Shaunie Cousins
for
Oregon House District 34

Shaunie Cousins is running on the fundamentals of affordability, public safety, strong schools, accountable government, and practical policymaking. She believes leadership should be measured not by slogans or political theater, but by whether government is functioning, communities are safer, and families can build stable lives. ACCOUNTABILITY & TRANSPARENCY Oregonians are paying more and trusting less. That is not sustainable. Government should be transparent about how taxpayer dollars are spent, honest about what is working and what is not, and willing to change course when programs fail. Public office is not a shield from scrutiny. It is a responsibility to steward resources wisely and deliver measurable results. AFFORDABILITY & TAXES Oregon families do not need more financial pressure. They need relief. As the cost of living rises, state and local government must take a harder look at taxes, fees, and regulatory burdens that make it harder for families to stay ahead. Before asking taxpayers for more, lawmakers should prove they are using existing resources responsibly and effectively. PUBLIC SAFETY, HOMELESSNESS, & ADDICTION Compassion without order is not a solution, and order without treatment is not enough. Oregon needs a more honest and effective response to homelessness, addiction, and behavioral health. That means restoring public order, investing in treatment and recovery infrastructure, supporting law enforcement, and demanding accountability from the systems responsible for results. People need real pathways to stability, and communities need to feel safe again. EDUCATION Oregon students deserve schools that are safe, focused, and academically strong. Parents should be respected as essential partners in their children’s education, and schools should be judged by whether students are learning, growing, and prepared for the future. Political agendas and bureaucratic drift cannot take priority over literacy, academic performance, and classroom stability. BUSINESS CLIMATE & ECONOMIC STRENGTH Oregon’s long-term strength depends on whether businesses of every size can afford to operate, hire, expand, and remain here. Too often, state leadership treats employers and entrepreneurs as a revenue source to tap rather than as essential partners in job creation, innovation, and community stability. Small businesses are struggling under rising costs and complexity, while larger employers and investors have more options than ever about where they grow. At the same time, public safety and public order matter to economic recovery. Business districts cannot thrive if people do not feel safe working, shopping, or investing there. HEALTHCARE Healthcare should be accessible, understandable, and affordable. Too many families are navigating rising costs, limited access, and systems that feel increasingly difficult to use. Oregon needs practical reforms that improve access, reduce unnecessary complexity, and protect the ability of families, seniors, and vulnerable individuals to get timely care. HOUSING Housing has become harder to reach for working families, young adults, and long-time residents alike. Oregon needs a more serious approach to housing affordability - one that addresses supply, regulation, permitting, and the cumulative cost burdens that make development and home stability harder. Stable communities depend on the ability of people to live where they work, raise families, and remain rooted. JUSTICE & PUBLIC ORDER Communities function best when laws are enforced, public spaces are respected, and systems are fair. Oregon should pursue policies that protect civil liberties while preserving accountability and public order. Reform should improve outcomes, not create greater instability or reduce confidence in the institutions meant to protect the public. ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT Environmental stewardship matters, but policy must also be realistic. Oregon can pursue responsible environmental goals without forcing families and businesses to absorb costs they cannot sustain. Good policy balances long-term stewardship with economic reality, energy reliability, and affordability. ELECTION INTEGRITY Voters should have confidence that elections are secure, lawful, and worthy of trust. Election integrity is not a partisan issue. It is a public trust issue. Oregon should support systems that protect access for eligible voters while maintaining clarity, transparency, and confidence in the process. SECOND AMENDMENT Shaunie supports the rights of law-abiding citizens and believes public safety policy should focus on violent offenders and criminal misuse of weapons, not unnecessary burdens on responsible people.