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Portland has a proud history of protest.
I don't think what's in my pocketbook matters.
I did not inherit a single dime from my father.
I want Portland to be the cleanest city in America.
Yes, Portland is governable. Yes, it's challenging.
I have been humbled by my first two weeks in office.
We have to nurture and support the idea of pluralism.
I can not regulate Daryl Turner. He's a union official.
It is the mayor's job to be the glue that holds everybody together.
If you can't create a world-class university, why not invite one in?
Oregon deserves a Governor who is fully focused on the duties of state.
Funding to replace crumbling infrastructure has always been hard to come by.
Mike Marshman is a quality choice to fill the role of Portland Police Chief.
I am a firm supporter of the First Amendment, no matter the views expressed.
I didn't get into politics so that I could take little bites around the edges.
My top priority if elected mayor is matching Portland with economic opportunity.
The only way we are held accountable is if people know what government is doing.
The City of Portland, our police bureau, and our employees do not cooperate with ICE.
If you know me, you know I mutter quite a bit. Not one of my most redeeming qualities.
Portland needs a mayor who is going to take on the significant issues this city is facing.
Homelessness is an umbrella term for a lot of different problems that need separate solutions.
It's the job of the president to ensure the protection of liberty in the United States of America.
As mayor I don't intend to be just a voice for Portland. I intend to be a voice for urban America.
My fight isn't with Charlie Hales. My fight is with the problems he has failed to address as mayor.
My job is to protect the safety of everyone... protesters, counter-protesters, and bystanders alike.
I am mindful of my responsibilities as state treasurer, and I will not shirk those responsibilities.
The Clean Energy Jobs legislation will provide predictability and certainty for large carbon emitters.
I have a beautiful desk. I rarely sit behind it. That's not where my job is. My job is in the community.
I am committed to ensuring that, as Portland grows, the things we love about our city grow along with us.
I certainly didn't see the mayor's withdrawal coming. I was looking for a highly contested mayoral campaign.
There is a national climate here. We're seeing a rise in hate speech, in intolerance, in racism, in division.
I'm going to rely upon the advice of affordable housing experts to make sure we meet the public's expectations.
I see my role as police commissioner as providing strategic oversight, support and accountability for the bureau.
We can't simply dismiss the idea that autonomous vehicles are going to be a big part of our transportation system.
I will not allow continued planned street violence between rival factions to take place on the streets of Portland.
While it's generally easier to stay the course, it's a bad idea if that course does not take us where we want to go.
There's some basic ideals that we should be able to agree on as Americans: We don't tolerate violence on our streets.
I believe my role as mayor is to be out in the community and as much as possible, I want my team out in the community.
Portland is an amazing and awe-inspiring city. It's a city we cherish for its beauty. A city we love for its tolerance.
I am dedicated to ensuring that the prosperity our city is experiencing extends to everyone who lives, works and visits Portland.
Portland took the lead on climate action more than 25 years ago when we became the first U.S. city to adopt a climate action plan.
My goal is to always be a transformational leader, and to go big. And when you go big, you don't always win. And I'm OK with that.
The police should be focused on policing criminal activity, and that's sort of the beginning, the middle and the end of it for me.
At a time when leadership on climate protection and clean energy are more vital than ever, Portland and Oregon must step up and lead.
We must transition away from the dirtiest fossil fuels toward renewable sources of energy for the sake of our economy and our planet.
If you intend to use our beautiful city to cause mayhem, disturb the peace, create fear and commit violence, you are not welcome here.
When Oregon was founded as a state in 1857, its constitution explicitly banned Black people from visiting, living and owning property here.
In order to do the right thing and to provide the right long-term view for the city, it might mean you're only in politics for a little while.
As we double down on urgent issues of housing affordability, access, inequities and displacement, we must prioritize addressing climate change.
A permanent, growing fund for student aid will help all Oregonians afford needed education and training and build a path towards a stronger future.