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Thank you for informing the priorities of Councilor Avalos as she advocates for East Portland's needs in the City's next budget.
We conducted the District 1 Budget Survey to better understand the experiences, needs, and budget priorities of East Portland residents as the City prepares for the upcoming budget process. Our survey asked residents about neighborhood conditions, quality of life, service satisfaction, public safety, housing affordability, business and employment needs, environmental concerns, and how they would prioritize City spending. We received approximately 350 responses across most questions.
When we went through the data, one clear theme stood out:
You want investment in the basic building blocks of livable neighborhoods.
I also heard that you needed more information about the Mayor's proposed budget to make decisions about what to prioritize and what to cut.
In my 2026 District 1 Budget Survey Report, you'll find some high-level information about the Mayor's Proposed Budget. You'll learn the key takeaways from the survey, and where East Portland neighbors want to see more investments. You'll see where I think there are gaps in the Mayor's Proposed Budget, based on the survey key findings. And you'll read exactly what I'm fighting for in this year's budget process.
For years, East Portland has been told to wait for our turn for the fundamental infrastructure and services that other parts of town can take for granted.
Sidewalks.
Streetlights.
Parks.
Community spaces and vibrant small business districts.
But I'm not satisfied with continuing the status quo in this budget. My approach to this budget process remains simple:
Equitable investments.
Fair cuts.
People-first decisions.
The budget process can be hard to follow: the documents are long, the information is technical, and the budget meetings and work sessions can stretch for hours. I hope after reading this report, you have a better idea of where the Mayor's proposed budget stands, where East Portland stands, and where I stand on how we choose to allocate our dollars.
For more information, the City has a dedicated budget webpage where you can see presentations, factsheets, and upcoming meetings, work sessions, and deadlines for the budget.