Salinas Announces "Life After Measure 110" Listening Tour

Salem, OR – Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) announced her county-by-county listening tour to gather perspectives from law enforcement and community members about the partial repeal of Measure 110 and how the federal government can partner with local officials to address the addiction crisis in Oregon.

Rep. Salinas will host a series of briefings in every county in her congressional district. The first briefing will take place on Thursday, June 20th in Clackamas County, with additional briefings planned throughout the summer. 

“The fentanyl crisis has gripped communities across Oregon and put a huge burden on law enforcement and behavioral health providers who were already stretched thin. Now that Measure 110 has been partially repealed, we can begin to enact pragmatic, evidence-based policies that will address the problem at hand,” said Rep. Salinas. “I have been working to stop the flow of fentanyl into our communities and provide law enforcement with the tools they need to keep us safe, while also expanding access to treatment and recovery services. With this listening tour, I look forward to gaining important insights from our police, local governments, and members of the recovery community about how we can move forward in a post-Measure 110 world and put an end to the addiction crisis once and for all.”

In Congress, Rep. Salinas has supported several legislative proposals that would help law enforcement combat and prevent fentanyl from entering our communities. Rep. Salinas voted with Republicans and Democrats to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act, which would increase criminal penalties for fentanyl-related substances and help save lives. She also supports the Smart Border Protection Act, which would deploy additional personnel to our Southern Border and prevent these dangerous drugs from entering the United States. Beyond legislation, Rep. Salinas consistently meets with local law enforcement to discuss how Congress can better support their efforts to get fentanyl under control.

Additionally, Rep. Salinas has championed bills that would expand access to affordable treatment and supported more funding for school-based and community health centers that often help people who are struggling with substance use disorders. She also recently requested federal funding for the Beaverton Behavioral Health Court, which provides wraparound services to prevent people with substance use disorders from entering the criminal justice system if it can be avoided.

Rep. Salinas’ first briefing will be held at the Clackamas County offices in Oregon City today. Clackamas County Commissioner Ben West, District Attorney John Wentworth, Sheriff Angela Brandenburg, and other local leaders will be present for the briefing.

Additional briefings will be announced in the coming weeks.

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