Statement



Portland needs an experienced leader without political and financial conflicts of interest to improve livability. As an independent thinker, outside of the establishment, I am prepared to make tough decisions for the benefit of the 99%, not through a filter of what's best for the 1%.

Now is the time for us to rapidly increase the supply of affordable housing, effectively manage the homeless crisis, provide for food security, and change our antiquated form of city government with district representation and a strong mayor provision.

My candidacy radically challenges our wasteful, corrupted system that has lost its ability to work for the people. My administration will direct resources where they are needed most using best practices for successful outcomes of community goals.

We will no longer send our tax dollars to private institutions like the Portland Art Museum and symphony before fully funding basic city services. We will develop an effective response to climate change, renewable energy, low emission transit systems, and community agriculture programs in partnership with foundations, schools and universities.

My 27-years of business experience as a School Psychologist, a Coffeehouse owner/operator, a developer of multi-family housing, a founding board member of Sequential Biofuels of Oregon, a trustee of Pioneer Courthouse Square Park, and as an avid supporter of local artists—makes this candidacy worthy of your vote to improve livability in Portland.


Randy Rapaport

randyrapaport@gmail.com