Mayor’s Race
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Keith Wilson: “A Vote for Me is a Vote for a Plan to Care for the Community—with Clear Asks Involved.”
Portland’s new mayor on his plan to end unsheltered homelessness within his first year in office.
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As Election Nears, 21 Candidates Have Raised Over $100,000
Nearly half of them are women, although women represent only 25% of the candidate pool.
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Can Portland’s Next Mayor Shape the City’s Trajectory?
Mayoral candidates Keith Wilson, Rene Gonzalez, and Carmen Rubio recently joined our Stump Talk podcast to discuss their visions for Portland. But how much power will they have to turn their plans into reality?
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Gonzalez Pushes Back Against Campaign Finance Violation Decision
The City Auditor’s Office says he violated campaign finance law and tried to interfere with an investigation.
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Candidates Show Interest in Reforming Portland’s Noise Code
Many City Hall hopefuls agree with Music Portland that current enforcement practices leave room for bias.
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BIPOC and Progressive Table Launches Campaign
The PAC says Rubio is best pick for mayor, urges voters not to rank Gonzalez.
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Willamette Week Endorses Wilson for Mayor, Offers Six Suggested Rankings for Each District
The newspaper’s picks offer a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.
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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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Sparks Fly as City Commissioner Mingus Mapps Accuses Rene Gonzalez of Lying
Gonzalez’s January report of being attacked on TriMet was false, Mapps says.
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Mingus Mapps Slams The Oregonian in Fiery Email to Supporters
The commissioners says the newspaper is trying to “erase” his candidacy by not considering him for an endorsement.
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City Auditor Finds No Campaign Violation by Rene Gonzalez in Wikipedia Case, Refers Case to Secretary of State
The city commissioner spent $6,400 of the city’s money to edit his Wikipedia page.
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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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Gonzalez, Wilson, and Rubio Debate Mental Health and Homelessness at Progreso Latino Event
Wilson says Portland can solve unsheltered homelessness in one year. That’s unrealistic, his rivals say.
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Portland Mayoral Candidates Raise Concerns Over Tax Burden but Offer Few Specific Solutions at Chamber Debate
Three top contenders say the City must retain high-earners and corporations.
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Carmen Rubio Apologizes to Supporters
The City Commissioner and mayoral candidate says she’s sorry for racking up over 150 traffic violations.
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Mingus Mapps: “As a Black Man, If I Had Over 150 Traffic Violations, I’d Be in Jail.”
The mayoral hopeful responds to news reports that rival Rubio has a troubled traffic record.
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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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Candidates Support Grocery Worker Strike
The union says Fred Meyer is guilty of unfair labor practices.
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HOME PAC Shares Picks for Portland’s 2024 Elections
The organization wants to elect candidates focused on housing affordability and homlessness.
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Portland: Neighbors Welcome Endorses Housing-Focused Candidates
The grassroots group backs Rubio for mayor, but passes over Dan Ryan despite his stint as the head of the Housing Bureau.