Tony Morse
@tonymorsepdx.bsky.social
🗳️ ✍️ Political & Policy Professional
🏠 📜 Real Estate Veteran & Former Attorney
🐈 🐈⬛ Cat Guy
📍Portland, OR
🏠 📜 Real Estate Veteran & Former Attorney
🐈 🐈⬛ Cat Guy
📍Portland, OR
“If the levy fails, Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) will face a roughly $90 million budget shortfall, forcing major layoffs and service cuts . . . At a time when families are struggling to afford the basics, the city’s natural areas and neighborhood parks are an essential, free asset.”
Vote YES!
Vote YES!
Portlanders only have one decision to make in this November's special election, and it’ll determine the future of the city’s parks. We recommend voting "yes" on the new parks levy.
Mercury Endorsement: Vote Yes on the Portland Parks Levy
Portland voters only have one decision to make in this November’s special election and it should be a relatively easy one. But that doesn’t mean this year’s special election for a new Portland parks l...
www.portlandmercury.com
October 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
“If the levy fails, Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) will face a roughly $90 million budget shortfall, forcing major layoffs and service cuts . . . At a time when families are struggling to afford the basics, the city’s natural areas and neighborhood parks are an essential, free asset.”
Vote YES!
Vote YES!
Portland voters! The Portland Parks Levy is on the ballot, and this is a major issue for our city!
Join @pnwpolicyangel.bsky.social and vote YES on Measure 26-260! Let’s keep our parks clean, green, and thriving! Vote YES by November 4!
Join @pnwpolicyangel.bsky.social and vote YES on Measure 26-260! Let’s keep our parks clean, green, and thriving! Vote YES by November 4!
October 16, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Portland voters! The Portland Parks Levy is on the ballot, and this is a major issue for our city!
Join @pnwpolicyangel.bsky.social and vote YES on Measure 26-260! Let’s keep our parks clean, green, and thriving! Vote YES by November 4!
Join @pnwpolicyangel.bsky.social and vote YES on Measure 26-260! Let’s keep our parks clean, green, and thriving! Vote YES by November 4!
Charlie Kirk's murder is horrific and wrong. No one is safe when murder is regarded as an acceptable way of expressing disagreement.
September 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Charlie Kirk's murder is horrific and wrong. No one is safe when murder is regarded as an acceptable way of expressing disagreement.
Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. Drug overdoses cause extensive loss and suffering, and I urge everyone to remember that every overdose is preventable. Through good policymaking, and ensuring that our public and behavioral health systems are properly resourced, we can #EndOverdose
September 1, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. Drug overdoses cause extensive loss and suffering, and I urge everyone to remember that every overdose is preventable. Through good policymaking, and ensuring that our public and behavioral health systems are properly resourced, we can #EndOverdose
Some personal news: I'm excited to share that I'm the new Portlanders for Parks Campaign Manager!
Our parks help us stay connected to our natural surroundings and each other, and the livability of our city is tied directly to the health and vibrancy of our parks and community spaces.
Our parks help us stay connected to our natural surroundings and each other, and the livability of our city is tied directly to the health and vibrancy of our parks and community spaces.
August 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Some personal news: I'm excited to share that I'm the new Portlanders for Parks Campaign Manager!
Our parks help us stay connected to our natural surroundings and each other, and the livability of our city is tied directly to the health and vibrancy of our parks and community spaces.
Our parks help us stay connected to our natural surroundings and each other, and the livability of our city is tied directly to the health and vibrancy of our parks and community spaces.
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The Trail Blazers and Damian Lillard, who was traded to Milwaukee in 2023, have agreed on a three-year deal worth $42 million.
https://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025/07/trail-blazers-and-damian-lillard-finalize-deal-for-superstars-return-to-rip-city.html
https://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025/07/trail-blazers-and-damian-lillard-finalize-deal-for-superstars-return-to-rip-city.html
July 17, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Zohran Mamdani’s victory is understandably receiving lots of attention. But as for assessing the future of Democratic politics, I would also observe that moderates Mikie Sherrill & Abigail Spanberger both recently secured the Democratic nomination for Governor of New Jersey & Virginia, respectively.
June 26, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Zohran Mamdani’s victory is understandably receiving lots of attention. But as for assessing the future of Democratic politics, I would also observe that moderates Mikie Sherrill & Abigail Spanberger both recently secured the Democratic nomination for Governor of New Jersey & Virginia, respectively.
Reposted by Tony Morse
Today on Loving Day, we honor Mildred and Richard Loving — a Virginia couple whose courage and determination changed the country.
Their Supreme Court victory ended bans on interracial marriage, and their legacy lives on in every fight for equality and justice we pursue today.
Their Supreme Court victory ended bans on interracial marriage, and their legacy lives on in every fight for equality and justice we pursue today.
June 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Today on Loving Day, we honor Mildred and Richard Loving — a Virginia couple whose courage and determination changed the country.
Their Supreme Court victory ended bans on interracial marriage, and their legacy lives on in every fight for equality and justice we pursue today.
Their Supreme Court victory ended bans on interracial marriage, and their legacy lives on in every fight for equality and justice we pursue today.
The Oregonian is a strong YES for the PPS School Bond: Measure 26-259!
“Rejecting the measure will most likely mean higher costs and lower buying power when it comes back before voters. Ballots are due May 20. Portland voters should make sure their ballot includes a ‘yes’ for the bond.”
“Rejecting the measure will most likely mean higher costs and lower buying power when it comes back before voters. Ballots are due May 20. Portland voters should make sure their ballot includes a ‘yes’ for the bond.”
May 11, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The Oregonian is a strong YES for the PPS School Bond: Measure 26-259!
“Rejecting the measure will most likely mean higher costs and lower buying power when it comes back before voters. Ballots are due May 20. Portland voters should make sure their ballot includes a ‘yes’ for the bond.”
“Rejecting the measure will most likely mean higher costs and lower buying power when it comes back before voters. Ballots are due May 20. Portland voters should make sure their ballot includes a ‘yes’ for the bond.”
The Portland Mercury says vote YES on the PPS School Bond: Measure 26-259.
Vote yes for Portland Schools and get your ballot in by May 20th!
Vote yes for Portland Schools and get your ballot in by May 20th!
It's ELECTION TIME! And this May's ballot has a LOT of *very important* choices to make about local schools. Lucky you, the Mercury has done all your homework for you with our smart and accurate endorsements! Fill your ballot out with help from the Mercury! 🗳️
The Mercury's May 2025 Election Endorsements
On May 20, Multnomah County residents will elect new leadership on local school boards and utility boards. Portland voters will also decide whether to renew a sizable school bond measure to fund Portl...
www.portlandmercury.com
May 10, 2025 at 4:56 AM
The Portland Mercury says vote YES on the PPS School Bond: Measure 26-259.
Vote yes for Portland Schools and get your ballot in by May 20th!
Vote yes for Portland Schools and get your ballot in by May 20th!
Teachers and workers keep our schools running for Portland students and families. Let’s give them the support they need: Vote YES on the PPS School Bond by May 20th!
#orpol #portland #portlandschools
#orpol #portland #portlandschools
May 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Teachers and workers keep our schools running for Portland students and families. Let’s give them the support they need: Vote YES on the PPS School Bond by May 20th!
#orpol #portland #portlandschools
#orpol #portland #portlandschools
Thank you for your support, Councilor!
Measure 26-259 delivers critical repairs including seismic safety upgrades to aging schools across Portland, and completes the modernization of our high schools WITHOUT increasing tax rates.
Great cities need great schools. Vote YES by May 20!
Measure 26-259 delivers critical repairs including seismic safety upgrades to aging schools across Portland, and completes the modernization of our high schools WITHOUT increasing tax rates.
Great cities need great schools. Vote YES by May 20!
May 9, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Thank you for your support, Councilor!
Measure 26-259 delivers critical repairs including seismic safety upgrades to aging schools across Portland, and completes the modernization of our high schools WITHOUT increasing tax rates.
Great cities need great schools. Vote YES by May 20!
Measure 26-259 delivers critical repairs including seismic safety upgrades to aging schools across Portland, and completes the modernization of our high schools WITHOUT increasing tax rates.
Great cities need great schools. Vote YES by May 20!
Reposted by Tony Morse
Rallying with the SUPER CLEVELAND PARENTS…Vote YES 👍 on the PPS BOND….Safe, healthy, and modernized schools for Portland’s students. Say Measure 26-259, by May 20th!
May 6, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Rallying with the SUPER CLEVELAND PARENTS…Vote YES 👍 on the PPS BOND….Safe, healthy, and modernized schools for Portland’s students. Say Measure 26-259, by May 20th!
Thank you @pnwpolicyangel.bsky.social for reminding everyone to vote YES on the PPS school bond!
Measure 26-259 is a generational investment in our schools that delivers critical repairs & ensures every PPS student has access to a modern high school WITHOUT increasing tax rates!
Vote by May 20!
Measure 26-259 is a generational investment in our schools that delivers critical repairs & ensures every PPS student has access to a modern high school WITHOUT increasing tax rates!
Vote by May 20!
May 5, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Thank you @pnwpolicyangel.bsky.social for reminding everyone to vote YES on the PPS school bond!
Measure 26-259 is a generational investment in our schools that delivers critical repairs & ensures every PPS student has access to a modern high school WITHOUT increasing tax rates!
Vote by May 20!
Measure 26-259 is a generational investment in our schools that delivers critical repairs & ensures every PPS student has access to a modern high school WITHOUT increasing tax rates!
Vote by May 20!
Reposted by Tony Morse
Rallying today for Our Schools w/the amazing team from CLEVELAND and Eastside parents…vote to Renew, Repair and Modernize Our Schools! @tonymorsepdx.bsky.social
April 8, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Rallying today for Our Schools w/the amazing team from CLEVELAND and Eastside parents…vote to Renew, Repair and Modernize Our Schools! @tonymorsepdx.bsky.social
Portland!! Stop by and get your lawn sign!!!
👋 Portland School Supporters: JOIN US at a Rally and lawn sign pick up today (Monday, April 7) to support the PPS bond!! Come when you can during 5-7 pm (I’ll be late but will be there to close it out)
April 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Portland!! Stop by and get your lawn sign!!!
March 25, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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We cannot confuse our allies for our adversaries. We must be clear-eyed about this. We must stand with the people of Ukraine against the barbarism of Vladimir Putin.
February 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
We cannot confuse our allies for our adversaries. We must be clear-eyed about this. We must stand with the people of Ukraine against the barbarism of Vladimir Putin.
Happy birthday Oregon!
February 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Happy birthday Oregon!
The stubbornly persistent narrative that US foreign aid spending simply entails sending bags of money around the world is wildly inaccurate.
Billions in duly appropriated foreign aid $ buys things from American farms & businesses. Foreign aid spending absolutely helps Americans & the US economy.
Billions in duly appropriated foreign aid $ buys things from American farms & businesses. Foreign aid spending absolutely helps Americans & the US economy.
U.S. businesses that sold goods and services to USAID are in limbo, including American farms dealing in rice, wheat and soybeans purchased as food aid.
Gutting USAID threatens billions of dollars for U.S. farms, businesses
U.S. businesses that sold goods and services to USAID are in limbo, including American farms dealing in rice, wheat and soybeans.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 6, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The stubbornly persistent narrative that US foreign aid spending simply entails sending bags of money around the world is wildly inaccurate.
Billions in duly appropriated foreign aid $ buys things from American farms & businesses. Foreign aid spending absolutely helps Americans & the US economy.
Billions in duly appropriated foreign aid $ buys things from American farms & businesses. Foreign aid spending absolutely helps Americans & the US economy.
Reposted by Tony Morse
Cook Political Report’s first 2026 U.S. House ratings move Oregon’s competitive-on-paper seats to the left. Rating gives-term Rep. Janelle Bynum the edge in the “lean Democrat” #OR05; Hoyle and Salinas join Dexter and Bonamici as holders of safe D seats. #orpol
www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/hous...
www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/hous...
2026 CPR House Race ratings | Cook Political Report
www.cookpolitical.com
February 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Cook Political Report’s first 2026 U.S. House ratings move Oregon’s competitive-on-paper seats to the left. Rating gives-term Rep. Janelle Bynum the edge in the “lean Democrat” #OR05; Hoyle and Salinas join Dexter and Bonamici as holders of safe D seats. #orpol
www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/hous...
www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/hous...
PDX voters could potentially now see two significant tax questions on their November ballots:
1) SHS modifications including a possible extension
2) Future of the Parks Levy including a possible rate increase
Meanwhile, the $1.83 billion PPS bond will appear on May ballots.
#orpol #portland
1) SHS modifications including a possible extension
2) Future of the Parks Levy including a possible rate increase
Meanwhile, the $1.83 billion PPS bond will appear on May ballots.
#orpol #portland
Portland to delay placing pricey new parks levy on ballot
Officials had explored bringing a proposed referral to City Council this month that would ask voters in May to double the size of its existing property tax levy from 80 cents per $1,000 of assessed va...
www.oregonlive.com
February 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Growing our housing supply and adding more affordable options is a good thing.
“The report says the new middle-housing units on average sell for about $250,000 less than a new single-detached home.”
$250K makes a huge difference on a typical monthly mortgage payment.
#orpol #portland #housing
“The report says the new middle-housing units on average sell for about $250,000 less than a new single-detached home.”
$250K makes a huge difference on a typical monthly mortgage payment.
#orpol #portland #housing
Portland adds 1,400 ADUs, other ‘middle housing’ to residential neighborhoods in 3 years
The new homes were built in areas once zoned for single-family houses.
www.oregonlive.com
February 4, 2025 at 6:34 PM