The recent attack on U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle is not only inflammatory, it is flat-out wrong. Even as our community has faced real crime challenges, Hoyle has consistently fought to strengthen public safety and support law enforcement.

She has delivered millions in federal funding to upgrade law enforcement technology across Oregon, ensuring our officers have the tools they need to protect us. She has championed victim services, making sure survivors of crime — especially those from vulnerable communities — are not forgotten. And she has engaged directly with constituents in town halls and community meetings, listening to concerns and working on real solutions.

The op‑ed’s claim that Hoyle is “anti‑law enforcement” ignores her record of securing resources and standing with officers on the ground. Hoyle’s focus has always been on practical investments that make our neighborhoods safer, not on divisive rhetoric.

We deserve leaders who deliver results. Val Hoyle has proven she is committed to law enforcement, to victims and to the safety of every Oregonian.

Curtis Taylor
Eugene