Council Race
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Green and Hufford Offer Ambitious Housing Production Plans
Green says Portland should adopt a social housing plan, while Hufford wants to reform the permitting and review process.
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Hudson Calls On Oregonian to Expand Endorsement Interviews for Council Race
Qualified candidates are being passed over, she says.
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Candidates Reveal Alliances at District 3 Forum
Find out who the council hopefuls plan to rank first or second on their own ballot.
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Female Council Candidates Lead Fundraising Despite Representing Just Over 25% of Candidate Pool
Six out of the top 10 fundraisers are women.
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Public Safety and Housing Affordability Dominate District 2 Debate
Candidates are split on expanding Portland’s police force and differ on strategies to keep Portlanders in their homes.
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Public Safety and Housing Take Center Stage in District 1 Council Debate
Candidates say voters want to feel safer but differ on how to get there.
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Candidates Split on Boosting Portland’s Police Force
About 30 candidates would vote yes on adding hundreds of officers, while a similar number says now is not the time.
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Jesse Cornett Criticizes City’s Staffing Process, Questions Leadership
Incumbents are ceding power to bureaucrats, he says.
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Oregonian/OPB Candidate Survey Shows Overwhelming Support for PCEF Among City Candidates
While some say the business tax should go back to the voters, most candidates say it meets a critical need.
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Jaclyn Smith-Moore Exits District 3 Race, Remains on Ballot
The former council hopeful is now a policy advisor to District 3 candidate Jesse Cornett.
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Eric Zimmerman Calls for Ban on RV Camping in Portland
At worst, they’re a haven for hard drug sales and human trafficking, he says.
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No Joint Labor Endorsement in Voter’s Pamphlet
A new labor PAC will not be included in the voter guide but is expected to spend mony on key races.
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Ben Hufford Blames 18% Fee for Stalling Housing Development, Proposes Cutting Red Tape
An architect who’s running for council wants to cut housing production costs.
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Jon Walker Proposes Minimum Service Ratio for Portland Non-Profits
Too much money is being lost to overhead costs, he says.
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Eli Arnold Suggests Victim Check-In Policy for Portland Police
Officers who take a call should be required to call victims on their next shift, he says.
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Powerful Business PAC Unveils Picks for Portland City Council
The well-funded group is expected to play an influential role in the 2024 election.
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Voter Pamphlet Deadline Brings Endorsement Blitz
Endorsement Are Expected to Play a Crucial Role in Helping Voters Navigate a Crowded Ballot
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Chad Lykins Refunds Donations After Questions Arise About Campaign Finance Laws
Willamette Week story raises concerns about campaign finance violations.
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New Grassroots Group, 12 for PDX, Announces Endorsements
The volunteer-run organization wants to help Portlanders make informed choices
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Eli Arnold Wants to Sleep in a Homeless Shelter
You can never have too much first-hand experience, he says.