Kate Brown

thumb|Kate Brown Katherine Brown (born June 21, 1960) is an American politician and attorney who served as the 38th governor of Oregon from 2015 to 2023. Quotes I think everyone who thinks they want to be a stepparent ought to really talk to people who've actually been there. It can be incredibly painful, and it can be filled with amazing joy. It taught me a lot I have to say. ... You're not a parent but sort of functioning in a parent role. You can't be a friend but you can be a confidant, maybe. So, how do you find that mix? It was a challenge. We’ve done OK. The kids are really doing well and I'm very proud of them. I think the challenge with being bi or pan is that the dominant culture sees this as a choice, and it’s hard to explain to people that this is not a choice. This is who I am and I know that. And so I've had conversations with family members; I've had conversations with supporters that this is who I am and my marital status doesn't change that. Behind The Politics: Oregon Gov. Kate Brown Retrieved 20 April 2025 Quotes about Kate Brown Before COVID-19 shuttered the state Capitol, she was known for cruising the hallways, making friendly conversation with lobbyists, Republicans and reporters as she went. She would compliment someone’s new glasses. She would take the time to write a handwritten note of congratulations for the birth of a baby. She’s affable; a people person who sometimes spiced up her talk of legislative agenda with quirky colloquialisms — like warning people to wear their metal underpants when times get tough and promising her constituents she’ll GSD – Brown-speak for “get stuff done. Brown’s supporters believe history will judge her kindly; that she’ll be remembered for offering a steady hand during a time of crisis. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown is likable. Kate Brown will not be judged objectively for a while. A long while. After leading Oregon through nonstop crises, Gov. Kate Brown leaves office with a complicated legacy Retrieved 20 April 2025 External links Category:Women politicians in the United States Category:Democratic Party (United States) politicians Category:Governors of Oregon Category:1960 births Category:Women born in the 1960s Category:Living people