News and Press Releases

Rep. Shields Provides Key Vote on Mortgage Lending Reforms to Protect Homeowners 2/21/08

Rep. Shields to Host 2nd of Three Town Halls - Feb. 6th 1/20/08

Meeting will focus on creating a living-wage jobs agenda for N/NE 1/9/08

End the War Says Shields and Elected Officials from 27 Counties 9/13/07

Police Deadly Use of Force Bill Passes Both Chambers in Waning Moments of 2007 Legislature 6/28/07

An "idea becomes a law" with the help of a Northeast Portland businesswoman's tenacity 6/21/07

House Increases Funding for Legal Representation
Rep. Shields carries Public Defense budget bill to passage. 6/14/07

House passes 18% Increase in K-12 budget and dramatically increases funding for Head Start

6/13/07 House Doubles Prison Treatment Dollars

Representative Shields appointed to Multnomah County Public Safety Coordinating Council

Representative Shields appointed to Multnomah County Public Safety Coordinating Council 6/6/07

Rep. Shields passes depleted uranium bill 5/3/07

Rep. Shields and Rep. Greenlick Pass Common-Sense Drunk Driving Bill 5/23/07 Read more here

Rep. Shields and Rep. Kotek Pass Bill to Add Tenant Protections and Fight Displacement 5/18/07  Read more here

"In District Day" provides an opportunity for Rep. Chip Shields to hear the voices of N/NE Portland 5/19/07

Rep. Shields steers small business bill to easy passage 5/10/07

Rep. Shields passes key minority business agenda bill 5/7/07

Rep. Shields passes key minority business agenda bill 5/3/07

Chip Shields supports Congressional resolution to oppose the President’s Iraq War plan to send even more troops to Iraq

Chip Shields Lead House in Passing Bill

Rep. Shields to Host Four Community Forums

"At this critical time in Oregon's history, it is more important than ever that we come together as a community to share ideas and concerns on these vital issues," said Rep Shields.

In addition to Rep Shields sharing his views, he is encouraging members of the public to come forward with their ideas to help set his legislative agenda.

Information on these forums is as follows. Print a poster

Forum on Living Wage Jobs (Feb 15. 2006) Read about it here
Feb 15th 6:30-8pm @ OAME
4134 N. Vancouver • Portland
Special Guests:
Tom Chamberlain, President of Oregon AFL-CIO
Sam Brooks, Chair of OAME
(Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs )

Forum on Iraq War: A Local Response (March 8. 2006) Read about it here
March 8th 6:30-8pm @ Emmanuel Temple Church
5123 N Michigan • Portland
Special Guest:
State Representative Paul Holvey, whose son served in Iraq

Forum on Health Care (March 22. 2006) Read about it here
March 22nd 6:30-8pm @ Irvington Village
420 NE Mason St • Portland
Special Guests:
State Representative Mitch Greenlick, Chief Petitioner for HOPE for Oregon Families, a statewide health care initiative Corliss McKeever, President and CEO of the African American Health Coalition, Inc.

Forum on Schools (April 5. 2006)
April 5th 6:30-8pm @ Irvington Elementary Gym
1320 NE Brazee • Portland
Special Guest:
Shannon Campion, Stand for Children

For more information, contact Regan Gray at 503/231-2564 or visit www.leg.state.or.us/shieldsc

State Representative Chip Shields Announces New position of House Democratic Assistant Leader

By the selection of his collegues, Rep Shields has been chosen Assistant Leader for the House Democrats. The main task for the newly elected leader is crafting a legislative agenda for the next session.

"I am excite to craft an agenda that inlcudes quality schools, affordable healthcare, and an emphasis on living wage jobs," stated Shields. "It is important we are mindful of working Oregonians, as well as our most vulnerable citizens."

Rep. Shields is finishing his first term in the Oregon House of Representatives. Prior to being elected to the House of Representatives in 2004, Rep. Shields served as Executive Director of Better People, a non-profit, job placement and counseling program focused on helping people who had been in trouble with the law. Since its founding, Better People has helped hundreds find living wage jobs.

Town Hall Coffee with Rep. Shields

Representative Chip Shields (D-NE Portland) will hold a Town Hall Coffee from 10 a.m. until 11:30 am on Saturday, August 20, 2005. The Town Hall will be held at Reflections Coffee at 446 NE Killingsworth in Portland. During the Town Hall Representative Shields will provide a re-cap of the 2005 legislative session, discuss issues of importance to residents of District 43, and answer questions from constituents. The event is free and open to the public.