Gov. Brown's proposed budget irks community colleges

The legislators representing East Multnomah County agree that Oregon's community colleges need more support.

A group of elected officials made a declaration to help institutions like Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) and spoke about their goals for the upcoming 2019 Oregon Legislative Session during a breakfast hosted by East Metro Economic Alliance Thursday morning, Dec. 6, at Heidi's of Gresham, 1230 N.E. Cleveland Ave.

In attendance were Rep. Chris Gorsek, D-District 49; Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-District 51; Sen. Laurie Monnes-Anderson, D-District 25; Sen. Chuck Thomsen, R-District 26; and Sen. Lew Frederick, D-District 22.

"I want to hear from all of you, and foster a good solid environment for the economy of East County," Gorsek told the gathered group of business owners and community leaders.

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