Endorsements

Titles and affiliations listed for identification purposes only and do not necessarily reflect the stance of the endorser’s organization

  • Steph has the knowledge needed to represent our underserved community. With her backround in transportation and land use issues, she will be a fighting force for District 1 to finally receive equitable funding for East Portland.

    Jim Chasse, East Portland Advocate

  • Steph is a civic first responder - she runs toward our most pressing challenges with urgency, strategy, and compassion, and she comes out on the other side with stronger relationships and effective solutions.

    Winta Yohannes, Community Leader

  • Steph has a history of building relationships, community, and pathways to civic engagement. Her ability to nurture a spirit of cooperation will move our city forward in a way that will meet the needs of all its residents.

    Elaine Friesen-Strang, Community Leader

  • Steph is a long time leader that is deeply rooted and involved in East Portland. She leads with compassion, dedication, and puts her values into action. Steph has the expertise and understanding of our community that we need on council.

    Gabriela Saldaña-Lopez, David Douglas School Board Member

  • Steph Routh is known for her thoughtful approach to policy changes, to honoring and centering community members in policy processes, and in her ongoing engagement in keeping Portland functioning through various roles. I welcome her solution-oriented approach and her content expertise that many elected officials don't have.

    Dr. Tia H Ho, Community Health Strategist

  • When Steph Routh and I worked together in 2022 to help chart a new, more urgent direction for state housing policy, I got a front-row seat to the joy and curiosity with which she was able to listen to people of different ideologies and pull out the common ground, shared humanity, and good ideas. Steph's big brain is constantly tugging her toward action, and her big heart is constantly anchoring her among the people she knows - including those she disagrees with. She's exactly the sort of person I think we'll need on our new council: someone capable of both forcing choices and building consensus.

    Michael Andersen, Housing Researcher

  • As a Metro Councilor, I feel the importance of joining our region in common cause, from Reedville to Rockwood. Our challenges and opportunities cross borders, and so should our partnerships. I'm excited for Steph's leadership on Portland City Council.

    Juan Carlos Gonzalez, Metro Councilor, District 4

  • Steph knows how to make government understandable, transparent and accessible to all. She is talented, whip-smart and dedicated to making Portland a better place for everyone to live, work and play.

    Beth Hamon, Teacher and Musician

  • Steph has already been involved in Portland public service leadership for years, and she will be a great representative for East Portland. Whether she’s geeking out on data, getting excited about something she just learned, or telling a story illustrating a point, her huge heart and mind are always engaged with what’s best for our city. She loves Portland, truly sees its potential, and is ready to lead our district with respect and care.

    Karen Wolfgang, Centennial Community Leader

  • Steph is a unique being that we don't see very often in life. She brings an understanding, a passion, and experience to a community of folks that have long been seeking a champion. Steph is the real deal. She is qualified beyond her experience to serve as a city councilor for our beloved Portland. I don't know anyone else in this race that loves this city in East Portland more than Steph Routh!

    Ashton Simpson, Metro Councilor

  • In a world of huge problems and angry people, Steph is a kind, enthusiastic and brilliant problem solver. She will be a great team member on the Portland City Council. I would have loved to have had her on my council when I was serving as the Mayor of Milwaukie.

    Mark Gamba, Oregon State Rep. House District 41

  • Having served with Steph on the city’s Planning and Sustainability Commission I was impressed with her thoughtful deliberation on often complex issues. We didn’t always agree but I respected her willingness to consider opposing views.

    Mike Houck, Urban Naturalist

  • Steph makes me feel seen and heard as a disabled person. We're a community lots of people in power overlook.

    Cassie Wilson, Disability Justice Advocate

  • I served with Steph on the Planning and Sustainability Commission while she was chair. Steph has a big heart and the experience and smarts to do a good job. She grew up in East Portland and knows its a great part of town -- worth fighting for.

    Rev. Katie Larsell, East Portland Advocate

  • Steph Routh is a longtime resident of Portland who deeply understands the experiences of those who live in areas who have been traditionally underrepresented at the table - for many of us, that is Southeast Portland (especially from SE 82nd and beyond). I've known Steph for many years as a passionate advocate for causes such as equitable transportation reform. She's incredibly sharp, compassionate, and relentlessly pursues options that ultimately elevates neighborhoods for all.

    Simon Tam, Founder of The Slants/ and Former Board Chair, APANO Communities United Fund

  • OREGON AFSCME COUNCIL 75

  • AFSCME LOCAL 189

  • AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS OR

  • APANO ACTION FUND

  • BASIC RIGHTS OREGON PAC

  • BERNIE PDX

  • COLUMBIA PACIFIC BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL

  • COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA LOCAL 7901

  • EAST COUNTY RISING

  • FRIENDS OF PSR

  • HOME PAC

  • IBEW LOCAL 48

  • IRONWORKERS LOCAL 29

  • JANE FONDA CLIMATE PAC

  • LATINO NETWORK ACTION FUND

  • LGBTQ+ VICTORY FUND

  • LiUNA LOCAL 737

  • MOMS DEMAND ACTION

  • NALC BRANCH 82

  • NEXT UP ACTION FUND

  • NW OREGON LABOR COUNCIL

  • PCC-FFAP

  • PORTLAND FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION LOCAL 43

  • PORTLAND GRAY PANTHERS

  • PORTLAND FOR ALL

  • PORTLAND: NEIGHBORS WELCOME

  • PRO ANIMAL FUTURE

  • PROTEC17

  • SHEET METAL WORKERS LOCAL 16

  • SEIU OREGON

  • SIERRA CLUB OREGON CHAPTER

  • THE STREET TRUST ACTION FUND

  • SUNRISE PDX

  • TEAMSTERS JOINT COUNCIL NO. 37

  • UFCW LOCAL 555

  • OREGON WORKING FAMILIES PARTY

  • AKASHA LAWRENCE SPENCE

    Former Oregon State Senator

  • ALISSA KENY-GUYER

    Former Oregon State Representative House District 46

  • AMANDA OROZCO-BEACH

    Former Gresham-Barlow School Board Director

  • ASHTON SIMPSON

    Metro Councilor District 1

  • BRENDA RIVAS

    Parkrose School Board Chair

  • CARMEN RUBIO

    Portland City Councilor

  • CHRIS GORSEK

    Oregon State Senator District 25

  • CHRISTINE LEWIS

    Metro Councilor District 2

  • DACIA GRAYBER

    Oregon State Representative House District 28

  • DANA STROUD

    Board of Trustees, Mt. Hood Community College

  • DUNCAN HWANG

    Metro Councilor District 6

  • EDDY MORALES

    Gresham City Councilor

  • ERICA FULLER

    Former School Board Member; Vice Chair for Centennial School District

  • GABRIELA SALDAÑA-LOPEZ

    David Douglas School Board Member

  • HOA NGUYEN

    Oregon State Representative House District 48

  • JOSÉ GAMERO-GEORGESON

    David Douglas School Board Member

  • JUAN CARLOS GONZALEZ

    Metro Councilor District 4

  • JUSTICE RAJEE

    School Board Member Beaverton OR

  • KHANH PHAM

    Oregon State Representative House District 46

  • LYNN PETERSON

    Metro Council President

  • MARK GAMBA

    Oregon State Representative House District 41

  • MICHAEL DEMBROW

    Oregon State Senator District 23

  • MICHELLE DEPASS

    Director, Portland Public Schools Board of Education

  • MINGUS MAPPS

    Portland City Councilor

  • NAFISA FAI

    Washington County Commissioner

  • RICKI RUIZ

    Oregon State Representative House District 50

  • SHIRLEY CRADDICK

    Former Gresham City Councilor; Former Metro District 1 Councilor

  • SONJA MCKENZIE

    Parkrose School Board Member

  • THUY TRAN

    Oregon State Representative

  • VINCE JONES-DIXON

    Gresham City Councilor

  • ZACH HUDSON

    Oregon State Representative House District 49

  • YASHAR VASEF

    Nonprofit Leader

  • WINTA YOHANNES

    Community Leader

  • WILLY CHOTZEN

    Community Leader

  • WILLIE LEVENSON

    Willamette River Activist

  • WADE LANGE

    Retired

  • VIVEK SHANDAS

    Educator, Researcher, Consultant

  • TODD STRUBLE

    Chair, Portland Housing Bond Oversight Committee

  • THOMAS L. NGO

    Transportation and Housing Advocate

  • TED LABBE

    Community Leader

  • SUNDAY WHITE

    Project Manager, Capo, Neighbor

  • STEPHEN GOMEZ

    Community Leader

  • SIMON TAM

    Founder, The Slants/ | Former Board Chair, APANO Communities United Fund

  • SHELLI ROMERO

    Community and Civil Rights Activist

  • SARA TRETTER

    Special Education Teacher, Portland Public Schools

  • REV. SARA FISCHER

    Street Chaplain and Director, Montavilla Collective

  • SAMUEL DIAZ

    Community Organizer and Advocate

  • RYAN NIELSEN

    Labor Leader

  • RYAN HASHAGEN

    Business Owner & Community Rabblerouser

  • PETER DRAKE

    Associate Professor of Computer Science, Lewis & Clark College

  • OLIVE THE DOG

    Walkability Auditor

  • NOELLE STUDER-SPEVAK

    Climate Justice Advocate

  • NATE MARTIN

    Associate Director, Data and Systems

  • NANCY HISER

    Community Organizer

  • NAN STARK

    Community Activist

  • NAKISHA NATHAN

    Community Leader

  • MIKE COBB

    Executive Director, Disaster Relief Trials

  • MICHAEL SMITH

    Former Vice-Chair, Multnomah Democrats

  • MICHAEL JONAS

    Executive Director, Oregon Pride in Business

  • MICHAEL ANDERSEN

    Housing Researcher

  • MICHAEL ALEXANDER

    Community Advocate

  • MEGAN CHRISTINE KOVACS

    Reproductive Justice Community Leader

  • MARIA SCHUR

    Bicycle Kitty

  • MARCI MARSHALL

    Parkrose Community Member

  • MAC PRICHARD

    Founder & CEO, Mac's List

  • LEAH BENSON

    Community Member

  • KRISTIN TEIGEN

    Educator/Activist

  • REV. KATIE LARSELL

    East Portland Advocate

  • KATE WALKER

    Passionate Portlander

  • KAREN WOLFGANG

    Centennial Community Leader

  • JULIA DEGRAW

    Community Leader

  • JR LILLY

    Community Leader

  • JORGE SANCHEZ BAUTISTA

    Community Leader

  • JIM LABBE

    Participatory Democracy Advocate

  • JIM CHASSE

    East Portland Advocate

  • JESSICA ROBERTS

    Transportation Advocate

  • JACKIE YERBY

    Community Leader

  • IRMA LINDA CASTILLO

    Community Leader

  • HAROLD MCNARON

    SURJ Member

  • ERICA THOMPSON

    Planning Commission Vice Chair

  • ELI SPEVAK

    Community Leader

  • ELIZABETH ASAHI SATO

    CEO/Founder Rise to Excellence LLC

  • ELAINE FRIESEN-STRANG

    Community Leader

  • CHRIS SMITH

    Citizen Activist

  • CHRIS RALL

    Transportation Advocate

  • CASSIE WILSON

    Disability Justice Advocate

  • CARRIE LEONARD

    Portland Advocate

  • BETH HAMON

    Teacher and Musician

  • BEN DEJARNETTE

    Owner, Bike the Gorge

  • ANNA KAHLER

    Community Organizer

  • ANITA KEAHILANI YAP

    Community Member, Small Business Owner

  • ANDRÉS OSWILL

    Former Planning and Sustainability Commission Member