Preschool for All Pledge

“As a candidate for public office in the Portland Metro area, I pledge that I will be a strong advocate for Preschool for All, Multnomah County's landmark universal preschool program, by doing everything within my power to:

• Carry out the will of the voters by ensuring a free preschool spot for every 3 and 4 year old in the county whose family wants one, as soon as possible.

• Retain the funding model that was resoundingly approved by county voters 2 to 1.

• Reject any further delays in fully funding the program and support the full tax rate as approved by voters.

• Advocate and vote against ANY actions that limit the program or reduce it.

• Base decisions on what Preschool for All needs to succeed on input from program staff, providers, advocates, and early childhood education experts — not conservative lobbyists with little knowledge of or interest in early childhood education and helping families of all income levels thrive.”

- Nathan Ong Norris

Candidate for Multnomah County Commissioner in District 2