Clatsop County, OR. — Christian Honl, raised in Astoria and now a community advocate, has officially filed to run for the Oregon House of Representatives in District 32 as a Republican. Citing rising crime, unaffordable housing, and deteriorating infrastructure, Honl promises to restore public safety, rebuild coastal economies, and ensure Salem is accountable to local taxpayers. His campaign follows Rep. Cyrus Javadi’s controversial switch from Republican to Democrat, a move Honl says betrayed North Coast voters. Honl’s platform centers on safe and clean streets, job growth, lower costs, and transparent leadership for Oregon’s coastal families.
Full campaign statement:
“Our friends and neighbors are dealing with illegal encampments, illicit drug use, unaffordable rent, bad roads and the loss of family wage jobs while Salem and Portland politicians keep making excuses and throwing good money after bad,” said Honl. “Our current state representative has chosen to trust those who created this mess and not the people who put him in office, abandoning his promise to vote no on more taxes on the North Coast. It’s time for common-sense leadership that actually puts North Coast families first.”
Christian is running on a platform that highlights:
- Safe & Clean Streets.
Our citizens deserve neighborhoods free of open drug use, illegal encampments, and crime. Christian supports treatment and recovery programs while insisting on accountability and putting an end to policies that enable permanent tent camps in our parks and downtowns. Public health and safety must come first, with laws enforced and communities protected if we want to build stronger communities.- Job Retention and Growth. A Future for the Coast.
The politicians treat the North Coast like Oregon’s vacation home, forgetting that real people live and work here. We must strengthen our economy by supporting not just tourism but fishing, forestry, trade, and other critical jobs that sustain families and give young people a reason to stay, grow a family and thrive.- Lower Costs. Safer Communities. Better Roads.
Families are struggling with rising costs of housing, groceries, and gas. Our coastal roads and bridges continue to crumble. But every time we hand over more of our money to Salem we see waste and excuses, not results. Christian will fight for tax relief, affordable housing options, and real investments in our rural infrastructure to improve our lives here on the North Coast.- Accountability in Salem. Opportunity on the Coast.
Too often, our coastal communities are forgotten while tax dollars flow to Portland. Christian will hold Salem accountable. He will demand transparency and effectiveness in spending. He will work to bring resources back to District 32 for our most needed services like schools and health care as well as deregulation and support for local businesses to foster flourishing local economies.“Whether you agree or disagree with me on every issue, you know I’m a lifelong Republican and I will always be open and consistent about who I am. My campaign is about restoring vibrance to our communities — where streets are safe, families can afford to live, and young people see opportunity here at home. With your support, together we can build a safer, stronger, more prosperous future for the North Coast.”
Christian Honl was born and raised in Astoria and worked at Intel for 27 years before retiring and moving back to his home town with his wife, Tracy. He currently serves on the Clatsop County Care Health Board. Christian plans to ensure District 32 has a strong voice in Salem who will fight for safety, affordability, and opportunity for every family.
Learn more at www.votehonl.com.
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