Janelle Bynum began her career as a small business owner, managing restaurants in the Portland area before entering public service. Elected to the Oregon House of Representatives for District 39 in 2016, she focuses on public safety reform, economic opportunity, and youth engagement. Bynum authored Oregon’s landmark police accountability legislation in 2020 and has chaired the House Judiciary Committee, guiding key criminal justice measures. She approaches her work with a collaborative and pragmatic style, aiming to deliver practical solutions for families and entrepreneurs in her district.