Advocacy

The Portland Regional Chamber is an advocacy-focused organization, and businesses invest in the Chamber each year knowing that we are watching out for their best interests

The Chamber serves to educate, organize, and advocate. We are a voice for businesses and employers when action is needed, and a resource for those seeking opportunities to get involved. Through continuous surveying and member engagement, we work to stay current on the most critical economic issues facing the Region. We're a champion for businesses like yours.

Our advocacy committee engages in issues that could negatively impact the business community, and carefully crafts strategic positions on policy matters. As a constant presence on the front lines representing the voice of Chamber members, our efforts ensure the Portland Region stays vibrant and prosperous for years to come. Scroll below the newsletter signup to meet the 2019 candidates for Portland Mayor and Portland City Council, District 3 and read their answers to our Chamber questionnaire.

The Chamber offers an Advocacy-focused newsletter for members who wish to stay informed on both our efforts and additional news from local and state government - subscribe below.

Chamber Advocacy Newsletter

Stay up to date on Chamber efforts by signing up for our our monthly Advocacy Updates newsletter, below.

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Don't Forget!
Portland is Holding a Mayoral Election on Tuesday, November 5th

The Chamber wants to remind Portland voters that election day is fast approaching and the election for Portland’s next Mayor will be conducted by ranked-choice voting. Voters will have an opportunity to rank their candidates in order of preference. The Chamber strongly encourages voters to rank at least two candidates to avoid disenfranchising yourself on Election Day. If you only vote for your top choice, and that candidate does not finish in the top two, your vote will NOT be counted in the final election. So, fill out your ballot and make sure your vote counts!

Also, if you live in District 3, you will have a chance to vote for a new Portland City Councilor as Councilor Brian Batson is not seeking reelection. This election will not be conducted by ranked-choice but rather by whoever gets the most votes.

Meet the Candidates

To aid Portland voters in making informed decisions, the Portland Community Chamber of Commerce sent each of the Mayoral and City Council District 3 candidates a questionnaire focused on the most pressing issues facing our community.

2019 Portland Mayoral Candidates:
Click each image below to read the Portland Mayoral Candidates' answers to our Chamber questionnaire.

Travis Curran

Ethan Strimling

Kate Snyder

Spencer Thibodeau

Portland City Council District 3 Candidates:
Click each image below to read the Portland City Council District 3 Candidates' answers to our Chamber questionnaire.