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October 13, 2024: Oregonian – Editorial endorsement November 2024: Our picks for Districts 1 and 2 candidates who can lead Portland City Council through historic change
Terrence Hayes: For Hayes, 41, improving public safety is his top priority.
October 9, 2024: Politico – This proud liberal city is throwing out its entire government
“Terrence Hayes served as chair of the community oversight group for Portland Police Department’s new Focused Intervention Team (which was created to address gun violence) through last July. He is running for City Council in the new first district, which covers east Portland, sometimes referred to as “the other Portland.” Only 53 percent of the district was white as of 2020 — compared to 70 percent or more in the city’s other three districts. More than 60 percent of residents in that district make below the city’s average annual income of $75,000.
Hayes, whose cousin was killed by a police officer in 2017 and who served time in prison himself, says that some of the policy changes spurred by 2020’s Black Lives Matter protests had a negative impact on Black communities like his. Shutting down the Gun Violence Reduction Team, for example, hurt his community more than it helped.
“Nobody considered that there would be an uptick in gun violence … especially in Black communities,” Hayes said. “Because we didn’t really listen to those communities. We spoke for them, and we made decisions for them.””
October 8, 2024: OPB – Get to know Portland’s new District 1
Only two Portland City Council members have lived in this district in the city’s history (Randy Leonard and Jo Ann Hardesty), meaning the interests and concerns of these neighborhoods have been long underrepresented in City Hall.
October 1, 2024: KOIN – Terrence Hayes: Candidate questionnaire for Portland City Council District 1
Terrence Hayes written responses to KOIN candidate questionnaire.
September 22, 2024: KOIN – City Council candidate Terrence Hayes, whose cousin was killed by Portland officers, endorsed by police union
The District 1 candidate was endorsed by the Portland Police Association.
September 20, 2024: Parkrose Life – In a Divided Time, Can Politicians Unite Portlanders?
City Council candidates share qualifications, vision
September 13, 2024: Oregonian – Terrence Hayes: Portland City Council District 1
The Oregonian / OregonLive teamed up this cycle to solicit Portland City Council candidates’ perspectives on the big issues in this election. Here’s what they had to say.
September 6, 2024: Rose City Reform – Candidate Info Page – Terrence Hayes
Terrence Hayes is a candidate for Portland City Council in District 1 (East Portland).
September 5, 2024: Rose City Reform – Terrence Hayes Qualifies for Public Campaign Financing
Terrence Hayes, running for a seat in District 1 (East Portland) is the latest council candidate to qualify for public campaign financing.
August 26, 2024: Rose City Reform – At District 1 Candidate Forum, Candidates Debate Policing and Public Safety in East Portland
City commissioner and mayoral candidate Rene Gonzalez joined seven District 1 candidates this weekend at a forum hosted by Future Portland, a grassroots organization focused on livability and public safety.
August 21, 2024: Rose City Reform – District 1 Race Heats Up as Hayes Accuses Opponents of Being Out of Touch
While Portland’s new voting method, ranked choice voting, has generally led to a more positive atmosphere among council candidates, the District 1 race is showing signs of intensifying pressure.
August 15, 2024: Rose City Reform – Proportional Portland
Terrence Hayes, another District 1 candidate, offers a different perspective.
August 12, 2024: Rose City Reform – Hayes Campaign Highlights Personal Connection to Public Safety Issues
District 1 City Council candidate Terrence Hayes recently shared a personal story that shapes his views on public safety.
August 9, 2024: East County News – Portland City Council District 1 candidates pitch at Lents neighborhood meeting
INCLUDES VIDEOS | You can see a video of the entire meeting – with the candidates who wanted to tell you why they should be elected to serve
July 31, 2024: Parkrose Life – District 1 Q&A: City Council Candidates Weigh in on East Portland Concerns
District 1 candidates pledge to pay attention to East Portland.
July 25, 2024: Oregonian – Black leaders in Portland call for greater police presence at Dawson Park in wake of drive-by shooting
“We want them (police) to show up, to be involved in our community … and to put the same energy in protecting them that we find in other communities,” Terrence Hayes told police leaders and Mayor Ted Wheeler as he addressed the gathering.
July 24, 2024: KOIN – Mayor Ted Wheeler addresses Black community, faith leaders on Dawson Park gun violence
Terrence speaks at press conference about gun violence in the black community following a shooting near a preschool by Dawson Park in North Portland.
July 10, 2024: Willamette Week – City Council Entrance Interview: Terrence Hayes
A formerly incarcerated business owner whose cousin died at the hands of Portland police is running to represent East Portland.
July 8, 2024: Willamette Week – Portland Police Union Endorsements Quietly Roll In
The union has yet to publicly announce whom it’s supporting but has informed endorsees in Districts 1 and 4.
January 7, 2024: Willamette Week – Terrence Hayes, Activist Whose Cousin Was Killed by Police, Will Run for Portland City Council
So will a nonprofit executive director, a former Metro councilor who served for 12 year, and a downtown bike cop.
November 21, 2023: Portland Mercury – Meet the Portland City Council Candidates: District 1
These candidates are running in the district encompassing East Portland.
August 14, 2022: OPB – Multnomah County DA revisits past convictions under program to right previous wrongs
Three felony convictions have been adjusted under a new state law broadening who qualifies for a second look.
September 8, 2021: ODOT – Success Stories
Bridging the gap to create opportunities, one life at a time.