Currently holds the office of Portland City Commission - Position 3 until December 31, 2024.
Candidate for Portland City Mayor in 2024 Oregon General Election.
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Get StartedStabilize Public Safety Budgets. For too long, public safety budgets have been penny-wise and pound foolish. Rene led the charge to stabilize Portland Fire’s budget to lessen dependency on overtime; he will continue that work with respect to Portland Police and work with government partners to stabilize funding for the criminal justice system. Learn more
Commit to 1,000 Sworn Police Officers and a Precinct in Each District. This will require continued improvements in both retention and academy pipeline. Learn more
Rene will work to create a clean energy industry that leverages the talent, infrastructure, and existing opportunities in our region. By focusing on scientific research and technological innovation, we can put Portland back on the map as a leader on climate and sustainability with a truly global impact. Learn more
We also should take steps to prevent further migratory homelessness from coming to Portland. Simply put, we must enforce clear rules related to camping and drug use. While never abandoning compassion, we must end the culture of enablement in the region as we work to house every Portlander. Learn more
To effectively address the housing emergency, we need to increase overall housing supply in Portland. This means stimulating federally subsidized and market rate housing to bring down the cost of rent and make it easier for first time homebuyers to enter the market. Learn more
As Mayor, Rene will work to create an environment that attracts outside capital and investment by simplifying the permitting process, streamlining design review and reducing system development charges and infrastructure costs. Learn more
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