We are delighted to announce the winner of our 2021 Carl Levin Award for Effective Oversight – Oregon State Senator Sara Gelser.
Senator Gelser was nominated by Oregon Secretary of State Shamia Fagan for her extraordinary legislative oversight work in the Oregon State Senate investigating child foster care contracts and Oregon’s child welfare system at large.
In its deliberations, the award’s Selection Committee recognized the extraordinary efforts made by Senator Gelser to conduct her oversight investigations in a bi-partisan way with full dedication to uncovering the facts. Senator Gelser’s oversight work has already effected substantial changes and improvements in Oregon’s foster care and child welfare system and has recently radiated out beyond Oregon to share her expertise and findings with members of Congress.
On behalf of the entire Levin Center, we thank Senator Gelser for her service and her tireless work.
