The Oregon PERS Retiree PAC was proud to support legislative candidates during the primary election on May 21, 2024. We are pleased to report that a majority of the candidates OPRI supported were successful in their primary races. House Representative John Lively – House District 7 (D Primary) Representative Farrah Chaichi – House District 35…
With a heart for service and a passion for learning, Colleen Johnson has dedicated her life to making a difference, both in academia and in her community. Colleen spent much of her childhood in southern California where she was born, though she also spent time in other states across the U.S. She married her husband,…
During the 2024 legislative session, OPRI monitored and advocated for the top legislative priorities for members during the 32-day session. The 2024 Oregon legislature performed almost exactly to script: Heavy bipartisan focus on reforming Measure 110 and increasing housing supply, very few overtly partisan issues, and prolific spending fueled by ever-increasing tax revenues that had…