Candace Avalos
@candaceavalos.bsky.social
Blacktina 🇬🇹 organizer at heart, Councilor by choice. 🩷 Fighting for justice, joy, and a future we deserve. ✊🏾 East Portland District 1. Personal page for big thoughts and bigger dreams. 🫶🏾
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Candace Avalos
@candaceavalos.bsky.social
· Apr 25
👋🏾 I’m Candace Avalos (she/ella) — Blacktina, organizer at heart, Councilor for East Portland’s District 1.
This is my personal space for real talk, reflections, & justice that doesn’t always fit in city memos.
Official updates 👉🏾 @counciloravalos.bsky.social
Thanks for being in community with me!
This is my personal space for real talk, reflections, & justice that doesn’t always fit in city memos.
Official updates 👉🏾 @counciloravalos.bsky.social
Thanks for being in community with me!
When I moved out of my old house in 2023 I got rid of all my cheap Christmas decorations because I just wasn't in the mood for celebrating holidays 😒😂 but this year I might get a high quality tree that can just be a permanent fixture in my living room & I change out the memories for decorations!? 😍
It's now officially acceptable to start your Christmas decorations okay? 😮💨😉🎄🤶🏾🌟
November 28, 2025 at 7:53 AM
When I moved out of my old house in 2023 I got rid of all my cheap Christmas decorations because I just wasn't in the mood for celebrating holidays 😒😂 but this year I might get a high quality tree that can just be a permanent fixture in my living room & I change out the memories for decorations!? 😍
Tomorrow I'm gonna pick up my new car 🥺 her name is Luna 🌙💎
November 28, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Tomorrow I'm gonna pick up my new car 🥺 her name is Luna 🌙💎
It's now officially acceptable to start your Christmas decorations okay? 😮💨😉🎄🤶🏾🌟
November 28, 2025 at 3:12 AM
It's now officially acceptable to start your Christmas decorations okay? 😮💨😉🎄🤶🏾🌟
One thing about me? I never feel forced to hangout with people I don't like just because it's the holidays 😂
November 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
One thing about me? I never feel forced to hangout with people I don't like just because it's the holidays 😂
I really feel for y'all with mixed politics families 😮💨 sounds exhausting! Good luck today 🙃
November 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I really feel for y'all with mixed politics families 😮💨 sounds exhausting! Good luck today 🙃
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I'm excited to announce that I have been asked to join the Mamdani Transition Team to work on community safety issues. A New Era for NYC.
November 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I'm excited to announce that I have been asked to join the Mamdani Transition Team to work on community safety issues. A New Era for NYC.
Started with 800~ emails 😒 I'm down to 600 😮💨
This is why taking any time off work is more overwhelming than relaxing for me 🤪
This is why taking any time off work is more overwhelming than relaxing for me 🤪
November 27, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Started with 800~ emails 😒 I'm down to 600 😮💨
This is why taking any time off work is more overwhelming than relaxing for me 🤪
This is why taking any time off work is more overwhelming than relaxing for me 🤪
I finally received my complete wardrobe from the restoration company and I'm very happy to play dress up again 🥰💃🏾 minimal smoke damage thankfully! 🙏🏾
November 27, 2025 at 12:23 AM
I finally received my complete wardrobe from the restoration company and I'm very happy to play dress up again 🥰💃🏾 minimal smoke damage thankfully! 🙏🏾
I despise the way people cheer for billionaire charity. Saying “thanks for finally doing the bare minimum at no real cost to you” is one thing.
But applauding the crumbs they give while they hoard untaxed wealth taken from the rest of us just keeps them unaccountable. Let's tax the rich instead! 🙄
But applauding the crumbs they give while they hoard untaxed wealth taken from the rest of us just keeps them unaccountable. Let's tax the rich instead! 🙄
November 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I despise the way people cheer for billionaire charity. Saying “thanks for finally doing the bare minimum at no real cost to you” is one thing.
But applauding the crumbs they give while they hoard untaxed wealth taken from the rest of us just keeps them unaccountable. Let's tax the rich instead! 🙄
But applauding the crumbs they give while they hoard untaxed wealth taken from the rest of us just keeps them unaccountable. Let's tax the rich instead! 🙄
Overturn Citizens United
Phil Knight is once again rooting for Oregon Republicans next year
A recent $3 million donation to back GOP candidates is the largest single contribution by an individual in state history.
www.opb.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Overturn Citizens United
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I appreciate you, @councilorkanal.bsky.social 🫶🏾
As one of the few Blacktinas in local politics, I’m used to being judged a certain way because of who I am, and it’s honestly disgusting to see some of the hateful messages directed at my colleagues. Be better!
As one of the few Blacktinas in local politics, I’m used to being judged a certain way because of who I am, and it’s honestly disgusting to see some of the hateful messages directed at my colleagues. Be better!
Attacking women's appearances to silence their voices is misogyny.
November 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I appreciate you, @councilorkanal.bsky.social 🫶🏾
As one of the few Blacktinas in local politics, I’m used to being judged a certain way because of who I am, and it’s honestly disgusting to see some of the hateful messages directed at my colleagues. Be better!
As one of the few Blacktinas in local politics, I’m used to being judged a certain way because of who I am, and it’s honestly disgusting to see some of the hateful messages directed at my colleagues. Be better!
Huge and predictable YIKES
Top MAGA Influencers Accidentally Unmasked as Foreign Actors
A new feature on Elon Musk’s X has given deeper insight into the online “America First” movement.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Huge and predictable YIKES
The moderator asked me on this panel "what is the number one thing we need to do to fight climate change?" and I said "tax the rich and make polluters pay" LOL 🤷🏾♀️ everyone clapped because it's true!!!
Just got home from the National League of Cities conference in Salt Lake City, Utah 💼✈️
My favorite part about being elected is the opportunity to learn from leaders across the country doing remarkable things for their communities! 🥺 It truly inspires me! & I come back with new ideas & friends! 🥰
My favorite part about being elected is the opportunity to learn from leaders across the country doing remarkable things for their communities! 🥺 It truly inspires me! & I come back with new ideas & friends! 🥰
November 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The moderator asked me on this panel "what is the number one thing we need to do to fight climate change?" and I said "tax the rich and make polluters pay" LOL 🤷🏾♀️ everyone clapped because it's true!!!
Just got home from the National League of Cities conference in Salt Lake City, Utah 💼✈️
My favorite part about being elected is the opportunity to learn from leaders across the country doing remarkable things for their communities! 🥺 It truly inspires me! & I come back with new ideas & friends! 🥰
My favorite part about being elected is the opportunity to learn from leaders across the country doing remarkable things for their communities! 🥺 It truly inspires me! & I come back with new ideas & friends! 🥰
November 24, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Just got home from the National League of Cities conference in Salt Lake City, Utah 💼✈️
My favorite part about being elected is the opportunity to learn from leaders across the country doing remarkable things for their communities! 🥺 It truly inspires me! & I come back with new ideas & friends! 🥰
My favorite part about being elected is the opportunity to learn from leaders across the country doing remarkable things for their communities! 🥺 It truly inspires me! & I come back with new ideas & friends! 🥰
After seeing all the discourse all I have to say is this: bodies are extremely personal & off limits. I've been on a weight rollercoaster my whole life due to trauma, poverty, & genetics. Disagree with me all you want but once you start talking about my body you're getting blocked. Stop being cruel!
November 23, 2025 at 10:04 PM
After seeing all the discourse all I have to say is this: bodies are extremely personal & off limits. I've been on a weight rollercoaster my whole life due to trauma, poverty, & genetics. Disagree with me all you want but once you start talking about my body you're getting blocked. Stop being cruel!
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I think it’s honestly disgusting and deeply unserious that the Revoke the Permit people have clipped videos of my women colleagues eating pizza at the dais as some kind of shaming tool, which is now being used by right-wing media to harass them in misogynistic ways. Congrats everyone.
November 22, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I think it’s honestly disgusting and deeply unserious that the Revoke the Permit people have clipped videos of my women colleagues eating pizza at the dais as some kind of shaming tool, which is now being used by right-wing media to harass them in misogynistic ways. Congrats everyone.
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Reporter: Are you affirming that you think the president is a fascist?
Mamdani: I've spoken about --
Trump: Just say yes, it's easier than explaining.
Mamdani: I've spoken about --
Trump: Just say yes, it's easier than explaining.
November 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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I want to be clear about what the detention impact fee proposal, introduced by Councilors Morillo and Green, is designed to do. This isn’t a revenue tool — it’s a deterrence tool.
November 20, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I want to be clear about what the detention impact fee proposal, introduced by Councilors Morillo and Green, is designed to do. This isn’t a revenue tool — it’s a deterrence tool.
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It was inspiring to hear the difference Portland Street Response is making in the lives of those most vulnerable in our city at the East Portland PSR Town Hall. In the short period since PSR has scaled up their programs, more Portlanders are receiving the right responder at the right time.
November 21, 2025 at 12:19 AM
It was inspiring to hear the difference Portland Street Response is making in the lives of those most vulnerable in our city at the East Portland PSR Town Hall. In the short period since PSR has scaled up their programs, more Portlanders are receiving the right responder at the right time.
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Reminder that I'm hiring an Operations Coordinator! If you're passionate about organization and systems, this is the position for you.
Applications are due by November 30.
Applications are due by November 30.
Team Avalos is hiring for an Operations Coordinator who believes that strong internal systems make it possible for communities to win lasting change and is ready to build the structures that help us govern effectively and sustainably.
November 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Reminder that I'm hiring an Operations Coordinator! If you're passionate about organization and systems, this is the position for you.
Applications are due by November 30.
Applications are due by November 30.
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When other cities are having to cut climate programs back, Portland is only scaling up! That’s why we can’t let PCEF be raided to plug other budget holes.
November 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
When other cities are having to cut climate programs back, Portland is only scaling up! That’s why we can’t let PCEF be raided to plug other budget holes.
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I represented Portland on a panel discussion about addressing extreme heat with other local leaders, and I was so excited to talk about all the great resilience work that’s happening through the Portland Clean Energy Fund.
November 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I represented Portland on a panel discussion about addressing extreme heat with other local leaders, and I was so excited to talk about all the great resilience work that’s happening through the Portland Clean Energy Fund.
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i said to a friend it was a slow news day and then had to remind myself the president called for the execution of congress members and it’s just crazy how his blood lust has become routine
November 21, 2025 at 4:19 AM
i said to a friend it was a slow news day and then had to remind myself the president called for the execution of congress members and it’s just crazy how his blood lust has become routine