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East Portland Councilors Avalos, Dunphy, Smith Lead Resolution to Fund Renter Stabilization Programs, Keep Portlanders Housed
Councilors Candace Avalos (District 1), Jamie Dunphy (District 1), and Councilor Loretta Smith (District 1) announced the introduction of their resolution to slow the inflow into homelessness. The resolution establishes City Council’s priorities for the allocation of approximately $21 million
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After the Fire
But what hurts almost as much as the fire itself is the reminder that we survive not because the system works, but because we do.
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In this Moment, We Choose Us
When national politics feels ineffective and incremental, let’s focus on what we can do in our own backyard.
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City Council Unanimously Passes Avalos, Pirtle-Guiney, Koyama Lane, and Clark Resolution to Protect Portlanders
The Protect Portland Initiative is largely influenced by Chicago’s Protecting Chicago Initiative executive order and will help ensure the safety of Portlanders in the event that the Trump administration unlawfully deploys armed forces to overstep the City’s local authority.
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Avalos Responds to Trump Deployment of Federal Agents
I made a promise to East Portland that I would fight for them and I’m not going to back down now. We’re going to remind Trump why he lost the first time around.
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Housing as a Right, not a Profit Maker
What if our housing system was built around the idea that all people should have a safe, comfortable place to call home? That might sound radical or unrealistic to some, but it could be reality if we just look beyond our own borders.
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Setting the Record Straight on District 1’s Community Office
I wanted to set the record straight about what actually happened, why we made these decisions, and why this office is such an important win for East Portland — something we cannot afford to lose sight of.
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Guest Column: On the Cost of Vienna
We learned so much, came back inspired about the future, and are connected to an entire cohort of other Portlanders and experts in Vienna who we will work together with to secure quality housing and affordability for all Portlanders.
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The Gateway That Deserves to Open
This is about more than filling an empty storefront. It’s about finally giving Gateway, and East Portland, the investment and attention we’ve long deserved.
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Avalos Responds to Trump Threat to Deploy National Guard
When Trump sent federal agents to our city in 2020, he and his administration ultimately left as the losers. We’re not going to let him win this time either.
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They’re Calling It a Scandal Because It’s Us
Here’s the truth: we were elected to work together. Portlanders voted for charter reform because they wanted a council that actually reflects the people of this city.
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Who’s Calling Me “Quiet?”
ICYMI, I was just featured in an Oregonian article titled “Portland city councilor quietly uses AI to help craft her public pronouncements."
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Councilor Avalos Invites East Portland to Attend D1 People’s Picnic
East Portland finally has the representation they deserve in City Hall, and this family-friendly event is an opportunity to get to know our city government and the people of East Portland better.
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Cooling Is a Right — And Portland Can Lead the Way
A maximum heat standard is not about comfort or luxury. It’s about survival. This is why “right to cooling” policies have been moving at the state level, and why Portland’s local action is so important.
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Councilor Avalos August 2025 Newsletter
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