Meet the Reps
The 2023 Right to Rest Act is sponsored by Representative Farrah Chaichi and Representative Khanh Pham. Both are strong advocates for human rights. Learn more about them here!
Farrah Chaichi
Farrah Chaichi, our chief sponsor, is a lifelong Beaverton resident and human rights advocate that represents House District 35. She calls her campaign a “platform for humanity,” and the very first issue listed on her website reads:
Housing is a human right.
Chaichi says, “Housing is an essential need of every human being, yet many of us are severely burdened by the cost of housing. Worse still, families and neighbors who can't afford housing are criminalized simply for trying to survive. Whether you're sleeping in a tent, a vehicle, on a couch, or in your own house, housing is a human right, and I will fight to make sure that it is treated like one. Establishing a right to rest, renter protections, and lifting the prohibition on local rent control will be my highest priorities.”
Chaichi also stands for:
Healthcare
A Habitable Planet
Unionization
Education
In other words, Chaichi aims to protect the basic human rights of all Oregonians.
Chaichi is unafraid of big businesses and the 1%, and we’re proud to have her sponsoring the Right to Rest Act.
Khanh Pham
Pham is a working mom and long-time community organizer, policymaker and advocate for House District 46. She believes that:
“Democracy is strongest when communities, not corporate lobbyists, shape the legislation that impacts our daily lives and the future of our children.”
Pham’s platform consists of three main issues:
Environmental and Climate Justice
Healthy Democracy
Economic and Social Justice
On housing, she says, “Everyone deserves safe and stable housing and thriving livable neighborhoods. Oregon must take bold action to ensure there is sufficient affordable housing for our growing population.”
Pham is a strong advocate of community led movements and organizing, and we’re thrilled to have her support for the Right to Rest Act.
