2024 Portland, Oregon City Council election
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The 2024 Portland City Council elections will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect the members of Portland's City Council. This will be a unique election as it will be the first election under Portland's new form of government, the first without a primary, the first where every seat will be up for election, and the first under a proportional ranked-choice voting system as opposed to a first-past-the-post voting system with a primary.[1]
Currently, Portland operates under a city commission government with a five-member board, including the mayor.[2] Under the new form of government, approved by voters in 2022, the mayor will no longer be a part of the city council, and instead of five at-large positions, the council will have twelve districted seats. Three councilmembers will each represent one of four districts.[1] The district elections will use a single transferable vote system. Special elections will also no longer be used to fill vacancies in the council.[3] The elections will continue to be officially nonpartisan.
In the previous election, Dan Ryan and Rene Gonzalez were elected to the council, marking a shift in voters away from progressivism towards more moderate democratic politicians.[4] Currently, Mingus Mapps, Rene Gonzalez, and Carmen Rubio are running for Mayor while the other Commissioners have yet to announce their intentions.
District 1
District 1 represents the eastern part of the city, primarily everything east of Interstate 205 all the way to the city's eastern border with Gresham, as well as Portland International Airport.[5] Neighborhoods represented include Argay, Centennial, Glenfair, Hazelwood, Lents, Mill Park, Parkrose, Parkrose Heights, Pleasant Valley, Powellhurst-Gilbert, Russell, Sumner, Wilkes, and Woodland Park.[6]
Candidates
Declared
- Candace Avalos, Executive Director of Verde, former member of the Portland Charter Commission and candidate for city commission in 2020[7]
- Jamie Dunphy, former staffer to Commissioner Nick Fish[7]
- Timur Ender, former policy advisor to then-city commissioner Steve Novick[8]
- Stephanie Routh, Political Consultant and Transportation Advocate[9]
- David Linn, member of the Centennial School District Board[10]
- Deian Salazar, Oregon Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder Member At-Large [7] [11]
- Thomas Shervey, activist[12]
- Terrence Hayes, civil rights activist[13][14]
- Cayle Tern, Reynolds School Board member[13][15]
Potential
- Loretta Smith, former Multnomah County commissioner, candidate for city commission in 2018 and 2020, and candidate for Oregon's 6th congressional district in 2022[16]
District 2
District 2 represents most of North and Northeast Portland north of Interstate 84 and west of 82nd Avenue.[5] Neighborhoods represented include Alameda, Arbor Lodge, Beaumont-Wilshire, Boise, Bridgeton, Cathedral Park, Concordia, Cully, Dignity Village, East Columbia, Eliot, Grant Park, Hayden Island, Hollywood, Humboldt, Irvington, Kenton, King, Lloyd District, Madison South, Overlook, Piedmont, Portsmouth, Sabin, St. Johns, Sullivan's Gulch, Sumner, Sunderland, University Park, Vernon, and Woodlawn.[6]
Candidates
Declared
- David Burnell, substance abuse counselor[10]
- Debbie Kitchin, Former Portland Charter Commissioner and Small Business Owner[10]
- Brooklyn Sherman, school district employee[10]
- Christopher Olson, nonprofit communications specialist[13]
- Marc Koller, candidate for Oregon's 3rd congressional district in 2018[13]
- John Middleton, former COO of local, B to B, same day courier company, Vice President of the Board of Community Warehouse and resident of Portland since 1983. [13]
- Mariah Hudson, sr. communicator OHSU, chair of PBOT & co-chair of the PPS Budget Advisory Committees, past chair Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods[13]
- Jonathan Tasini, union activist[17]
- Dan Ryan, Portland City Commissioner[18]
- Tiffani Penson, manager of people and culture for the city of Portland[13][19]
- Laura Streib, nonprofit executive director[13][14]
- James Armstrong, accountant and small business advocate[17]
- Reuben Berlin, mortgage loan officer[17]
- Alan Blake[17]
- Jennifer Park, nonprofit program director[17]
- Nat West, former owner of Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider[20]
Withdrew
- Joseph Emerson[13]
Potential
- Sam Adams, former mayor of Portland[16]
- Michelle dePass, chair of the Portland Public Schools Board[16]
District 3
District 3 represents most of Southeast Portland south of Interstate 84 and west of Interstate 205, as well as a small sliver of Northeast Portland east of 47th Avenue and south of Prescott Avenue.[5] Neighborhoods represented include Brentwood-Darlington, Brooklyn, Buckman, Creston-Kenilworth, Foster-Powell, Hosford-Abernethy (includes Ladd's Addition), Kerns, Laurelhurst, Madison South, Montavilla, Mt. Scott-Arleta, Mt. Tabor, North Tabor, Richmond, Rose City Park, Roseway, South Tabor, Sunnyside, and Woodstock.[6]
Candidates
Declared
- Matt Anderson, high school teacher and U.S. Air Force veteran[21]
- Sandeep Bali, pharmacist and candidate for city commission in 2022[22]
- Jesse Cornett, client manager at ADP, Inc., Bernie Sanders 2020 presidential campaign Staffer and candidate for city council in 2010[22] [23]
- Daniel DeMelo, software engineer and chair of the Portland Joint Office of Homeless Services Community Budget Advisory Committee[22]
- Chris Flanary, Portland Housing Bureau employee[22]
- Tiffany Koyama Lane, elementary school teacher and teacher's union leader[21]
- Angelita Morillo, member of the Portland Rental Services Commission and TikTok Star[22]
- Robin Ye, chief of staff to state representative Khanh Pham and Former Portland Charter Commissioner [22]
- Steve Novick, former city commissioner[24]
- Rex Burkholder, scientist and former Metro Council member[13][14]
Potential
Failed to Qualify
- Tony Morse, substance abuse nonprofit executive (running in District 4)[16]
District 4
District 4 represents all of Portland west of the Willamette River (its Northwest, Southwest, and South sextants) as well as a sliver on the eastside.[5] Neighborhoods represented include Arlington Heights, Arnold Creek, Ashcreek, Bridlemile (includes Glencullen), Collins View, Crestwood, Downtown, Eastmoreland, Far Southwest, Forest Park, Goose Hollow, Hayhurst (includes Vermont Hills), Hillsdale, Hillside, Homestead, Linnton, Maplewood, Markham, Marshall Park, Multnomah (includes Multnomah Village), Northwest District (includes Uptown, Nob Hill, Alphabet Historic District), Northwest Heights, Northwest Industrial, Old Town Chinatown, Pearl District, Reed, Sellwood-Moreland, South Burlingame, South Portland (includes Corbett, Fulton, Lair Hill, Terwilliger, and the Johns Landing and South Waterfront developments), Southwest Hills, Sylvan-Highlands, and West Portland Park (includes Capitol Hill).[6]
Candidates
Declared
- Stephen Hall, communications consultant and pastor[10]
- Tony Morse, substance abuse nonprofit executive[16]
- Moses Ross, political consultant and chair of the Multnomah Neighborhood Association[10]
- Sarah Silkie, Portland Water Bureau engineer[7]
- Chad Lykins, Executive Director, Rose City Chess[13]
- Olivia Clark, Former Salem, Oregon Legislative Director[13]
- Michael DiNapoli, Event Technician[13]
- Eric Zimmerman, chief of staff to Julia Brim-Edwards[13][19]
- Bob Weinstein, former mayor of Ketchikan, Alaska[13][19]
- Eli Arnold, Portland police officer[13][14]
- Mitch Green, economist at Bonneville Power Administration[25]
Declined
- Vadim Mozyrsky, administrative law judge and candidate for city commission in 2022 (running for Multnomah County Commission)[26][27]
See also
- 2024 Portland, Oregon municipal elections
- 2024 Portland, Oregon, mayoral election
- 2024 Portland, Oregon Auditor election
- 2024 Oregon elections
References
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- ^ Kavanaugh, Shane Dixon (November 9, 2022). "Rene Gonzalez, with law-and-order focus, ousts Portland Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty in contentious City Council race". The Oregonian/OregonLive. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
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- ^ a b c d Peel, Sophie (September 26, 2023). "Charter Commissioner Candace Avalos Announces City Council Candidacy". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on October 1, 2023. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
- ^ Maus, Jonathan (August 31, 2023). "Former PBOT and Novick staffer Timur Ender, announces council bid". BikePortland. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
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- ^ "About the Commission / Current Membership". orcommissionasd.org. Oregon Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorder. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Election | Portland.gov". www.portland.gov. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
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- ^ a b c d "Terrence Hayes, Activist Whose Cousin Was Killed by Police, Will Run for Portland City Council". Willamette Week. January 7, 2024. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ "Cayle Tern|Reynolds School District - Oregon". reynolds.k12.or.us. Reynolds School District (Oregon). Retrieved February 16, 2024.
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- ^ Peel, Sophie (January 26, 2024). "City Commissioner Dan Ryan Will Again Run for Portland City Council". Willamette Week. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Peel, Sophie (February 4, 2024). "Rachel Clark, Daughter of Late Portland Mayor Bud Clark, Considers Run for City Council". Willamette Week. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
- ^ Pettigrew, Jashayla (February 23, 2024). "Former Reverend Nat's Hard Cider owner vies for spot on Portland City Council". KOIN. Portland, Oregon. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ a b "Portland Public Schools Teacher, Air Force Veteran Join Crowded City Council Race". Willamette Week. October 2, 2023. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f Peel, Sophie (August 28, 2023). "Charter Commissioner Robin Ye Will Run for City Council in 2024, as Will Policy Advocate Angelita Morillo". Willamette Week. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ Mesh, Aaron (February 26, 2020). "A Portlander Is the "Body Man" for Bernie Sanders". Willamette Week. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ Peel, Sophie (December 15, 2023). "Former Portland City Commissioner Steve Novick Will Run For City Council Next Year". Willamette Week. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- ^ Vaughn, Courtney (January 30, 2024). "Portland City Council Candidates: District 4". Portland Mercury. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ Peel, Sophie (January 28, 2023). "Former City Council Candidate Vadim Mozyrsky Mulls a Run for Multnomah County District Attorney". Willamette Week. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
Mozyrsky says he does not intend to run for one of the 12 City Council seats that will be available under the new form of government in 2024.
- ^ Oregonian/OregonLive, Shane Dixon Kavanaugh | The (January 22, 2024). "Vadim Mozyrsky, a judge and Portland volunteer, to run for Multnomah County Board of Commissioners". oregonlive. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
