Councilor Candace Avalos
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Hi! 👋🏾 I'm District 1 Portland City Councilor Candace Avalos (Candis Ávalos en español) & I'm fighting in City Hall for the resources, reforms, & representation East Portland deserves! 💪🏾
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Today, Finance Committee is considering several items from the administration to make updates to City code, and appointments to the Fire and Police Disability and Retirement Board of Trustees and Revenue Division Appeals Board.
To view the agenda or tune in, visit:
To view the agenda or tune in, visit:
Finance Committee | Portland.gov
Subject matter:Serves as a subcommittee of the Council in its capacity as Budget Committee in order to make recommendations to the Council on budget amendments and adoption.Reviews other financial and...
www.portland.gov
November 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Today, Finance Committee is considering several items from the administration to make updates to City code, and appointments to the Fire and Police Disability and Retirement Board of Trustees and Revenue Division Appeals Board.
To view the agenda or tune in, visit:
To view the agenda or tune in, visit:
No National Guard on our streets! Tonight, Judge Immergut issued a permanent injunction that blocks the Trump administration from deploying any National Guard members to our city. 🧵
President Donald Trump was formally blocked from sending the National Guard to Portland by U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut, who delivered her final order in the case Friday.
Federal judge prohibits Trump from deploying National Guard to Portland
The ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut followed a three-day trial where local and federal law enforcement testified to their differing perceptions and responses to ongoing protests outside the federal immigration building in Portland.
www.opb.org
November 8, 2025 at 1:46 AM
No National Guard on our streets! Tonight, Judge Immergut issued a permanent injunction that blocks the Trump administration from deploying any National Guard members to our city. 🧵
Reposted by Councilor Candace Avalos
BREAKING NEWS: We just secured a final court order blocking National Guard deployment!
Today's ruling is a huge victory for Oregon. The courts are holding this administration accountable to the truth and the rule of law.
Today's ruling is a huge victory for Oregon. The courts are holding this administration accountable to the truth and the rule of law.
November 8, 2025 at 1:40 AM
BREAKING NEWS: We just secured a final court order blocking National Guard deployment!
Today's ruling is a huge victory for Oregon. The courts are holding this administration accountable to the truth and the rule of law.
Today's ruling is a huge victory for Oregon. The courts are holding this administration accountable to the truth and the rule of law.
Reposted by Councilor Candace Avalos
President Donald Trump was formally blocked from sending the National Guard to Portland by U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut, who delivered her final order in the case Friday.
Federal judge prohibits Trump from deploying National Guard to Portland
The ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut followed a three-day trial where local and federal law enforcement testified to their differing perceptions and responses to ongoing protests outside the federal immigration building in Portland.
www.opb.org
November 8, 2025 at 1:08 AM
President Donald Trump was formally blocked from sending the National Guard to Portland by U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut, who delivered her final order in the case Friday.
Haven’t read my November newsletter yet? Scroll to see some of the highlights and subscribe via the link in bio so you don’t miss the next one! 🧵
November 7, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Haven’t read my November newsletter yet? Scroll to see some of the highlights and subscribe via the link in bio so you don’t miss the next one! 🧵
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🚨 ICE is active across Oregon. Families were torn apart in Eugene, Springfield & Cottage Grove. Three Portland schools went into lockdown as ICE circled campuses.
Protect your family:
📘 Toolkits → oregonforall.us/resources
⚖️ Free legal help → 1-888-274-7292
📢 Report ICE → 1-888-622-1510
Protect your family:
📘 Toolkits → oregonforall.us/resources
⚖️ Free legal help → 1-888-274-7292
📢 Report ICE → 1-888-622-1510
November 7, 2025 at 1:41 AM
🚨 ICE is active across Oregon. Families were torn apart in Eugene, Springfield & Cottage Grove. Three Portland schools went into lockdown as ICE circled campuses.
Protect your family:
📘 Toolkits → oregonforall.us/resources
⚖️ Free legal help → 1-888-274-7292
📢 Report ICE → 1-888-622-1510
Protect your family:
📘 Toolkits → oregonforall.us/resources
⚖️ Free legal help → 1-888-274-7292
📢 Report ICE → 1-888-622-1510
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NEWS — The Oregon Department of Human Services has issued 100% of November SNAP benefits, per an alert on their website. I've received reports that the funds have already hit recipients' EBT accounts.
www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/Pa...
www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/Pa...
November 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
NEWS — The Oregon Department of Human Services has issued 100% of November SNAP benefits, per an alert on their website. I've received reports that the funds have already hit recipients' EBT accounts.
www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/Pa...
www.oregon.gov/odhs/news/Pa...
Reposted by Councilor Candace Avalos
Just now, a judge ruled in a separate lawsuit also about SNAP funds – brought by Democracy Forward – that the government must pay full benefits.
We’ll continue to share updates as we have them.
We’ll continue to share updates as we have them.
November 6, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Just now, a judge ruled in a separate lawsuit also about SNAP funds – brought by Democracy Forward – that the government must pay full benefits.
We’ll continue to share updates as we have them.
We’ll continue to share updates as we have them.
Reposted by Councilor Candace Avalos
LAWSUIT UPDATE: SNAP BENEFITS: We've taken action to compel the Trump administration to deliver full SNAP benefits. We argue the government has created chaos & delay with the roll-out of partial benefits, has the money to fully fund the program, and is legally required to do so.
November 6, 2025 at 9:36 PM
LAWSUIT UPDATE: SNAP BENEFITS: We've taken action to compel the Trump administration to deliver full SNAP benefits. We argue the government has created chaos & delay with the roll-out of partial benefits, has the money to fully fund the program, and is legally required to do so.
We’re seeing increased and aggressive ICE activity across the Portland metro region — including around sensitive locations like schools.
Save the PIRC hotline on your phone and call/text if you witness ICE activity: 888-622-1510
Save the PIRC hotline on your phone and call/text if you witness ICE activity: 888-622-1510
Cesar Chavez School and George Middle School have implemented the PPS's “secure the perimeter” protocol amid reports of ICE activity in the neighborhood.
PPS Secures North Portland Schools Amid Reports of ICE Activity
Joanna Hou
www.wweek.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:11 PM
We’re seeing increased and aggressive ICE activity across the Portland metro region — including around sensitive locations like schools.
Save the PIRC hotline on your phone and call/text if you witness ICE activity: 888-622-1510
Save the PIRC hotline on your phone and call/text if you witness ICE activity: 888-622-1510
🗳️Hey, East Portland: Portland City Elections and the League of Women Voters want to hear from you about how our elections and voter education efforts can reach more people.
Join a listening session at Midland Library on Saturday, November 15th, 11:30am – 1pm
Refreshments will be provided!
Join a listening session at Midland Library on Saturday, November 15th, 11:30am – 1pm
Refreshments will be provided!
November 6, 2025 at 7:41 PM
🗳️Hey, East Portland: Portland City Elections and the League of Women Voters want to hear from you about how our elections and voter education efforts can reach more people.
Join a listening session at Midland Library on Saturday, November 15th, 11:30am – 1pm
Refreshments will be provided!
Join a listening session at Midland Library on Saturday, November 15th, 11:30am – 1pm
Refreshments will be provided!
Even though the Trump administration says they will partially fund SNAP this month, we still don’t know when Oregonians will get their benefits. But we do know that our community is stepping up in a big way to keep our neighbors from going hungry. 🧵
November 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Even though the Trump administration says they will partially fund SNAP this month, we still don’t know when Oregonians will get their benefits. But we do know that our community is stepping up in a big way to keep our neighbors from going hungry. 🧵
Good morning, Portland! If you're wondering why today's Council meeting is cancelled:
Staff are picketing in front of City Hall, where their office is located.
It’s already made an impact. According to the Council President, enough councilors have refused to cross the picket line (including her) that today’s council meeting has been cancelled due to lack of quorum.
It’s already made an impact. According to the Council President, enough councilors have refused to cross the picket line (including her) that today’s council meeting has been cancelled due to lack of quorum.
Eleven employees in Portland’s police oversight office are on strike after a breakdown in negotiations.
November 5, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Good morning, Portland! If you're wondering why today's Council meeting is cancelled:
After speaking with District Attorney Vasquez this afternoon and learning more about the arrest of Vashon Locust, I have a clearer understanding of what happened and the conditions that led to the fire at my home.🧵
November 4, 2025 at 11:23 PM
After speaking with District Attorney Vasquez this afternoon and learning more about the arrest of Vashon Locust, I have a clearer understanding of what happened and the conditions that led to the fire at my home.🧵
When the federal government is refusing to even feed the hungry, it’s our local community that’s stepping up. One East Portlander who’s really risen to the occasion is Don, the owner-operator of the Parkrose Grocery Outlet.
November 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
When the federal government is refusing to even feed the hungry, it’s our local community that’s stepping up. One East Portlander who’s really risen to the occasion is Don, the owner-operator of the Parkrose Grocery Outlet.
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SHARE: Today, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, is the last day to vote in the Special Election. Multnomah County Elections recommends voters return their ballot to an Official Ballot Drop Site by 8 p.m. today, to ensure it’s received by an election office in time to count: multco.us/dropsites
November 4, 2025 at 2:16 PM
SHARE: Today, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, is the last day to vote in the Special Election. Multnomah County Elections recommends voters return their ballot to an Official Ballot Drop Site by 8 p.m. today, to ensure it’s received by an election office in time to count: multco.us/dropsites
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📣 As community members feel the impacts of the federal shutdown and reduced funding for SNAP food benefits, you might be wondering how you can help. Monetary donations to food banks, pantries and community-based organizations are recommended and go a long way: multco.us/food
November 4, 2025 at 12:16 AM
📣 As community members feel the impacts of the federal shutdown and reduced funding for SNAP food benefits, you might be wondering how you can help. Monetary donations to food banks, pantries and community-based organizations are recommended and go a long way: multco.us/food
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✊KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TRAINING✊
For more information and to RSVP: www.ojrc.info/kyr
For more information and to RSVP: www.ojrc.info/kyr
November 3, 2025 at 11:04 PM
✊KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TRAINING✊
For more information and to RSVP: www.ojrc.info/kyr
For more information and to RSVP: www.ojrc.info/kyr
At noon, the Finance Committee is taking a look at the Fall Technical Adjustment Ordinance (TAO), which makes changes to the budget to account for funding shortfalls.
Tune in or view the agenda here:
Tune in or view the agenda here:
Finance Committee | Portland.gov
Subject matter:Serves as a subcommittee of the Council in its capacity as Budget Committee in order to make recommendations to the Council on budget amendments and adoption.Reviews other financial and...
www.portland.gov
November 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
At noon, the Finance Committee is taking a look at the Fall Technical Adjustment Ordinance (TAO), which makes changes to the budget to account for funding shortfalls.
Tune in or view the agenda here:
Tune in or view the agenda here:
THIS WEDNESDAY: RSVP to attend in a virtual MigraWatch/ICE Watch Training with the Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition (PIRC)!
November 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
THIS WEDNESDAY: RSVP to attend in a virtual MigraWatch/ICE Watch Training with the Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition (PIRC)!
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LAWSUIT UPDATE RE: NATIONAL GUARD IN PORTLAND: National Guard deployment remains paused until Friday; judge says deployment is likely unlawful.
Today's ruling is a step toward truth and accountability. Read more about what happened and what's next.
Today's ruling is a step toward truth and accountability. Read more about what happened and what's next.
November 3, 2025 at 3:59 AM
LAWSUIT UPDATE RE: NATIONAL GUARD IN PORTLAND: National Guard deployment remains paused until Friday; judge says deployment is likely unlawful.
Today's ruling is a step toward truth and accountability. Read more about what happened and what's next.
Today's ruling is a step toward truth and accountability. Read more about what happened and what's next.
Reposted by Councilor Candace Avalos
Breaking News: The legal block on the National Guard coming to Portland has again been extended, at least until Friday, by U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut.
Federal judge again blocks National Guard deployment to Portland, will issue final order Friday
U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut said late Sunday she would continue to block the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard to Oregon until Friday, Nov. 7 at 5 p.m.
www.opb.org
November 3, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Breaking News: The legal block on the National Guard coming to Portland has again been extended, at least until Friday, by U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut.
Día de los Muertos is a beloved holiday for many East Portlanders to remember and honor their loved ones who have passed away. I hope you’re able to gather with your community to cherish the memories of those who are no longer with us.
November 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Día de los Muertos is a beloved holiday for many East Portlanders to remember and honor their loved ones who have passed away. I hope you’re able to gather with your community to cherish the memories of those who are no longer with us.
Reposted by Councilor Candace Avalos
Our team made a strong case in trial this week why National Guard deployment is unlawful, unnecessary, and should be permanently stopped.
We expect a ruling likely on Sunday.
Read more about what happened and what's next, and stay tuned for updates.
We expect a ruling likely on Sunday.
Read more about what happened and what's next, and stay tuned for updates.
November 1, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Our team made a strong case in trial this week why National Guard deployment is unlawful, unnecessary, and should be permanently stopped.
We expect a ruling likely on Sunday.
Read more about what happened and what's next, and stay tuned for updates.
We expect a ruling likely on Sunday.
Read more about what happened and what's next, and stay tuned for updates.
Reposted by Councilor Candace Avalos
This is in happy valley but they deliver as well and can get to by bus
November 1, 2025 at 1:39 AM
This is in happy valley but they deliver as well and can get to by bus