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Jamey Evenstar

@jameyevenstar.bsky.social
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Running for Portland City Council in District 4. Mom of 5. Renter. Transit rider. 10yrs delivering results in city government. evenstarforportland.com

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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
So Kotek will go out of her way to find hundreds of millions for a fucking stadium and call it an “emergency” but can’t find the same energy to keep schools open? Or transit? Or rent assistance?
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Helena @helena350.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
💭 on yesterday's D4 Candidate Forum: @councilorgreen.bsky.social + @jameyevenstar.bsky.social remain my top choices. Zimmerman's answers didn't map to his votes on council. Arnold said straight out that you can't let "people" get in the way of projects. Clark seemed to favor obeying in advance...
Panel of D4 City Council candidates with a large audience at First Unitarian Church in SW Portland 10/5/26
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Khanh Pham for Oregon @khanhphamfororegon.com · 07/10/2026
I'm fully supportive of the Fair Share Tax proposal introduced by Portland City Councilors this week; I encourage you to reach out to City Hall in support of the initiative to lower taxes on small businesses and raise taxes on large corporations. Submit testimony in the link below:
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zac @zacharyiah.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Jamie endorsing @jameyevenstar.bsky.social 👁️👄👁️
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Too many people are one more bill increase away from a missed rent payment. I refuse to believe there isn’t anything the city can do about this. I’d rather we stop construction right now and let a partially built building waste away than pretend like this won’t make more people homeless.
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
As a mom of five kids who’s led some of the most progressive policies helping working class families, I’m proud to have earned this endorsement. Please help me get over the finish line with a donation of $5-$25 dollars! 🙏
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Eudaimonic Dreams @neophilic.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I'm fine with encouraging the impression that Portland's urbanist-socialist coalition is plotting to provide a variety of affordable housing types in livable, transit-rich neighborhoods for all.
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
In case my position on Moda isn’t clear, here’s my take. And also, I only have three weeks left to make the full Tier 1 match (I don’t need to get to Tier 2 to do all the things!) so if you like my position and want me fighting for you in District 4, please donate $5-$25 to help me get there!
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I'm running for East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, At Large 2 seat. This is an oft-overlooked and important body. Please spread the word using our website's Word of Mouth Kit created by incredible volunteer power! Thank you. Vote by November 3! #orpol #vote2026 stephfororegon.com
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Steph Routh for East Multnomah Soil & Water, At-Large 2
Clean water and healthy soil for East County. Steph Routh is running for East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, At-Large Director Position 2. Vote by November 3.
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Oh, hell no. Fuck nazis. Thank you for your service, Chalk Girl!
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
When your video about going car-free lands on the wrong side of insta. 😂
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Most people don’t know this, but @jamiedunphy.bsky.social and I go way back when we were both policy staff. He was the single most important ally in City Hall that helped get our Fair Access in Renting package of tenant protection reforms passed. He’s a real one, I will be forever grateful. 🥹
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Portland: Neighbors Welcome @portlandneighborswelcome.org · 02/10/2026
Portland: Neighbors Welcome is joining a handful of other housing advocates and co-hosting a happy hour fundraiser for @jameyevenstar.bsky.social next Wednesday at 45th Parallel Wines in St Johns. Please join us!
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
And while we are on the topic of going a Week Without Driving, it’s advocacy organizations like The Street Trust that make it possible to take the leap easily and safely. You can do it! Thank you, Street Trust, for your work and your partnership.
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
It’s Week Without Driving, ya’ll. Hear the story about how I went car free nine years ago as a mom of five kids. I hope it inspires someone to give it a try for just one week. It’s actually an amazing way to connect with our city and much easier and safer than you think! #weekwithoutdriving
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Well, it blew up! www.portlandmercury.com/news/pearl-d...
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Pearl District Abandons Forum After Brushing Up Against Elections Law Violations - Portland Mercury
If you didn’t know any better, you might think downtown’s City Council district is down to four candidates vying for three seats. “Final four square off,” reads a headline announcing a downtown candid...
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Danny Cage is a passionate leader for youth participation in democracy. I am so proud of this endorsement as we have a similar vision for climate change, voting rights, and access to education. Thank you for your support, Danny!
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350PDX! @350pdx.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
We are just one week out from our Vote for Climate Justice D4 Candidate Forum. Will we see you Monday? RSVP here: 350pdx.org/event/action... @jameyevenstar.bsky.social @jeremy4pdx.bsky.social @councilorclark.bsky.social @mitchgreen.bsky.social @portlandmercury.com @orsierraclub.bsky.social
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I could really use the support! Our campaign is lean but mighty! Unlike other candidates who already have a lot of money, every dollar you donate to my campaign makes a HUGE difference. 🙏 evenstarforportland.com
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Xavier D. Stickler @xavierdstickler.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I despise that it is the left who is constantly seen as being uncompromising and self-righteous when, in my experience, I have never met someone who is more certain of their own moral and intellectual superiority than a centrist arguing for the status quo, and doing so as if that’s being “neutral.”
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Mitch is going to need extra support for this one because this forum will not include any of the other progressive candidates like myself. They chose to only include the incumbents and Eli Arnold on purpose so it won’t be a very friendly crowd. Turn up and turn out!!
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I had a great time last night supporting APANO AF and the great work they do to turn vision into action. Metro Councilor Hwang does double duty as an elected official and working at APANO, leading on bringing affordable housing and economic prosperity to the community. Thank you for all you do!
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pnwpolicyangel aka Angelita 👼 @pnwpolicyangel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This made me L O L My answer: talks about structures of power and influence in politics, the values we have, the communities we’re trying to serve Their answer: these youngins and their Tikie Toks refuse to compromise on core values! So naive! www.wweek.com/news/2026/09...
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What Divides the Portland City Council?
We asked the six incumbent city councilors what fuels the bitter feuds between the two factions.
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Hide @wutherering.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I highly recommend reading Jamey’s responses to our questionnaire, which are linked on our endorsement webpage: portlandneighborswelcome.org/2026-portlan... If there was a word more than “expert” I would use it here
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PDX city council candidates on housing issues — Portland: Neighbors Welcome
Which candidates understand and favor pro-housing, pro-tenant policies?
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This is very cool. Wish the City had attached covenants to that $7mill investment to require rent controls and tenant protections. That’s what I would do. evenstarforportland.com
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Khanh Pham for Oregon @khanhphamfororegon.com · 23/09/2026
This displacement puts workers at serious risk of traffic danger, wage theft, and heightened immigration enforcement. Day laborers are leading this fight to demand direct meetings with management and a safe, agreed-upon hiring area. More information and sign up here:
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STAND WITH MALL 205 DAY LABORERS: DEFEND THE RIGHT TO SEEK WORK · National Day Laborer Organizing Network
For years, day laborers have gathered in the parking lot outside Home Depot at Mall 205 to seek work and connect with homeowners, contractors, and others looking to hire. These workers build, repair, ...
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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Our proposal eliminates biz taxes for 18k small businesses. We’ve reached out to small businesses and workers who serve the city and whose jobs are on the line each year. I’m not interested in what billionaire CEOs and their lobbyists think. www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
"Councilors haven't even posted an ordinance or reached out to impacted stakeholdersi said Andrew Hoan, the president. More importantly, Councilors proposing another tax should be honest about who pays it. Local taxes work like tariffs: the cost doesn't vanish-it puts on a
'big business' name tag, slips into the checkout line, and leaves consumers holding the bill."
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
If there was a word better than "honored" to express how I feel about earning earn Portland Neighbors Welcome's endorsement, I would use it here. They're fighting for a Portland that my kids (and all of us!) can actually afford to live in. I am honored to be in that fight with them.
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Portland: Neighbors Welcome @portlandneighborswelcome.org · 23/09/2026
A renter, car-free transit rider, and mom of five, Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social is a Portland policy wonk committed to delivering for her working class neighbors. In her questionnaire and interview she proved that her diverse and dynamic ideas are rooted in evidence and experience.
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Portland: Neighbors Welcome Proudly Endorses Jamey Evenstar for City Council District 4

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Portland: Neighbors Welcome @portlandneighborswelcome.org · 23/09/2026
We are proud to endorse Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social, Councilor Mitch Green @mitchgreen.bsky.social, and Councilor Olivia Clark for election to Portland City Council District 4. You can see our full endorsements here: portlandneighborswelcome.org/2026-portlan...
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Portland: Neighbors Welcome Portland City Council Endorsements District 4

There are three labeled portraits of Jamey Evenstar, Councilor Mitch Green and Councilor Olivia Clark
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Disability justice is often overlooked in our policy making and it’s advocates like Cassie Wilson who tirelessly call our inactions into question and push us to be better, do better. Thank you Cassie for your incredible work and for your trust in me.
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
📅 October 13 We have until then to reach the next tier of Portland's Small Donor Elections program. If you're sick of 6-6 votes that fail to save union jobs or hold polluters accountable, please share this post and, if you can, donate $5 so we can change that: secure.actblue.com/donate/jamey...
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Toby Zeigler @macsmiff.com · 17/09/2026
This might be shocking to some, but the police calling for the removal of an elected council member for criticizing them is not how democracy works. The police who live in the city have a chance to vote, just like everyone else. Just thought I'd clear that up.
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Did anyone notice how the only way the City Council was able to vote down the Zenith franchise transfer was because one of the moderates was absent? We shouldn’t have to rely on councilors not coming to work in order to protect our climate.
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Portland Tenants United @pdxtu.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
PTU Members can sign up to grade future questionnaires here: www.pdxtu.org/2026_candida.... Become a member at www.pdxtu.org/join_the_union.
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Spot on
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Happy Labor Day! As a long time City employee and OG bargaining team member for CPPW, I am proud to be endorsed by my union siblings, especially as several negotiate for a fair COLA and against the Mayor’s plan to outsource hundreds of union jobs. When we fight, we win! #unionstrong
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Hey are you ready to break the deadlock on Portland City Council? It’s gonna take some intentional effort to show up and get the word out. Please come canvass with me this Sunday and if you can’t make it, please donate so I can reach more folks. Every little effort makes a big difference! 🙏
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
From one badass woman who makes good trouble to another…I’m especially proud of this one. Thank you, @pnwpolicyangel.bsky.social!!
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Seth Caddy 🎃👻 @gingercaddy.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
What I’m getting out of this city council discussion of the 2026-280 gift to Tom Dundon is that the people who bill themselves as “serious business types” haven’t the first clue about business fundamentals.
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
The mods literally just voted AGAINST basic accountability and oversight. For no reasons given, not even an attempt at a bad excuse. #breakthedeadlock #evenstarforportland
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Nick @ecosozialismus.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Moderates showing their true colors again and voting as a bloc against an amendment that would allow the city to raise rent on Moda every year equivalent to the rent a landlord can charge on a human tenant. 6-6 party line vote.
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
It’s fascinating to me that the landlords on council aren’t in favor of using the State’s rent formula on the Moda deal to escalate what they pay over time. It’s almost like they know it’s not a great deal for the tenants and don’t want to be seen extracting too much money from the rich.
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Fun fact: the Oregon rent control rates capped at 10% actually came about after the Mandatory Relocation Assistance law that I wrote passed in Portland. That rate is still way too high! When I’m elected, I will work to lower our local Relo rate to 5% so Portland renters have greater protections.
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
@pnwpolicyangel.bsky.social says out loud exactly what I was thinking. The amendments to the Moda term sheet offered today are a big improvement, but ONLY came forward because of the councilors and community members who were brave enough to call out the terrible deal to begin with.
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
I’m happy to see WW finally defining the blocs accurately. The moderates don’t have an agenda to address the issues Portlanders are faced with, their job is simply to block progress at all costs. It’s time to break the deadlock! Vote Evenstar for District 4! #breakthebloc #evenstarforportland
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
So has anyone answered @multcomoyer.bsky.social’s question actually? Is it legal?
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Message to the mods: Have some basic pride in Portland, please. Dundon is never gonna pick you. #breakthedeadlock #evenstarforportland
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
It’s actually embarrassing af. It’s clear to me that the moderates don’t believe in our worth. They’ve embraced the doom loop narrative so hard they are willing to sell us out for pennies on the dollar and let Dundon treat us like a subprime city.
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