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The Skanner Endorsements: Experience and Commitment
A
s we present this year’s May Pri-
mary endorsements, we note an
increase in the diversity of candidates.
There are six African Americans can-
didates in Multnomah County, as well
as other people of color running for
office. In Eugene, for example, James
Manning, an outstanding candidate
The Skanner News Editorial
with an excellent record of public ser-
vice, is running for re-election as a
state senator in District 7. We think it
is good for the state and city to hear
from different viewpoints.
VOTE! May Primary Election 2018 Endorsements
U.S. REP., Dist. 1
U.S. REP., Dist. 3
Susan Fried
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Mike Reese
Suzanne Bonamici
Earl Blumenauer
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MULTNOMAH COUNTY CHAIR
Kafoury’s tenure as
county chair has had
its bumpy moments.
She even resorted to
derogatory
name-
calling of her col-
league Loretta Smith.
Her apology and sub-
Deborah Kafoury sequent investigation
of racism, including
a revamping of county policy, are posi-
tive signs for the future. Despite some
high-profile disagreements with her col-
leagues, Kafoury is capable of leading a
progressive agenda, and running a co-
hesive operation. She will continue to be
scrutinized on inclusivity and fairness,
and we expect her to continue with zero
tolerance for racism on her watch.
MULTNOMAH COUNTY COMMISSIONER, DIST. 2
An attorney who
has campaigned as
a hard worker, Jay-
apal is sharp, ethical
and focused. And her
track record is second
to none. We endorse
Susheela Jayapal.
Susheela Jayapal
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carry guns. (Guess
who’s target number
one when the SWAT
team arrives — the
guy with the gun).
However, everybody
needs some competi-
tion and it’s a shame
that nobody is bring-
ing a race to Reese.
PORTLAND CITY COUNCIL POSITION 2
STATE SENATOR, Dist. 7
Telephone (503) 285-5555
Fax: (503) 285-2900
This election we face some difficult
choices and voters will have to think
hard, because these candidates can’t
all win. At the same time, we believe
this is a very encouraging moment for
Portland and for Oregon.
The Skanner has chosen not to endorse
unopposed candidates.
MULTNOMAH COUNTY AUDITOR
A former Price
Waterhouse accoun-
tant, Scott Learn has
a forensic knowledge
of budgets and has
been called “the most
highly qualified per-
son,” to run for Mult-
nomah County audi-
Scott Learn
tor. We agree and we
endorse Scott Learn.
MULTNOMAH COUNTY SHERIFF (Unopposed)
Mike Reese’s record as chief of police
was marred by public concerns over
police accountability. He’s done better
as Multnomah County Sheriff, and we
believe he has grown through these ex-
periences. He gets a plus for his reaction
to public comments that teachers should
As the City of Port-
land Mayor, Wheeler
is still fairly new to
his role. He’s settling
in now, but the depar-
ture of Commission-
er Dan Saltzman will
leave a significant
vacuum at the center
Nick Fish
of power. Commis-
sioner Fish and Commissioner Fritz may
not be perfect, but they have a track re-
cord and it shows they care about equi-
ty, they look for consensus and they get
things done.
Portland City Council now needs two
people with experience and commit-
ment who have the energy, political skill
and focus to get results.
That’s why we are endorsing Commis-
sioner Nick Fish for another term on
Portland City Council, Position 2. Com-
missioner Fish understands the chal-
lenges facing Portland. We have a hous-
ing crisis that is affecting everyone, but
particularly poor and minority commu-
nities. We also face new threats to our
environment from a Washington that
has failed to learn the lessons of Flint,
Love Canal or Three Mile Island.
Commissioner Fish will be a strong
voice for equity, for environmental safe-
ty and for reason. Fish has pushed for
housing for homeless people who suffer
from drug addiction and mental health
issues. He is working with communi-
ty members to convert brownfields in
Northeast Portland for productive use,
and he supported ending the 48-hour
time period that police involved in a
shooting had before being questioned.
He is also an advocate for small business-
es. We urge voters to support Nick Fish
for City Commissioner Position 2.
our readers,
who
have
expressed
strong feel-
ings for their
candidate of
choice.
Both candi-
dates would bring proven commitment
and a rare mix of experience to the city
council. Yet just one of them can be elect-
ed to the job.
The Skanner talked to many of our
readers for the last several months be-
fore deciding to endorse Jo Ann Hard-
esty. A former state representative, she
brings legislative experience to the city
council, as well as a lifelong commitment
to equity and justice. Over the last 15
years she has shown herself to be a tire-
less grassroots community organizer
and advocate.
Working on the Department of Jus-
tice settlement with the City of Portland
Police department, Hardesty used the
courts to push for police accountability.
She also is almost single-handedly re-
sponsible for bringing the NAACP back
as a force in Portland. Jo Ann is the right
woman for the job. She will hold her own
on city council, work well with other
commissioners and insist on fairness,
accountability, and good government.
In past elections we have endorsed her
opponent Loretta Smith. Smith gained
invaluable experience working as a key
aide to Sen Ron Wyden.
As a Multnomah County Commission-
er, she has shown herself to be a politi-
cal force in her own right. She has been
an advocate for youth, for the homeless
and for the elderly. Smith is not afraid to
speak out wherever she finds injustice.
She’s smart, knowledgeable and has a
promising future in the political arena.
METRO COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Peterson’s stellar re-
sume is only eclipsed
by her energy, vision
and determination.
She’s got what we
need at Metro.
Lynn Peterson
PORTLAND CITY COUNCIL POSITION 3
METRO COUNCIL, DIST. 2
More vexing is the
problem of who to
vote for when you
have to chose be-
tween two highly
qualified candidates.
The race for the Port-
land City Commis-
Jo Ann Hardesty sioner 3 position is
a matchup between
two formidable Black women: former
Multnomah County Commissioner Lo-
retta Smith and former Oregon State
Representative Jo Ann Hardesty.
Some have said The Skanner should
hold back from making an endorsement
and stay neutral.
But we feel that would not be fair to
Dominguez worked
for Home Forward
helping create afford-
able housing in our
city. She also under-
stands transit, the en-
vironment and how
to join up our region-
Betty Dominguez al planning so every-
one will benefit. We
endorse Betty Dominguez.
MEASURE 26-197
The Children’s Levy has
been supporting Portland’s
children since 2002 and it remains a
crucial part of the safety net today.
Vote Yes.
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