Portland Observer Endorses Smith for Portland Mayor; Fritz for City Council

Portland Observer:

We see Smith as a person with the right energy, passion and sincerity to bring people together and address the needs of the city as mayor. He is uniquely qualified to help bring equity to residents east of 82nd Avenue, where there are growing disadvantaged and minority populations with unmet needs, along with unpaved streets and sidewalks.

Smith proved he is a leader for the future by starting the Bus Project, a grass-roots political movement that nurtured young new leaders and increased voter turnout. He has addressed the housing crisis with initiatives to stop foreclosures.

Smith is an articulate leader with a record as the most progressive of the three leading candidates for mayor.

He has supported the African-American community by standing with the Albina Ministerial Alliance in its efforts to make the Portland Police Bureau more accountable on issues of racial profiling, police shootings and gang prevention. He also fosters a relationship with rank-and-file police officers to re-build community and trust.

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