A newly formed grassroots group called 12 for PDX, consisting of eighteen volunteer members tasked with vetting city candidates, announced its picks yesterday. The name is a nod to the twelve council seats up for election in November.
“This election cycle is full of major changes that will impact all Portlanders. Our 12 for PDX volunteers have done some of the heavy lifting to help voters make informed choices come November 5,” said group member Edy Dorsen in a statement.
The organization’s picks are Candace Avalos, Jamie Dunphy, Noah Ernst, Terrence Hayes and Steph Routh in District 1; Michelle DePass, Mariah Hudson, Debbie Kitchin, Elana Pirtle-Guiney, Tiffani Penson, Dan Ryan, and Bob Simril in District 2; Rex Burkholder, Jesse Cornett, Philippe Knab, and Steve Novick in District 3; and Eli Arnold, Olivia Clark, Stanley Penkin, John Toran, Bob Weinstein, and Eric Zimmerman in District 4.
