Nathalie Paravicini

Nathalie Paravicini was born in Basel, Switzerland. Paravicini earned a graduate degree from the University of Houston in 1990 and a Ph.D. from the National University of Natural Medicine in 2011. Paravicini's career experience includes working as a doctor.[1]

Paravicini has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]

Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OANP.org)

American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (Naturopathic.org)

Oregon Peace Network

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I have been involved in community organizing since my early 20s when I volunteered for a clean air organization in Houston Texas. Soon after I learned about the Program on Corporations, Law and Democracy (Poclad.org) and the history of corporations in the US. I then understood that we could win small struggles here and there, but those "wins" are only an illusion. Agencies are designed to waste our time and resources with the illusion we are making a difference.

I understood that the real struggle is to directly go after the structure of power and the distribution of resources. If you know how to balance your books, have vision and leadership skills, you are the perfect candidate for office. In office, you draw from experts to implement your vision.

I grew-up in Venezuela, where I received my education through the French educational system. I completed a masters in business the US and embarked on a successful international career. My ethics and the urgency for change led to my resignation in 1999. In 2000 I co-lead the petition drive to put the Green Party on the ballot in Texas and later became the first national secretary of GPUS.

Professionally I joined the Community Doula Program in Houston as its exec. director, only to become disillusioned with the non-profit sector. I furthered my education with a doctorate in naturopathic medicine and practice as a primary care provider doctor in Oregon.

I am now focusing again on being the spoiler to a rotten system.

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?

Money is not speech; it is property. We need to implement meaningful campaign finance reform nationwide, such as Petition 9 in Oregon. This needs to be coupled with true choice in elections, with the implementation of Ranked Choice Voting. That can only happen when people work together toward that goal, contact Volunteer@Honest-elections.com to be part of the movement.Oregon has a screwed-up budgeting system. When Oregon ranks as one of the states with the least spending in housing and behavioral health; it is not surprise we have such a homeless crisis. With that backdrop; it is unconceivable that the state returned billions of dollars in tazes instead of investing that money where it is needed. Furthermore, Oregon is the only state without a "severance tax," meaning that Oregonians give away their state resources (timber) with no return. This is not only absurd; it is negligent to say the least.Most people do not realize how dramatic climate change is going to be. We need to immediately focus our resources on moving away from the carbon industry and invest in resiliency, particularly for food security and clean water.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

In addition to the above key messages, my other areas of interest are:

1) The absurd overspending on the military industrial complex. In 2024, that spending has increased to 62% of our discretionary budget. Yes, 62% of your taxes (so-called discretionary spending) are spent in the military - because Medicare and Social Security are a separate pot of money: you pay directly into those, they are entitlements.

AND the Pentagon has not passed a single internal audit. Correct. The Defense department has not passed a single of its five audits since it started auditing its books. It cannot account for more than 50% of its expenditures.

If that were the education department we would immediately hear calls to shut it down and privatize it. With even 10% of military funding spent on infrastructure upgrades and education we would transform the country.

2) Our infrastructure (water/sewer lines, electricity, bridges/roads) are antiquate and falling apart. We are not prepared for climate change

3) The minimum wage is a joke. What we need is a living wage determined by local cost of living; so that no more than 30% of your wages are spent in housing. It would adjust automatically to the cost of living and can be applied internationally. We also need to end tax loopholes for the wealthy, and properly fund the IRS to audit the wealthy, not middle class common folk.

4) Nature has rights more so than money is speech. Empower people to run for office: take it back.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Vision and leaderhip; excellent organizational skills.

I know how to draw from expertise and apply it in an effective team setting.

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Vision and ethics

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes, and this is why being able to nurture a team with that expertise and working well with others in a multicultural and diverse team is so important.

Campaign website

Paravicini’s campaign website stated the following:

Positions - 2024

The following interviews and questionnaires state my positions on various key issues

Please link on the image or the links below:

OPB candidate questionnaire

Progressive Party and good governance questionnaire

The main reason I am running is because the issue of campaign finance reform remains unfinished. Yes, we managed to pass an initial law, HB 4024, by the sheer skin of our teeth, perseverance and local media responsive to the 80% of Oregonians who want to end "payola elections". But now we need to watch for proper implementation of rules and closing of remaining loopholes.

Please go to the Campaign Finance Reform tab for more information and sign-up/volunteer to keep-up with this complex technical issue.

Also, please SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MEDIA, subscribe and donate to your local and state media - they watch your back.[2]

—Nathalie Paravicini’s campaign website (2024)[3]

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