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Candidates talk Parks

Hear from Portland City Council and Mayoral Candidates about Portland’s Parks

Before you vote this fall, find out what Portland city council and mayoral candidates think about Portland’s parks. Portland Parks Foundation (PPF) invited each Portland city council and mayoral candidate to share their thoughts with voters on Portland’s parks system. 

City councilors and the mayor will impact the future of Portland’s parks system. In our new governing structure, city councilors are the policymakers with power to refer bonds and levies to the ballot and are the voices of Portland’s community members at City Hall. Portland’s mayor is the chief administrator overseeing the city’s budget development and implementation of the city’s strategic plan – ultimately, overseeing the operation of parks and its budget. 

Here’s an opportunity to hear what your candidates think about your parks system before you vote this fall.

Read their answers here

What’s at stake?

An equitable and thriving parks system is essential for a healthy Portland. We know our parks:

  • provide public places of connection
  • foster a strong sense of community and belonging
  • encourage health and overall well-being
  • offer opportunities for cultural and artistic expression
  • are essential for local wildlife and addressing the impacts of climate change 

Yet, there are major gaps in the level of service throughout Portland’s parks system, and our beloved parks system is facing a financial cliff if we don’t find funding to maintain it. It’s important for Portland voters to hear from their candidates about how they intend to work with their constituents and their colleagues to address these issues to prioritize our parks. See what the candidates have to say.

Please share this with your community to get the word out about your candidates’ thoughts on your parks!

Our mailing address is:
Portland Parks Foundation
833 SW 11th Ave #808
Portland, OR 97205

portlandpf.org| 503.445.0994 | 833 SW 11th Ave, Suite 808, Portland, OR 972051