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Official account of Portland City Councilor Candace Avalos (she/ella), representing East Portland’s District 1.

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · Feb 17
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! 💪🏾

Let's get in touch 📨
councilor.avalos@portlandoregon.gov

For more info 💻
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Councilor Candace Avalos (she/ella) stands in front of an ivy wall with balloons spelling out "District 1" on election night, wearing a hot pink suit with floral appliques.
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Happy Valentine's Day, East Portland,
and happy 167th birthday to Oregon!
Text on pink background with red ribbon. "Wishing East Portland a Valentine’s Day full of (Park)rose bouquets, (Glen)fair weather, and Pleasant (Valley) memories with loved ones!"
February 14, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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East Portland: I want to hear about your budget priorities! We’re starting to ramp up discussions about the FY 26-27 budget, and your voices will help inform future investments, policies, and services in your neighborhood.
Hey East Portland! Fill out my D1 Budget Survey by March 13th: Your feedback will help guide future investments, policies, and services in your neighborhood. You also will be able to enter a drawing for a $100 grocery gift card! Take the 2026 District 1 Budget Survey (English, Español, tiếng Việt, русский язык, limba română) at the link in bio. tinyurl.com/mt8bknrb
February 14, 2026 at 12:25 AM
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Tonight! The David Douglas HS Asian Student Union is holding a special community event from 5:30-7:30pm to celebrate Lunar New Year (which falls on Feb 17). The event will be held in the David Douglas High School South Cafeteria, located @ 1500 SE 130th Avenue (Between SE Stark and Division Street).
What’s going on in February? - David Douglas School District
Happy February! With winter break behind us and the first month of the year complete, our school communities are officially back in action and full of energy. To help you stay on top of everything happening across the district, we have gathered upcoming events for the month ahead. Black History Month David… Read More
www.ddouglas.k12.or.us
February 13, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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In the last Finance Committee meeting, we advanced a resolution to expand legal assistance for immigrants and refugees.

I see this as an important first step. But we need to have a longer term conversation about how we support immigrant and refugee communities in a more sustainable way.
A series of three screenshots of Councilor Avalos at the dais. Text: When immigrants can't access legal representation, they're losing their work authorization, they're falling behind on rent. They're facing impossible choices about whether to show up to court or to work, or to keep their family safe. So these services are definitely the difference between stability and crisis.
February 13, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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On the surface, last night’s inaugural meeting of the Community Board for Police Accountability was like any other, routine meeting of one of the City’s many appointed boards, commissions and committees – Portlanders seated around a nondescript conference room.
Councilor Avalos, former Commissioner Hardesty, and Councilor Kanal pose for a photo at the first meeting of the CBPA. Councilor Avalos speaks at the first meeting of the CBPA. Former Commissioner Hardesty speaks at the first meeting of the CBPA. Councilor Kanal speaks at the first meeting of the CBPA.
February 13, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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Good afternoon, Portland! At today’s meeting we’ll be considering appointments to the Community Board for Police Accountability, an Enterprise Zone change for PDX, and more. Follow along here while I post #LiveFromPDXCouncil26
Portland City Council PM Session 02/12/26
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February 12, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Reposted by Councilor Candace Avalos
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The Multnomah Sanctuary Fund application is open until February 18! Learn more and apply at multco.us/federal #MultCoD1
BACKGROUND: MULTNOMAH SANCTUARY FUND In December 2025, the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners approved Budget Modification-002-26, allocating $75,000 in one-time-only funds to support community organizations not currently contracted with the County. This funding opportunity, known as the Multnomah Sanctuary Fund, is intended to address the unique needs of groups impacted by immigration policy changes and federal immigration enforcement activities. The program prioritizes equitable distribution across diverse linguistic, ethnic and cultural communities, especially those that have not recently received similar emergency government funding. MULTNOMAH SANCTUARY FUND DUE FEB 18TH! Information is available in English: La información está disponible en Español: Macluumaadka waxaa laga heli karaa Af-Soomaali: Інформація доступна українською мовою: Информация доступна на русском языке: 相关信息提供中文版本。 WWW.MULTCO.US/FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY: MULTNOMAH SANCTUARY FUND Nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments, organizations with fiscal sponsors, and governments not currently contracted with Multnomah County working to address the human and legal service needs of underserved residents impacted by immigration enforcement are eligible to apply for these funds, but must meet the following criteria: • All grant funding must serve, and is limited to, Multnomah County residents. • The organization must have a demonstrated track record • The organication must have documett son of 501(c)(3) status or other documentation that can be verified with the Oregon Secrețary of State business registration site. Please note that organizations with a fiscal sponsor are eligible to apply under their fiscal sponsor's qualifying documents. • The organization must operate in alignment with Multnomah County's Mission, Vision and Values. • The organization must have evidence of insurance coverage through their own organization or the fiscal sponsor. The insurance must cover funded activities. *The organization must have evidence of insurance coverage through their own organization or the fiscal sponsor. The insurance must cover funded activities.
February 12, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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Good morning, Portland! Today, the Climate, Resilience, and Land Use Committee is looking at an ordinance to streamline environmental zoning regulations and having a discussion on the PCEF Climate Investment Plan.

Tune in:
Portland City Council Climate, Resilience and Land Use Committee 02/12/26
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February 12, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Reposted by Councilor Candace Avalos
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1,926 days after its creation was approved by Portland voters, the Community Board for Police Accountability will hold its inaugural meeting tonight, from 6-8:30pm at The Portland Building, 120 SW 5th Ave., Room 108. You can also watch online at the link below.

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Community Board for Police Accountability February 11, 2026, Hybrid Meeting
The Community Board for Police Accountability is the independent governing body in the City’s new Oversight System. This inaugural meeting marks an important milestone, where the Board will begin esta...
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February 11, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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I'm very thankful to have Rep. Ruiz repping East County in Salem💜
miamaldonado.bsky.social Mia Maldonado @miamaldonado.bsky.social · 5d
Rep. Ricki Ruiz, D-Gresham, invited the Crespo-González family to be his special guests today on the House floor in the Oregon State Capitol. Here he is introducing House Speaker Julie Fahey, or “la mera mera,” to them.
February 11, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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Good morning, Portland! At today’s meeting we’ll be considering Affordable Housing Opportunities Project amendments, Community Board for Police Accountability removals and appointments, and more. Follow along here while I post #LiveFromPDXCouncil26
February 11, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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It was an honor to be recognized with my fellow Black elected leaders at the Blazers’ annual Black History Month game. Highlights of the night include meeting Blazers legend Buck Williams, seeing the SEI Elite Dance Team get down, and ending with a comeback win against Memphis!
Councilor Avalos joins other local Black elected officials at a Blazer game celebrating Black History Month. SEI's Elite Dance Team performs on court at the Moda Center. Top: Councilor Avalos with Rep. Lamar Wise. Bottom: Councilor Avalos with Rep. Shannon Isadore. Councilor Avalos with former Blazer player and coach Buck Williams.
February 11, 2026 at 2:28 AM
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The cold, wet weather didn’t stop our community from coming out to enjoy the Gateway Night Market this past weekend.
Councilor Avalos poses with accessories at the Gateway Night Market.
February 10, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Reposted by Councilor Candace Avalos
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Info session is today, deadline is the 18th!
shannonsingleton.bsky.social County Commissioner Shannon Singleton @shannonsingleton.bsky.social · 10d
To all organizations who work with immigrants in Multnomah County!
The Multnomah Sanctuary Fund is due Feb 18th! There is a virtual information session on Feb 10 at 1pm. Learn more at multco.us/news/news-re...
text in multiple languages saying information is available at www.multco.us/federal Background In December 2025, the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners approved Budget Modification-002-26, allocating $75,000 in one-time-only funds to support community organizations not currently contracted with the County. This funding opportunity, known as the Multnomah Sanctuary Fund, is intended to address the unique needs of groups impacted by immigration policy changes and federal immigration enforcement activities. The program prioritizes equitable distribution across diverse linguistic, ethnic and cultural communities, especially those that have not recently received similar emergency government funding. This question and answer informational session is to assist organizations seeking funding. It will be held virtually with County staff to answer questions. If you need an interpreter please email us at patricia.bride@multco.us. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments, organizations with fiscal sponsors, and governments not currently contracted with Multnomah County working to address the human and legal service needs of underserved residents impacted by immigration enforcement are eligible to apply for these funds, but must meet the following criteria: All grant funding must serve, and is limited to, Multnomah County residents. The organization must have a demonstrated track record within the communities they propose to serve. The organization must have documentation of 501(c)(3) status or other documentation that can be verified with the Oregon Secretary of State business registration site. Please note that organizations with a fiscal sponsor are eligible to apply under their fiscal sponsor’s qualifying documents. The organization must operate in alignment with Multnomah County’s Mission, Vision and Values. The organization must have evidence of insurance coverage through their own organization or the fiscal sponsor. The insurance must cover funded activities. *The organization must have evidence of insurance coverage through their own organization or the fiscal sponsor. The insurance must cover funded activities. Multnomah Sanctuary County Fund Info session is scheduled for Feb 10 at 1pm on google meets. To RSVP email patricia.bride@multco.us.
February 10, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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“There are so many ways people fall into homelessness and that’s the math problem,” [Here Together Director Angela Martin] said. “Our money is being spent moving people out of homelessness, but we’ve got a whole lot of system failures that push people in at a faster rate than we’re moving them out.”
lmonghughes.bsky.social Lillian Mongeau Hughes @lmonghughes.bsky.social · 7d
ICYMI - Even as the homeless count has ticked steadily upward for five years running, the three counties have collectively met, or are on track to meet this year, the initial 10-year performance goals set for them in the measure. www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
Invisible wins: How $1.4 billion has transformed Portland area homeless services
One family’s story shows how the 2020 tax can work as promised, even as the overall homeless count continues climbing across the metro area.
www.oregonlive.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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It was great to learn more about Timberlab’s mass timber operation in North Portland (I just saw an example of the company's work at the new David Douglas CTE building!).
Councilor Avalos and a representative from Timberlab pose for a photo. Councilor Avalos tours the Timberlab facility. A big rig truck is loaded at Timberlab's facility. Councilor Avalos tours the shop floor at Timberlab's facility.
February 10, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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Reintroducing Team Avalos!

Behind every email, policy memo, council livethread, town hall, community meeting, and Constituent Day, is an office of Oregonians dedicated to advocating for East Portland.

And right now? Things feel heavy.🧵
Text: Hello from Team Avalos! A picture of Councilor Avalos with her staff, who are all wearing pink.
February 10, 2026 at 1:06 AM
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Good afternoon! Today, the Finance Committee is taking a look at policies related to bond refinancing, MLK Blvd traffic safety improvements, legal services for refugees and immigrants, and more.

Tune in:
Portland City Council Finance Committee 02/09/26
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February 9, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Reposted by Councilor Candace Avalos
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Please take the time to read what the children detained in Dilley wrote me in their own words: www.propublica.org/article/ice-... 10/
“I Have Been Here Too Long”: Read Letters from the Children Detained at ICE’s Dilley Facility
Hundreds of children are currently being held with their parents at an immigration detention center in Dilley, Texas. In letters and drawings, eight kids convey the pain of feeling trapped with no end...
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February 9, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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The council president elections were just last month, but it feels almost like a lifetime ago with everything that’s happened between now and then. With some distance, I’ve been reflecting about what that moment really said about where we are – not just as a Council, but as a city.
Progress Doesn’t Always Look Like Progress in the Moment. Graphic of pink laptop. A Hey Portland! Column. It’s only February, but the council president elections feel like they happened a lifetime ago. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been sitting with what unfolded during those council meetings. I didn’t rush to put words to it. Not because it didn’t matter, but because it mattered enough to merit reflection rather than reaction while emotions were still fresh. With a little distance, I want to name what I saw, what I believe was really happening beneath the surface, and what feels important about where we go next — especially as we begin a new chapter of leadership.
February 7, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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The kids are more than alright!
opb.org OPB @opb.org · 9d
Carrying whistles, Mexican flags and signs with creative slogans, David Douglas High School students took to the Southeast Portland streets Friday in a walkout against ICE. Numerous schools in Oregon took part last week, as part of the nationwide general strike and walkout.
Student-led protests against federal immigration actions continue in Portland
Students at David Douglas High School in Southeast Portland walked out of class Friday to protest recent actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
www.opb.org
February 7, 2026 at 5:51 AM
Reposted by Councilor Candace Avalos
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The Gresham family will return from Texas with U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter early on Saturday.
Oregon family released, on their way home from Texas detention center
The Gresham family will return from Texas with U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter early on Saturday.
www.oregonlive.com
February 7, 2026 at 1:57 AM
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It is deeply troubling that the City lost track of tens of millions of dollars intended for affordable housing at a moment when Portlanders are being priced out of their homes and pushed into homelessness faster than we can house them. 🧵
February 7, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Reposted by Councilor Candace Avalos
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To all organizations who work with immigrants in Multnomah County!
The Multnomah Sanctuary Fund is due Feb 18th! There is a virtual information session on Feb 10 at 1pm. Learn more at multco.us/news/news-re...
text in multiple languages saying information is available at www.multco.us/federal Background In December 2025, the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners approved Budget Modification-002-26, allocating $75,000 in one-time-only funds to support community organizations not currently contracted with the County. This funding opportunity, known as the Multnomah Sanctuary Fund, is intended to address the unique needs of groups impacted by immigration policy changes and federal immigration enforcement activities. The program prioritizes equitable distribution across diverse linguistic, ethnic and cultural communities, especially those that have not recently received similar emergency government funding. This question and answer informational session is to assist organizations seeking funding. It will be held virtually with County staff to answer questions. If you need an interpreter please email us at patricia.bride@multco.us. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments, organizations with fiscal sponsors, and governments not currently contracted with Multnomah County working to address the human and legal service needs of underserved residents impacted by immigration enforcement are eligible to apply for these funds, but must meet the following criteria: All grant funding must serve, and is limited to, Multnomah County residents. The organization must have a demonstrated track record within the communities they propose to serve. The organization must have documentation of 501(c)(3) status or other documentation that can be verified with the Oregon Secretary of State business registration site. Please note that organizations with a fiscal sponsor are eligible to apply under their fiscal sponsor’s qualifying documents. The organization must operate in alignment with Multnomah County’s Mission, Vision and Values. The organization must have evidence of insurance coverage through their own organization or the fiscal sponsor. The insurance must cover funded activities. *The organization must have evidence of insurance coverage through their own organization or the fiscal sponsor. The insurance must cover funded activities. Multnomah Sanctuary County Fund Info session is scheduled for Feb 10 at 1pm on google meets. To RSVP email patricia.bride@multco.us.
February 6, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Reposted by Councilor Candace Avalos
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Para postularse, ve a latnet.org/careers.
February 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM