The concern is process and power. A newly self-formed caucus is coordinating policy and agendas outside the public process, turning public meetings into ratification.

Voters are wary of that shit and want to know more. Just like the past, it concentrates decision-making out of view.

The concern is process and power. A newly self-formed caucus is coordinating policy and agendas outside the public process, turning public meetings into ratification.

Voters are wary of that shit and want to know more. Just like the past, it concentrates decision-making out of view.

Peacock has a chance to make real progress here in PDX but not if voters don’t trust them

Nick you said:

“As a veteran of mapping & exposing back room dealings”

You were rightly against backroom dealings.

And now you are ok with back room dealings now that you agree with the politicians making them??

It’s ok to want more accountability from our politicians-especially right now as the new city government establishes new norms and operating procedures

We have 40,000 less jobs in PDX than we did pre-pandemic. More jobs = more tax revenue = more services

Lots of good stuff in there, love the focus on a unifed housing policy.

Interestingly, not a word about attracting jobs or business back to PDX, which we could really use.

Less than 1,000 affordable units per year does not seem like a great outcome given your goal for 36,000 housing units per year

What specific actions are you proposing in 2026 to actively encourage and accelerate the development of new housing at all income levels?

Great write up, thanks for being so open. Love the emphasize on Housing Justice, which to me means ending scarcity. Portland can’t prevent displacement or homelessness without building far more homes. Tenant protections matter, but real equity requires large-scale, inclusive housing development.

Is this AI?