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Nathan Ong Norris

@nathanongnorris.bsky.social
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Candidate for Multnomah County Commissioner D2 www.nathanongnorris.com * Climate Justice & Sustainability * Collective Survival (Emergency Management & Community Resiliency) * Preschool4All * Social Housing

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Nathan Ong Norris @nathanongnorris.bsky.social · 10h
I’m thrilled to have @aft-oregon.org endorsement. I have also been endorsed by @psuaaup.bsky.social and @pccffap.bsky.social which are AFT-Oregon locals in Multnomah County.
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Nathan Ong Norris @nathanongnorris.bsky.social · 10h
I look forward to working with @aft-oregon.org members, students, and families to make real progress on AFT’s Five Values, which I share: 1. Great neighborhood public schools for every student, in every neighborhood, and high-quality affordable public higher education.
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Nathan Ong Norris @nathanongnorris.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Had a great time canvassing today! Tomorrow is gonna be a big one. RSVP to canvass with me tomorrow and let’s hit 1,000 doors in a weekend. See you out there! RSVP: www.mobilize.us/nathanongnorris/event/1036852/
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Nathan Ong Norris @nathanongnorris.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
See you out there! www.mobilize.us/nathanongnorris/event/1036849/
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Nathan Ong Norris @nathanongnorris.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Tomorrow is gonna be a gorgeous day in Multnomah County! Spend the morning canvassing and talking with neighbors about building the future we want to see. RSVP link below. See you out there! www.mobilize.us/nathanongnorris/event/1036849/
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Knock Doors with Nathan Ong Norris · Nathan Ong Norris for Multnomah County Commissioner
Join us on a canvass to spread the word about the Nathan Ong Norris campaign for county commissioner! We'll meet in **Kenton Park** across from 2348 N Kilpatrick St to hear from Nathan about why this...
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Councilor Sameer Kanal @councilorkanal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
We passed the CEI Hub amendment package! Thank you to all the advocates for continuing to push for tangible reductions in risk and advocate for a world in which this environmental and safety threat no longer looms over Portlanders.
Councilors and environmental advocates stand smiling under a sign that says “Council Chambers”.
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Portland District 2 Neighbors Indivisible❌👑 @indivisiblepdx.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The catastrophe waiting to happen - AKA the CEI Hub - is a threat not only to Portland, but also to the entire state of Oregon and the region. City government has failed for decades to take appropriate action to mitigate the risks. Show up/write to support Councilors demanding concrete actions now.
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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
On Thursday, we’re picking up the CEI Hub discussion after Portlanders showed out for a packed meeting of public testimony last week. There are several amendments on the table, but Council has yet to discuss or vote on anything. Full agenda here:
portland.gov
City Council | Portland.gov
City Council holds regular meetings at 9:30 am the first, second, fourth and fifth Wednesday and 6:00 pm the third Wednesday of each month. If there is sufficient business, additional meetings are hel...
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Portland Jobs with Justice @jwjpdx.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Alisha Chavez, president of the Portland Association of Teachers, said the Moda funding debate is playing out as PPS faces the possibility of closing ~20 schools this year. “Why we’re investing in luxury suites versus investing in our students” is the question many families are asking, Chavez said.
kptv.com
Bike protest demands Dundon ‘pay his fair share’ for Portland Moda Center
Dozens of cyclists circled the Moda Center on Saturday as part of a rally demanding a “fairer” renovation deal from Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon.
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Nathan Ong Norris @nathanongnorris.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"If elected, Ong Norris—who is running as a Democratic Socialist—wants to use his office to “provide the people of Oregon the opportunity to participate in a political project that raises people’s expectations of government..." @portlanddsa.bsky.social @demsocialists.bsky.social
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Nathan Ong Norris @nathanongnorris.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Election Day will be here soon. You still have just over a month to get involved and help climate champion and democratic socialist Nathan Ong Norris get elected to be your next Multnomah County Commissioner for District 2. www.nathanongnorris.com/get-involved
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Saturn @saturnvf1.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
And for @nathanongnorris.bsky.social too! Canvassing is fun, good fresh air, and a good chance to tell people why they should care about this critical stuff!
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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Kelly Lytle Hernandez has a new book out called "Racist By Design: Two Centuries of U.S. Immigration Control." wwnorton.com/books/978132... - I'm looking forward to reading it when I have chance in a couple of months.
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Racist by Design
A revolutionary new history that exposes the "whites-only" roots of the American immigration regime., Racist by Design, Two Centuries of U.S. Immigration Control, Kelly Lytle Hernández, 9781324117094
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Nathan Ong Norris @nathanongnorris.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
ICE activity is increasing in Oregon. The threat is still very real. ICE is younger than I am. It was established in 2003. It doesn’t have to be this way. Abolish ICE.
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Nathan Ong Norris @nathanongnorris.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
At the City Club debate last week, candidates were asked what we would do to support and protect our immigrant neighbors under the current federal administration. The answer, keep ICE out of our buildings, out of our streets and out of our county.
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jamiegpartridge.bsky.social @jamiegpartridge.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
(Labor Radio 48 min.) Portland Public Schools teacher Emily Golden-Fields and parent Lydia Kiesling discuss the fight against the possible closure of 25% of Portland elementary and middle schools kboo.fm/media/135771...
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jamiegpartridge.bsky.social @jamiegpartridge.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
HIGHER ED STRIKE for A FAIR CONTRACT PSU/SEIU Classified Workers —MON-FRI (Sept 28-Oct. 2) — SIGN-UP for picket duty tinyurl.com/SEIU503solid... Two daily shifts 7:30am-12:30pm and 12 noon - 5pm. Bring food, drink, signs, chants, solidarity!
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Portland Jobs with Justice @jwjpdx.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Nike's corporate greed is shortchanging Oregon's schools and exploiting garment worker labor. TOMORROW!!! Learn how the Just Sign It! Campaign is taking on Phil Knight! 🔗RSVP Here! bit.ly/sep26solidarity 📅Sat, Sept 26th from 11am - 2pm (lunch provided!) 📍PAT Hall (345 NE 8th Ave)
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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Interesting... "At the local and state levels, some Millennial Democrats are bringing back older forms of participatory politics." www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/o...
nytimes.com
Opinion | Young Democrats Are Putting the Party Back in Politics. It’s Working. (Gift Article)
Fun, free events communicate a larger goal: that everyday people should be able to afford a joyful life.
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Brandon Mullen @brandonmullen.com · 25/09/2026
Support Nathan: secure.actblue.com/donate/natha...
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Donate to Nathan Norris
Show your support with a contribution.
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Nathan Ong Norris @nathanongnorris.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
ABC: Always Be Canvassing! Come out this Sunday to canvass with Nathan in Woodlawn. Let’s get a Democratic Socialist in to office in Multnomah County 💜 RSVP online: www.mobilize.us/nathanongnor...
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Nick @ecosozialismus.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Ok I missed some Back w Sarah from @jwjpdx.bsky.social Asks to meaningfully mitigate CEI Hub risks.
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Nathan Ong Norris @nathanongnorris.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Come through this weekend for a canvass hosted by @orwfp.bsky.social for thier Multnomah County WFP slate canvass. Sat, Sep 26, 12:00pm–2:00pm RSVP online www.mobilize.us/oregonworkin...
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Multnomah County WFP Slate Canvass · Oregon Working Families Party
## Multnomah County WFP slate canvass **Join the Oregon Working Families Party for a canvass to talk with voters about our WFP-endorsed Multnomah County slate! 💜🧡** We’ll be knocking doors in Portla...
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Nick @ecosozialismus.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
There’s a public hearing on code related to the Criticical Energy Infrastructure Hub at Portland City Council tomorrow (9/24) at 2 PM. Info about what’s under consideration, how to testify, etc. available here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Portland's CEI Hub Policy Organizing Kit 2026.09
Support Portland’s CEI Hub policy proposal with changes Let’s make the Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub safer for people, our economy, the Willamette River, Forest Park, and wildlife! Sept. 2...
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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 23/09/2026
The City Council on Wednesday called on Mayor Keith Wilson to use his tie-breaking power for just the second time in his term. Wilson voted to approve the transfer of a contract Zenith Energy has with the city to an international investment firm called I Squared Capital.
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Mayor Wilson Rams Through Massive Fossil Fuel Deal in Second-Ever Tie-Breaking Vote - Portland Mercury
Mayor Keith Wilson on Wednesday used his power to break a tie City Council vote for the second time on his watch, this time to facilitate a massive fossil fuel deal. Wilson joined six councilors in voting to transfer a contract the city has with Houston-based fossil fuel company Zenith Energy to a Miami-based international […]
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Nathan Ong Norris @nathanongnorris.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I’m so excited to bring Public Power to Multnomah County. If you can, please contribute to my campaign secure.actblue.com/donate/natha...
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Donate to Nathan Norris
Show your support with a contribution.
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isaac @sevier.io · 23/09/2026
I learned about this exciting campaign while in Portland. If you can give some money to winning this campaign, I encourage you to do it, even if you and especially if you don't live here. Portlanders who contribute to city races get public matching dollars; the county does not have such a program.
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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Here’s a bit more detail about our Fair Share Tax proposal, for those of you who like to dig into the legislative text itself. Here are the changes in the exhibit that describe which firms get relief and which large corporations will see a hike.
7.02.400 Exemptions.
(Amended by Ordinance 192163, effective May 8, 2026.)
The Division may require the filings of tax returns or other documentary
below, the following persons are exempt from payment of the business license tax, and/or the following incomes are exempt from calculation of the business license tax:
A. Persons whom the City is prohibited from taxing under the Constitution or laws of the United States, the Constitution or laws of the State of Oregon, or the Charter of the City.
B. Income arising from transactions that the City is prohibited from taxing under
State of Oregon, or the Charter of the City.
C. Persons whose gross receipts from all business, both within and without the City, amounts to less than:
1. $500,000 for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2028;
2. $100,000 for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027 and prior to January 1, 2028;
3.2. $75,000 for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026 and prior to January 1, 2027;
4.3. $50,000 for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2007 and prior to January 1, 2026; and
5.4. $25,000 for tax years that begin prior to January 1, 2007.
D. Corporations exempt from the Oregon Corporation Excise Tax under ORS 317.080, provided that any such corporation subject to the tax on unrelated
solely on such income.
501, provided that any exempt trust subject to tax on unrelated business2. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027:
a. A surtax of 25 percent of base tax liability is imposed if a company subject
to this Section reports a pay ratio of at least 50:1 but less than 75:1 on U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission disclosures.
b. A surtax of 50 percent of base tax liability is imposed if a company subject
to this Section reports a pay ratio of at least 75:1 but less than 100:1 on U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission disclosures.
c. A surtax of 100 percent of base tax liability is imposed if a company
subject to this Section reports a pay ratio of at least 100:1 but less than 250:1
on U.S. Securities and Exchange disclosures.
d. A surtax of 250 percent of base tax liability is imposed if a company
subject to this Section reports a pay ratio of at least 250:1 but less than 500:1
on U.S. Securities and Exchange disclosures.
e. A surtax of 500 percent of base tax liability is imposed if a company
subject to this Section reports a pay ratio of 500:1 or greater on U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission disclosures.
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Councilor Angelita Morillo @councilormorillo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Introducing the Fair Share Tax, Portland’s small businesses shouldn’t shoulder the burden while corporations reward CEOs hundreds of times more than their workers and enjoy generous tax breaks. Today, @councilorgreen.bsky.social and I will introduce the Fair Share Tax plan to change that.
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NYC-DSA 🌹 @socialists.nyc · 23/09/2026
The largest worker settlement in NYC history: that’s your city on socialism.🌹 When DoorDash ripped off the workers who make their profits, @mayor.nyc.gov stepped up to fight for what they’re owed. Democratic socialism means dignity for every worker. Our work is just getting started.
YOUR CITY on SOCIALISM
ZOHRAN WINS
$131 MILLION for DELIVERY WORKERS
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Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
At least two people have filed complaints against Day with the Secretary of State’s office in the past week. Both alleged that Day used his position as a public employee to “promote or oppose” a person’s election campaign, in violation of a state law.
opb.org
Portland Police chief accused of violating state law by criticizing city councilor’s past tweets
Did Portland Police Chief Bob Day break the law when he criticized a city councilor last week? That’s a question several Portlanders are asking state officials to answer.
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Nathan Ong Norris @nathanongnorris.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Climate justice is the issue of our lifetimes. Currently, there is no climate justice champion on the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners. I will be the Climate Justice Commissioner. I am proud to have the endorsement of the @sierraclub.org @sunrisepdx.bsky.social and @olcv.org
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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Are you a member of NYC-DSA? Please consider supporting a resolution to allocate 1% to parks and 0.5% to public libraries in the city expense budget. The proposal needs 28 more co-sponsors to move to the next stage: convention.socialists.nyc/proposals/08...
convention.socialists.nyc
Member Login | 2026 NYC-DSA Convention
Convention 2026 planning tools.
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Matthew Noe @noethematt.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
You can't, and shouldn't seek to, replace public schools or libraries with bookstores. You can't replace a public good with a private business, no matter how well-meaning or well-organized it may be.
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Nathan Ong Norris @nathanongnorris.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Another great day of knocking doors and talking with our neighbors. Two volunteer canvassers had a very fun time with D2 resident Dianne who opened the door…wearing a Nathan Ong Norris pin 🤩
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Sameer Kanal @kanalforportland.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Come for the spice, stay for the parodies of 80s VHS tapes, & donate for a brighter future for Portland. Your $5 becomes $55 thanks to Portland's Small Donor Elections program. $25 helps Mitch max out on matching funds. You can give more too! Mitch is the real deal. Let's get him four more years.
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Brandon Mullen @brandonmullen.com · 19/09/2026
Be vigilant, friends.
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Nathan Ong Norris @nathanongnorris.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
It was a pleasure and an honor to celebrate the generosity and commitment of the many people volunteering on my campaign and Mitch Green’s reelection campaign last night. Together, we are demonstrating that a better world is possible. Onwards! @mitchgreen.bsky.social
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Nathan Ong Norris @nathanongnorris.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Lots of people talk about getting money out of politics, but I want to talk about getting people into politics. Volunteering on a campaign is an act of hope, care, and solidarity. It is the antidote to cynicism (which our opposition needs to win).
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Nathan Ong Norris @nathanongnorris.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I'm 🌈 proud 🌈 to be endorsed by @basicrightsoregon.bsky.social
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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 15/09/2026
The change poses significant due process issues, immigration attorneys told The Oregonian/OregonLive. mrf.lu/2zssf
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Nathan Ong Norris @nathanongnorris.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Join us for a phone bank for Nathan! We'll have great conversations with voters about their priorities this election, and share some of Nathan's priorities with them! You'll want a laptop or computer, a phone, and a pair of headphones. www.mobilize.us/nathanongnor...
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Nathan Ong Norris @nathanongnorris.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
My name is Nathan Ong Norris and I’m running for Multnomah County Commissioner in District 2. I look forward to working w/ Councilors Koyama Lane and Morillo on renter protections, climate justice, and infrastructure projects that benefit the people of PdX Multnomah County, instead of billionaires.
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Nathan Ong Norris @nathanongnorris.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
What a joy to spend the day joint canvassing with Portland City Councilors Tiffany Koyama Lane and Angelita Morillo @pnwpolicyangel.bsky.social who are both running for reelection in District 3 which overlaps w/ Multnomah County District 2. DSA Delivers for the people! @portlanddsa.bsky.social
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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Portland: Our resolution to stop City leaders from signing NDAs for data centers is coming to NEXT Wednesday's night council! Our council meeting starts at 6pm and the resolution is the last item on our agenda. Sign up to testify live in-person or virtually here:
portland.gov
Register for testimony or submit written testimony to Council
Complete this form to register to provide verbal testimony on an agenda item during Council and committee meetings, or to submit written testimony on an item.
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Connor he/they @gayloader.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Please donate to Nathan if you can! Multnomah county doesn’t have matching funds, so the only way to fund Nathan’s campaign is by donating! (And yes, $5 is still a great contribution. It’s $5 he wouldn’t have for the campaign without you)
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Nathan Ong Norris @nathanongnorris.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Can you contribute to help me get elected? Don’t wait, donate today: secure.actblue.com/donate/natha...
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Donate to Nathan Norris
Show your support with a contribution.
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Truthout @truthout.org · 11/09/2026
More than a quarter of U.S. voters, including the majority of Democrats, identify as supporters of the Democratic Socialists of America, new polling finds as left-wing ideology surges in popularity despite the Trump administration’s attempts to quash it.
truthout.org
Over a Quarter of Voters Say They’re Supporters of DSA, Polling Finds
Nearly 6 in 10 Democrats said they back the socialist group.
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Nathan Ong Norris @nathanongnorris.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Don’t miss the opportunity to knock doors for THREE excellent candidates running for local office this November. Meet up at Glenhaven Park at 10:00am on Sunday, September 13th. RSVP today: www.mobilize.us/nathanongnor...
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Door Knocking and Game Day with Angelita, Nathan, and Tiffany · Nathan Ong Norris for Multnomah County Commissioner
Join us as we knock doors and talk to voters about Angelita Morillo and Tiffany Koyama Lane, who are running for re-election to Portland City Council, and Nathan Ong Norris, who is running for Multnom...
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Khanh Pham for Oregon @khanhphamfororegon.com · 10/09/2026
Data Centers use up vast land, energy, & water, w/harmful health impacts. Yesterday I stood with @tinakotek.bsky.social & Oregonians from across the state calling for a statewide data center moratorium to give us time to create effective policies to protect & benefit our communities. #orpol
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