Senator Khanh Pham
@senkhanhpham.bsky.social
Official legislative account for Senator Khanh Pham, representing District 23 in the Oregon Legislature.
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Last month set an all time record for the number of evictions in the state of Oregon. This is an emergency, and this legislative session I'm asking my colleagues to add back $10 million to the state's eviction prevention fund to help keep families in stable housing. #orleg https://loom.ly/4Fgb5vs
Record evictions in Oregon highlight urgent housing crisis
Oregon experienced a record high in court-ordered evictions in January, driven by reduced state funding for eviction prevention and rising living costs, prompting urgent calls for solutions to keep families
www.kezi.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Last month set an all time record for the number of evictions in the state of Oregon. This is an emergency, and this legislative session I'm asking my colleagues to add back $10 million to the state's eviction prevention fund to help keep families in stable housing. #orleg https://loom.ly/4Fgb5vs
It's been a busy start to the year - press conferences and rallies, overseen hearings on multiple housing and transportation bills, met with policymakers and advocates on everything from immigrants' rights to economic development, and hosted visiting constituents for meetings in my office. #orleg
February 9, 2026 at 8:34 PM
It's been a busy start to the year - press conferences and rallies, overseen hearings on multiple housing and transportation bills, met with policymakers and advocates on everything from immigrants' rights to economic development, and hosted visiting constituents for meetings in my office. #orleg
The Skanner's closure is a profound loss—an irreplaceable Black-owned institution holding power to account & serving communities too often ignored. I’m championing Protect Local Journalism (SB1580) to ensure Big Tech pays its fair share so community media survives & thrives.
https://loom.ly/k0JNi8A
https://loom.ly/k0JNi8A
The Skanner Ceases Operation After 50 Years
The Skanner, a pioneering Black-owned newspaper in Portland, has ceased operation.
www.wweek.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:43 PM
The Skanner's closure is a profound loss—an irreplaceable Black-owned institution holding power to account & serving communities too often ignored. I’m championing Protect Local Journalism (SB1580) to ensure Big Tech pays its fair share so community media survives & thrives.
https://loom.ly/k0JNi8A
https://loom.ly/k0JNi8A
In this fraught time, it's inspiring to see Oregon high school students stepping up to discuss and debate our foundational constitutional principles, as they are being tested and under threat like never before. Shout out to the students from McDaniel High School featured!
https://loom.ly/rU_Ih2Y
https://loom.ly/rU_Ih2Y
As politics roil the nation, Oregon students compete to make sense of the U.S. Constitution and find solutions
Nearly 200 high schoolers participated in the civic championship at Multnomah County Courthouse with federal judges among those evaluating their constitutional knowledge.
www.oregonlive.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:04 PM
In this fraught time, it's inspiring to see Oregon high school students stepping up to discuss and debate our foundational constitutional principles, as they are being tested and under threat like never before. Shout out to the students from McDaniel High School featured!
https://loom.ly/rU_Ih2Y
https://loom.ly/rU_Ih2Y
What's giving you hope these days? My community, this amazing district who care deeply about one another and organizing to protect and defend democracy, here in Oregon and beyond. Thanks to everyone for packing the room at our Joint Town Hall! #orleg
January 28, 2026 at 3:06 PM
What's giving you hope these days? My community, this amazing district who care deeply about one another and organizing to protect and defend democracy, here in Oregon and beyond. Thanks to everyone for packing the room at our Joint Town Hall! #orleg
I am grieving the latest killing by federal agents. Alex Pretti — a neighbor who stepped in to protect a woman being physically attacked, who was then held down by multiple federal agents — was shot dead by ICE in Minneapolis this past weekend.
January 27, 2026 at 4:59 PM
I am grieving the latest killing by federal agents. Alex Pretti — a neighbor who stepped in to protect a woman being physically attacked, who was then held down by multiple federal agents — was shot dead by ICE in Minneapolis this past weekend.
Thanks for coming to our Town Hall, Brian!
For our #democracy and for #ORClimateAction, I enjoyed attending the Joint Legislative Town Hall this evening for @senkhanhpham.bsky.social @repwillychotzen.bsky.social @repthuytran.bsky.social to urge them to support the Make Polluters Pay Bill. @350pdx.bsky.social @buildingresilience.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Thanks for coming to our Town Hall, Brian!
This legislative session, I'm introducing legislation to help build upon the City of Portland's successes with their Inclusionary Housing program, creating greater flexibility for cities to implement similar programs while installing guardrails to ensure we continue to build more homes. #orleg
3) Tell his housing bureau to drop its opposition to LC 5, @senkhanhpham.bsky.social's bill modernizing the state's inclusionary zoning statute.
It'd give cities more options for mixed-income buildings while ending the possibility that poorly designed or bad-faith policies block future homes.
It'd give cities more options for mixed-income buildings while ending the possibility that poorly designed or bad-faith policies block future homes.
January 16, 2026 at 8:34 PM
This legislative session, I'm introducing legislation to help build upon the City of Portland's successes with their Inclusionary Housing program, creating greater flexibility for cities to implement similar programs while installing guardrails to ensure we continue to build more homes. #orleg
Reposted by Senator Khanh Pham
Vigil: We Protect Us earlier tonight. Join, grieve, learn, plan to take action. Thank you PIRC + other organizers, choir, and all speakers including our electeds @candaceavalos.bsky.social @senkhanhpham.bsky.social & @repdexteror.bsky.social. Unidos jamás seremos vencidos.
January 11, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Vigil: We Protect Us earlier tonight. Join, grieve, learn, plan to take action. Thank you PIRC + other organizers, choir, and all speakers including our electeds @candaceavalos.bsky.social @senkhanhpham.bsky.social & @repdexteror.bsky.social. Unidos jamás seremos vencidos.
Thank you to @axios.com for covering some of my housing policies for the upcoming 2026 legislative session: #orleg www.axios.com/local/portla...
January 9, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Thank you to @axios.com for covering some of my housing policies for the upcoming 2026 legislative session: #orleg www.axios.com/local/portla...
Mark your calendar for Monday, January 26th at 5pm for our Oregon Legislative Session Preview Joint Town Hall! RSVP at https://bit.ly/Jan2026TownHall. Share your questions and gather in community as we prep for the short session starting 2/2. Join us! #orleg #orpol
December 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Mark your calendar for Monday, January 26th at 5pm for our Oregon Legislative Session Preview Joint Town Hall! RSVP at https://bit.ly/Jan2026TownHall. Share your questions and gather in community as we prep for the short session starting 2/2. Join us! #orleg #orpol
Disappointed to see the IBR team once again deferred providing an updated cost estimate.
I am concerned the ongoing cost-escalation will make it difficult to complete this project while also finding funding to maintain existing statewide roads and bridges. #orleg
https://loom.ly/hu5BzdI
I am concerned the ongoing cost-escalation will make it difficult to complete this project while also finding funding to maintain existing statewide roads and bridges. #orleg
https://loom.ly/hu5BzdI
What to know about the Interstate Bridge Replacement’s rising price tag
Northwesterners will receive an update Monday on costs to replace the Interstate Bridge between Oregon and Washington. That new price tag could add billions.
www.opb.org
December 17, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Disappointed to see the IBR team once again deferred providing an updated cost estimate.
I am concerned the ongoing cost-escalation will make it difficult to complete this project while also finding funding to maintain existing statewide roads and bridges. #orleg
https://loom.ly/hu5BzdI
I am concerned the ongoing cost-escalation will make it difficult to complete this project while also finding funding to maintain existing statewide roads and bridges. #orleg
https://loom.ly/hu5BzdI
We live in uncertain times when fear is weaponized. But we're not alone. Our strength in community is stronger than hate. I mourn the lives lost in the antisemitic attack in Australia, and deeply appreciate Oregon's Jewish leaders' message of hope.
https://loom.ly/B02Dcvg
https://loom.ly/B02Dcvg
‘Light is stronger than darkness’: Oregon Jewish leaders up security at Hanukkah events after Australia attack
Oregon rabbis reject darkness and fear as Hanukkah celebrations follow a mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia.
www.opb.org
December 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
We live in uncertain times when fear is weaponized. But we're not alone. Our strength in community is stronger than hate. I mourn the lives lost in the antisemitic attack in Australia, and deeply appreciate Oregon's Jewish leaders' message of hope.
https://loom.ly/B02Dcvg
https://loom.ly/B02Dcvg
The 2nd graders at Lent Elementary are curious about how you become a legislator, how many languages I speak, if I'm on TikTok, whose mom I am, and how my work impacts their lives. I love making sure constituents young and old know that we all belong in leadership and public service. #orleg
December 12, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The 2nd graders at Lent Elementary are curious about how you become a legislator, how many languages I speak, if I'm on TikTok, whose mom I am, and how my work impacts their lives. I love making sure constituents young and old know that we all belong in leadership and public service. #orleg
Welcome back, Foster Theater!
Foster Theater Open Again After $3.5 Million Renovation
The century-old theater is open for business again in the Foster-Powell neighborhood.
www.wweek.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Welcome back, Foster Theater!
Attention McDaniel, Parkrose students! Check out this new program for @biketownpdx.bsky.social Youth Ambassadors:
https://www.portland.gov/transportation/walking-biking-transit-safety/safe-routes/bya
https://www.portland.gov/transportation/walking-biking-transit-safety/safe-routes/bya
BIKETOWN Youth Ambassador Program
The BIKETOWN Youth Ambassador Program gives students the opportunity to build project management, public speaking, and leadership skills while earning money and completing their CRLE requirement. Apply now for a chance to represent your school as a BIKETOWN Youth Ambassador!
www.portland.gov
December 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Attention McDaniel, Parkrose students! Check out this new program for @biketownpdx.bsky.social Youth Ambassadors:
https://www.portland.gov/transportation/walking-biking-transit-safety/safe-routes/bya
https://www.portland.gov/transportation/walking-biking-transit-safety/safe-routes/bya
Reposted by Senator Khanh Pham
Thank you Senator, 6 city councilors, and a majority of metro councilors (!)
This is common-sense transportation policy. Bus on time important.
This is common-sense transportation policy. Bus on time important.
Today, I joined thirteen other elected officials and over thirty community advocacy organizations in writing @trimet.org to ask that the agency prioritize full, seven-mile Business Access and Transit (BAT) Lanes on 82nd Avenue as part of their ongoing Transit Project. #pdx #portland
December 9, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Thank you Senator, 6 city councilors, and a majority of metro councilors (!)
This is common-sense transportation policy. Bus on time important.
This is common-sense transportation policy. Bus on time important.
Today, I joined thirteen other elected officials and over thirty community advocacy organizations in writing @trimet.org to ask that the agency prioritize full, seven-mile Business Access and Transit (BAT) Lanes on 82nd Avenue as part of their ongoing Transit Project. #pdx #portland
December 8, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Today, I joined thirteen other elected officials and over thirty community advocacy organizations in writing @trimet.org to ask that the agency prioritize full, seven-mile Business Access and Transit (BAT) Lanes on 82nd Avenue as part of their ongoing Transit Project. #pdx #portland
Oregon desperately needs to build more homes - and I'm so grateful for Governor Tina Kotek's work to help establish the Oregon Housing Needs Analysis and ensure we build homes in every community for Oregonians of all ages, wages and stages of life.
https://loom.ly/W_S1hJE
https://loom.ly/W_S1hJE
New Oregon Rules Will Re-Legalize Neighborhood Apartments | Sightline Institute
Over time, the state zoning standards make space for tens of thousands more homes in Oregon cities.
www.sightline.org
December 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Oregon desperately needs to build more homes - and I'm so grateful for Governor Tina Kotek's work to help establish the Oregon Housing Needs Analysis and ensure we build homes in every community for Oregonians of all ages, wages and stages of life.
https://loom.ly/W_S1hJE
https://loom.ly/W_S1hJE
Thank you @tinakotek.bsky.social for your climate leadership!
Oregon will keep moving forward with an affordable energy transition.
https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/11/19/gov-kotek-orders-state-agencies-to-move-faster-on-clean-energy-projects-electrification/
Oregon will keep moving forward with an affordable energy transition.
https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/11/19/gov-kotek-orders-state-agencies-to-move-faster-on-clean-energy-projects-electrification/
Gov. Kotek orders state agencies to move faster on clean energy projects, electrification • Oregon Capital Chronicle
A new order from Gov. Tina Kotek directs agencies to create policies that will accelerate by 2027 clean energy projects, transmission.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Thank you @tinakotek.bsky.social for your climate leadership!
Oregon will keep moving forward with an affordable energy transition.
https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/11/19/gov-kotek-orders-state-agencies-to-move-faster-on-clean-energy-projects-electrification/
Oregon will keep moving forward with an affordable energy transition.
https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/11/19/gov-kotek-orders-state-agencies-to-move-faster-on-clean-energy-projects-electrification/
What a delight to see @coachbalto.bsky.social written up in the cover story for last week's @wweek.com!
Portland's bike buses are a community treasure and exactly the sort of neighborhood-level programs that make our city special.
https://loom.ly/Gwe_3Rw
Portland's bike buses are a community treasure and exactly the sort of neighborhood-level programs that make our city special.
https://loom.ly/Gwe_3Rw
Sam Balto Has Made Portland’s Bike Buses Famous. Can They Last?
The bike bus concept is gaining in popularity, and Portland is now home to about 25 bike buses. This is largely thanks to Sam Balto.
www.wweek.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
What a delight to see @coachbalto.bsky.social written up in the cover story for last week's @wweek.com!
Portland's bike buses are a community treasure and exactly the sort of neighborhood-level programs that make our city special.
https://loom.ly/Gwe_3Rw
Portland's bike buses are a community treasure and exactly the sort of neighborhood-level programs that make our city special.
https://loom.ly/Gwe_3Rw
APANO’s Free Food Market served 2,000 neighbors last year. But with Trump's unprecedented federal cuts to SNAP, the need is growing.
Support the APANO Food Drive this Thurs 12/4 by donating non-perishable, in-date food items at APANO (8188 SE Division) between 10am-5:30pm.
Support the APANO Food Drive this Thurs 12/4 by donating non-perishable, in-date food items at APANO (8188 SE Division) between 10am-5:30pm.
December 1, 2025 at 11:30 PM
APANO’s Free Food Market served 2,000 neighbors last year. But with Trump's unprecedented federal cuts to SNAP, the need is growing.
Support the APANO Food Drive this Thurs 12/4 by donating non-perishable, in-date food items at APANO (8188 SE Division) between 10am-5:30pm.
Support the APANO Food Drive this Thurs 12/4 by donating non-perishable, in-date food items at APANO (8188 SE Division) between 10am-5:30pm.
This event next week looks terrific!
Thanks @1000oregon.bsky.social for supporting local farmers and small businesses.
Thanks @1000oregon.bsky.social for supporting local farmers and small businesses.
Save the date! We're excited to bring together farmers, food makers, artists, and crafters for the Oregon Arts & Agriculture Holiday Market! Join us on Dec. 3 for an evening of local bounty and creativity. Shop from a curated group for your gifting needs, and enjoy local wine, coffee, cocoa and more
November 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
This event next week looks terrific!
Thanks @1000oregon.bsky.social for supporting local farmers and small businesses.
Thanks @1000oregon.bsky.social for supporting local farmers and small businesses.
It's up to Oregon to fight back.
Come with me to Salem for Legislative Days - and learn about all that Oregon policymakers are doing to protect our state from the federal administration. #orleg
Come with me to Salem for Legislative Days - and learn about all that Oregon policymakers are doing to protect our state from the federal administration. #orleg
November 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
It's up to Oregon to fight back.
Come with me to Salem for Legislative Days - and learn about all that Oregon policymakers are doing to protect our state from the federal administration. #orleg
Come with me to Salem for Legislative Days - and learn about all that Oregon policymakers are doing to protect our state from the federal administration. #orleg
Portland's Inclusionary Zoning program is working now that it is fully funded.
In the 2026 session I will introduce a bill to codify IZ programs to ensure Portland's continued success with building neighborhoods with homes for people of all ages, wages and stages of life. #orleg
In the 2026 session I will introduce a bill to codify IZ programs to ensure Portland's continued success with building neighborhoods with homes for people of all ages, wages and stages of life. #orleg
Next on the agenda is an update on the City's Inclusionary Housing program and recent efforts to make the program work better for developers. Staff from the Portland Housing Bureau are here to explain the background of IH and how the program got adjusted after a 2024 study.
November 18, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Portland's Inclusionary Zoning program is working now that it is fully funded.
In the 2026 session I will introduce a bill to codify IZ programs to ensure Portland's continued success with building neighborhoods with homes for people of all ages, wages and stages of life. #orleg
In the 2026 session I will introduce a bill to codify IZ programs to ensure Portland's continued success with building neighborhoods with homes for people of all ages, wages and stages of life. #orleg