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Candidates For Sten’s Seat Talk Housing & Homelessness
by Matt Davis, The Portland Mercury
Thu, Feb 21 at 2:54 PM
Original story here
Seven of the five candidates for Erik Sten's city council seat gathered at the First Unitarian Church on SW 12th at lunch time to field a series of questions on affordable housing and homelessness.
Jim Middaugh made much of his endorsement by outgoing commissioner, Erik Sten. He is also the only grassroots candidate in the race, and began by saying he knows "what it takes to get a community motivated to do great things," giving his ability to raise 1700 signatures in 10 days as an example.
Fred Stewart said his mother's decision to stay in Northeast Portland 20 years ago drove his involvement with the community. He said he’s seen how public involvement can make a change, but also how the private sector can help.
Thu, Feb 21 at 2:54 PM
Original story here
Seven of the five candidates for Erik Sten's city council seat gathered at the First Unitarian Church on SW 12th at lunch time to field a series of questions on affordable housing and homelessness.
Jim Middaugh made much of his endorsement by outgoing commissioner, Erik Sten. He is also the only grassroots candidate in the race, and began by saying he knows "what it takes to get a community motivated to do great things," giving his ability to raise 1700 signatures in 10 days as an example.
Fred Stewart said his mother's decision to stay in Northeast Portland 20 years ago drove his involvement with the community. He said he’s seen how public involvement can make a change, but also how the private sector can help.