October 05, 2003
(Updated) Websites For Candidates In Next Year's Local Elections?
Note: This post has been updated. Any and all updates appear at the end of the original post.
Okay, so who's spotted any websites that are up and running for announced or expected candidates for Mayor and City Council next year?
So far, I've only come across the mayoral campaign sites for Tom Potter and Jim Francesconi.
Anyone found sites for any of the other officially-filed candidates?
Update
Timing is everything, I suppose.
First, you'll notice in the comments that James Posey has a website forming, and in fact formally announced his candidacy last Friday.
Second, just in mere minutes ago is this item from dailyPDX indicating that Portland Mercury managing editor Phil Busse's campaign site is up as well. The item includes an interview with Busse.
So far, everyone seems to be zeroing in on small business issues as a central component of their campaigns. It will be interesting to see how their perspectives differ from or resemble each other.
For what it's worth, the two most pressing issues from my perspective are, indeed, those surrounding small business in Portland (including matters of local and regional "micro-economies"), and the growing disconnections between City decision-making/makers, neighborhoods, and residents. And so far, it looks like most of the announced candidates will be bringing those issues to the table.
Comments (2)
Peter Drake on 06 Oct 2003
James Posey's site is up, if still somewhat under construction:
http://www.poseyformayor.com/
Jason Newell on 09 Oct 2003
Over the last four weeks, we have made remarkable progress towards a strong and credible alternative to the current business as usual candidates for city council. If you have not been to our website to sign up as a volunteer and supporter you are missing out. Since our website has been up, we have had more than 5300 hits!
Everyone agrees unemployment is too high and we do not have the money to pay for existing programs. Small businesses are the engine of our economy and without them, we will not have jobs, or revenue for our city. I have personally spoken with more than 250 small businesses individually. Walking different concentrations of small businesses around the city, I have listened to horror stories about what they face when dealing with the City on tax and regulation issues. Based on research and speaking with small businesses we have created a plan for helping small businesses to create new jobs and produce economic growth without raising taxes. This plan is now in the form of a white paper on my website. www.newellforcouncil.com
Small Business Introductions: NE Lloyd District, NW 23rd, SE Hawthorne
And it does not stop there. I have visited a number of neighborhood and business associations. Many of these neighborhood and business associations have given me the opportunity to introduce myself, listen to their concerns, and briefly outline my plan to create new jobs by helping businesses grow, fighting for fiscal accountability, and preventing painful tax increases.
Neighborhood Associations: NE Kenton, NE Wilkes Community, and SW Goose Hollow
Business Associations: NW Nob Hill, NE Hollywood District, and NE Lloyd District
It is clear that many are silent in Portland politics because they feel it is a losing battle. I am willing to fight. We have already received checks or pledges for $2,300, in our first four weeks!