Dacia Grayber

Dacia Grayber was born in New York. Grayber studied at Columbia University and received a bachelor's degree from Concordia University in 2019. Her career experience includes working as a firefighter and paramedic.[1][2]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

As a firefighter, I spend my life serving my community, one call at a time, working hard to make things better for people on the worst day of their lives. My job gives me an incredible privilege in being called to people’s most desperate and vulnerable moments. As a Legislator, I am honored to carry that dedication to service forward to a larger community.

I was 10 years old when I decided I wanted to be a firefighter. It wasn’t a common career path for women back then. I never backed down, instead pursuing my dream with the same passion and hard work I apply to everything I do.

Every time the alarms go off and I race to the engine, I carry with me the reminder of what’s possible when we don’t take NO for an answer, instead pushing to redefine what is possible.

Much of what I have witnessed, and at times even experienced in my job has informed and directed my work – as a firefighter, as a member of my community, and now as a State Representative.

I have had the privilege to be part of ground-breaking forward-thinking change and through it all, I’ve seen how effective one brave voice can be in Salem.

You have trusted me with the honor to carry our collective voice to Salem. In my first two terms I have been at the forefront of crafting, advocating for, and passing groundbreaking legislation that betters our communities and creates a safer, healthier, more resilient Oregon. I'd be honored to earn your vote and continue my service.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

We must work relentlessly to elevate the lives of working families. I will fight for policies that establish a livable wage, improve quality of life, and lower the cost of living for workers and working families all across Oregon.

As corporate profits continue to skyrocket, we must expand high-road labor standards that will ensure a fair economy working for all.

With new industries setting up shop all across the state, I will fight to ensure that Oregon’s local workforce is prioritized for hiring through local apprenticeships, and protect against harm through rigorous compliance with Oregon’s workplace safety standards.

Equal opportunity employment protections are critical as Oregon’s workforce becomes increasingly diverse.Let's protect Oregon’s future through climate resilience

Oregon is vulnerable to the immediate impacts of climate change, and is feeling its effects in heat domes, wildfires, and volatile winters. I will continue to lead the way on infrastructure investments that will make us more climate resilient and carbon neutral.

We are one of the only states to have never experienced its worst potential natural disaster. A Cascadia-level event will cause thousands of deaths and trillions in damage, and I commit to continue bolstering our disaster resilience.

Addressing our housing crisis should not come at the expense of our environment. To make us truly climate resilient we need to prioritize infilling around around service centers, etc.Let's heal our communities suffering from addiction AND commit to a transparent and accountable government.

The impacts of Oregon’s addiction crisis are far-reaching, and our systems of care remain inadequate.

Constituents of HD-28 have been clear: we don’t mind paying taxes to improve our community, so long as we see real, tangible results. I am prioritizing a renewed standard of excellence in implementation, accountability, and transparency from all levels of government.

I will hold our criminal justice system accountable for ensuring that recent re-criminalization laws do not disproportionately impact marginalized communities and communities of color.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Labor and workplace standards, emergency management and disaster resilience, public safety policy and funding, climate change, renewable energy, and climate justice, equitable healthcare reform.

I have specifically advocated and developed innovative apprenticeship programs and look to build on those successes as well.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, commitment, courage, perseverance, and compassion. Remaining curious and always learning.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I AM my neighbors and my community. I work one of the most hands-on community centered jobs that brings me deeply entwined into the histories and futures of my constituents. I'm determined, curious, independent, resilient, and deeply compassionate, and above all, I love Oregon and her people.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The 1983 Soviet Nuclear false alarm incident. I remember having fall out drills in my elementary school and hearing the sirens go off. I was eight years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I was a dishwasher, deli cook, and then pie counter waitress at The Burger Den in rural upstate New York.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Mink River, by Brian Doyle, who has since the book's release tragically passed away. It's a gorgeous fictional rendering of coastal community life that melds magic and heartbreak and love and hope. It's a seriously wonderful read that will leave you more in love with the world than when you started.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Absolutely. Bipartisanship is the art of listening and finding common values that move all Oregonians forward. Legislators need to learn and respect the deep differences in our state's citizenry, but also the braided and interconnected commonalities and love of Oregon.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Please see my campaign page-- I'm widely endorsed from civil rights to labor to small business groups.

What committees interest you?

Business and labor, public safety, emergency management and veterans, and of course healthcare and climate resilience.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Dacia Grayber, and I'm a proud Union firefighter and paramedic with IAFF Local 1660 and the Chair of our Equity and Inclusion Committee. When I'm not working on a fire engine, you can find me serving in my community as an advocate and activist-I run the Compassionate Care Center in Tigard (a houseless medical outreach service through the local severe weather shelter), volunteer as a middle school track coach, serve on the Tigard Committee for Community Engagement, and am the Public Safety Commissioner for OSSPAC (the Oregon Seismic Safety Policy Advisory Commission). My educational background is in Homeland Security and Emergency Management. I gratefully share my life with my husband, Matt, and our blended family of 4 very busy teenagers.

As a firefighter, I've spent my life serving my community, called to help in people's most vulnerable moments. One emergency at a time, I work tirelessly to make things better. As a mom and an advocate, I have worked to strengthen health and safety of our communities. Now, I ask for the privilege of serving local families in Salem, redefining what's possible for our community. We have our best days ahead of us.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

We can redefine affordability with a fair economy: meaningful revenue reform that creates an equitable playing field - a fairer tax code that works for people and small businesses, not corporations. We also need equitable access for everyone to high-quality healthcare and affordable medications. Let's redefine our future through stronger schools: Address the skyrocketing cost of higher education and make institutions of higher education more transparent and accountable. We must also ensure stable and equitable implementation of the Student Success Act, and putting planning in place to ensure stable school funding in the future.Now is the time to redefine our environmental impact with transparency and fiscal responsibility: Invest in forward-thinking infrastructure projects that meaningfully address climate change, and utilize tools like project labor agreements and community benefit agreements that put money back into our community. Clean air, green spaces, and clean water are human rights.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public health and safety

Education and supporting families - from cradle to career

Affordable housing/ affordable communities

Labor and workers' rights

Sound environmental policy

Equity and Inclusion

Reproductive Justice

Please see www.DaciaForOregon.com or on Facebook/ Instagram at @daciafororegon

What is your favorite book? Why?

Mink River, by Brian Doyle