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Official account of Portland City Councilor Candace Avalos (she/ella), representing East Portland’s District 1. 🔗 More Info: linktr.ee/counciloravalos 📘 Online Policy: portland.gov/Disclaimer

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · Feb 17

Hi! 👋🏾 I'm District 1 Portland City Councilor Candace Avalos (Candis Ávalos en español) & I'm fighting in City Hall for the resources, reforms, & representation East Portland deserves! 💪🏾

Let's get in touch 📨
[email protected]

For more info 💻
linktr.ee/councilorava...

Councilor Candace Avalos (she/ella) stands in front of an ivy wall with balloons spelling out "District 1" on election night, wearing a hot pink suit with floral appliques.

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Oregon Justice Resource Center @ojrcenter.bsky.social · 5h

✊KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TRAININGS✊
For more information and to RSVP, click the link: www.ojrc.info/kyr

Know your rights training. What to do in encounters with ICE or law enforcement. Tuesday, October 21 at 4 PM. The address is 4511 Southeast Main St. in Portland. Another training will be held Saturday, November 22 at 11 AM at the Clinton Street theater in Portland. Free admission. All are welcome RSVP recommended

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 6h

This is just one out of many discussions we want to have with Gateway District neighbors about what they want to see going forward. Stay tuned for more events like this and more of our takeaways from last week’s joint town hall.

Read & Sign up for Councilor Avalos' Newsletter

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 6h

Everyone came with different perspectives and not everyone agreed on everything, but all the conversations were respectful and productive.

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Councilor Avalos speaks with an East Portlander at the Joint Gateway Town Hall.

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 6h

From more community gardens to building housing mixed with space for small businesses, East Portlanders left us with a lot of great strategies for how we can make the Gateway District a more thriving, livable neighborhood.

Councilor Dunphy sits at a discussion table.

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 6h

Thank you to representatives from Public Safety, PBOT, TriMet, PHB, Prosper Portland, and the Gateway District community who helped answer questions and facilitated conversations. And of course, thank you to our hardworking staff!

Round table discussion participants speak.

A facilitator speaks to a group of small discussion participants.

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 6h

Thank you to everyone who shared your ideas and dreams for the Gateway TIF District at our joint Gateway Town Hall.

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Councilor Dunphy and Councilor Avalos stand at front of an audience at the Joint Gateway Town Hall on October 8th, 2025.

A large audience sits at the Joint Gateway Town Hall. Approximately 100 people attended.

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eastportlandvoice.bsky.social @eastportlandvoice.bsky.social · 7h

A full house turned out for last week's Gateway Town Hall, co-hosted by @counciloravalos.bsky.social and @councilordunphy.bsky.social. We have your recap, fresh and ready for you: www.eastportlandvoice.org/gateway-join... #eastportland #portlandoregon

Gateway Joint Town Hall Recap

A record turnout and feedback ranging from public safety issues to economic opportunities.

www.eastportlandvoice.org

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Councilor Sameer Kanal @councilorkanal.bsky.social · 10h

This Wednesday at 6 PM, Council will consider 2 items about federal actions in Portland: the Protect Portland Initiative resolution, & the Sanctuary City Codification ordinance.

@counciloravalos.bsky.social & I made this video to give a little more info about the legislation.

See you Wednesday!

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 1d

We encourage everyone to come and show your support!

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 1d

Trump is targeting our home, but city councilors and Portlanders are not sitting back. This Wednesday, we’re presenting our joint resolution, the Protect Portland Initiative, to safeguard our neighbors who are being targeted by this administration’s aggressive and unlawful agenda.

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 1d

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day we honor the history, sovereignty, and heritage of the people who have called Oregon and our country home since time immemorial. Portland’s Native communities are diverse, resilient, and vibrant, and our city is stronger because of their contributions

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Councilor Sameer Kanal @councilorkanal.bsky.social · 2d

The earlier of these (2nd item overall) is a resolution to create a Protect Portland Initiative (PPI). This resolution has been led by @counciloravalos.bsky.social, and would specifically denounce federal intervention & urge the Mayor to take specific steps to protect Portlanders.

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Denounce any attempts to deploy the United States Armed Forces, the National Guard, or militarized Federal Immigration Enforcement in Portland and establish the Protect Portland Initiative

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Councilor Elana Pirtle-Guiney @councilorepg.bsky.social · 2d

 “Our City Council is not sitting back. In Portland, we protect each other. We stand up for each other. And we will fight together to uphold the constitutional rights that belong to everyone in our community.”  

@counciloravalos.bsky.social

www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2025...

Opinion: Portland City Council stands ready to meet this moment

While the 12 city councilors representing four districts may disagree on various matters, they are united in their commitment to protect Portland, write City Councilor Candace Avalos and City Council ...

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 5d

Tomorrow is my Powellhurst-Gilbert Constituent Day and I want to know what your go-to lunch spots are in the neighborhood. Local restaurants are preferred!

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 5d

LAWSUIT UPDATE RE: NATIONAL GUARD IN OREGON: The Ninth Circuit held a hearing this morning on the government's motion to stay our first Temporary Restraining Order (TRO). We expect a ruling in the coming days and will share updates when we have them.

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 5d

You can submit public comment on the CEI Hub Policy here:

Give feedback and view CEI Hub Policy documents

Reports and documents for the Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub Policy Project.

www.portland.gov

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 5d

Today at the Climate, Resilience, and Land Use Committee, we are discussing the CEI Hub Policy Project! To watch live or read the agenda:

Climate, Resilience, and Land Use Committee | Portland.gov

Subject matter: Zoning and other land use decisions; parks, urban forestry, and open space.Climate change prevention and mitigation; community resilience.Superfund cleanup.The needs, programs, policie...

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 5d

I know that her memory will help inform my work with East Portlanders. My thoughts are with Hoa’s friends, loved ones, and family.

Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 5d

Hoa leaves a long legacy in the policies she advanced, the investments she directed to East County, the lives she touched through her work as a state representative and a public-school educator and advocate.

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 5d

Hoa led with kindness, empathy, and compassion — qualities we desperately need more of from our elected representatives.

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 5d

As the daughter of refugees who fled the Vietnam War, she was a voice for immigrant Oregonians and other marginalized communities who have historically been shut out of decisions made in Salem.

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 5d

That’s who Hoa was: someone who embodied what it means to be a public servant. Before she served in the Oregon State Legislature, she spent years advocating for K-12 students as an educator and organizer.

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 5d

One of the last moments I worked with Hoa was when I helped emcee an East Portland town hall with her, Representative Valderrama, and Senator Jama. I was struck that, even in the midst of grueling chemotherapy, Hoa took the time and energy to speak directly with her constituents.

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 5d

I am heartbroken to hear that my East Portland colleague and friend Hoa Nguyen has passed away after a long and hard-fought battle against cancer.

Councilor Avalos with the late state Representative Hoa Nguyen.

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