Michelle DePass For Portland

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<h2>Meet Michelle DePass</h2>Michelle DePass, a native Portlander and an elected member of the Portland school board, has devoted her adult life to uplifting her community and expanding opportunities for all Portlanders, particularly students, families, and educators. A proud product of Portland's public school system, Michelle has deep roots in District 2, where she was raised, educated, and has raised her own children.Michelle has spent her career breaking down barriers for her community. As the&nbsp;first-ever person of color to Chair the Portland school board, Michelle has addressed issues that affect students, teachers and families. She’s advocated for the inclusion of women and minority-owned businesses and seated a community and youth-centric climate commission. Her leadership extends to local citizen advisory boards addressing active transportation, city budgeting, public safety, and environmental sustainability.Driven by the values of resilience, determination, and service instilled in her by her family; an immigrant father from Panama and her mother's family who migrated from New Orleans during the Great Migration, Michelle believes in the power of education as the ultimate equalizer. Her grandparents' journey taught her firsthand that hard work and education can break down barriers and open doors to opportunity.Michelle's journey from working at age 12 to putting herself through college as a single parent exemplifies her commitment to education and empowerment. With degrees from Portland State University and the Bainbridge Graduate Institute, she has applied her expertise in housing policy, urban studies, community development, and environmental sustainability to address pressing issues facing Portland, including the root causes of the housing affordability crisis, climate adaptation, residential displacement, and the fentanyl crisis.Michelle's decision to run for City Council reflects her determination to address the city's housing and drug crises with compassion and innovation. She aims to create a city where everyone regardless of race, income, identity or zip code can thrive, supporting development without displacement, nurturing small businesses, and ensuring access to essential services for all Portland residents.With a focus on building an age-friendly framework to support Portland’s most vulnerable residents, and fostering equitable growth, Michelle is committed to making Portland a place where every resident can live, work, and thrive.Her candidacy is rooted in the belief that Portlanders deserve a city where opportunities are accessible to all, and that we possess the smarts, determination and will to do so.On City Council, Michelle will:<ul><li>Address the drug and housing crisis with compassion and innovation, offering effective solutions that provide support&nbsp;for those in need.</li><li>Foster initiatives that prioritize community input, ensuring that the voices of Portland residents are heard and considered at every stage.</li><li>Champion the creation of a city where every individual and family can flourish, with access to the resources and support needed for success.</li><li>Establish an age-friendly framework that&nbsp;enables our most vulnerable residents to thrive, regardless of their age, zip code, or race, by providing tailored support and opportunities&nbsp;for their well-being.</li><li>Support and invest in our small business communities, recognizing their vital role in the local economy and fostering&nbsp;an environment where they can grow and thrive.</li><li>Work to provide equitable access to essential services and opportunities for all residents, addressing disparities, and ensuring no one is left behind&nbsp;in our city's progress.</li></ul>

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A native Portlander and elected school board member, Michelle DePass has spent her adult life giving back to her community and fighting to expand opportunities for all Portlanders, including Portland students, families and teachers.

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