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Councilor Candace Avalos

City Councilor
Pronouns
She/Her
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
District
District 1
I'm one of three City Councilors representing District 1 (communities East of I-205, plus the Lents neighborhood and our neighbors near Portland International Airport). I pledge to fight for the resources, representation and reforms that East Portland deserves! Mi nombre en español es Candis Ávalos.

  • Current position

    City Councilor: Elected as City Councilor for District 1 in November 2024 and began their term of office in January 2025.

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Councilor Candace Avalos

Contact Councilor Avalos
councilor.avalos@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-4350City Hall, Suite 210, 1221 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97204

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Meet Councilor Avalos and Her Team

Councilor Avalos' Newsletter

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Policy Priorities

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Engage with Councilor Avalos

Resources and Information

Community Resource & Information

Councilor Avalos Calendar

Councilor Avalos' Calendar

Hey Portland, Politics, people, and power −straight from the source A column by Councilor Avalos

Hey Portland! A column by Councilor Avalos

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2025 End of Year Report

Committee assignments

News

Joint Statement from the Progressive Caucus on the U.S. Border Patrol Shooting in East Portland

The Progressive Caucus (Peacock) of Portland City Council sends a message denouncing violence from the federal government in the aftermath of the shooting on Thursday, January 8th.

Press release

East Portland Councilors Avalos, Dunphy, Smith Respond to the ICE Shooting of Two People in Hazelwood

Press release

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Events

City Council Work Session

Financial Condition and Budget Update

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Council Work Session
Available Online

City Council Executive Session

2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Council Executive Session

2026 Legislative Delegation Breakfast

8:30 am – 10:00 am
Meeting
Available Online

Homelessness and Housing Committee Meeting

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Council Committee Meeting
Available Online
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Voting record

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