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<h2>From here at home to D.C. &amp; Salem, <br>we agree: Sugar is the best for the job.</h2>

<h6>Current representative <br>(retiring in 2027)</h6>

<h4>State Rep.<br>Annessa Hartman</h4>

<h6>Or-05</h6>

<h4>Congresswoman Janelle Bynum</h4>

<h6>Oregon City, Gladstone, <br>&amp; Happy Valley</h6>

<h4>State Senator<br>Mark Meek</h4>

<h6>oregon city</h6>

<h4>Mayor<br>Denyse McGriff</h4>

<h6>Gladstone</h6>

<h4>Mayor <br>Michael Milch</h4>

<h6>Clackamas County</h6>

<h4>County Chair Craig Roberts</h4>

<h4>Commissioner Martha Schrader</h4>

<h4>Commissioner-Elect <br>Sonya Fischer</h4>

<h4>Metro Councilor<br>Christine Lewis</h4>

<h6>Happy Valley &amp; <br>North Clackamas</h6>

<h4>State Rep. <br>April Dobson</h4>

<h6>West Linn &amp; Tualatin</h6>

<h4>State Rep.<br>Jules Walters</h4>

<h6>West Linn</h6>

<h4>Mayor <br>Rory Bialostosky</h4>

<h6>Milwaukie</h6>

<h4>Council President<br>Will Anderson</h4>

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Dozens of local organizations and leaders are standing together!

<h2>Your Name for Political Office</h2>

<h5>Federal Delegation</h5>

<h5>State Leaders</h5>

<h5>Clackamas County Leaders</h5>

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<h5>Gladstone Leaders</h5>

<h5>Johnson City Leaders </h5>

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<h5>Jennings Lodge Leaders</h5>

<h5>Other  Leaders Across Oregon</h5>

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<p>Here's what Michael will fight for in <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);">Salem</strong></span>.</p>

<h2>Fighting for Our Community</h2>

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<p><strong><em>Making Oregon more affordable for working families.</em></strong></p><p>Responsible budgeting that protects taxpayers and lowers the cost of living. <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>He works three jobs to afford his own home</u></strong></span>, and he knows firsthand what it takes to make ends meet.</p>

<h2>Lower Cost of Living</h2>

<p><strong><em>Affordable homes. Thriving communities.</em></strong></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>Making homeownership more affordable</u></strong></span>, supporting <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>safe communities</u></strong></span>, and investing in <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>vibrant downtowns</u> </strong></span>that benefit families and local businesses.</p>

<h2>More Affordable Housing &amp; Opportunities for First Time Homebuyers</h2>

<p><strong><em>Strong schools. Bright futures.</em></strong></p><p>As a <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>high school history teacher for more than 10 years</u></strong></span>, Michael has seen firsthand what works—and what doesn't. He will <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>strengthen literacy</u></strong></span>, <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>improve funding for special education</u></strong></span>, <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>expand career and technical education</u></strong></span>, and create more <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>pathways to good-paying jobs</u></strong></span>.</p>

<h2>Better Education &amp; Opportunities for Students</h2>

<p><strong><em>Reliable infrastructure that doesn’t waste time or money.</em></strong><br><br>Deliver transportation projects <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>on time</u></strong></span> and <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>on budget</u></strong></span> with <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>high-quality</u></strong></span>, <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>union construction</u></strong></span><strong> </strong>jobs, <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>responsible spending</u></strong></span>, and <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>long-term reliability</u></strong></span> for Oregon communities.</p>

<h2>Toll-Free Roads &amp; On-Time Projects</h2>

<p><strong><em>Safer streets. Stronger communities.</em></strong><em><br></em><br>Support <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>police</u></strong></span>, <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>firefighters</u></strong></span>, and <strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>emergency </u></strong><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>responders</u></strong></span>, <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>expand</u></strong></span><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u> mental health supports</u></strong>, and strengthen crime prevention efforts to <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><em><u>keep Oregon communities safe</u></em></strong></span>.</p>

<h2>Safe Communities and a Stronger Oregon</h2>

<p><strong><em>Jobs that support families and strengthen our community.</em></strong><br><br>Create <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>living-wage</u></strong></span> jobs that help <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>working families get ahead</u></strong></span> while <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>strengthening local businesses and unions</u></strong></span> that <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>protect workers’ rights</u></strong></span>.</p>

<h2>Strong Jobs &amp; Strong Local Businesses</h2>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><strong><em>Our freedoms are on the line.</em></strong></span><strong><br></strong><u><br></u>Protecting <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>reproductive rights</u></strong></span>, protecting<span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"> <strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>voting rights, including mail-in voting</u></strong></span>, and protecting <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>Oregon and immigrants from federal overreach</u></strong></span>. Michael will ensure a <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>fair justice system</u></strong></span> that treats everyone equally, and he will stand up for the rights of <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>all Oregonians</u></strong></span>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Protecting Oregon Values</h2>

<p><strong><em>Timely care. Lower costs. Better outcomes.</em></strong></p><p><br>Expand access to <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>primary care</u></strong></span>, <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>specialty care</u></strong></span>, <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>mental health services</u></strong></span>, and <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>affordable treatment</u></strong></span> so kids, seniors, and working families can get the care they deserve.</p>

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<p><strong>Michael is a teacher, debate coach, and union leader in Clackamas County.</strong> He has dedicated his life to helping young people find their voice. Now he’s running for State Representative to make sure Oregon continues to be a place where families can build their lives.&nbsp;</p>

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<h4>More Affordable Housing &amp; Opportunities for First Time Homebuyers</h4>

<h4>Better Education &amp; <br>Opportunities for Students<br></h4>

<h4>Toll-Free Roads <br>&amp; On-Time Projects</h4>

<h4>Safe Communities <br>&amp; a Stronger Oregon</h4>

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<h6>current State Rep. Annessa Hartman (retiring 2027)</h6>

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<h2><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">Rooted in Service and Community</span></h2><span class="image image-framed image-left image-tilt-left" style="width: 40%;"><span class="image-inner-wrapper"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/ab247857-5e58-49d5-8d59-935f97a0d460/8d78e02d-a25e-474a-a5dd-841fe4a3f53b/8d78e02d-a25e-474a-a5dd-841fe4a3f53b.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1131%2C848&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"></span><span class="caption" style="display: none;"></span></span><h4><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);">Michael grew up hearing his grandparents' stories about <u>helping others</u>, <u>working hard</u>, and <u>standing up for what’s right</u>.</span></h4><p>His grandfather joined the merchant navy at age 14, sailing dangerous seas in World War II. Later, when Michael’s grandparents moved to America, they became proud citizens who always stayed involved in their community.</p><p>On his dad’s side, Michael’s family includes Italian immigrants and even early pioneers. Family stories taught him the value of hard work, family, and taking care of your neighbors. </p><p>In particular, his grandmother Zoe cared deeply about our democracy; her last act before she passed in 2024 was <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">voting</strong></span>.</p><p>Michael learned from his family that <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">strong communities don’t just happen</strong></span> <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">—</strong></span> <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">we build them together</strong></span>.</p>

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<h1>Meet Michael Sugar</h1>

<h2><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">Bringing People Together for Real Solutions</span></h2><span class="image image-framed image-right image-tilt-left" style="width: 40%;"><span class="image-inner-wrapper"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/ab247857-5e58-49d5-8d59-935f97a0d460/dd285e9e-288f-4f12-b08d-1e8145a5a563/dd285e9e-288f-4f12-b08d-1e8145a5a563.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1350%2C1080&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"></span><span class="caption" style="display: none;"></span></span><h4>People know Michael as a <u>calm</u>, <u>reasonable voice</u> who focuses on solving problems.</h4><p>He experiences the impact of the <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">cost of living daily</strong></span>. He worked three jobs (<span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><u>sometimes more!</u></strong></span>) to afford a home, working as a teacher, a debate coach, and an event manager.&nbsp; He's also worked as an <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">Uber driver</strong></span> to make ends meet and served as a <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">union leader</strong></span> to improve working conditions for others. Michael's parents are also <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">seniors on fixed incomes</strong></span>. The cost of <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">gas</strong></span>, <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">groceries</strong></span>, and <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">taxes</strong></span> all impact him significantly, and he cares deeply about <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">improving affordability</strong></span> <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">for Oregonians</strong></span>.</p><p>He's here to build community, not score points. He listens first, builds trust, and brings people together to get things done.&nbsp;<strong><br></strong></p><p>That’s the approach he’ll bring to Salem: <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">work together when we can, stand strong when we must, and deliver results for the people in our community.</strong></span></p>

<h2><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">A Career of Service to Students and Families</span></h2><p>Michael earned his bachelor’s degree in history and theatre arts from the University of Oregon, graduating magna cum laude. He went on to earn a master’s degree in education from Johns Hopkins University.</p><span class="image image-framed image-right image-tilt-left" style="width: 42.5%;"><span class="image-inner-wrapper"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/ab247857-5e58-49d5-8d59-935f97a0d460/b1408a61-a3f3-405b-860f-38c1ae139662/b1408a61-a3f3-405b-860f-38c1ae139662.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C6082%2C4055&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="42.5" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"></span><span class="caption" style="display: none;"></span></span><h4><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);">He joined <u>Teach For America</u> and served students in Maryland and South Carolina, including working across political divides during COVID.</span></h4><p>It showed him how much can be achieved when people work together, even when they disagree.</p><p>When Michael returned home to Oregon, he continued teaching and started coaching debate. His students have gained <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">confidence</strong></span>, <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">leadership skills</strong></span>, and <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">won the state championship</strong></span>. He has <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">helped hundreds of young people learn how to speak up for themselves and others</strong></span>.</p><p>He has also taken on <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">leadership roles</strong></span> in <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">his local education association union</strong></span>, served as <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">department chair for social studies</strong></span>, and is an <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">occasional announcer </strong></span>for high school football, track, soccer, volleyball, and lacrosse games. Michael believes kids deserve <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">supporters in every corner of their lives, not just the classroom</strong></span>.</p>

<h2><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">A Neighbor You Can Count On</span></h2><span class="image image-framed image-left image-tilt-left" style="width: 40%;"><span class="image-inner-wrapper"><img src="https://run.imgix.net/ab247857-5e58-49d5-8d59-935f97a0d460/6614a8a7-c144-4410-9744-286f3b628e52/6614a8a7-c144-4410-9744-286f3b628e52.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1350%2C1080&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed"></span><span class="caption" style="display: none;"></span></span><h4>Michael calls Oregon City home!</h4><p>Outside of school, he enjoys cheering on students at local events, trying all the <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">local cafes and restaurants</strong></span>, and taking walks in our <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">beautiful parks</strong> </span>with friends. He cares deeply about our community because he’s a part of it, and he wants every family here to feel that same <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">connection and pride</strong></span>.</p>

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<p><strong>Oregonians should be able to afford a stable home in a community they love.</strong></p><p>Michael will fight for housing options that work for first-time homebuyers, working families, teachers, nurses, tradespeople, and young workers.  He will bring local input to statewide housing decisions. </p>

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Michael Sugar for Oregon House District 40

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