About Us
Progress Portland is a team of locals who want to push Portland out of 19th century politics and structures into a better and equitable future for all Portlanders.
The majority of Portlanders are progressive-minded, and want to see the city move forward with bolder visions that improve people’s lives. We want to see the homeless population housed and treated with individual compassion; we want fair pay, strong unions and support for small businesses; we want a police force that works for the people instead of against them. We want thoughtful environmental and economic stewardship. And we want community support as a bulwark against fast encroaching fascism and authoritarian rule.
All of these things are possible with improved leadership and the voices of the community.
District representation, and an expanded council, means greater voice for the people of Portland.
What we aren’t is a new political party or a secretly funded Political Action Committee (PAC- (we are NOT a 501c4). The landscape is littered with ineffective parties and PACs with various agendas that end up being election spoilers or navel-gazers. Operating under the Democratic tent gives us power.
Progress Portland is evolving to meet the needs and focuses of Portland. We want to hear from you.