Councilor Candace Avalos has officially taken the helm as the representative for East Portland, stepping into her role as City of Portland Councilor for District 1. According to a recent announcement, Avalos has outlined an ambitious agenda that includes direct advocacy for local issues and ensuring that the concerns of East Portland are well-represented at City Hall.
In a bid to keep her constituents in the loop, Avalos has promised regular newsletters detailing community updates and policy priorities; the first newsletter, for those in her district previously signed up for updates, emphasized the importance of East Portland's voices as the "core" of her work this has been shared in her initial communication as councilor she also invited feedback and participation from the community to further bolster this new civic chapter.
She's hit the ground running with appointments as chair of the Homeless and Housing Committee, and her seats on the Climate, Resilience, and Land Use Committee and the Finance Committee indicate a keen focus on fundamental issues affecting her district and the city. In her new role, Councilor Avalos's involvement in these committees signifies her commitment to tackling some of the most pressing challenges including housing insecurity and environmental sustainability.
The councilor is gearing towards interaction with the community through upcoming district events; she urged residents to keep an eye out for these and encouraged sharing of the newsletter to enhance collective engagement for those interested in the detailed schedule and scope of committees, information is readily accessible through the provided channels Avalos has made it clear that resident involvement is crucial for enacting positive changes within their neighborhoods.
Reaching out to Councilor Avalos has been made convenient with multiple contact avenues listed, including calls to 3-1-1, email to [email protected], an online contact form, and through social media platforms. She's extended a standing invitation for dialogue, highlighting her office's open-door policy for anyone with questions, concerns, or ideas about the future of East Portland.
