José Gamero-Georgeson
@jgpdx.bsky.social
David Douglas School Board Member. Dad. Immigrant. 🇵🇪 🐊 🏳️🌈
Portland, OR (he, him, él)
Personal Account. *views are mine, not the orgs I'm affiliated with*
Portland, OR (he, him, él)
Personal Account. *views are mine, not the orgs I'm affiliated with*
I forgot Bluesky was a thing. 🤷♀️
June 30, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I forgot Bluesky was a thing. 🤷♀️
Team Candace right here. Just say No to District 4 council presidents please. Though, if Candace doesn't get it, I can see Elana being a bridge candidate.
Members of Portland's incoming City Council held a straw poll Tuesday night for council president, a post whose powers are likely to rival those of the mayor under the new govt.
Candace Avalos, Olivia Clark & Elana Pirtle-Guiney are locked in a dead heat.
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
Candace Avalos, Olivia Clark & Elana Pirtle-Guiney are locked in a dead heat.
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
3 incoming Portland City Council members locked in dead heat for council president
Candace Avalos, Olivia Clark and Elana Pirtle-Guiney each garnered an almost equal share of the votes cast by council member-elects in a straw poll conducted Tuesday night, multiple sources told The O...
www.oregonlive.com
December 22, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Team Candace right here. Just say No to District 4 council presidents please. Though, if Candace doesn't get it, I can see Elana being a bridge candidate.
As a a current and a past co-chair of GTAC, I can tell you that I've heard many of our members dealing with the feelings that come along with what Sameer is describing here. The citizen bodies can be a much greater asset to our city than they currently are.
There'll be a lot of conversations around the CONTENT of the GTAC recommendations, but I want to say something about the bigger picture, which is how our City government engages with its own (City) advisory groups. It's not right, and it needs to change.
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Ongoing rebuffing: The Govt Transition Advisory Committee and our set of recommendations were allotted a total of 15 minutes in the two weeks of recently-completed onboarding sessions for new councilors.
December 22, 2024 at 11:26 AM
As a a current and a past co-chair of GTAC, I can tell you that I've heard many of our members dealing with the feelings that come along with what Sameer is describing here. The citizen bodies can be a much greater asset to our city than they currently are.
All of this.
While I’ll be in person to be accessible to constituents, non front facing employees shouldn’t have to be. This is antiquated. Work from home equalized the workplace in so many ways for women, parents, caregivers, people of color, etc., why should we take that away?
Portland's new mayor is making one of his first moves in office (well before office, really) to be requiring city staff back in their offices after several years of hybrid work.
It was...not well received.
It was...not well received.
December 8, 2024 at 11:17 PM
All of this.
Yeah, this. Onboarding starts this weekend!
Today's the day we officially know who won the Portland City Council races! Congrats everybody! The new government convenes in 30 days!
Now, as the newly-electeds start their onboarding boot camp this week, there is much about the new Council's operations that still needs to be resolved. 🧵1/8
Now, as the newly-electeds start their onboarding boot camp this week, there is much about the new Council's operations that still needs to be resolved. 🧵1/8
December 4, 2024 at 7:11 PM
Yeah, this. Onboarding starts this weekend!
My Senator.
Kayse Jama arrived in Oregon in 1998 as a Somali refugee a with little to his name. Today, about a quarter of a century later, he's one of the most influential men in Oregon politics. This is a must read story by @jmshumway.bsky.social oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/12/04/f...
From refugee to Oregon Senate majority leader, Kayse Jama focuses on finding common ground • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Kayse Jama is the Oregon Senate's new majority leader 26 years after arriving in Portland as a refugee from Somalia.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
December 4, 2024 at 7:03 PM
My Senator.
I believe the additional money for school also takes into account Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) increases. Some were afraid it wouldn't, so I hope I'm right. This doesn't get us what Oregon's own Quality Education Model calls for, but it's a start.
So today, Oregon's Gov. Kotek released her proposed budget for the next two-year cycle. It totals $39.3 billion, with more money for housing, schools and behavioral health. @jmshumway.bsky.social has the details oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/12/02/o...
Oregon Gov. Kotek's $39.3 billion proposed budget has more for housing, homelessness, schools • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek wants the state to spend more than $2 billion on homelessness and send a record $11.4 billion to public schools.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
December 4, 2024 at 5:43 PM
I believe the additional money for school also takes into account Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) increases. Some were afraid it wouldn't, so I hope I'm right. This doesn't get us what Oregon's own Quality Education Model calls for, but it's a start.
This is unacceptable. The OSAA is not doing enough - something needs to change.
Athletes at David Douglas High reported racial slurs hurled at them by opponents during games earlier this year. Families and coaches say Oregon has no meaningful solutions for accountability.
An East Portland School Grapples With Racism and Ineffective State Response
Two years ago, Rich Linwood was watching his son play an eighth grade football game at Sandy High School. When the game ended, he realized something was wrong. “Players were coming off the field cryin...
www.portlandmercury.com
December 1, 2024 at 12:26 AM
This is unacceptable. The OSAA is not doing enough - something needs to change.
In a world full of hate, be love.
November 30, 2024 at 7:17 PM
In a world full of hate, be love.
New council, new mayor, new system of government to set up... All with a tighter budget. The council will be working with a small support staff, too. This will not be easy.
Portland's budget is a huge problem this year, but there's a lot more to think about in this incisive interview with the current / interim city administrator Michael Jordan.
Portland's new city government will need to fill a major budget hole, likely through layoffs
In the last four years, the city has added $100 million per year in homeless services. At the same time, office vacancies have driven down property tax revenue.
www.kgw.com
November 27, 2024 at 7:39 PM
New council, new mayor, new system of government to set up... All with a tighter budget. The council will be working with a small support staff, too. This will not be easy.
A special shout out to all who helped cure ballots! Wouldn't have happened without the hard work of Rep-elect Muñoz and team. I've also heard PCUN had a huge role in winning this race. Thanks all! Here's to hoping we actually do something with the supermajority!
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
Democrats win supermajority in Oregon House as Muñoz scores upset in Woodburn-area district
Labor organizer Lesly Muñoz scored a come-from-behind victory in the race.
www.oregonlive.com
November 27, 2024 at 7:23 PM
A special shout out to all who helped cure ballots! Wouldn't have happened without the hard work of Rep-elect Muñoz and team. I've also heard PCUN had a huge role in winning this race. Thanks all! Here's to hoping we actually do something with the supermajority!
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
This is causing huge problems for, often already underwater, school district budgets.
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
Pension spikes will cost Oregon public employers $1.8B in the next biennium: ‘It will be more intense before it gets less’
Expiring PERS side accounts are driving dramatic pension cost increases for some Oregon employers.
www.oregonlive.com
November 27, 2024 at 4:45 PM
This is causing huge problems for, often already underwater, school district budgets.
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
This right here. Money in politics is THE problem. You can't fix anything until you fix that.
Progressives should put all our energy into getting money out of the Democratic Party.
As far as pushing the Trump Admin, outside organizing + finding places to work with him, like capping credit card interest rates at 10%.
As far as pushing the Trump Admin, outside organizing + finding places to work with him, like capping credit card interest rates at 10%.
November 25, 2024 at 4:44 PM
This right here. Money in politics is THE problem. You can't fix anything until you fix that.
Reposted by José Gamero-Georgeson
From "On Tyranny" a book I did not want to read. But it has become necessary.
November 24, 2024 at 11:34 PM
From "On Tyranny" a book I did not want to read. But it has become necessary.
I started a list of all the Oregon elected officials, state level and beyond. Please let me know if I missed one or if you see someone new join the platform. Thanks so much!
go.bsky.app/HuvTQjc
go.bsky.app/HuvTQjc
November 22, 2024 at 6:16 PM
I started a list of all the Oregon elected officials, state level and beyond. Please let me know if I missed one or if you see someone new join the platform. Thanks so much!
go.bsky.app/HuvTQjc
go.bsky.app/HuvTQjc
I sometimes struggle with my sentences sounding a bit too robotic. So, I went to look for some pointers. I found this:
November 21, 2024 at 6:34 PM
I sometimes struggle with my sentences sounding a bit too robotic. So, I went to look for some pointers. I found this:
We need kicker reform. Yesterday.
There's more money for lawmakers to spend and taxpayers to pocket in the the state's latest economic forecast, being presented to #orleg members shortly. #orpol
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/11/20/n...
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/11/20/n...
New Oregon economic forecaster predicts higher revenue, higher kicker • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon’s new chief economist estimates the state will have about $37.8 billion available to spend in the next two-year budget cycle.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
November 20, 2024 at 7:13 PM
We need kicker reform. Yesterday.
Olivia Clark should not be in the top three. I hope the seven progressives do not let that happen. I think Candace rises to the top, with Elana or Steve as possible spoilers.
www.wweek.com/news/2024/11...
www.wweek.com/news/2024/11...
Six Newly Elected City Councilors Want to Be Council President. What Are Their Chances?
www.wweek.com
November 20, 2024 at 6:57 PM
Olivia Clark should not be in the top three. I hope the seven progressives do not let that happen. I think Candace rises to the top, with Elana or Steve as possible spoilers.
www.wweek.com/news/2024/11...
www.wweek.com/news/2024/11...
I say that she doesn't get it. She's too pro-union...
Republican U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who narrowly lost her reelection bid earlier this month, may be in the running for labor secretary in the next Trump administration.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/11/19/r...
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/11/19/r...
Report: Oregon US Rep. Chavez-DeRemer considered for labor secretary • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Republican U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who narrowly lost her reelection bid earlier this month, may be in the running for labor secretary.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
November 20, 2024 at 4:44 PM
I say that she doesn't get it. She's too pro-union...
This is just gross.
November 19, 2024 at 9:57 PM
This is just gross.
And they have to do it all with only one staff member each.
"Expectations are high. Not only do the politicians feel the need to follow through on promises made on the campaign trail, they are expected to keep the city running smoothly."
Portland’s new city council prepares for the next chapter
Incoming Portland city councilors want to follow through on campaign promises, and are also expected to keep the city running smoothly under a new form of government.
www.opb.org
November 19, 2024 at 4:34 PM
And they have to do it all with only one staff member each.
Reposted by José Gamero-Georgeson
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BlueSky is Exploding. What Role Will it Play in the Informationscape?
And will it last?
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November 18, 2024 at 10:19 PM
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This makes me so happy.
Big change to Oregon Senate Dem leadership: Portland’s Kayse Jama is the new leader, replacing Kathleen Taylor (who was elected leader this summer). #orleg
November 18, 2024 at 10:16 PM
This makes me so happy.
November 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM
"Portland has emerged on the forefront of ensuring everyone has the freedom to vote for who best represents them. ... Portland is well on its way to a more accountable, effective and representative government for us all."
www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2024...
www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2024...
Opinion: Portland’s first ranked-choice voting election delivered on its promises
Portland's first election under ranked-choice voting will send the most diverse City Council in history to City Hall, the authors, Marcus Mundy, Elona Wilson and Tony DeFalco write, and marked a succe...
www.oregonlive.com
November 18, 2024 at 6:20 PM
"Portland has emerged on the forefront of ensuring everyone has the freedom to vote for who best represents them. ... Portland is well on its way to a more accountable, effective and representative government for us all."
www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2024...
www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2024...