Occupation: Candidate. Its time for new leadership. Portland City Council race features 20 candidates across two seats, the largest slate in more than 50 years. Kentons Women Village is a good example of this kind of housing. Auditor - May2009 - June 2009 (interim Council appointment) This issue is personal for me, I lost my third oldest brother on our streets 5 years ago (am the youngest of 8). I support a universal basic income. April 28, 2020 6 a.m. OPB asked each of the candidates for the Portland City Council Position 2 to fill out questionnaires on their qualifications and positions on key issues. We need a moratorium on evictions, rents, mortgage and loan payments across the board in both residential and commercial sectors. Commissioner #4 - January 1975 to December 1976 (elected to unexpired term) KATU's Political Analyst Jim Moore called the race in favor of . His campaign platform is focused on revamping failing leadership and taking action to resolve major issues the city faces: the homeless crisis and affordable housing; a short-staffed police bureau and gun violence; and climate change. These projects are very expensive, if we want them happening in many places at the same time that will take a lot of money. Why are we failing? Diana Gutman: With the COVID-19 outbreak, our City had to act fast. As Commissioner I would help facilitate work sessions and review the monthly updates. PORTLAND, Ore. Portland voters have re-elected Commissioner Dan Ryan to Position 2 in the Portland City Council in Tuesday's primary election. Commissioner - July 1933 to December 1940 KATU 2, "Portland City Council special election to be held during Oregon primary," January 8, 2020; Partnerships with the healthcare and service providers must be scaled up by investing in pilot projects and other programs that have the best-proven outcomes. Julia DeGraw:It took a pandemic for the City to finally treat the housing crisis like a real crisis. Construction should resume as soon as it is safe, and to the extent that projects might stop because of economic conditions similar to the great recession, the city needs to be prepared to purchase these properties to expand our public housing supply, and continue construction. Commissioner #1 - January 2021 - Present, Gonzalez, Rene Despite years of work, homelessness continues to plague Portland. Commissioner Mapps left at 10:28 a.m. Officers in attendance: Linly Rees, Chief Deputy City Attorney; Keelan McClymont, Council Clerk. Often these culls happen from the bottom up, getting rid of part-time, temporary or seasonal employees. Campaign Finance Account: Not Registered. Build a diverse cross-sector table that is committed to six years to provide shared responsibility, accountability and credit. 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. Commissioner # 2 - January 1975 to December 1978 Allstate Insurance released a similar study and ranked Portland 190th out of 200 cities on their list of Best Driving Cities.. Please email [email protected] or call (503) 865-6503 to schedule an in-person appointment. Jack Kerfoot:In June 2015, the Portland City Council adopted Vision Zero, a plan to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on our city. 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. The greenest buildings are the ones already built. 25, 2020, 4:40 p.m. 2. Loretta Smith:No new programs in the budget. More non-profit developers are also needed to develop affordable pilot projects and identify any impacts if they are constructed close-in to single-dwelling zoned neighborhoods. We need to build bridges between the police and the organizations that serve our most vulnerable. House the houseless, 2. I was pleased to see the City of Portland take a stand to ensure everyone's safety. Jack Kerfoot:In my outreach campaign, I have consistently heard strong support across all sectors of the city for the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) community police program. The shift we need on our streets and to our culture of how we use our streets is massive. Also, they need to include to teach pedestrians and bikers to be aware of cars and have reflective colors at night. The result was Haven for Hope, which is recognized as one of the best, if not the best, program in America. There are solutions. Not a few million a year, but much more than that. Dan Ryan. Missing a rent payment can lead to eviction and even homelessness. It's going to take time. May 9, 2022 2 a.m. OPB asked all the candidates seeking a seat on Portland City Council to answer some questions about the issues. Michael Simpson. Commissioner - June 1913 to July 1917, Dieck, Robert G Mayor - January 2013 - December 2016, Mary Hull Caballero Former Oregon Representative Akasha Lawrence Spence is running for Portland City Council position 2, challenging first-term City Commissioner Dan Ryan in the May 2022 primary election. We didn't have time to wait on a mandate stay-in policy from our Governor. Commissioner # 1 - March 19, 1970 to November 18, 1970 (appointed) Terry Parker:Vision Zero is an inequity. Mayor - January 1977 to August 15, 1979 (resigned), Schwab, Mildred A. -An independent civilian agency needs the ability to compel testimony and recommend discipline. We cannot return to business as usual. Steven Cox . Offices up for election include City Council Position 2, City Council Position 3 . I dont. Simultaneously, we must preserve funding levels for current programs and services for those currently in need, and halt evictions and foreclosures to prevent those facing housing insecurity from falling into homelessness. They really do serve "on the front lines," sometimes in situations where a social worker and a paramedic might be more appropriate first responders, but often putting their lives on the line. In general, my "one thing" would be significantly increased oversight and accountability. I've learned what it takes to win major reforms, and I'm ready to take on Portland's biggest challenge. Here are the penalty notices & accompanying information that the Office of Small Donor Elections has issued during the 2022 Election: Rene Gonzalez for City Council Position #3: September 20, 2022. There will be federal emergency funds, but theres no doubt that the next budget cycle will be fraught with extremely tough choices. Commissioner # 4 - November 2002 to December 2004 (elected to unexpired term) City Council Position 2, a role currently held by Dan Ryan, is one of the races on the May 17 ballot. 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. Chris Brummer - Did not participate. OPBs critical reporting and inspiring programs are made possible by the power of member support. This means increasing meaningful community oversight, including in cases of deadly force. We all feel it as if time stands still. I will end by simply reiterating that, until there is adequate housing (including supportive housing) for all Portlanders, we must find places to temporarily shelter people and provide them with sanitation, health services and food. 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. City Information and Referral. Commissioner - January 1947 to December 1950, Van Fleet, Clark C. I'm aware of multiple houses where the city's new permitting fees and costs added more than $150,000 to the eventual cost of the housewhich starts to make the housing crisis in Portland less of a mystery. Commissioner #4- January 2021- Present, Rubio, Carmen Further break the metrics down using an equity lens. City of Portland Job Opportunities. Portland City Council Pos. We have enough housing inventory to give everyone keys to their own home tomorrow, with ample housing stock left over, but overcoming the barriers preventing us from matching empty homes with people who need them would require an unprecedented shift in political courage and priorities. Commissioner # 1 - January 2001 to December 2004, Saltzman, Dan Auditor - January 1975 to December 1978 Every community needs to thrive again. Terry Parker:In addition to requiring the city's non-union employees to take some unpaid time off and negotiating with unions for something similar for represented employees; the City Council needs to declare an emergency whereby system development charges paid by developers can be utilized for maintenance, such as in parks and for street repair as opposed to just being utilized for capacity increases. Research salary, company info, career paths, and top skills for Volunteer (Non-Paid) Position-Cully Community Leadership Committee City Commissioner Dan Ryan's race to retain his Position 2 seat on council was the first to be called Tuesday night. Below are answers from Sandeep Bali, a candidate for position 2 . We need to boost the rental assistance program and make sure renters at risk of not being able to pay their back rent are getting the money they need to stay housed. We must all live with less, live simply and care for one another. Effective and accountable policing is a cornerstone for quality of life in our community. The city can no longer continue to increase fees and treat businesses as an ATM. The Quote Wizards study showed that Portland had the worst drivers on a per capita basis of the 75 largest cities in America. Its time to reprioritize the cost of living. Commissioner - July 1933 to December 1940 We also have a vast number of streets across the City, but especially in the outer east, with poor lighting and lack of crosswalks. Published: Apr. 2 / 4 Two are reportedly dead following an incident Thursday evening, April 27, 2023, at a home at 3233 Mountain Road in North Ogden, according to media reports. In 2022, two City Council seats are up for election: Commissioner #2 and Commissioner #3. It's an uphill battle that's worth the fight to rebuild public trust in the Portland Police Bureau and its ability to discipline and hold officers accountable when misconduct occurs. Requiring for-profit developers to construct a separate number of affordable units proportional to the number of market-rate units they build or subsidize non-profit developers to do so would make more sense. Be a part of it. Too often, its the same people at the same tables making the same decisions that got us into this mess. One of the steps has been to bring awareness to Metro staff by providing monthly fatal crash updates to key policy advisory committees. If we're not ready to prioritize all of those projects at the same time, then we need to accept that this will be a longer process. If there aren't ways to hold "bad apples" accountable or for "good apples" to intervene without retribution then we shouldn't expect change. Commissioner - January 1951 to May 1952, Carson, Joseph K., Jr. Jack Kerfoot: A recent US Department of Housing and Urban Development report stated homelessness in America increased by 2.7% from 2018 to 2019. As a Metro Councilor, I successfully fought to pass the nation's first regional affordable housing construction measure. Better Housing by Design Standards for multi-family developments requires inclusionary zoning, but the affordable units must be identical to the market-rate units. Commissioner - May 1952 to December 1954 (appointed) Commissioner # 3 - January 1987 to December 1990, Clark, Barbara This is information that is uniquely related to the 2022 Elections. I will always advocate for inclusive housing policies that will benefit everyone. Commissioner # 4 - January 2001 to May 2002 (resigned), Sten, Erik Commissioner - January 1955 to December 1958, Earl, Stanley Ryan, who was elected to council in August to finish out the . Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Building, transportation, maintenance, and sewer projects. Commissioner # 3 - January 2019 - December 2022, Wheeler, Ted I favor making dismissing officers easier, expanding the scope of officer interrogations, lodging complaints permanently in officer files, increasing transparency in record-keeping and distribution, drug testing officers after use-of-force incidents, and ending the program of Retire/Rehire and the Extra Employment program. Within the plan, there is already enough land zoned for multi-family to meet Portland's need for additional housing. I am in full support of SB1567A, this proposed legislation will restrict arbitration and close a legal loophole that prevents the firing of officers who gravely injure or kill members of the public. Commissioner #4 - November 21, 1969 to November 18, 1970 (appointed) There are two city council seats on the May ballot in Portland, along with the position of city auditor. Commissioner - January 1949 to December 1952 We vote for affordable housing, yet the units don't appear fast enough. This is still my plan, but none of these 3 prongs can be done in one step, obviously. 503-823-4000 Traduccin e Interpretacin |Bin Dch v Thng Dch | | |Turjumaad iyo Fasiraad| | Traducere i interpretariat |Chiaku me Awewen Kapas | . Building units that cost $400k isnt going to get us out of this crisis. COVID-19 has highlighted the economic vulnerability of Portlanders. Auditor - January 1991 to December 1994 Former CEO of nonprofit All Hands Raised Dan Ryan and former Multnomah County Commissioner Loretta Smith are vying for a seat on the Portland City Council in the Aug. 11 special election. International studies have shown that traffic enforcement cameras have resulted in reductions of 11% to 44% for traffic fatalities. Second, our city must develop a strategic plan for our homeless. The City of Portland ensures meaningful access to City programs, services, and activities to . For example, the City's last budget cycle was brutal, and that was when revenues were normal. Mary Hull Caballero, the city's current auditor who's . Auditor - August 21, 1970 to November 18, 1970 (appointed), Yerkovich, George Commissioner # 1 - January 1993 to December 1996, Strachan, Margaret D. Sam Chase: We simply cannot stand down where racism, abuse, and criminal behavior exist. Commissioner # 2 - January 1983 to December 1986, Jordan, Charles R. Published: Apr. Commissioner - June 1932 to November 1932 (appointed), Bennet, J.E. Traffic cameras could save 5 to 20 lives a year. Here is a look at some of their answers. Commissioner # 4 - January 1969 to November 1969 (died while in office), Peterson, Fred L. Given there are many unknowns about the characteristics of this virus and there is no vaccine, I think it is highly likely there will be significant economic disruption for years. OPB asked each of the candidates for the Portland City Council Position 2 to fill out questionnaires on their qualifications and positions on key issues. In the midterm, when shelter-in-place orders end, I want us to encourage co-housing options where younger people can be matched with empty-nesters seeking renters. The solution? Commissioner Ryan is the City of Portland's Arts Liaison. I will revive that conversation as a City Commissioner. The housing crisis in our city is not due to the lack of housing but is a result of socioeconomic disparity/ discrimination and building homes that are not affordable (most 1 bedroom 1 bath apartments in Portland start at $1200 and that's not including first and last month's rent plus a security deposit and any additional rental fees i.e. If we aren't supporting workers and small businesses in a way that acknowledges the real daily struggles they face, we will essentially lose the essence of what makes Portland the city we know and love. Candidate Filing Application (original) 113.48 KB. Lowering the speed by 5 miles did not make the problem go away. This could save the City millions of dollars in property savings and reduce commute and traffic congestion, with greater climate impact. Mayor - July 1933 to December 1940, Bean, Ormond R. Aquiles Montas:Police accountability policies. Auditor - January 1907 to 1917 Commissioner # 1 - January 2005 to December 2008 This was a great example of government, business and neighborhood coming together to work on a solution. Mayor - January 2001 to December 2004, Hales, Charlie Commissioner # 2 - January 1991 to December 1994 This will necessarily require progressively increasing taxes considerably on higher incomes, wealth, and corporations. We should look to other cities like Boston who have had successes in their implementation. - In misconduct investigations, the officer being investigated should not have special privileges the public does not have. Commissioner # 4 - November 19, 1970 to December 1972 (elected to unexpired term) Candidates Avraham Cox, Sophie Sumney-Koivisto and Renee Stephens do not have websites and did not reply to The Southeast Examiners inquiry for information on their campaigns. We also must end inhumane sweeps and not make the mere condition of being houseless a crime. Dont wait. First things first, we have a public health crisis on our streets and we must shelter people and remove folks from the streets under tarps and tents. 26, 2023 at 9:31 PM PDT. The City should continue to look to bureaus to determine where there could be opportunities for further culling of positions. City of Portland Results. to improve safety on our city streets. POSITION 3. Provide PPB the resources to install traffic enforcement cameras. On this page, you will find the City's current and former elected officials. We need a moratorium on all evictions and foreclosures. Mayor - January 2009 to December 2012, Fish, Nick Adequate off-street parking with charging connectivity for electric cars needs to be required with all new residential developments so more streets don't become full-time car storage lots. These vacancies are hindering the effectiveness of our police force, making us less safe. This is part of a series of questions posed by The . Portland has substantial room to grow in becoming a community that can attract and retain the best and brightest. City planning and capital projects need to include anti-displacement strategies as a standard practice. Margot Black: This pandemic will cause a big economic downturn, it's unavoidable. The possible need is for more non-profit developers to join in. Commissioner - July 1917 to August 1930 (resigned), Baker, George L. We need to push the federal government for additional resources for regular people in the next two stimulus packages as well. We have more people. While it might seem counterintuitive during a time when it seems like every business and organization is bleeding money, the reality is (at this moment, anyway) that the financial impact isn't distributed equally among individuals or businesses, and between federal bailouts to major industries and interest rates and zero, deep pockets are still deep.