IN his own words
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I asked for a work session to dig into the code surrounding the Form of Government Transition
Change is on the horizon for our city! Join us for an important city council work session today at 9:30am where we’ll discuss upcoming updates to the city code—our essential guide to how our new city government functions.
I asked for this work session as I find it deeply important to have publicly transparent conversations about how the new lines of authority will work at the City. Today is an important opportunity to learn about those changes.
Follow this link to tune in - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVdMTyxOwGY
I talked to KOIN about the City's looming budget cuts
https://koin.com/.../mapps-portland-budget-cuts-timing.../
As Portland faces serious budget shortfalls, will need to make some hard decisions to address these challenges head-on. Nearly 400 city jobs could be on the line, and it’s a reality that’s tough for our entire community.
While these cuts won’t take immediate effect, by early next year we’ll need to make strategic changes to keep essential services strong as we move forward. On top of this, Portland’s upcoming government transition brings startup costs, adding to our need for thoughtful, proactive planning.
As mayor, I’ll make it a priority to stabilize our budget while finding new ways to bring revenue into the city. Let’s work together to make sure Portland is financially sound and resilient for the future.
To move Portland forward, both people and businesses need the opportunity to thrive. That’s why my approach includes several critical strategies. First, I’m committed to weeding out redundancy and streamlining our permitting system to accelerate both residential and commercial development, especially around transit corridors and in our business districts.
Public safety is also a cornerstone of this plan. My commitment to bringing in 100 new officers by the end of 2025 will support proactive community policing, ensuring that Portlanders feel safe in their neighborhoods. Tackling homelessness is another top priority—Since I now have the support of a majority of council, I am actively setting a roadmap to rebuild our partnership with the county to promote financial transparency and accountability on outcomes with real, effective services. This will enable cleaner, safer neighborhoods and business districts that can genuinely thrive.
Finally, I’m committed to funding these initiatives by pursuing innovative financial sources, from getting creative in pushing City programs to try to qualify for PCEF dollars to securing new state and federal support. In my time on council, I’ve brought hundreds of millions of dollars into Portland for both small and transformational projects—work I’m ready to continue, supporting new job growth and economic stability over the next decade.
The coming year will demand an experienced leader who is ready to tackle tough budget cycles with a long-term vision. I’m prepared to be that leader.
Since joining Council, I have been recieving Racist Hate mail, recently I sat down with KOIN to talk about it
As a Black man in public office in Portland, I’ve unfortunately received my share of racist hate mail, just as I’ve experienced similar abuse throughout my life. Sadly, this kind of hatred tends to increase during election season.
I want to be clear: this behavior isn’t unique to me, and it’s not new. Racial threats and harassment are a painful reality for many people of color in public life. What saddens me most is that despite all the progress we’ve made as a city, these toxic messages persist. I had hoped my children would grow up in a world free from this kind of hate, but here we are, still having these conversations.
What’s clear to me is that the people sending these messages are deeply consumed by fear. I pity them for that. But pity won’t stop me from condemning this hatred outright. Fear does not justify spreading bigotry, and we, as a community, must stand firm in rejecting it.
I call on all Portlanders to join in this fight. We are better than this. We cannot allow fear and hatred to shape our city or our politics. Together, we can continue building a city where our children can thrive, without having to endure the same battles for basic dignity.
Watch my conversation about this issue with Ken Boddie here -