Currently holds the office of Portland City Council - District 4 until December 31, 2028.
Candidate for Portland City Council - District 4 in 2026 Oregon General Election.
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Get StartedAnd yes, hot dog urbanism—Mitch believes in accessible, low-barrier entrepreneurship that is vibrant, equitable, and delicious. Learn more
Mitch supports a fighting rank-and-file unionism, small businesses, and is working towards a City that uses public dollars to invest in public assets, while facilitating cooperative ownership. Portlanders deserve an economy that centers working families and small-scale entrepreneurs, not corporate interests and backroom deals. Learn more
Trickle-Up Economic Development means lowering barriers to employment and investing directly in our workers. Learn more
Mitch knows that Preschool for All is an economic development strategy—it allows parents of young children to participate in the workforce, and the data shows it supports women in particular. Learn more
Funding high-quality public education from cradle to career, lowering barriers to employment, and providing housing and other essential supports, we can build a prosperity that will trickle up and uplift our entire region. Learn more
Mitch will keep championing practical measures that reduce animal suffering and climate devastation, listening to constituents, and fighting for robust mass transit systems and other solutions that increase climate resiliency for Portlanders. Learn more
Portlanders voted to change their form of government because they wanted real transparency and accountability. Mitch’s job is to make sure that's not just a promise on paper—it must be how City Council operates every single day. Learn more
Imagine a system where tenant unions are not just a reaction to crisis—they’re built into the housing’s governance structure. This will create a powerful, citywide voice for renters to ensure their homes are maintained—and their rights are respected. Learn more
Social Housing is permanently affordable, high-quality housing for all that serves the public good—not private profit. Learn more
Mitch is fighting for superblocks with parks, preschools, corner stores, and car-free zones—like piloting car-free days at the new James Beard Market. Learn more
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