Sam’s Campaign Agenda
Issue Spotlight
Turning the Current $700 Million-a-Year Mess into a Functional End to Homelessness
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Bold, Decisive Action Required to Get Our Local Housing Production Moving Again from Its Dead Stop
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Key Endorsements
“Multnomah County government is in need of a serious remodel, down to the studs... The right tool for the job is Sam Adams… our county government needs an unflinching reformer.”
–Willamette Week , Oct. 16, 2024
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“Adams… consistently brings the big ideas that can cut overwhelming problems down to size… his vision, focus on holding county government, accountable, and a record of effectiveness… If residents want to see a change in direction at the county, they should cast their vote for Adams…”
–Oregonian , Oct. 6, 2024
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“Singleton… opposes enforcing Portland’s anti-camping laws… Adams supports the ordinance, believing tolerating camping on public sidewalks is dangerous to nearby residents and the houseless.
“…Adams has shown more energy and leadership than Singleton… highly effective solver of thorny problems… best [able to] help North Portland for the next two years.”
–North Peninsula Review , November 1, 2024
Why We’re With Sam!
Portland Fire Fighters’ Association, IAFF Local 43
“Portland Fire Fighters’ Association, IAFF Local 43, represents firefighters and emergency first responders. We endorse candidates with a proven record and forward-looking approach on fire and community health safety issues. We strongly endorse Sam Adams. As an outsider to county government and a proven local government changemaker, Sam brings both fresh thinking and a record of swift action to address government dysfunction.”
LiUNA Local 737
.” Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA) Local 737 members build the backbone of our society—roads, bridges, transit, schools, skyscrapers, and energy projects. We proudly endorse Sam Adams because of his scrappy beginnings fuel his passion to fight for working people and living wages.”
Columbia Pacific Building and Construction Trades Council
“Columbia Pacific Building and Construction Trades Council (AFL-CIO) represents upwards of 20,000 skilled Union construction workers invested in our region's economic health and public safety. Sam Adams is a smart and dynamic leader this community needs with a proven record of tackling tough issues. When the status quo is failing us, Sam will take it on, relentlessly, until the problems get solved.”
Multnomah County Deputy Sheriffs Association
“Multnomah County Deputy Sheriffs Association doesn't always endorse political candidates, but when we do, it's because we believe it's urgent. Right now, public safety in our county is in a dire state. There is a clear choice for those concerned about rising crime in the race for county commissioner in District 2. If you want to speed up our local criminal justice system and reduce lawlessness, we urge you to support Sam Adams.”
We Know Up Close What it Takes to Lead Multnomah County and that’s why
We’re With Sam!
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Diane McKeel
Former Commissioner
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Gary Hansen
Former District 2 Commissioner
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Lisa Naito
Former Commissioner
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Judy Shiprack
Former Commissioner
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Maria Rojo de Steffey
Former Commissioner
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Dan Saltzman
Former Commissioner
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Jules Bailey
Former Commissioner
“…Sam Adams gets sh*t done.”
“Adams… cutting through City Council opposition by advising the mayor to declare a series of emergency orders that cleared campers from slices of the city’s streetscape. Adams annoyed other regional elected officials by crafting a plan for six sanctioned camps with the end goal of banning sidewalk camping. Those controversial decisions were made in Wheeler’s name, but most everyone knew—through documentation and word of mouth—that the ideas belonged to Adams.”
Willamette Week, Jan. 17, 2024
“Sam is a man of action… And sometimes he moves faster than others might like to… Under the circumstances, action is really important.”
Jim Middaugh, Mayor’s Former Communications Director, as quoted in Portland Monthly, July, 2022
“Sam thinks, ‘Let’s see how we can go around that roadblock…to figure out a solution to some really complex problems that have frustrated Portlanders to a degree I’m unaware of in our history.”
Former City Commissioner Randy Leonard, Willamette Week, January 17, 2023
“He won over fans…by aggressively following through on plans to revitalize downtown, clear homeless encampments, pick up litter and lay grounds for banning camping citywide.”
“How to Get Sh*t Done in Portland: No matter what you think of him, what he does, and how he does it, one thing is true: Mayor Sam Adams gets sh*t done.”
“He is a strong leader and was a popular mayor. He is accessible, decisive and executes quickly. He knows how to avoid ponderous procedures so typical in city government.”
The Skanner Newspaper, May 1, 2020
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“After Sam left, we had no advocate…”
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“…new housing… more treatment… banning unsanctioned camping.”
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“Milton Street pilot allowed Adams [and teams]… to fast-tracked an integrated response… None have died since.”