Jayne Cronlund

What they say they would do

Emphasizes collaboration, living-wage jobs and shared public spaces.

• Support jobs in Portland’s creative and sustainable economy.
• Invest in parks, trails, natural areas and business districts.
• Set shared government goals and regularly report results.

Our reading

• Shared public spaces
• Collaborative development

Her program emphasizes places and partnerships that support community life and jobs. The reviewed statement leaves the harder funding and housing choices open; collaboration alone does not resolve competing budget claims.

Where they stand

The choices this office faces

Every candidate in this race is asked the same 8 questions. Jayne Cronlund is on record on 2, with 6 still open. A question without an answer is a research gap, not a position.

• Raise new revenue, or hold the line on taxes and fees?

  Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed.

• Keep funding camp removals at current levels?

  Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed.

• Restrict new AI data centers in the city?

  Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed.

• Expand Portland Street Response to a full 24/7 role?

  Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed.

• Keep the monthly street repair fee?

  Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed.

• Raise water bills to pay for the Bull Run filtration plant and system repairs?

  Nothing on this exact choice in the sources we reviewed.

• Public money and terms for renovating the Moda Center?

  Said: Lists Moda Center renovations among spending she would prioritize, for short-term prevailing-wage construction jobs and as a centerpiece for the Albina Vision Trust’s restorative development.

  Emailed response, response source

• Hire more sworn officers, or invest first elsewhere?

  Said: Supports a modest increase in police if it is tied to decreasing response times.

  Emailed response, response source

Their answers to our questions

What spending would you prioritize or reduce to sustain public-space investment?

Said: Sustain investment in our public parks and reduce the backlog of maintenance without reducing access. I propose a careful approach to achieving 35% reduction in the $800 million backlog without new taxes. I will advocate for clear reporting back to the voters on progress toward this goal. I support a modest increase in police if tied to decreasing response time. Moda Center renovations to secure short term, prevailing wage construction jobs and provide a centerpiece from which restorative development proposed in the Albina Vision Trust may succeed. [...] I will allocate funds from my office budget to support a City Hall led planning process.

Received 2026-09-23

Housing affordability and production; public safety and homelessness

Said: I will advocate for Portland Housing Bureau to exercise greater oversight and accountability for its nonprofit partners, including 1) ensuring that nonprofit expenses are legal and within budget, 2) existing housing is full to capacity, 3) residents are cared for and 4) neighbors feel safe around these affordable housing properties. I would direct Bureau of Development Services to explore how we could streamline downtown office vacancy to housing for willing property owners. Office vacancy downtown is at 37%.

Received 2026-09-23

Accomplishments

Said: While I was executive director of Three Rivers Land Conservancy, I championed and created the organizational foundation of the Backyard Habitat Certification program. The pilot program lasted for 4 years under Three Rivers before it was transferred to Audubon and Columbia Land Trust. [...] While working at Greenline Fine Woodworking with my husband on our small family business, I acted as business manager from 2010 through the end of 2023. [...] One of our significant accomplishments was restoring a private residence called Firehouse 17. This property and Greenline received a Restore Oregon DeMuro award in 2019.

Received 2026-09-23

Council votes

No Council vote yet. That is not a judgment about experience.

A question the evidence leaves open

How would the parks maintenance backlog shrink 35% without new taxes, and over what period?