Elect Marvin Bernards

What you can expect from me

Growing Our Local Economy Through Agritourism

Farms are at the heart of Yamhill County — but family farms can’t survive on crops alone. By supporting agritourism as a diversified revenue stream, we can help small and medium-sized farms create new opportunities, from farm-to-table experiences to seasonal events that draw visitors and dollars into our community. This means more income for farmers, more local jobs, and a stronger economy rooted in our agricultural heritage.

Expanding Public Health Access Across the County

Every family deserves access to quality healthcare close to home. That’s why I will prioritize expanding Yamhill County Public Health services in a greater way to communities like Newberg and the West Valley, reducing barriers like distance and cost. Whether it’s addiction recovery, mental health, or preventive care, we must ensure working families can get help where they live — not after a long drive or a long wait.

Supporting Veterans and Their Families

As a veteran myself, I know the challenges that come with life after service. I will work to enhance veteran services in Yamhill County, including better access to housing, healthcare, workforce training, and mental health supports. Veterans and their families deserve our full commitment, and I’ll fight to make sure those who served us receive the support they need to thrive here at home.

Building Strong Infrastructure Through Collaboration

Roads, bridges, broadband, and utilities are the backbone of a healthy economy. I will push for funding infrastructure improvements through collaboration with cities and the state, ensuring Yamhill County gets its fair share of investment. Smart infrastructure investments don’t just improve daily life — they also drive working-wage jobs, support small businesses, and strengthen our long-term economic competitiveness. This can be achieved without increasing taxes on our communities by long-range financial and strategic planning as a region.

Growing Our Local Economy Through Agritourism

Farms are at the heart of Yamhill County — but family farms can’t survive on crops alone. By supporting agritourism as a diversified revenue stream, we can help small and medium-sized farms create new opportunities, from farm-to-table experiences to seasonal events that draw visitors and dollars into our community. This means more income for farmers, more local jobs, and a stronger economy rooted in our agricultural heritage.

Expanding Public Health Access Across the County

Every family deserves access to quality healthcare close to home. That’s why I will prioritize expanding Yamhill County Public Health services in a greater way to communities like Newberg and the West Valley, reducing barriers like distance and cost. Whether it’s addiction recovery, mental health, or preventive care, we must ensure working families can get help where they live — not after a long drive or a long wait.

Supporting Veterans and Their Families

As a veteran myself, I know the challenges that come with life after service. I will work to enhance veteran services in Yamhill County, including better access to housing, healthcare, workforce training, and mental health supports. Veterans and their families deserve our full commitment, and I’ll fight to make sure those who served us receive the support they need to thrive here at home.

Amplifying Community Partnerships for Working Families

Many of the most effective programs already exist right here in Yamhill County — from childcare providers to workforce training programs to nonprofit supports for struggling families. As Commissioner, I will amplify these partnerships by improving coordination and communication between county, state, and federal programs. Families shouldn’t have to search for help — we should make it easy to connect people to the services they need to succeed.

Building Strong Infrastructure Through Collaboration

Roads, bridges, broadband, and utilities are the backbone of a healthy economy. I will push for funding infrastructure improvements through collaboration with cities and the state, ensuring Yamhill County gets its fair share of investment. Smart infrastructure investments don’t just improve daily life — they also drive family-wage jobs, support small businesses, and strengthen our long-term economic competitiveness. This can be achieved without increasing taxes on our communities by long-range financial and strategic planning as a region.