I have a strong record of accomplishments after four years serving as a Commissioner on Portland City Council, and am proud of what we have done – while also recognizing that it’s not nearly enough.

I'm a dad of 14- and 15-year-old Black sons. I want my sons to live in a place where they can be free to be their authentic selves, love who they want, and live in a safe, healthy, environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

For me, this isn’t a pursuit of political power, it’s about fixing the broken city I love, the city that has made me who I am.

I would be honored if you joined me in this movement, and grateful for your support.

• Portland’s homelessness crisis requires immediate and compassionate action. I’ve supported Safe Rest Villages and the camping ban, but we need more housing solutions from the county. My goal is to reduce the number of people sleeping on the streets by ensuring more shelter options and treatment services. As mayor, I’ll push for better coordination and accountability from all levels of government. Together, we can provide the help people need while restoring order to our city.
• Portlanders deserve to feel safe in their neighborhoods. I will prioritize reducing violent crime and addressing car and retail theft. With increased support for police and Portland Street Response, we can provide quicker and more effective solutions. We need to hold repeat offenders accountable and invest in prevention programs that work. My leadership will focus on real public safety reforms that protect everyone.
• MAKE ROADS SAFE FOR ALL USERS: As the Commissioner in charge of the Portland Bureau of Transportation, I got to see first hand how improvements are vital to keep everyone safe, and make better choices for our environment. I also saw that for too long, people have been skirting the laws and making all of us unsafe. I brought an increase in compliance with Portland’s parking and traffic laws, and increased the number of derelict vehicles removed from our roads. Read more here: https://www.mingusmapps.com/parking-enforcement

I am equally passionate about tackling homelessness. Portland’s homelessness crisis requires comprehensive solutions that combine compassionate outreach with strong enforcement. I’ve championed initiatives like Safe Rest Villages, which provide temporary housing and essential services, and I support expanding permanent affordable housing.

Homelessness is another major challenge. We need to find long-term, humane solutions to get people off the streets and into safe, stable housing. This requires better coordination between city and county governments, effective mental health and addiction services, and stronger enforcement of camping bans to ensure that public spaces remain safe and accessible to all Portlanders.

Economic recovery will also be critical in the coming years. The shift toward remote work and stalled construction projects have left portions of our city underutilized. To thrive, we must revitalize our downtown, support small businesses, and attract new industries that create high-quality jobs while addressing Portland’s housing affordability crisis.

Lastly, climate resilience will be a defining challenge of the next decade. While Portland has been a national leader in sustainability, we must push forward with more efficient strategies to reduce carbon emissions, improve our transportation infrastructure, and ensure our city is prepared for the impacts of climate change. Balancing climate goals with financial responsibility will be key to making progress.