Maria Hinojos Pressey
Democratic · OR · President, Salem Area Mass Transit District (Cherriots) Board, Subdistrict 4
President of the Cherriots transit board, former Salem-Keizer School Board vice chair, and deputy director of PCUN, Oregon's farmworker union. Her priorities are expanding county healthcare services and affordable housing.
Where Maria Hinojos Pressey stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record), Public Infrastructure (7 records)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (3 records)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Moved to spend up to $111,150 on a plan to cut transit-related emissions; the board approved it.
September 26, 2024Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: cherriots.org
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 3 oppose
Moved to buy ten buses for riders with disabilities for up to $1,652,938; the transit board approved it.
December 11, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cherriots.org
Moved to spend up to $111,150 on a plan to cut transit-related emissions; the board approved it.
September 26, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cherriots.org
Voted to recommend a $1.123 billion school budget and property taxes for 2024–2025.
May 20, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: resources.finalsite.net
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Voted to ban licensed concealed guns on Salem-Keizer school property.
August 9, 2022Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: salemreporter.com
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 7 support
Moved to buy ten buses for riders with disabilities for up to $1,652,938; the transit board approved it.
December 11, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: cherriots.org
Presented a plan to expand bus service and fund it to the Salem City Council.
September 22, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: salem.legistar.com
Urged Oregon lawmakers to fund core bus service in a statewide transportation bill.
June 11, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: olis.oregonlegislature.gov
Wrote to Oregon lawmakers in support of studying a commuter rail extension to Salem.
February 13, 2024Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: olis.oregonlegislature.gov
Moved to support state transit funding applications for 2022–2023; the board approved it.
February 25, 2021Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: cherriots.org
Voted to ask Oregon to fund road safety, bike, walking, and transit projects.
November 19, 2020Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: cherriots.org
Voted to fund transportation for rural veterans who needed health care in Woodburn.
October 22, 2020Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: cherriots.org
Track record — General
General · 7 records
Received the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund’s endorsement for the 2026 county commission race.
March 30, 2026
Source: victoryfund.org
Moved to adopt new Advanced Placement English language materials for high schools; the school board approved it.
May 7, 2024
Source: resources.finalsite.net
Took the oath as Salem transit board president for a term ending in 2025.
July 27, 2023
Source: cherriots.org
Voted against shifting $1.5 million from district offices to classroom staff in the proposed school budget.
May 22, 2023
Source: salemreporter.com
Was chosen as Salem-Keizer school board vice chair for 2022–2023.
July 12, 2022
Source: salemreporter.com
Voted for new Salem-Keizer school board boundaries in a 4–3 decision.
December 14, 2021
Source: salemreporter.com
Disclosed a conflict of interest and abstained from the transit board’s vote on member pay.
May 27, 2021
Source: cherriots.org
Past race Maria Hinojos Pressey ran in:
- Marion County Commissioner, Position 2 · November 3, 2026 · Marion County, Oregon