Michelle’s Priorities
Michelle’s candidacy for Portland City Council, District 2 is rooted in a lifelong commitment to civic and public service, the belief that Portlanders deserve a city where opportunities are accessible to all, and that we possess the smarts, determination and teamwork to make it happen.
Priorities
Michelle DePass continues working hard to expand opportunities for all Portlanders, including Portland students, working families, small business owners, and proud union members in a green, stable, and safe community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
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Portlanders care about the environment and the beauty around them. Michelle will work to ensure no one is left behind in maintaining Portland's natural beauty and the transition to a sustainable future.
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Portlanders deserve safe and affordable housing. Michelle will work to champion housing options that ensure a welcoming community for all of our neighbors.
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Effective transportation comes down to safety, efficiency, and clean energy. Michelle wants bicyclists to be safe, pedestrians to have the right-of-way, and potholes to be filled.
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Portlanders deserve to thrive from age 0-100+. Michelle believes in creating an age-friendly framework that supports all of Portland's most vulnerable members, including children and the elderly.
Donations Are Matched For All Portland Residents
Michelle DePass is fighting to get big money out of politics. Michelle is participating in Portland’s Small Donors Election Program that matches contributions between $5 - $350 for Portland residents. Read more here: https://www.portland.gov/smalldonorelections