Strong early support propels Hardesty to qualify firstfor Portland’s small donor program
December 2, 2021
MEDIA RELEASE
Contact: Rev. Joseph Santos-Lyons, Campaign Manager
joseph@joannforportland.com | 503-395-4345
Strong early support propels Hardesty to qualify first
for Portland’s small donor program
Portland, OR - Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty is proud to be the first candidate to qualify for the City of Portland’s Open and Accountable Elections (OAE) program this election cycle, empowering more Portlanders and reducing the influence of money in politics. Over 250 Portland donors contributed at least $5 in support of Hardesty’s re-election campaign.
“After being outspent in 2018, I was proud when Portland joined 32 other cities, counties, and states across our country in establishing a proven program for limiting the corrupting influence of mega donors. I am honored to have the early and strong support of small donors in a campaign where $5 matters. Our democracy is stronger when we reject the control of wealthy special interests and center everyday Portlanders and working families in our political process.” - Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty
The matching program provides participating candidates with a 6-to-1 match on the first $5 to $50 they receive from Portland residents age 18 and over. In addition, candidates agree to accept no PAC money and no more than $250 from an individual. Commissioner Hardesty is also the first to qualify as a candidate by petition, a requirement to participate in the Open & Accountable Elections program, with more than the required 100 signatures verified by City Auditor.
We are honored to have the support of small donors including people who are entrepreneurs, first responders, software engineers, nurses, religious leaders, public sector workers, artists, construction workers, contractors, teachers, realtors, social workers, engineers, retired persons, students, and more.
Commissioner Hardesty has received the following endorsements:
Portland Commissioner Carmen Rubio
State Representative Khanh Pham
State Representative Tawna Sanchez
Portland Public Schools Board Chair Michelle DePass
Candace Avalos, community leader
Cole Reed, Greenhaus, small business owner
Devin Boss, community organizer and creative
Dr. Christine Cha, health professional
Jason Renaud, mental health advocate
Michael Alexander, community leader and elder
Monica Beemer, houselessness and housing advocate
Rabbi Ariel Stone, religious leader
Reverend Doctor Leroy Haynes, religious leader
Rukaiyah Adams, community leader
For updates and more information, please visit www.joannforportland.com/ and follow us on social media #JH4PDX @JH4PDX.
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