Portland City Council, District 3

Resolution 37746, which set a goal of Council consideration by June 30, 2027, passed 12–0 on April 15, 2026 with every sitting councilor voting yes; planners schedule the zoning vote for 2028, and no draft zoning exists yet. The study area runs from NE Fremont Street to SE Powell Boulevard.

1. 

   Ali BeaudoinTax and business consultant
   Yes, after learning more

   Said: What they said

   Said yes, particularly if the goal is more housing, adding that he needs to understand the program better before forming a strong opinion on all of it.

   Questionnaire, questionnaire sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

2. 

   Angelita MorilloIncumbent councilor
   Yes, co-sponsored timeline

   Said: What they said

   Will vote yes. She co-sponsored Resolution 37746, which set the project’s accelerated timeline, and says off-corridor apartments near transit are the textbook answer to the housing crisis.

   Questionnaire, questionnaire sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

3. 

   Cristal OteroSocial-work and government-administration professional
   Yes, with resident role

   Said: What they said

   Supports re-legalizing apartments on residential streets and moving the project forward; would vote for a plan that adds substantial capacity, lets displaced residents return, and gives renters, families and small businesses a meaningful role.

   Questionnaire, questionnaire sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

4. DM

   Darren McCormickWriter and discussion organizer
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

5. 

   Esther LeónPhysical therapist and community-college professor
   Yes, then expand it

   Said: What they said

   Would vote to approve the project and then focus on expanding it around what she calls a “Holistic Zoning” plan.

   Questionnaire, questionnaire sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

6. 

   Guy FrankensteinHuman-rights graduate student
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

7. 

   Heart Free PhamCampus safety officer; former teacher
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

8. 

   Joel CorcoranLawyer; former Council policy counsel
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

9. 

   John SweeneyMechanical designer; former parks worker
   Yes, courtyard apartments

   Said: What they said

   Yes; the apartments should be built with inner courtyards and playgrounds for children.

   Questionnaire, questionnaire sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

10. 

    Keir LegreeArt-glass business manager and founder
    Will vote yes

    Said: What they said

    Supports the project’s goals and re-legalizing multi-family apartments, and will vote to approve the Inner Eastside Zoning Project.

    Questionnaire, questionnaire sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

11. 

    Kellie TorresPortland Parks external-affairs manager
    Yes, appropriately scaled

    Said: What they said

    Supports re-legalizing “appropriately scaled” apartments throughout inner Portland and would support the Inner Eastside Zoning Project.

    Questionnaire, questionnaire sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

12. 

    Kenneth (Kent) R Landgraver IIIInstrument technician; National Guard veteran
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

13. 

    Kimberly TuckerBehavior analyst and mental-health volunteer
    Depends on timeline

    Said: What they said

    Sees long-term benefits in more multifamily housing and rezoning parts of the inner east side, but has reservations about the expedited timeline; her answer depends on completed risk assessments and an informed say for each neighborhood.

    Questionnaire, questionnaire sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

14. 

    Larry KellyChef with a biochemistry degree
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

15. 

    Martin WardHolds a political-science master’s degree
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

16. 

    Matthias HallettEstate-planning attorney
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

17. 

    Patrick HiltonBuilding operations manager
    Needs long study

    Said: What they said

    Calls the question vague and is open to a policy that weighs every factor, but says a project of this scale needs deep investigation and long debate to avoid losses the city could not recover from.

    Questionnaire, questionnaire sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

18. 

    Steve NovickIncumbent councilor; former city commissioner
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

19. 

    Terry ParkerRetired customer-relations professional
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

20. 

    Tiffany Koyama LaneIncumbent councilor; former teacher, union organizer
    Yes to both

    Said: What they said

    Yes to re-legalizing apartments and to the project: the inner east side should be accessible to the working class, which means housing for more than homeowners, with apartments and transit everywhere in the city.

    Questionnaire, questionnaire sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

21. 

    Tom SollittBranding, marketing and events professional
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

Council approved negotiating terms in August and a joint City–County–State oversight body on October 21. These steps did not themselves approve the final lease or City funding.

1. 

   Ali BeaudoinTax and business consultant
   Deals must benefit residents

   Said: What they said

   Calls the packages the city offered a billionaire while cutting funds a lack of courage; would fight for deals where citizens and communities really benefit.

   Questionnaire, questionnaire sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

2. 

   Angelita MorilloIncumbent councilor
   Angelita Morillo: NoNot on taxpayers’ tab

   Recorded vote

   Voted no on Approve the Moda negotiating frameworkCity record, record source

   Said: What they said

   Says she demanded transparency on proposed Moda Center changes and pushed back on taxpayers footing that bill.

   Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

3. 

   Cristal OteroSocial-work and government-administration professional
   Metro and private money

   Said: What they said

   Supports renovating the Moda Center and keeping the Blazers, but before Portland fills the remaining gap would explore a Metro investment or ownership role and private philanthropy, sponsorship and naming rights to cut Portland taxpayers’ share.

   Emailed response, response sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

4. DM

   Darren McCormickWriter and discussion organizer
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

5. 

   Esther LeónPhysical therapist and community-college professor
   Only with guaranteed return

   Said: What they said

   Calls the current proposal opaque; would require union local contractors, no Clean Energy Fund money, a larger ticket share, a significant rent and a guaranteed net return.

   Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

6. 

   Guy FrankensteinHuman-rights graduate student
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

7. 

   Heart Free PhamCampus safety officer; former teacher
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

8. 

   Joel CorcoranLawyer; former Council policy counsel
   Nothing without team commitment

   Said: What they said

   Says that if the new Blazers ownership will not commit to keeping the team in Portland, the city need not commit anything to them in return.

   Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

9. 

   John SweeneyMechanical designer; former parks worker
   No money for Blazers

   Said: What they said

   Says the Blazers are leaving regardless and any money spent to keep them is money Portland will need later.

   Pamphlet p. 53, pamphlet sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

10. 

    Keir LegreeArt-glass business manager and founder
    Explore arena transfer

    Said: What they said

    Wants the Blazers kept but opposes spending hundreds of millions in public money on the Moda Center, which the City acquired for $1 in 2024; would explore giving it to the team’s new owner for an ironclad 20-year commitment.

    Emailed response, response sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

11. 

    Kellie TorresPortland Parks external-affairs manager
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

12. 

    Kenneth (Kent) R Landgraver IIIInstrument technician; National Guard veteran
    No PCEF for Moda

    Said: What they said

    Told 350PDX the Moda Center is not within the Clean Energy Fund’s mandate and proposes covering the arena and parking structures with solar and wind; his statement does not say whether other public money should pay.

    Campaign site, site sourceOn the topic; the exact choice is unsaid. Our paraphrase.

13. 

    Kimberly TuckerBehavior analyst and mental-health volunteer
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

14. 

    Larry KellyChef with a biochemistry degree
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

15. 

    Martin WardHolds a political-science master’s degree
    No Moda renovations

    Said: What they said

    States flatly: no renovations on the Moda Center, none.

    Pamphlet p. 55, pamphlet sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

16. 

    Matthias HallettEstate-planning attorney
    Fair deal, keep Blazers

    Said: What they said

    Wants a deal that keeps the Blazers long-term while protecting taxpayers; calls for good-faith, transparent negotiation.

    Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

17. 

    Patrick HiltonBuilding operations manager
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

18. 

    Steve NovickIncumbent councilor; former city commissioner
    Steve Novick: YesFair deal, break even

    Recorded vote

    Voted yes on Approve the Moda negotiating frameworkCity record, record source

    Said: What they said

    Wants to keep the Blazers and says he is fighting for a fair deal in which the city gets as much money out of the Moda Center as it puts in.

    Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

19. 

    Terry ParkerRetired customer-relations professional
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

20. 

    Tiffany Koyama LaneIncumbent councilor; former teacher, union organizer
    Tiffany Koyama Lane: NoFair deal for Portlanders

    Recorded vote

    Voted no on Approve the Moda negotiating frameworkCity record, record source

    Said: What they said

    Says she fought for a fair deal for Portlanders in the Moda Center negotiations; the statement does not say how much public money the renovation should get.

    Pamphlet p. 54, pamphlet sourceOn the topic; the exact choice is unsaid. Our paraphrase.

21. 

    Tom SollittBranding, marketing and events professional
    No on term sheet

    Said: What they said

    Says he would have voted no on the Moda term sheet: he wants the Blazers kept but says the City started from a weak position and should have secured a clear return, accountability and remedies.

    Emailed response, response sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

Recent votes raised water rates and created a street repair fee; candidates differ on whether households or large companies should pay more.

1. 

   Ali BeaudoinTax and business consultant
   Hold line until proven

   Said: What they said

   Would generally hold the line on new taxes and fees until the city shows existing revenue is spent efficiently; any new source needs a clear purpose, a sunset or review, and accountability.

   Emailed response, response sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

2. 

   Angelita MorilloIncumbent councilor
   Small ride-hail fee

   Said: What they said

   Says she secured new funding for potholes and streetlights with a small fee on Uber and Lyft rides.

   Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

3. 

   Cristal OteroSocial-work and government-administration professional
   Wealthy first, if needed

   Said: What they said

   Says working households and small businesses should not be the automatic first source; when revenue is needed, asks more of the wealthiest households and largest corporations.

   Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

4. DM

   Darren McCormickWriter and discussion organizer
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

5. 

   Esther LeónPhysical therapist and community-college professor
   Corporate vacancy taxes

   Said: What they said

   Proposes residential and commercial vacancy taxes on large corporate owners, a higher Clean Energy Fund surcharge and a shift to land-value taxation.

   Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

6. 

   Guy FrankensteinHuman-rights graduate student
   Billion-dollar companies pay

   Said: What they said

   Says he would “bleed every billion dollar company operating within this city”; no instrument or amount is named.

   Questionnaire, questionnaire sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

7. 

   Heart Free PhamCampus safety officer; former teacher
   Cost-benefit before taxes

   Said: What they said

   Would demand honest cost-benefit accounting before raising taxes or expanding programs, citing outmigration of high earners.

   Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

8. 

   Joel CorcoranLawyer; former Council policy counsel
   Tax billionaires

   Said: What they said

   His pamphlet values list includes taxing billionaires “to hell and back”; no instrument is named.

   Pamphlet p. 56, pamphlet sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

9. 

   John SweeneyMechanical designer; former parks worker
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

10. 

    Keir LegreeArt-glass business manager and founder
    Hold the line

    Said: What they said

    Says his priority is to hold the line on new taxes and fees.

    Emailed response, response sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

11. 

    Kellie TorresPortland Parks external-affairs manager
    Existing tools first

    Said: What they said

    For the lowest-income housing she would combine bond money, tax increment financing, construction excise tax revenue, public land and state and federal programs, and move unspent housing dollars; she names no new tax or fee.

    Questionnaire, questionnaire sourceOn the topic; the exact choice is unsaid. Our paraphrase.

12. 

    Kenneth (Kent) R Landgraver IIIInstrument technician; National Guard veteran
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

13. 

    Kimberly TuckerBehavior analyst and mental-health volunteer
    No new taxes, fees

    Said: What they said

    Says the answer to the lowest-income housing need does not lie in raising taxes and fees on land and business owners or utility rates, pointing instead to accountability for programs and tens of millions in unspent housing funds.

    Questionnaire, questionnaire sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

14. 

    Larry KellyChef with a biochemistry degree
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

15. 

    Martin WardHolds a political-science master’s degree
    Cut most local taxes

    Said: What they said

    Would eliminate the Arts Tax, gas tax, lodging tax, heavy-vehicle tax, paid parking and the Clean Energy Fund, and restructure two others.

    Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

16. 

    Matthias HallettEstate-planning attorney
    Grow the tax base

    Said: What they said

    Says Portland cannot tax its way out of a shrinking base and must grow it back, and would right-size the business tax structure to stay competitive.

    Pamphlet p. 58, pamphlet sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

17. 

    Patrick HiltonBuilding operations manager
    Tax polluters, vacancies

    Said: What they said

    Would tax polluters and vacant units, and redirect consultant spending to core services.

    Pamphlet p. 57, pamphlet sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

18. 

    Steve NovickIncumbent councilor; former city commissioner
    Replace the Arts Tax

    Said: What they said

    Voted against increasing the Arts Tax and wants to replace it without cutting arts funding, possibly by folding it into the Children’s Levy; hopes to sustain parks without another tax increase.

    Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

19. 

    Terry ParkerRetired customer-relations professional
    Tax long-vacant rentals

    Said: What they said

    Told City Club in 2024 the City should tax rental units left vacant for long periods and replace the one-size-fits-all Arts Tax with a variable tax.

    Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

20. 

    Tiffany Koyama LaneIncumbent councilor; former teacher, union organizer
    Tax the rich

    Said: What they said

    Lists “Tax the Rich to Fund our Communities” as a goal while lowering the tax burden on working families.

    Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

21. 

    Tom SollittBranding, marketing and events professional
    Scrutinize contracts first

    Said: What they said

    Would strengthen oversight and scrutinize contracts before raising taxes or fees.

    Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

Candidates differ on filling existing police vacancies, adding more police positions and expanding teams that respond without police. Each approach needs staff and funding.

1. 

   Ali BeaudoinTax and business consultant
   Rebuild where gaps

   Said: What they said

   Supports rebuilding police staffing where there are documented service gaps, while investing in alternative responders, prevention and community services so police are not the default response.

   Emailed response, response sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

2. 

   Angelita MorilloIncumbent councilor
   Unarmed responders, overtime cuts

   Said: What they said

   Moved over $2 million to hire unarmed crisis responders, cut police overtime and would audit police programs yearly; her platform does not say whether to hire more sworn officers.

   Campaign site, site sourceOn the topic; the exact choice is unsaid. Our paraphrase.

3. 

   Cristal OteroSocial-work and government-administration professional
   Outreach, not more officers

   Said: What they said

   Told the 2024 OPB/Oregonian questionnaire she would not vote to fund hundreds more police officers, preferring clinical outreach teams with behavioral-health expertise and community-based safety.

   Questionnaire, questionnaire sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

4. DM

   Darren McCormickWriter and discussion organizer
   More cops

   Said: What they said

   His filing says “More cops” and calls for locking up people he describes as dangerously unstable and drug-affected.

   City filing, filing sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

5. 

   Esther LeónPhysical therapist and community-college professor
   Unarmed responders first

   Said: What they said

   Says a policing approach does not make Portland safer; would expand Street Response and the bureau’s unarmed support specialists to reduce lethally armed responses. Her platform does not say whether to hire more sworn officers.

   Campaign site, site sourceOn the topic; the exact choice is unsaid. Our paraphrase.

6. 

   Guy FrankensteinHuman-rights graduate student
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

7. 

   Heart Free PhamCampus safety officer; former teacher
   More police, cultural change

   Said: What they said

   Told the 2024 OPB/Oregonian questionnaire he supports hiring more police with stipulations: a cultural change, including no longer disqualifying applicants for past marijuana use.

   Questionnaire, questionnaire sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

8. 

   Joel CorcoranLawyer; former Council policy counsel
   Data over officer counts

   Said: What they said

   Would address public safety with data-driven, holistic solutions rather than debating the number of sworn officers; his answer does not say whether to hire more.

   Questionnaire, questionnaire sourceOn the topic; the exact choice is unsaid. Our paraphrase.

9. 

   John SweeneyMechanical designer; former parks worker
   Increase police, reserve

   Said: What they said

   Told the 2024 OPB/Oregonian questionnaire his first priority would be to increase and refresh the Portland Police and the Police Reserve, the reserve serving as a stepping stone to full-time officers.

   Questionnaire, questionnaire sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

10. 

    Keir LegreeArt-glass business manager and founder
    More officers, dispatchers

    Said: What they said

    Would hire more police officers and 911 dispatchers to improve response times.

    Pamphlet p. 59, pamphlet sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

11. 

    Kellie TorresPortland Parks external-affairs manager
    Staff for investigations

    Said: What they said

    Supports public safety staffing and resources that let police follow through on investigations and fix emergency response times; the page does not say whether that means hiring more sworn officers.

    Campaign site, site sourceOn the topic; the exact choice is unsaid. Our paraphrase.

12. 

    Kenneth (Kent) R Landgraver IIIInstrument technician; National Guard veteran
    Police at peer-city levels

    Said: What they said

    Told City Club in 2024 he would increase the police force to at least on par with other cities of Portland’s size, with first responders handling non-violent, low-risk calls.

    Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

13. 

    Kimberly TuckerBehavior analyst and mental-health volunteer
    More officers, more specialists

    Said: What they said

    Says Portland needs additional armed officers and additional specialists to respond to non-criminal calls, with the police budget published jargon-free with a cost-benefit analysis.

    Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

14. 

    Larry KellyChef with a biochemistry degree
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

15. 

    Martin WardHolds a political-science master’s degree
    More officers, cameras

    Said: What they said

    Would increase police officers, install cameras at every intersection and buy non-lethal equipment.

    Pamphlet p. 55, pamphlet sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

16. 

    Matthias HallettEstate-planning attorney
    Two officers per 1,000

    Said: What they said

    Backs the Safer Portland goal of two sworn officers per 1,000 residents, funded without raising taxes.

    Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

17. 

    Patrick HiltonBuilding operations manager
    Fund PSR, add police

    Said: What they said

    Told OPB in 2024 he would fully fund Street Response and CHAT and use police sparingly, but that more police and budget are needed for officers who are well-trained and not over-stressed.

    Questionnaire, questionnaire sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

18. 

    Steve NovickIncumbent councilor; former city commissioner
    Add detectives first

    Said: What they said

    Says that as Portland adds police officers it should prioritize detectives who follow through on reports.

    Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

19. 

    Terry ParkerRetired customer-relations professional
    Add police officers

    Said: What they said

    Would increase funding to add police officers and fully staff every fire station.

    Pamphlet p. 55, pamphlet sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

20. 

    Tiffany Koyama LaneIncumbent councilor; former teacher, union organizer
    Upstream before hiring

    Said: What they said

    Prioritizes upstream community-safety interventions and says cities like Baltimore show crime can fall without inflated police hiring; Street Response and navigation programs let officers focus on violent crime.

    Emailed response, response sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

21. 

    Tom SollittBranding, marketing and events professional
    Needs, not a number

    Said: What they said

    If Portland needs more police, says it should start with police accountability and be intentional about where positions go, and would consider strengthening detectives and specialized units; staffing should follow need, not a set number.

    Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

A 2025 amendment to move about $4.3 million from removals to services failed; camping rules stayed in place.

1. 

   Ali BeaudoinTax and business consultant
   Move it to housing

   Said: What they said

   Would reduce camp-removal funding and redirect it to housing services, bringing the proposal back to voters; he also supports clearing unsafe camps while providing stable housing and support for the people there.

   Emailed response, response sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

2. 

   Angelita MorilloIncumbent councilor
   Angelita Morillo: YesShift away from sweeps

   Recorded vote · Budget amendment

   Voted yes on Shift funding away from homeless-camp removalsCity record, record source

   Said: What they said

   Says she prepared legislation strengthening oversight of the homelessness contractor Urban Alchemy while supporting a shift away from costly homeless camp sweeps toward public bathrooms, sanitation and low-barrier jobs.

   Council office, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

3. 

   Cristal OteroSocial-work and government-administration professional
   Shift some to Parks

   Said: What they said

   Not in its current form: would keep removals for camps posing serious health, safety or access problems, but shift some Impact Reduction Program capacity into an embedded team in Parks and other front-line bureaus.

   Emailed response, response sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

4. DM

   Darren McCormickWriter and discussion organizer
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

5. 

   Esther LeónPhysical therapist and community-college professor
   Redirect from sweeps

   Said: What they said

   Would redirect effort away from city sweeps and hostile architecture toward long-term housing with treatment.

   Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

6. 

   Guy FrankensteinHuman-rights graduate student
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

7. 

   Heart Free PhamCampus safety officer; former teacher
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

8. 

   Joel CorcoranLawyer; former Council policy counsel
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

9. 

   John SweeneyMechanical designer; former parks worker
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

10. 

    Keir LegreeArt-glass business manager and founder
    Consistent camping enforcement

    Said: What they said

    Would consistently enforce clear boundaries citywide: when appropriate shelter is available, camping should not be allowed indefinitely in rights-of-way, parks or on private property; the page does not say whether removal funding should stay at current levels.

    Campaign site, site sourceOn the topic; the exact choice is unsaid. Our paraphrase.

11. 

    Kellie TorresPortland Parks external-affairs manager
    Health-and-safety focus

    Said: What they said

    Would focus encampment relocation on genuine health and safety risks, with notice, outreach, property storage and a meaningful offer of shelter or housing; she does not say whether removal funding should stay at its level.

    Questionnaire, questionnaire sourceOn the topic; the exact choice is unsaid. Our paraphrase.

12. 

    Kenneth (Kent) R Landgraver IIIInstrument technician; National Guard veteran
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

13. 

    Kimberly TuckerBehavior analyst and mental-health volunteer
    Cost-benefit study first

    Said: What they said

    Would commission a thorough cost-benefit analysis of sweeps and encampment removals before dismantling, rebuilding or changing anything, and revisit the camping and sleeping ban in depth.

    Questionnaire, questionnaire sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

14. 

    Larry KellyChef with a biochemistry degree
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

15. 

    Martin WardHolds a political-science master’s degree
    Camps stay until shelters

    Said: What they said

    Says that until new shelters are built, people reported camping would return to their camp or a shelter as they prefer, then be moved into shelters; his page does not address current removal funding.

    Campaign site, site sourceOn the topic; the exact choice is unsaid. Our paraphrase.

16. 

    Matthias HallettEstate-planning attorney
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

17. 

    Patrick HiltonBuilding operations manager
    No sidewalk camping

    Said: What they said

    Says the city cannot allow camping on sidewalks anymore and must create managed campgrounds as soon as possible as the immediate alternative; his page does not say whether removal funding should stay at current levels.

    Campaign site, site sourceOn the topic; the exact choice is unsaid. Our paraphrase.

18. 

    Steve NovickIncumbent councilor; former city commissioner
    Steve Novick: NoFund hazardous-camp removal

    Recorded vote · Budget amendment

    Voted no on Shift funding away from homeless-camp removalsCity record, record source

    Said: What they said

    Says he led the fight against a proposal to slash funding for removing the most hazardous camps; does not support indiscriminate sweeps.

    Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

19. 

    Terry ParkerRetired customer-relations professional
    Enforce camping ban

    Said: What they said

    Told OPB in 2024 he favors arresting and jailing campers who refuse repeated shelter offers, with compassionate camping ban enforcement and wrap-around services; the answer does not address current removal funding.

    Questionnaire, questionnaire sourceOn the topic; the exact choice is unsaid. Our paraphrase.

20. 

    Tiffany Koyama LaneIncumbent councilor; former teacher, union organizer
    Tiffany Koyama Lane: YesEnd sweeps, fund housing

    Recorded vote · Budget amendment

    Voted yes on Shift funding away from homeless-camp removalsCity record, record source

    Said: What they said

    Voted to move removal money toward rental assistance; calls current sweeps cruel and ineffective, destroying paperwork and medication and shuffling people between camps with no path to housing, and would send camp safety issues to the right response team.

    Emailed response, response sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

21. 

    Tom SollittBranding, marketing and events professional
    Account first, then decide

    Said: What they said

    Answered no, but would pause any increase or cut until a clear accounting shows what the program spends and achieves; agrees rights-of-way must stay clear and wants a more compassionate, coordinated approach with the County and providers.

    Emailed response, response sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

Data centers draw large amounts of power and water; several candidates propose a moratorium or ban, others are silent.

1. 

   Ali BeaudoinTax and business consultant
   Temporary pause

   Said: What they said

   Supports a temporary pause on new AI data centers while the city evaluates their effects on electricity, water, infrastructure, noise and neighborhoods, with large users paying their share.

   Emailed response, response sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

2. 

   Angelita MorilloIncumbent councilor
   Stop new data centers

   Said: What they said

   Lists “Stop new data centers” as a second-term priority; her pamphlet says she is working to shut down data center expansion.

   Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

3. 

   Cristal OteroSocial-work and government-administration professional
   Conditions on big centers

   Said: What they said

   Would put stronger conditions on large new data centers: transparency on resource use, recovery of infrastructure costs from the companies, and strong energy-efficiency, water-use and labor standards, so residents do not subsidize them.

   Emailed response, response sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

4. DM

   Darren McCormickWriter and discussion organizer
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

5. 

   Esther LeónPhysical therapist and community-college professor
   Moratorium on AI centers

   Said: What they said

   Would implement a moratorium on AI data centers to stop the takeover of natural resources.

   Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

6. 

   Guy FrankensteinHuman-rights graduate student
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

7. 

   Heart Free PhamCampus safety officer; former teacher
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

8. 

   Joel CorcoranLawyer; former Council policy counsel
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

9. 

   John SweeneyMechanical designer; former parks worker
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

10. 

    Keir LegreeArt-glass business manager and founder
    Restrict new data centers

    Said: What they said

    Supports restricting new AI data centers.

    Emailed response, response sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

11. 

    Kellie TorresPortland Parks external-affairs manager
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

12. 

    Kenneth (Kent) R Landgraver IIIInstrument technician; National Guard veteran
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

13. 

    Kimberly TuckerBehavior analyst and mental-health volunteer
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

14. 

    Larry KellyChef with a biochemistry degree
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

15. 

    Martin WardHolds a political-science master’s degree
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

16. 

    Matthias HallettEstate-planning attorney
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

17. 

    Patrick HiltonBuilding operations manager
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

18. 

    Steve NovickIncumbent councilor; former city commissioner
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

19. 

    Terry ParkerRetired customer-relations professional
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

20. 

    Tiffany Koyama LaneIncumbent councilor; former teacher, union organizer
    Data-center moratorium

    Said: What they said

    Would champion a moratorium on data centers to protect the water supply and farmland and keep costs off households.

    Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

21. 

    Tom SollittBranding, marketing and events professional
    Restrict until standards

    Said: What they said

    Supports restricting new AI data centers while the City sets standards for resource use, environmental impacts, infrastructure costs, community impacts and transparency; a facility meeting them with a public benefit could be considered.

    Emailed response, response sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

The unarmed crisis team's scope and funding have been contested at Council.

1. 

   Ali BeaudoinTax and business consultant
   Toward 24/7, if data

   Said: What they said

   Supports expanding Street Response toward 24/7 where data shows it can safely handle calls that do not need police, tied to measurable outcomes, response times and demand.

   Emailed response, response sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

2. 

   Angelita MorilloIncumbent councilor
   Angelita Morillo: YesExpand to 24/7

   Recorded vote

   Voted yes on Expand Portland Street Response’s roleCity record, record source

   Said: What they said

   Would expand Portland Street Response to 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

   Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

3. 

   Cristal OteroSocial-work and government-administration professional
   24/7 in crisis system

   Said: What they said

   Would expand Street Response to 24 hours inside the existing behavioral-health system, with clearer roles alongside Project Respond’s 24-hour crisis teams and Tri-County 911’s frequent-caller work, and sustained follow-up for repeated crises.

   Emailed response, response sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

4. DM

   Darren McCormickWriter and discussion organizer
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

5. 

   Esther LeónPhysical therapist and community-college professor
   24/7 citywide coverage

   Said: What they said

   Commits to budget amendments and votes for full 24/7 citywide Street Response funding in every budget cycle.

   Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

6. 

   Guy FrankensteinHuman-rights graduate student
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

7. 

   Heart Free PhamCampus safety officer; former teacher
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

8. 

   Joel CorcoranLawyer; former Council policy counsel
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

9. 

   John SweeneyMechanical designer; former parks worker
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

10. 

    Keir LegreeArt-glass business manager and founder
    Police staffing first

    Said: What they said

    Supports Street Response, but before a 24/7 expansion would first add police officers for 911 calls and for situations where Street Response needs police support; open to expanding it once police staffing is adequate.

    Emailed response, response sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

11. 

    Kellie TorresPortland Parks external-affairs manager
    Sustain and improve

    Said: What they said

    Supports sustaining and improving Portland Street Response, with clear performance standards and stronger coordination with behavioral-health providers and other first responders; she does not say whether it should run around the clock.

    Questionnaire, questionnaire sourceOn the topic; the exact choice is unsaid. Our paraphrase.

12. 

    Kenneth (Kent) R Landgraver IIIInstrument technician; National Guard veteran
    Street Response 24/7

    Said: What they said

    Told City Club in 2024 he would increase Portland Street Response and similar services and move them to 24/7 staffing so police can respond to calls requiring a sworn officer.

    Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

13. 

    Kimberly TuckerBehavior analyst and mental-health volunteer
    Keep funding it

    Said: What they said

    Would continue funding Portland Street Response in some capacity (her answer calls it “Portland Street Rescue”), along with tiny home villages and overnight shelters; she does not address a 24/7 expansion.

    Questionnaire, questionnaire sourceOn the topic; the exact choice is unsaid. Our paraphrase.

14. 

    Larry KellyChef with a biochemistry degree
    Support street response

    Said: What they said

    Says Portland needs to expand mental health and addiction services and support the street response team; his statement does not say whether Street Response should expand to a 24/7 role.

    Pamphlet p. 54, pamphlet sourceOn the topic; the exact choice is unsaid. Our paraphrase.

15. 

    Martin WardHolds a political-science master’s degree
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

16. 

    Matthias HallettEstate-planning attorney
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

17. 

    Patrick HiltonBuilding operations manager
    Fully fund PSR

    Said: What they said

    Told OPB in 2024 he would vote to fully fund Portland Street Response and CHAT; his answer does not say whether Street Response should expand to a 24/7 role.

    Questionnaire, questionnaire sourceOn the topic; the exact choice is unsaid. Our paraphrase.

18. 

    Steve NovickIncumbent councilor; former city commissioner
    Steve Novick: YesUnarmed welfare checks

    Recorded vote

    Voted yes on Expand Portland Street Response’s roleCity record, record source

    Said: What they said

    Is working to move 911 welfare-check calls to unarmed responders and to get Medicaid to reimburse Street Response; the page does not say whether Street Response should expand to a 24/7 role.

    Campaign site, site sourceOn the topic; the exact choice is unsaid. Our paraphrase.

19. 

    Terry ParkerRetired customer-relations professional
    PSR 24-hour service

    Said: What they said

    Told City Club in 2024 the city must add shelter beds and make Portland Street Response a 24-hour service by adding personnel.

    Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

20. 

    Tiffany Koyama LaneIncumbent councilor; former teacher, union organizer
    Tiffany Koyama Lane: YesTrained responders first

    Recorded vote

    Voted yes on Expand Portland Street Response’s roleCity record, record source

    Said: What they said

    Calls Street Response an important part of public safety that meets people in crisis with trained professionals rather than an armed response, letting police focus on violent crime; a 24/7 role is unsaid.

    Emailed response, response sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

21. 

    Tom SollittBranding, marketing and events professional
    24/7 later, overhaul first

    Said: What they said

    Supports a 24/7 Street Response eventually, but first an operational overhaul of dispatch, coverage, recruitment and retention and a way to share the cost with the County; would consider temporarily reducing hours to relieve current staff.

    Emailed response, response sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

Council created a monthly transportation utility fee in 2026; some candidates would repeal or replace it.

1. 

   Ali BeaudoinTax and business consultant
   Only if proven

   Said: What they said

   Would oppose keeping or adding fees without first showing they are necessary and that existing transportation dollars are used well; wants to be clear about what each fee delivers.

   Emailed response, response sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

2. 

   Angelita MorilloIncumbent councilor
   Angelita Morillo: YesAffordability protections first

   Recorded vote

   Voted yes on Create a monthly transportation utility feeCity record, record source

   Said: What they said

   Says she improved the proposed transportation utility fee by requiring the City to study fairer options and add affordability protections before it takes effect; the page does not say whether to keep the fee.

   Council office, site sourceOn the topic; the exact choice is unsaid. Our paraphrase.

3. 

   Cristal OteroSocial-work and government-administration professional
   General Fund first

   Said: What they said

   Skeptical that street maintenance needs another monthly fee; notes under 2% of PBOT funding comes from the General Fund and would look there for more maintenance money before adding $12 a month to household bills.

   Emailed response, response sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

4. DM

   Darren McCormickWriter and discussion organizer
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

5. 

   Esther LeónPhysical therapist and community-college professor
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

6. 

   Guy FrankensteinHuman-rights graduate student
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

7. 

   Heart Free PhamCampus safety officer; former teacher
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

8. 

   Joel CorcoranLawyer; former Council policy counsel
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

9. 

   John SweeneyMechanical designer; former parks worker
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

10. 

    Keir LegreeArt-glass business manager and founder
    Keep only if proven

    Said: What they said

    Would keep the street repair fee only if PBOT clearly shows it is necessary and produces measurable results; otherwise would support repealing it.

    Emailed response, response sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

11. 

    Kellie TorresPortland Parks external-affairs manager
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

12. 

    Kenneth (Kent) R Landgraver IIIInstrument technician; National Guard veteran
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

13. 

    Kimberly TuckerBehavior analyst and mental-health volunteer
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

14. 

    Larry KellyChef with a biochemistry degree
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

15. 

    Martin WardHolds a political-science master’s degree
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

16. 

    Matthias HallettEstate-planning attorney
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

17. 

    Patrick HiltonBuilding operations manager
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

18. 

    Steve NovickIncumbent councilor; former city commissioner
    Steve Novick: YesFees stop further decay

    Recorded vote

    Voted yes on Create a monthly transportation utility feeCity record, record source

    Said: What they said

    Says Council should tell voters that at best the fees keep major streets from getting worse, and that the alternative is to let the city die.

    portlandmercury.com, reporting sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

19. 

    Terry ParkerRetired customer-relations professional
    Costs shared by beneficiaries

    Said: What they said

    Wants Comprehensive Plan Policy 8.28, sharing facility costs among those who benefit, applied more broadly to transportation; his statement does not say whether to keep the monthly street repair fee.

    Pamphlet p. 55, pamphlet sourceOn the topic; the exact choice is unsaid. Our paraphrase.

20. 

    Tiffany Koyama LaneIncumbent councilor; former teacher, union organizer
    Tiffany Koyama Lane: YesFee with low-income relief

    Recorded vote

    Voted yes on Create a monthly transportation utility feeCity record, record source

    Said: What they said

    Says she secured low-income relief under the new Transportation Utility Fee and directed 25 percent of it to Vision Zero and sidewalks.

    Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

21. 

    Tom SollittBranding, marketing and events professional
    Eliminate the fee

    Said: What they said

    Would eliminate the monthly street repair fee, citing the equity of its largely flat charge for renters, transit users and lower-income households; would audit transportation obligations and seek outside and fairer revenue, naming no single replacement.

    Emailed response, response sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

Rates rose about $5 a month in 2026 for the whole water system, repairs included. Separately, on May 20, 2026 Council voted 9–3 to borrow up to $525 million for the filtration plant, repaid from water bills.

1. 

   Ali BeaudoinTax and business consultant
   Phased, with protections

   Said: What they said

   Would support necessary, phased water-rate increases for filtration and aging pipes, but only with aggressive cost controls, outside funding and protections for households that cannot afford higher bills.

   Emailed response, response sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

2. 

   Angelita MorilloIncumbent councilor
   Angelita Morillo: NoFought rate increases

   Recorded vote

   Voted no on Raise annual water ratesCity record, record source

   Said: What they said

   Lists “Fought water rate increases” among her first-term promises kept.

   Pamphlet p. 56, pamphlet sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

3. 

   Cristal OteroSocial-work and government-administration professional
   Judge by monthly bill

   Said: What they said

   Notes rates rose 8.1 percent and the Water Bureau pays about $100 million a year in debt service; would judge borrowing by monthly household cost. The statement does not say whether to raise rates for filtration.

   Pamphlet p. 59, pamphlet sourceOn the topic; the exact choice is unsaid. Our paraphrase.

4. DM

   Darren McCormickWriter and discussion organizer
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

5. 

   Esther LeónPhysical therapist and community-college professor
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

6. 

   Guy FrankensteinHuman-rights graduate student
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

7. 

   Heart Free PhamCampus safety officer; former teacher
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

8. 

   Joel CorcoranLawyer; former Council policy counsel
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

9. 

   John SweeneyMechanical designer; former parks worker
   — Not found

   Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

10. 

    Keir LegreeArt-glass business manager and founder
    Lower water bills

    Said: What they said

    Says water and sewer bills are over four times Las Vegas’s and rising, and would work to reduce infrastructure project costs to lower bills; the statement does not say whether bills should rise to pay for the filtration plant.

    Pamphlet p. 59, pamphlet sourceOn the topic; the exact choice is unsaid. Our paraphrase.

11. 

    Kellie TorresPortland Parks external-affairs manager
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

12. 

    Kenneth (Kent) R Landgraver IIIInstrument technician; National Guard veteran
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

13. 

    Kimberly TuckerBehavior analyst and mental-health volunteer
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

14. 

    Larry KellyChef with a biochemistry degree
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

15. 

    Martin WardHolds a political-science master’s degree
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

16. 

    Matthias HallettEstate-planning attorney
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

17. 

    Patrick HiltonBuilding operations manager
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

18. 

    Steve NovickIncumbent councilor; former city commissioner
    Steve Novick: YesOffset with PCEF

    Recorded vote

    Voted yes on Raise annual water ratesCity record, record source

    Said: What they said

    Suggests Clean Energy Fund money could pay part of the water filtration plant and help offset water-rate increases.

    Campaign site, site sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

19. 

    Terry ParkerRetired customer-relations professional
    — Not found

    Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed; a research gap, not a position.

20. 

    Tiffany Koyama LaneIncumbent councilor; former teacher, union organizer
    Tiffany Koyama Lane: NoReduced utility hikes

    Recorded vote

    Voted no on Raise annual water ratesCity record, record source

    Said: What they said

    Says she reduced utility hikes for working-class Portlanders.

    Pamphlet p. 54, pamphlet sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.

21. 

    Tom SollittBranding, marketing and events professional
    Alternatives before increases

    Said: What they said

    Would not support more water-rate increases until alternatives are exhausted, through outside funding, scrutiny of remaining costs and independent oversight; says the plant is legally required and he cannot promise increases are avoidable.

    Emailed response, response sourceOur paraphrase of the candidate’s statement.