Portland Mayor Tom Potter
Tuesday, November 02, 2004
This post has been updated
Good news from the Rose City. Tom Potter will be the next mayor of Portland, Oregon after beating a well financed opponent. Potter, the former police chief, had the backing of Portland’s progressive community. His campaign stressed themes of economic development, affordable housing, and safety. I’ve known the mayor-elect since his days as the police chief and have been proud to be an early supporter of his campaign. On the City Council he’ll have a strong ally in Erik Sten, a friend of mine since our time working with former Portland City Commissioner Gretchen Kafoury. City Hall will be different with the Potter-Sten team in place. You’ll see a more open government attuned to the needs of neighborhoods. You’ll see a City Hall more concerned with issues of homelessness and poverty. Best of all: you’ll see a mayor worthy of the Rose City.
Update: You can now contact Mayor Tom Potter via his official web site.