Tell us about yourself.

Hi! My name is Riley Bair, I use she/her pronouns and am originally from Portland, OR. I'm a Junior in the School of Journalism and Communication majoring in Advertising with a minor in Digital Humanities.

What are the three key issues that you've noticed on campus that you hope to improve for students as an elected official? Please list each issue and briefly explain how you hope to improve it.

In office, I’d make the financial decisions made by the University more transparent and accessible to the student body. The money that students pay into the university matters and we have the right to know where it goes. Getting involved in ASUO seems inaccessible to a lot of students. Breaking down the barriers and stigmas that come along with student government is essential to increase involvement. In turn, the decision-making processes benefit from a broader representation of student voices. When a wider array of factors are then considered we have a better, more well-rounded understanding in shaping university policies and financial decisions. ASUO elected officials are advocating for the voices of their peers, the more people we hear from the better.

Why are you running?

I am running for student government to be in a position where I can advocate for the students at UO.