There is a communal kitchen, showers in customized shipping containers and a community garden. Adding density in single-family home neighborhoods will target demolishing the most affordable homes and eliminate green yards that produce oxygen and remove big trees that act as carbon offsets. Give website feedback. Provisions in the current contract severely limit the scope of misconduct investigations and narrowly restrict how discipline is handled. Gonzalez Violation Exhibit B 171.48 KB. Residents receive case management to assist them in a transitional plan to permanent housing. The city can no longer continue to increase fees and treat businesses as an ATM. This plan would look at which programs have proven to be successful across America and then bring the private and public sectors together to implement a viable, sustainable plan. 26, 2023 at 9:31 PM PDT. Portland adopted Vision Zero at the end of 2016. The City of Portland's Community Safety Division (CSD) is recruiting for a Public Information Officer (PIO) to oversee all public-facing . Commissioner #4- January 2021- Present, Rubio, Carmen Commissioner # 1 - January 2013 - December 2016 Council Agenda | Portland.gov Mental-drug-alcohol-abused-financial in order to place them in specific temporary housing with roundabout services. Planning, outreach and education, strategic, and technology projects. COVID-19 is crippling the economy in Portland and around the world. This issue is personal for me, I lost my third oldest brother on our streets 5 years ago (am the youngest of 8). 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. The current composite of Home for Everyone will not move us forward. The Latest State and Local Primary Election 2022 Results Portland City Council, Position 2 ben_dj: OK, onward to the other open seat on City Council the one formerly held by Nick Fish. For example, the City's last budget cycle was brutal, and that was when revenues were normal. 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. Auditor - January 2003 to December 2006 Portland City Council candidate Dan Ryan answers OPB's questions Commissioner - January 1941 to December 1948 -An independent civilian agency needs the ability to compel testimony and recommend discipline. In October 2019, Quote Wizard released their annual ranking of cities that have the worst drivers in America. Nine Candidates Seek City Council Position 2 Commissioner # 3 - January 1995 to December 1998, Katz, Vera Commissioner - January 1941 to December 1946 (appointed) City Council is comprised of the Mayor and the City Commissioners. cityinfo@portlandoregon.gov. What are the steps the city should be taking now to avoid dramatic budget cuts if the pandemic causes a big economic downturn? Research salary, company info, career paths, and top skills for Volunteer (Non-Paid) Position-Cully Community Leadership Committee Commissioner # 2 - January 1971 to December 1972 (elected Mayor) It's going to take some time and a lot of money to change it back. 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. Editorial endorsements May 2022: Our editorial board's voting Job Description: The City Auditor's Office is seeking a mission-driven, versatile communication professional to lead internal communications and expand its accountability and transparency work with historically underserved Portlanders by supporting outreach, overseeing publication design, and advancing the online reach of the Auditor's Office. Building units that cost $400k isnt going to get us out of this crisis. Why isnt Vision Zero working? COVID-19 has highlighted the economic vulnerability of Portlanders. Given that the pandemic will be with us on some level for quite some time, we will have to continue to figure out how to address both problems simultaneously. We need to prioritize funding for safety improvements and ensure we are moving quickly on accomplishing the goals and plans for vision zero. If Portland is going to recruit the best and brightest to fill the current and future vacancies in PPB, it is essential that the next police contract provide incentives to recruit and retain top police candidates from across the country. First, our city can take the lead in the coordination of the nonprofits and faith-based groups that are working to help the homeless. Commissioner - November 1930 to January 1933 City of Portland Results. Margot Black: We're not failing. On May 17, Portlanders will have the chance to vote for a city auditor, city commissioner Position 2 and city commissioner Position 3. Everton Bailey Jr. | The Oregonian/OregonLive. Be a part of it. Its time to get Portland back to being a city that every member is proud to live in.. Candidate Filing Application (original) 113.48 KB. Commissioner # 4 - January 2005 to December 2008 Auditor - January 1995 to December 1998, Kafoury, Gretchen - The City must be able to fire officers who have used excessive force or exhibited racism or other oppression against targeted communities. Mayor Ted Wheeler Additionally, I would support a wellness program that helps make sure that our officers are mentally stable. Employees have until May 4, 2023, to be in compliance with the new rule. With primary elections just one month away, we hear from two candidates vying for a spot on city council. Commissioner - July 1917 to July 1919 (appointed), Funk, George R. Commissioner # 3 - January 1987 to December 1990, Clark, Barbara The impact threw me across the street. Diana Gutman: This is more than a one-note answer. 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. Your email address will not be published. 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. Watch on. Commissioner # 1 - March 19, 1970 to November 18, 1970 (appointed) She's the founder and executive director of the nonprofit Equitable Giving Circle. Commissioner # 3 - January 1971 to December 1974 Rent assistance is an investment in Portlanders with a big payoff. Commissioner # 4 - January 1969 to November 1969 (died while in office), Peterson, Fred L. Not enough units have been built for over two decades and the math of supply and demand has triggered escalating cost and now we must embrace demand with affordability and access. Fish died in January one year into his term so this race will decide who gets to fill his seat through 2022. 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. Commissioner #4 - January 1975 to December 1976 (elected to unexpired term) Dan Ryan:Vision Zero is yet another example of Portland adopting a high-blown promise in a policy, but then not implementing with creativity, inclusion and transparency to actually fulfill the lofty promises. Mayor - July 1933 to December 1940, Bean, Ormond R. Sandeep Bali. Commissioner # 2 - January 1987 to December 1990 Margot Black: Public distrust in the police force is high, for good reason but this can have very serious consequences if civilians don't call the police or when that that distrust causes the public to intervene in policing in a way that could cause harm to them or other bystanders. Candidate's Website. Commissioner - July 1931 to January 1933 Commissioner # 3 - January 2011 to December 2014 Commissioner - January 1955 to December 1958, Earl, Stanley I'm committed to strong community and public participation and input into the contracting process. We need more people from the private sector, fewer people who receive money from the government, and allow the leadership to be two tested executes who do have a transactional interest. Sandeep Bali came to Portland in 2009, seeing it as a city that was prosperous, clean and full of opportunities for all people, businesses and communities. I fully support Unite Oregon's demands to city council about PPA's contract negotiations. Third, I will campaign to support Measure 26-210 and start planning now so we can use those dollars as quickly and effectively as possible. Occupational Background: CEO, All Hands Raised; 30 Years of Leadership in non-profits: Education, arts, healthcare and youth advocacy. Commissioner # 3 - January 1983 to December 1986, Lansing, Jewel Margot Black: Halted construction should not worsen the housing crisis. Good morning Portland! I'm Michael Simpson, candidate for Portland City The revenues are dropping daily and we must be open to public and private partnering to ensure we sustain some flow of currency, even if it is much less. 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. What about the police? This is part of a series of questions posed by The . Commissioner - July 1919 to July 1923, Pier, Stanhope S. Not renters, not people in hotels, not business owners, not homeowners. These programs including Block Parties, Community Events, Play Streets and Outdoor Dining are community driven permit programs that have a goal of getting Portlanders outside building community and enjoying the street space. Commissioner # 1 - January 1977 to September 5, 1979 (appointed Mayor) No cars or RVs used for housing should be ticketed or towed. Candidate Filing Application (as amended) 864.97 KB. No one should be removed from their housing for inability to pay. This is important to protect workers, and also to maintain the Governor's confidence so that she does not order a complete halt of construction work. City elections in Portland, Oregon (2022) - Ballotpedia Our City enacted a temporary moratorium on evictions and this is something I agree with. As Commissioner over BDS, I will lead a comprehensive review of the current permitting process in collaboration with the private sector (real estate, developers, construction, etc.) Steven Cox. Commissioner - July 1933 to December 1940 The business hours for the Auditor's Office are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. I've learned what it takes to win major reforms, and I'm ready to take on Portland's biggest challenge. Commissioner # 4 - March 1974 to December 1974 (appointed) It only targets drivers while failing to bring the faults of other modes of travel into focus: pedestrians stepping off the curb without looking both ways, jaywalking and/or ignoring walk signals, and bicyclists being treated like royalty while continually flaunting traffic laws. Mayor - January 1953 to December 1956, Cooper, Kenneth L. Its time to reprioritize the cost of living. Zero deaths to start. The City should continue to look to bureaus to determine where there could be opportunities for further culling of positions. Portland City Council results | Oregon Primary | kgw.com As I answer this question from my living room in NE Portland, I hear the loud rattling, humming and beeping of the constriction project taking place next door that started at 7 a.m. this morning. Auditor - January 1999 to December 2002 Unfortunately, we are not on track for achieving our Vision Zero goal. Hes passionate about ending urban camping, providing public safety, stopping the process of creating Safe Rest Villages and incentivizing the building of affordable housing. We need to get back to a time when the people who were protecting and serving our community worked, lived, and played right alongside us. Gonzalez Penalty Notice Letter September 20, 2022 268.67 KB. Auditor - December 2019 - December 2022, Eudaly, Chloe Loretta Smith, Dan Ryan differ on key to success on Portland City 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. Julia DeGraw:It took a pandemic for the City to finally treat the housing crisis like a real crisis. Aquiles Montas: Looking at funds and future projects that can be delayed and use as emergency funds in order to avoid cuts. Develop a series of budgets for different economic outcomes c. Implement strict cost control measures to eliminate fiscal waste and mismanagement. This is part of a series of questions posed by The Oregonian/OregonLive to May 19 primary election candidates seeking the seat on the Portland City Council last held by Commissioner Nick Fish. Sam Chase: We simply cannot stand down where racism, abuse, and criminal behavior exist. May 2020 Primary Election - City of Portland Comm. 2 As we set up provisions and policies to help our communities its crucial to think of the long term impacts of these policies that we set in place. Commissioner # 2 - January 2015 - January 2020 (died whilein office), Fritz, Amanda We also need to push the state and federal delegation to act quickly in getting more dollars flowing to Portland. 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. Additionally, the City of Portland needs to invest more resources to help Portlanders stay housed. To address homelessness, he sees getting people off the street and into shelters quickly to be of the utmost importance. Portland City Council race features 20 candidates across two seats, the largest slate in more than 50 years. PROTECTIONS: provide protections and financial support to help the elders who deserve to age in place after giving so much to our community, and parents with children who need stability for their children to have a successful education experience. Aquilas Montas: Because they have failed to build sidewalks, add street lighting, adding crosswalks with signals especially in the SE neighborhood streets. Mayor - January 1941 to December 1948, Clyde, Ralph C. KATU's Political Analyst Jim Moore called the race in favor of . Coalition, to reform Portland's urban renewal and build thousands more affordable housing unitswithout raising taxes. I will look for the strongest systems of oversight that citizens and Portland electeds can have. The office is open to visitors Tuesday through Thursday in City Hall. My plan to meaningfully impact our homelessness crisis is three pronged. Published: Apr. 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. Using this new urgent energy to help people I will push for the creation of tiny house villages where there are shared kitchens and bathrooms to help get higher quality deeply affordable homes for individuals and families currently living with housing insecurity or who are actually living on the streets. Portland Commissioner Position 2 results: Oregon primary 2020 - KGW 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. The Auditor's seat is also up for election. to shorten the permitting cycle time. The City is currently in negotiations with the PPA, and the City needs to draw a line in the sand around discipline and professional standards. NEW! Cynthia Castro: COVID-19 has only exacerbated the already existing systemic failures towards our most vulnerable populations. Commissioner # 4 - January 1981 to September 27, 1984 (resigned), Lindberg, Mike Mayor - January 2021 - Present, Ryan, Dan Commissioner Mapps left at 10:28 a.m. Officers in attendance: Linly Rees, Chief Deputy City Attorney; Keelan McClymont, Council Clerk. Julia DeGraw:Overall, I think that the City's budget process is opaque and doesn't adequately represent Portland values. Commissioner # 3 - January 2015 to December 2018, Blackmer, Gary 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. What are the specific steps the city can take to prevent this crisis from worsening the housing crisis? It is a model that many pushed back on and now they are seeing it is an effective and replicable model. 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. Auditor - January 1975 to December 1978 This is still my plan, but none of these 3 prongs can be done in one step, obviously. Commissioner - January 1947 to December 1950, Van Fleet, Clark C. During that time, hes worked to address homelessness, community safety and build housing. This response will be the biggest response in our lifetime and we need to learn from previous responses. Required fields are marked *. Mayor - January 1985 to December 1988 Support the news and programs youll rely on in 2023 and beyond! As we get to the phase of the recovery where we can start building again, the City should incentivize alternative housing concepts such as land trusts, land banking, and cooperatives that help create permanently affordable housing. New Deal of similar or greater magnitude than what rescued the United States from the great depression. Mayor - June 1913 to July 1917, Daly, Will H. Chris Brummer - Did not participate. Avraham Cox. PORTLAND, Ore. Portland voters have re-elected Commissioner Dan Ryan to Position 2 in the Portland City Council in Tuesday's primary election. Jack Kerfoot:COVID-19 is a global pandemic, that has virtually shut down all nonessential operations around the world. Commissioner - May 1952 to December 1954 (appointed) Margot Black:The only way to eradicate homelessness in one step is to aggressively prioritize the "First" in the "Housing First" model. move-in fees etc.). I have ridden along in a patrol car with officers on duty, once each in the Central and North Precincts. Here is a look at some of their answers. As Portland City Councilor, I will champion investments in services that have high success rates in helping people get off the street and stay out of homelessness such as case management, mental health support, addiction treatment, job training and other services connected to housing. At PBOT, projects, like developing bicycle infrastructure and creating bus-only lanes, must be put on hold and be terminated. If the projects are to move forward after the economy improves, a total reassessment must take place that includes motorist participation. 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. The responders are much more successful on a case by case basis and develop excellent partnerships with police that improve success and decrease misconduct. Whats one thing you want to ensure is in the new Portland Police Bureau officer contract? Offices up for election include City Council Position 2, City Council Position 3 . Commissioner - January 1949 to December 1954 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. Mayor - January 1977 to August 15, 1979 (resigned), Schwab, Mildred A. All candidates for Portland City Council, Position 2. Portland City Council passed a resolution adopting Vision Zero in June 2015. Too often, its the same people at the same tables making the same decisions that got us into this mess. 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. When roads like 82nd Ave. get improved, it needs to be with transit, pedestrians, and cyclists in mind, not solely on single-occupancy vehicles. In Their Own Words: Portland City Council Position 2 Candidates - opb Commissioner - January 1941 to August 1943 (died while in office), Johnson, A.G. Stop allowing perfection to get in the way of good and work with the willing developers to build exclusionary housing. The Consent Agenda was adopted on a Y-5 roll call. 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. 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 village is made up of 14 sleeping pods built and designed by Partners on Dwelling Initiative citywide coalition of Architects, housing advocates and houseless individuals. The following candidates ran in the primary for Portland City Commission Position 2 on May 17, 2022. . On this page, you will find the City's current and former elected officials. 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. Dan Ryan:We need to address the root causes of homelessness: housing cost, loss of income, domestic violence, mental health and drug abuse. Commissioner # 1 - January 1981 to December 1984 Our city was built off of colonial violence. I will also seek to reduce permitting fees to encourage developers to continue building new, affordable housing. Portland City Council Position 2 Dan Ryan Commissioner Dan Ryan took office less than two years ago, winning an August 2020 special election to serve out the remainder of late Commissioner Nick . 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. Auditor - January 1991 to December 1994 2 dead after incident, gunfire with North Ogden police; home also set Simpsons website sums it up with, We need real long-term strategies backed by evidence and coupled with compassion.. The city council must take the following action: a. Bud Position No. In 2014 as a County Commissioner, I called for Multnomah County to identify pedestrian-related fatalities as a public health epidemic in our community. Alanna AJ McCreary. Diana Gutman: Homelessness is not a plague. House the houseless, 2. The Portland Bureau of Transportation's Portland in the Streets Section (Community Use permitting) is seeking a Coordinator to support our community use programs. POSITION 3. Auditor - December 1938 to December 1954 Voter Guide: Portland Metro | kgw.com These are tough times and we need to make difficult decisions. I support a universal basic income. Commissioner #3 - January 2007 to December 2010 Download PDF file. Persons appointed to limited term positions will be designated as limited duration employees whose appointment shall not exceed two (2) years except for the extension of grants or funding from outside sources. 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. Chris Brummers website is sparse on information about his campaign other than stating that, One of my guiding principles is that new evidence requires a reassessment of previous positions and ideas. How and what he is looking to focus on if elected is unclear beyond that statement and he did not respond to the papers request for information about his campaign. 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. Date Candidacy Withdrawn: December 21, 2021. Commissioner - May 1939 to December 1940 (appointed) Ryan, Hardesty face long list of challengers | kgw.com Commissioner # 2 - June 2008 - December 2010 (elected to unexpired term) Mayor - January 1997 to December 2000 Lastly, I would explore ways to accelerate housing construction, particularly affordable housing construction, once we are able to build again. As a Metro Councilor, I successfully fought to pass the nation's first regional affordable housing construction measure. In 2022, two City Council seats are up for election: Commissioner #2 and Commissioner #3. 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. James "Jas" Davis:I support creating an Independent Police Review with authority to compel officer testimony, recommend disciplinary actions, and consider deadly force incidents. Commissioner # 4 - January 1973 to March 1974 (resigned), Goldschmidt, Neil Commissioner Ryan is the City of Portland's Arts Liaison. A rent assistance program is a quick and proven way to stabilize families straining under the weight of housing costs. 25, 2020, 4:40 p.m. 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. Commissioner # 3 - January 1991 to December 1994 . Commissioner # 3 - January 1979 to December 1980 (elected Mayor) Dan Ryan:Continuous learning on trauma-informed practices. Ten years ago, taxpayers bailed out big banks only to watch them turn on customers and foreclose on millions of homes, impoverishing millions and contributing to an epidemic in homelessness. This could save the City millions of dollars in property savings and reduce commute and traffic congestion, with greater climate impact. Sam Chase:The city should look at possible efficiency measures that preserve jobs and preserve programs while streamlining resources this way we can maintain services on lower budgets. Dan Ryan currently is the Portland City Commissioner Position 2 incumbent and . Nine Candidates Seek City Council Position 2. Commissioner - August 1930 to November 1930 (appointed) . Build a diverse cross-sector table that is committed to six years to provide shared responsibility, accountability and credit. 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. Living east of 82nd Ave., I know that the City needs to invest in the basics: sidewalks, streetlights, and paved roads. City planning and capital projects need to include anti-displacement strategies as a standard practice. As an indigenous woman and your prospective commissioner, I support implementing and amending policies to be inclusive. Make sure that affordable housing is actually affordable. As such, we need wrap-around services that would have helped my brother, none of us could house him with his triple diagnosis. I am not surprised the community stepped up and supported what the government was too smug to support. 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.
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