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Join us in the fight for Renter’s Rights across Portland, Multnomah County and Oregon! Tenant organizers primarily associated with @PortlandDSA

Website: https://pdxrenterpower.com

Find our next DSA Housing meeting: https://portlanddsa.org/events/
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taylorgriggs.bsky.social
Councilor Sameer Kanal diagnosed the different sides of this issue as “status quo versus change.” He pointed out that half of Portlanders are renters, but they've been underrepresented in local leadership, and cast aside accordingly. Ryan seemed to take that as an affront to homeowners like himself.
Councilor Sameer Kanal, who is one of three renters on the current City Council (along with Morillo and Councilor Steve Novick), said he thinks the Council is often divided by “status quo versus change.” “In order to be pro-Portlander, you have to be pro-renter. Making it more affordable to live here includes having housing that’s more in line with incomes,” Councilor Kanal said. “The entire purpose of RealPage is not to house more people. It’s to help corporate landlords increase profits as much as possible. I do view part of our role as protecting Portlanders from predatory practices, and this ordinance does that.” Kanal’s comments prompted a response from Ryan, who seemed to think the councilors promoting the rights of renters were pitting them against homeowners. “I’ve owned a home since 2000, and my property taxes and insurance have escalated tremendously. All the elders on my block beg me to stop the increases in property taxes because they can’t age in place any longer,” Ryan said. “So I think this body needs to also be sensitive to the burdens that are happening to many of us who have invested in Portland as property owners and are increasingly struggling, our affordability is also at attack.” It’s unclear how the price-fixing ordinance would increase costs for homeowners. Ryan has also repeatedly cited his concerns about the policy’s supposed affiliation with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). The councilors who co-sponsored the ordinance are members of DSA, but similar policies have been championed by people who are not affiliated with any socialist organization. Senator Ron Wyden led an effort to bring legislation banning AI-driven rental price-fixing.
November 19, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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gotperks.bsky.social
Pass some version of the @pdxrenterpower.bsky.social Renter Bill of Rights!! Bare minimum lower relo to 5% please!
November 13, 2025 at 11:43 PM