300 Early Donors Exceed Fundraising Goals for Commissioner Hardesty’s Re-Election

October 25, 2021

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Contact: Joseph Santos-Lyons
joseph@joannforportland.com 503-395-4345

300 Early Donors Exceed Fundraising Goals for 
Commissioner Hardesty’s Re-Election

Portland, OR - Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty, Navy veteran, small business owner, and long-time Oregon civil rights leader exceeded early fundraising goals with over 300 donors for her re-election campaign. 

“These next two years are going to be extremely challenging. I have a vision for Portland to rebuild stronger and more equitable. We can’t allow our progress to be rolled back. I believe I am the right woman for the job, and that Portland City Council needs my voice as we take on serious challenges in the coming budgets and policy agendas.” - Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty

As the first Black woman elected to Portland City Council, Commissioner Hardesty has built consensus to strengthen trust in our public safety system and champion holistic, innovative programs including Portland Street Response and the Portland Clean Energy Fund. 

“Commissioner Hardesty is vital for the future of Portland. Her leadership on public safety and our collaborative work to address climate change are making a difference in the lives of everyday Portlanders.” - Commissioner Carmen Rubio

In her next term, Commissioner Hardesty will continue working closely with communities across our city to make sure that life will be better for all Portlanders than it was prior to the pandemic with a focus on public safety, housing and homelessness, economic resilience, and bold action on climate change.

“Jo Ann Hardesty is the fighter we need now for all our communities. She centers the community as a leader, including Portland’s vibrant Black communities, bringing critical new voices and vision for our city.” - Michael Alexander

Commissioner Hardesty has already 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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