue to increase. As a mom with young kids and senior relatives, Rachel has felt the financial pressures on our community increasing. At the same time, it’s also been more challenging for the City to continue to offer excellent services. Rachel is invested in policies to reduce financial pressures on residents while maintaining the services our community depends on and make Beaverton an amazing place to live.
Elevate civic engagement and community
Rachel’s experience participating in her Neighborhood Association Committee as well as various committees has shown her that there is a real desire to serve our community in Beaverton. Neighbors have done some truly remarkable things, from organizing the planting of thousands of trees over the years to rallying neighbors to get prepared for emergencies.
She has also seen how it can be challenging for neighbors to make the impact that they want to see, or sometimes they don’t even know about the opportunities that exist. Rachel is committed to elevating the amazing work that is currently happening, finding new ways to connect people who want do serve their city, as well as being a resource to help navigate how to get started.