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April 27, 2012
City Council: Position 1
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i heck my record - what I
have done in my first three
' years serving on the
Portland City Council is what
housing advocates and people
concerned about houselessness
can continue to depend on from
me in my second term.
I have supported significant
General Fund allocations for
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affordable housing, the safety net,
and services for people
experiencing homelessness, and I
will continue to do so. I have prioritized requests for
housing funding, particularly short term rental
assistance and emergency assistance. I set up a process
giving citizens real input into the city’s state and federal
priorities, and I supported prioritizing requesting
increased federal housing assistance on our national
legislative lobbying agenda. When we climb out of the
recession and homeowners are no longer upside-down
on mortgage equity, I will support changes statewide
generating more resources for affordable housing, such
as the proposed real estate transfer tax.
I will continue to support quality affordable accessible
rental housing. I received the Low Income Housing
Champion award from the Community Alliance of
Tenants in 2009.1 supported funding for additional
housing inspectors in BDS, and for measures holding
banks more accountable for maintenance of foreclosed
properties.
As a public official and private citizen, I will continue
to support community partners, giving my time and my
personal family income to nonprofits supporting
housing, including JOIN, Proud Ground, Oregon ON,
Human Solutions, Rose Haven, Bradley Angle, Portland
Women’s Crisis Line, Volunteers of America, YWCA,
REACH, Rose CDC, Habitat for Humanity, New Avenues
for Youth, Janus Youth Programs, Central City Concern,
Outside In, p:ear, The Salvation Army, Street Roots,
Sisters of the Road, faith-based organizations, and more.
I want to continue to partner with Portlanders who care
about housing.
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’eeting the challenges
faced by our houseless
.fellow Portlanders and
those struggling under the cost of
housing will take big efforts by
the city, county, Home Forward,
non-profit housing partners and
conscientious private developers
of housing.
As city commissioner, I will
focus most immediately on:
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■ Predictability of city policies
on housing funding, regulatory
framework and permit issuance (both turn-around and
cost). Specifically, city goals emphasize affordable
housing within affordable commutes of jobs, but the
agencies too often impose onerous conditions or costs
on people trying to develop work-force housing in close-
in neighborhoods. I will work to remove those
inconsistencies.
■ Consistent respect for individuals’ liberties, and
consistent application of state laws, as well as city
ordinances. For those without houses, dignity and
support with medical or employment needs is
important, balanced with the needs of workers, visitors
and nearby residents to have safe.and clean
neighborhoods.
■ Effective partnerships make Portland an attractive
location for sustainable and eco-friendly industrial and
commercial investment that expands family-wage
employment and families’ self-sufficiency. A job that
pays a living wage and includes benefits is the biggest
help in securing safe housing. I’ve been developing
effective relationships with smaller business leaders and
progressive employers to be able to implement changes
that maintain Portland’s high environmental and
livability standards while supporting a strong middle-
class economy.
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community change
through the Dorothy Day
Community School
working together for
nonviolence & justice
and don’t forget: fun!
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By Ron Sanford
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You don’t have to beg or borrow or steal
At first I thought it had this left slant
Now I see the difference is can or can’t
Ten free papers to give you a start
There’s crosswords and poems and very good art
The cover of the book is always nice
But the in depth reporting is so concise
So now I got a job and it works for me
What kind of moron said “freedom ain’t free?”
You still have to work but you have to relax
You have to work smarter but not really fast
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A Retrospective
May 3 - June 1
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Street Roots Anthem
Reception for the Artist
First Thursday, May 3, 2012
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Music by:
Gypsy Jazz West
Kim Swennes on Celtic Harp
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