The Portland Tribune Says: Nick Fish for City Council

April 29, 2008

"The Portland City Council could benefit from . . . new, independent thinkers, and luckily the city's voters have the chance in the May 20 primary election to support two people who fit that description.

Fish, a civil rights attorney, also would bring private-sector credentials to the council, along with a deep history of community service. This is Fish's third attempt to win a seat on the council, and this time voters should give him their enthusiastic support.

A former Housing Authority of Portland commissioner, Fish has the knowledge, passion and contacts to replace Sten as the council's most forceful advocate for affordable housing. He also demonstrates an easy grasp of the major issues facing the city — including urban renewal and economic development.

Fish's main opponent, Jim Middaugh, is an experienced City Hall insider, but it is Fish who has the clearest vision for building the local economy and the ability to move his ambitious agenda forward.

We believe Fish’s presence on the council has the potential to change the dynamics of city politics for the better. Voters should support him for Position 2. "