Editorial endorsements May 2022: Our editorial board's voting I'm committed to strong community and public participation and input into the contracting process. Date Candidacy Withdrawn: December 21, 2021. Filing Method: Declaration and Fee. Tera Hurst: In Mayor Hales' office, I made sure Kenton Women's Village was on a trajectory to be open and operational before we left office. I was homeless for two years, and even now I still would not be able to afford to live at the Glisan Street Townhome apartments. Your email address will not be published. -An independent civilian agency needs the ability to compel testimony and recommend discipline. Now is the time to do the radical common-sense reforms that lacked the political will before we had a crisis that will force us to act to survive. The impact threw me across the street. No cars or RVs used for housing should be ticketed or towed. As the Executive Director for the Coalition of Community Health Clinics, I am a longtime advocate for medical, peer, and social workers as first responders where mental health or substance use may be a strong factor. Voters can select two members of the Portland City Council in the May 17 primary. Relatedly, I want to dramatically expand the public transit system and increase ridership on it, which is not only good for road safety by taking cars off the road, but it also improves traffic and is essential to achieving our climate goals. Jack Kerfoot: Construction permits in Portland had already fallen precipitously prior to the COVID-19 pandemic due to the city's recent increases in permitting fees, costs and inefficient permitting processes. Portland adopted Vision Zero at the end of 2016. Auditor - January 1975 to December 1978 What is one specific step you would take in this effort? Term of Office: 01/01/2021 - 12/31/2024Contact Mayor Wheeler's Office, Term of Office: 01/01/2021- 12/31/2024Contact Commissioner Rubio's Office, Term of Office: 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024Contact Commissioner Ryan's Office, Term of Office: 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024Contact Commissioner Gonzalez' Office, Term of Office: 01/01/2021- 12/31/2024Contact Commissioner Mapps'Office, Term of Office: 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024Contact Auditor Rede's Office, Albee, H.R. Finally, we need to reinvest in safety nets that have been chipped away over time and improve systems and structures that have perpetuated inequities. Commissioner Dan Ryan. The Auditor's seat is also up for election. If there aren't ways to hold "bad apples" accountable or for "good apples" to intervene without retribution then we shouldn't expect change. Portland continues to be more congested. We need to build bridges between the police and the organizations that serve our most vulnerable. Time for action and common sense. Oregon Primary: Portland City Council races - KOIN.com Commissioner #1 - January 2021 - Present, Gonzalez, Rene Mayor - January 1941 to December 1948, Clyde, Ralph C. Dan Ryan:Shared sacrifice as we kindly commit to surviving as Portlanders is the goal. Good morning Portland! I'm Michael Simpson, candidate for Portland City City Council Position 2, a role currently held by Dan Ryan, is one of the races on the May 17 ballot. The proven bias toward minorities and people of color is a troubling trend. If the city must furlough employees and managers, the way furloughs are distributed should be equitable, meaning those who make the least should have the fewest furlough days, while freezes on raises and merit promotions should be instituted only if its to ensure fewer layoffs. Commissioner Ryan is the City of Portland's Arts Liaison. There will be federal emergency funds, but theres no doubt that the next budget cycle will be fraught with extremely tough choices. We also must end inhumane sweeps and not make the mere condition of being houseless a crime. Make sure that affordable housing is actually affordable. New construction almost always costs more. Commissioner # 1 - March 19, 1970 to November 18, 1970 (appointed) Eliminate many middle, nonessential positions and repurpose with our non-profit partners or out of work private partners with the skill sets to deliver food and shelter. The economic downturn will result in significantly greater job losses, small and large businesses closures, continued increase in our homelessness, and dramatic decreases in city revenues. CRC members, who are volunteers, have pressed for changes to improve their oversight capabilities with some questioning what authority they actually have to make an impact under the current system. This response will be the biggest response in our lifetime and we need to learn from previous responses. COVID-19 makes this situation only more dire, since it will cause additional months of delay and cost, making it only that much more imperative that the city stop excessively burdening our community with costly delays and fees for anyone who builds new housing. Commissioner - July 1917 to August 1930 (resigned), Baker, George L. move-in fees etc.). Auditor - December 1938 to December 1954 The fact of the matter is that even when this pandemic ends we are going to have a slow crawl back to normalcy and even that is up to be redefined. I also believe that we are going to need long term economic assistance specifically for small businesses for at least 12-24 months as the local economy begins to rebound. 503-823-4000. 2. We will need "unprecedented" action at every level, city, state, and federal to mitigate the impact of these "unprecedented times". Portland, we need safe streets. Simone Rede, a principal management auditor with Metro, is the stronger of two candidates for the key accountability position of Portland city auditor . Terry Parker:For starters, the Residential Infill Project (RIP) as proposed needs to be rejected. As an indigenous woman and your prospective commissioner, I support implementing and amending policies to be inclusive. Auditor - January 1999 to December 2002 In some instances, combining teams or removing layers of unnecessary management could create significant savings. Portland City Council results | Oregon Primary | kgw.com Commissioner - July 1919 to July 1923, Pier, Stanhope S. City Council Position 2, a role currently held by Dan Ryan, is one of the races on the May 17 ballot. Additionally, the City of Portland needs to invest more resources to help Portlanders stay housed. I believe that the only way to return to "normal" will be through enacting a (Green!) We are a city of small businesses, entrepreneurs, gig workers, and craftsmen. Closer to home, the city should defer non-essential costs and focus resources on recovery-related expenses. The city can no longer continue to increase fees and treat businesses as an ATM. BUILD: the units weve already paid for in the two housing bonds. Auditor - January 2015 - December 2018 What are the specific steps the city can take to prevent this crisis from worsening the housing crisis? The economic impact of COVID-19 will also certainly cause homelessness in Portland to dramatically increase in 2020. I was pleased to see the City of Portland take a stand to ensure everyone's safety. Tera Hurst:Walking home from the gym on a rainy night in January, I got hit by a car that was turning on to SE 12th from Belmont. If we can figure out how to end inequities for the most disenfranchised in our city, often communities of color and individuals and families in deep poverty, then we can create a strong ecosystem that works for everyone. Portland is working on all of these fronts, but it's important to understand that these are intersecting issues, and these are all things that are also difficult and expensive that need to be done on top of the very large expense that's needed just around making streets safer. CommissionerRyanOffice@portlandoregon.gov. Commissioner - January 1949 to December 1952 Michael Simpson. Julia DeGraw:Overall, I think that the City's budget process is opaque and doesn't adequately represent Portland values. Building units that cost $400k isnt going to get us out of this crisis. Diana Gutman: Construction in the city of Portland has not stopped. - In misconduct investigations, the officer being investigated should not have special privileges the public does not have. The city commission system is one of the oldest forms of municipal government in the United States. Visit vote411.org for additional information on these candidates and information on all candidates on the May 17 ballot. Stop allowing perfection to get in the way of good and work with the willing developers to build exclusionary housing. Auditor - June 2009 to December 2014 (elected to unexpired term at May 2009 special election), Novick, Steve I will look for the strongest systems of oversight that citizens and Portland electeds can have. PPB currently has over 100 vacancies in the department, which dramatically limits the shifts available for community policing, which might normally be shifts that serve to build morale for our police officers also. Of greatest concern to me is the financial debts accumulated during the pandemic due to rent and or mortgage relief or government loans waiting for Portlanders post-pandemic. Commissioner # 1 - October 17, 1979 to December 1980 (appointed) Commissioner Dan Ryan | Portland.gov All of these issues create barriers to the City actually reducing traffic fatalities. We need to address these complex issues by disrupting the status quo, bringing new people to the table and getting people out of their silos. Commissioner - July 1933 to December 1940 Mayor - January 1977 to August 15, 1979 (resigned), Schwab, Mildred A. Commissioner #2 - September 2020 - December 2022 Ryan, Hardesty face long list of challengers | kgw.com Commissioner # 3 - January 2015 to December 2018, Blackmer, Gary Candidate's Website. Commissioner # 2 - January 1991 to December 1994 The Future of Portland Is On the Ballot. How Will We Ever Decide? Commissioner - January 1953 to December 1956 Gonzalez Penalty Notice Letter September 20, 2022 268.67 KB. Auditor - August 21, 1970 to November 18, 1970 (appointed), Yerkovich, George The City of Portland ensures meaningful access to City programs, services, and activities to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws and reasonably provides: translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and services. Commissioner - July 1917 to July 1919 (appointed), Funk, George R. Portland City Council unanimously passes police body camera agreement Alanna AJ McCreary. This is a multifaceted problem. Portland City Council Meeting AM Session 04/26/23. I support Universal Basic Income for Portland so that our community members have a safety net and would begin to dismantle the root causes of poverty. Traffic cameras could save 5 to 20 lives a year. Loretta Smith:We are not calling these fatalities a public health crisis. Required fields are marked *. Commissioner # 4 - January 2001 to May 2002 (resigned), Sten, Erik Apply for the Job in Volunteer (Non-Paid) Position-Cully Community Leadership Committee at Portland, OR. Commissioner # 3 - January 1967 to December 1970 Missing a rent payment can lead to eviction and even homelessness. Ryan has eight opponents on the ballot for Position 2, and Hardesty is facing 10 .