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Pablo (he/him) @oversizedhobbit.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Really appreciating the @pdxcityclub.bsky.social debates this election season. Went to the D3 debate tonight, and @estherforportland.bsky.social is joining @councilormorillo.bsky.social and @councilortkl.bsky.social in getting a donation from me!

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Esther Leon @estherforportland.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Hell, we don’t just need a 7th progressive vote in city council. We have the chance to add an 8th or even 9th councilor this November - let’s do it!! Looking at you, @jeremy4pdx.bsky.social & @jameyevenstar.bsky.social running in D4!

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Esther Leon @estherforportland.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Incredibly upsetting to watch 7 of 12 councilors reject ANY amendment for MODA Renos, when literally every single Portlander I have spoken to agrees the current deal HURTS us financially more than any alleged benefit. Absolute failure of working class representation. www.wweek.com/news/city/20...

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As County Passes Funding for Moda Center Renovation, City Tussles Over Term Sheet

The Portland City Council on Thursday evening moved toward approving a non-binding term sheet for the Moda Center renovation that would propose the city contribute $120 million for renovation costs in...

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Update: this decision was reversed! Kudos to the neighbors who organized themselves for a better outcome. I’m grateful that Parks was receptive to our feedback.

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Esther Leon @estherforportland.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Someone explain to me how prioritizing unnaturally grown, expensive to maintain grass is Portland Parks & Rec’s priority rather than keeping the community cool & connected while our climate heats up? Btw, other things that kill grass: feet, chairs, playgrounds, butts🙄 www.wweek.com/news/city/20...

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City Orders Citizen-Run Youth Program to Discontinue Popular Waterslide

The Brooklyn Park water slide in Southeast Portland—used by youthful summer day campers for nearly 50 years—was shut down after coming to the attention of Portland Parks and Recreation.

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Rockom Sockom NoBots @rockom.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I don't want to put this into patriarchal terms, but if some Democrats had the...ahem... moral clarity and...ahem... the bravery to do this, we'd be in a much different place right now. (spine... I could have just said 'spine'... grrrrr)

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Esther Leon @estherforportland.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

@mayor.nyc.gov speaking powerfully here!! THIS is the kind of leadership I will bring to city council. We need it now more than ever. This is how we actually accomplish change: stop focusing on where we don’t agree, starting moving on where we do!

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Esther Leon @estherforportland.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

@jacobinmagazin.bsky.social posted an excellent article on the left’s intolerant vibes. As a very left progressive, I encounter this myself from folks who are even further left. This does not help our cause! We need class solidarity, openness to others’ life experience, and major self reflection.

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Esther Leon @estherforportland.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Folks, we are at CRUNCH TIME to help me be a viable candidate for Portland City Council! I will be the 7th progressive vote to break the deadlock! I need 80 more Portlanders to donate $5 by week’s end to unlock 10x matching from the city. Will you donate/share? secure.actblue.com/donate/esthe...

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Councilor Angelita Morillo @councilormorillo.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

The Morillo 1 compromise amendment, which safeguards our essential services and stands up for workers, is moving forward to a second reading next week, followed by a decisive final vote.

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Brandon Mullen @brandonmullen.com · 21/07/2026

The thing about calling yourself a "progressive" is that you need to move with the times. The word "progress" is right there! It's not a static set of beliefs; it's a willingness to listen to and learn from people younger than and different from you and update your opinions on the regular.

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Esther Leon @estherforportland.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Hello, Bluesky-ers! Let me introduce myself: I’m Dr. Esther Leon, running for Portland City Council in District 3 this November 3rd. I’m running because we need a reliable advocate who can focus on meeting the needs of the people who make this city run - our workers. A thread…

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