Jim for Portland   

Jim Middaugh for City Council.

The Clear Choice for ALL of Portland.

Jim Will Speak for Our Priorities.  Our City.  Our Future.  

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Ballots are out, and this race is headed for the finish line. We’ve gotten this far through the hard work of hundreds of dedicated volunteers who know that the city belongs to them—not powerful and wealthy special interests.

But the work is not over yet! Now more than ever, we need your help to spread the word about Jim and his message of a Portland we can ALL be proud of. If you’re a supporter, take a minute to email or call your friends and tell them why you’re voting for Jim. Better yet, sign up to call some of your neighbors or knock on doors. Get in touch with us at 503 231-2859 to find out how you can help.

And if you haven’t yet made up your mind, take some time to look through this site to find out more about Jim.

But you don’t have to take our word for it. Here’s what people are saying about Jim:

“[W]hat the city needs now is an advocate who will find the funding to make those (affordable housing) policies a reality, and a leader who will make sure the city doesn't lose sight of our housing-for-all goals. Middaugh, a natural when it comes to bringing people together and getting them excited about the task at hand, is the right guy for the job.”

“Not only does he remind us of why we moved here in the first place, but he makes us want to stick around and turn this city into an even more amazing place. Middaugh deserves your vote.”

Portland Mercury endorsement 

“In addition to having an intricate knowledge of how city bureaus work, Middaugh has lengthy and well-regarded credentials in the environmental community.”

Oregonian 

Remember, if you want to give Jim the chance to protect Portland’s progressive ideals, your ballot needs to be returned by May 20.

Go Jim!

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In the race for Erik Sten’s City Council seat, there are several candidates – and one very clear choice. 

Jim Middaugh is a genuine leader for all of Portland.  Jim graduated from the University of Oregon in 1980 and now lives with his family in Portland’s Kerns neighborhood where they have lived since 1992. 

Jim’s been delivering for Portland for 15 years:

•   A community leader who’s earned a reputation for honesty, accountability and action, Jim is a former co-chair of his neighborhood association.

•   A problem solver and consensus builder, Jim brought government and     business together to cut through regulatory red tape.

•   Jim knows his way around City Hall, and will deliver for us starting Day One.

•   A money saver, he helped find over $1 million in savings in city programs 

Jim has a vision for our city and our future:

•   Keeping our neighborhoods safe, vibrant and healthy by investing in     schools, parks, police and affordable housing for families.

•   Making sure new development enhances our quality of life and protects our neighborhoods and natural resources.

•   Ensuring access to city services for ALL Portlanders, and keeping close watch on the bottom line. 

Jim’s energy, hard work and record of delivering for Portland are why he broke all records in gathering grassroots support to qualify for Portland’s Voter-Owned Election Program.  

Jim is the only candidate in this race who is voter-owned.  Because he’s voter-owned, he’s only beholden to you, not to special interests. 

Unlike his main opponent, Jim isn’t a well-connected downtown lawyer.  He hasn’t spent the last six years running for various offices.  Instead, Jim Middaugh has been making a difference for Portland and for Oregon where it really counts: in our neighborhoods, in our schools and for our environment.