In light of Eric Sten resigning from Portland City Council it seemed like a good idea to mention two folks who have spoke to Portland Peak Oil who are running for City Council, Chris Smith and Amanda Fritz.  The last time spoke with them the were running for the same seat (the one Sam Adams is vacating to run for Mayor) but I'm hoping with Eric Sten's resignation that either Chris or Amanda will switch over to the other seat.

Either way,  both are seeking contributions under Portland's Voter Owned Elections system.  Basically your $5 donation to one or both candidates will help ensure that mitigating the effects of peak oil will be part of the City Coucil's agenda.

Amanda Fritz  -  www.amandafritzforcitycouncil.com 

Amanda is a registered nurse and mother of three who served on the Portland Planning Commission for seven years, championing environmental and neighborhood concerns.  Amanda grew up in Portland.... after arriving here 7 months pregnant at the age of 28, in 1986.  Volunteering in Portland's schools, neighborhoods, parks/greenspaces, social justice and land use planning systems has made Amanda Fritz the woman she is.  

If Portland is to continue to be at the forefront of enlightened environmental sustainability and progressive social leadership in Oregon, the City Council must pay more attention to equity and justice in prioritizing City spending and actions.  Economic equity and justice. Environmental equity and justice. Social equity and justice.

Chris Smith  -  www.citizensmith.us/donate 

Chris Smith is a Citizen Activist with 10 years of experience working on neighborhood livability, transportation and civic engagement. His public policy knowledge, ability to connect diverse groups, and management skills developed over a 20-year career in high technology make him an ideal leader for Portland City Council.

Chris helped design Voter Owned Elections so we can take big money out of politics and create open dialogue between voters and candidates.

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