Community Revitalization

I propose a Portland “Clean and Green” city-wide program to clean up our city at the neighborhood level as well as in the downtown core. I also propose a Portland “Open for Business” program to stimulate small business development and retention with a specific focus on the downtown core. I propose a Portland “Live in Downtown” program that will fast-track the conversion of downtown office buildings into diverse and affordable housing.

Economic Revitalization

I support the renovation of the Keller Auditorium and efforts by Portland State University to establish a South Portland-based entertainment/hotel complex. We must reinvigorate the local arts and entertainment industry. Shops and other industries can be drawn to areas with high foot traffic, or trendy neighborhoods/scenes.

Environmental Revitalization

The city must support the development of the transition to clean energy options. The city can, at the same time, create economic opportunities that can expand employment. For instance, city-wide (and statewide) distributed electric production facilities need to be built to fully support an electric car charging infrastructure to support the expedient conversion to electric vehicles. We can be at the forefront of this conversion at the City of Portland.