Candace Avalos
@candaceavalos.bsky.social
Blacktina 🇬🇹 organizer at heart, Councilor by choice. 🩷 Fighting for justice, joy, and a future we deserve. ✊🏾 East Portland District 1. Personal page for big thoughts and bigger dreams. 🫶🏾
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Candace Avalos
@candaceavalos.bsky.social
· Apr 25
👋🏾 I’m Candace Avalos (she/ella) — Blacktina, organizer at heart, Councilor for East Portland’s District 1.
This is my personal space for real talk, reflections, & justice that doesn’t always fit in city memos.
Official updates 👉🏾 @counciloravalos.bsky.social
Thanks for being in community with me!
This is my personal space for real talk, reflections, & justice that doesn’t always fit in city memos.
Official updates 👉🏾 @counciloravalos.bsky.social
Thanks for being in community with me!
I despise the way people cheer for billionaire charity. Saying “thanks for finally doing the bare minimum at no real cost to you” is one thing.
But applauding the crumbs they give while they hoard untaxed wealth taken from the rest of us just keeps them unaccountable. Let's tax the rich instead! 🙄
But applauding the crumbs they give while they hoard untaxed wealth taken from the rest of us just keeps them unaccountable. Let's tax the rich instead! 🙄
November 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I despise the way people cheer for billionaire charity. Saying “thanks for finally doing the bare minimum at no real cost to you” is one thing.
But applauding the crumbs they give while they hoard untaxed wealth taken from the rest of us just keeps them unaccountable. Let's tax the rich instead! 🙄
But applauding the crumbs they give while they hoard untaxed wealth taken from the rest of us just keeps them unaccountable. Let's tax the rich instead! 🙄
Overturn Citizens United
Phil Knight is once again rooting for Oregon Republicans next year
A recent $3 million donation to back GOP candidates is the largest single contribution by an individual in state history.
www.opb.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Overturn Citizens United
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I appreciate you, @councilorkanal.bsky.social 🫶🏾
As one of the few Blacktinas in local politics, I’m used to being judged a certain way because of who I am, and it’s honestly disgusting to see some of the hateful messages directed at my colleagues. Be better!
As one of the few Blacktinas in local politics, I’m used to being judged a certain way because of who I am, and it’s honestly disgusting to see some of the hateful messages directed at my colleagues. Be better!
Attacking women's appearances to silence their voices is misogyny.
November 24, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I appreciate you, @councilorkanal.bsky.social 🫶🏾
As one of the few Blacktinas in local politics, I’m used to being judged a certain way because of who I am, and it’s honestly disgusting to see some of the hateful messages directed at my colleagues. Be better!
As one of the few Blacktinas in local politics, I’m used to being judged a certain way because of who I am, and it’s honestly disgusting to see some of the hateful messages directed at my colleagues. Be better!
Huge and predictable YIKES
Top MAGA Influencers Accidentally Unmasked as Foreign Actors
A new feature on Elon Musk’s X has given deeper insight into the online “America First” movement.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Huge and predictable YIKES
The moderator asked me on this panel "what is the number one thing we need to do to fight climate change?" and I said "tax the rich and make polluters pay" LOL 🤷🏾♀️ everyone clapped because it's true!!!
Just got home from the National League of Cities conference in Salt Lake City, Utah 💼✈️
My favorite part about being elected is the opportunity to learn from leaders across the country doing remarkable things for their communities! 🥺 It truly inspires me! & I come back with new ideas & friends! 🥰
My favorite part about being elected is the opportunity to learn from leaders across the country doing remarkable things for their communities! 🥺 It truly inspires me! & I come back with new ideas & friends! 🥰
November 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
The moderator asked me on this panel "what is the number one thing we need to do to fight climate change?" and I said "tax the rich and make polluters pay" LOL 🤷🏾♀️ everyone clapped because it's true!!!
Just got home from the National League of Cities conference in Salt Lake City, Utah 💼✈️
My favorite part about being elected is the opportunity to learn from leaders across the country doing remarkable things for their communities! 🥺 It truly inspires me! & I come back with new ideas & friends! 🥰
My favorite part about being elected is the opportunity to learn from leaders across the country doing remarkable things for their communities! 🥺 It truly inspires me! & I come back with new ideas & friends! 🥰
November 24, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Just got home from the National League of Cities conference in Salt Lake City, Utah 💼✈️
My favorite part about being elected is the opportunity to learn from leaders across the country doing remarkable things for their communities! 🥺 It truly inspires me! & I come back with new ideas & friends! 🥰
My favorite part about being elected is the opportunity to learn from leaders across the country doing remarkable things for their communities! 🥺 It truly inspires me! & I come back with new ideas & friends! 🥰
After seeing all the discourse all I have to say is this: bodies are extremely personal & off limits. I've been on a weight rollercoaster my whole life due to trauma, poverty, & genetics. Disagree with me all you want but once you start talking about my body you're getting blocked. Stop being cruel!
November 23, 2025 at 10:04 PM
After seeing all the discourse all I have to say is this: bodies are extremely personal & off limits. I've been on a weight rollercoaster my whole life due to trauma, poverty, & genetics. Disagree with me all you want but once you start talking about my body you're getting blocked. Stop being cruel!
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I think it’s honestly disgusting and deeply unserious that the Revoke the Permit people have clipped videos of my women colleagues eating pizza at the dais as some kind of shaming tool, which is now being used by right-wing media to harass them in misogynistic ways. Congrats everyone.
November 22, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I think it’s honestly disgusting and deeply unserious that the Revoke the Permit people have clipped videos of my women colleagues eating pizza at the dais as some kind of shaming tool, which is now being used by right-wing media to harass them in misogynistic ways. Congrats everyone.
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Reporter: Are you affirming that you think the president is a fascist?
Mamdani: I've spoken about --
Trump: Just say yes, it's easier than explaining.
Mamdani: I've spoken about --
Trump: Just say yes, it's easier than explaining.
November 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM
😬😬😬
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I want to be clear about what the detention impact fee proposal, introduced by Councilors Morillo and Green, is designed to do. This isn’t a revenue tool — it’s a deterrence tool.
November 20, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I want to be clear about what the detention impact fee proposal, introduced by Councilors Morillo and Green, is designed to do. This isn’t a revenue tool — it’s a deterrence tool.
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It was inspiring to hear the difference Portland Street Response is making in the lives of those most vulnerable in our city at the East Portland PSR Town Hall. In the short period since PSR has scaled up their programs, more Portlanders are receiving the right responder at the right time.
November 21, 2025 at 12:19 AM
It was inspiring to hear the difference Portland Street Response is making in the lives of those most vulnerable in our city at the East Portland PSR Town Hall. In the short period since PSR has scaled up their programs, more Portlanders are receiving the right responder at the right time.
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Reminder that I'm hiring an Operations Coordinator! If you're passionate about organization and systems, this is the position for you.
Applications are due by November 30.
Applications are due by November 30.
Team Avalos is hiring for an Operations Coordinator who believes that strong internal systems make it possible for communities to win lasting change and is ready to build the structures that help us govern effectively and sustainably.
November 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Reminder that I'm hiring an Operations Coordinator! If you're passionate about organization and systems, this is the position for you.
Applications are due by November 30.
Applications are due by November 30.
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When other cities are having to cut climate programs back, Portland is only scaling up! That’s why we can’t let PCEF be raided to plug other budget holes.
November 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
When other cities are having to cut climate programs back, Portland is only scaling up! That’s why we can’t let PCEF be raided to plug other budget holes.
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I represented Portland on a panel discussion about addressing extreme heat with other local leaders, and I was so excited to talk about all the great resilience work that’s happening through the Portland Clean Energy Fund.
November 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I represented Portland on a panel discussion about addressing extreme heat with other local leaders, and I was so excited to talk about all the great resilience work that’s happening through the Portland Clean Energy Fund.
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i said to a friend it was a slow news day and then had to remind myself the president called for the execution of congress members and it’s just crazy how his blood lust has become routine
November 21, 2025 at 4:19 AM
i said to a friend it was a slow news day and then had to remind myself the president called for the execution of congress members and it’s just crazy how his blood lust has become routine
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Trump calls to hang Democrats who oppose him
US Coast guard no longer considers swastika a hate symbol
97.4% of (mostly) Latinos ICE arrested have 0 criminal record
This is what systemic white supremacy looks like. Trump is building a Nationalist Christian (Nat-C) state to violently stifle dissent.
US Coast guard no longer considers swastika a hate symbol
97.4% of (mostly) Latinos ICE arrested have 0 criminal record
This is what systemic white supremacy looks like. Trump is building a Nationalist Christian (Nat-C) state to violently stifle dissent.
November 20, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Trump calls to hang Democrats who oppose him
US Coast guard no longer considers swastika a hate symbol
97.4% of (mostly) Latinos ICE arrested have 0 criminal record
This is what systemic white supremacy looks like. Trump is building a Nationalist Christian (Nat-C) state to violently stifle dissent.
US Coast guard no longer considers swastika a hate symbol
97.4% of (mostly) Latinos ICE arrested have 0 criminal record
This is what systemic white supremacy looks like. Trump is building a Nationalist Christian (Nat-C) state to violently stifle dissent.
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I won't be able to participate in today's meeting because of a scheduling conflict with the National League of Cities summit. If you want to see more of my thoughts on the TAO and context of how we got to today's vote, check out last week's thread:
And we’re back! Now, we’re considering the Fall TAO.
November 20, 2025 at 9:55 PM
I won't be able to participate in today's meeting because of a scheduling conflict with the National League of Cities summit. If you want to see more of my thoughts on the TAO and context of how we got to today's vote, check out last week's thread:
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Whistles are one of the most accessible tools in resisting ICE.
Here’s how to use them:
Here’s how to use them:
November 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Whistles are one of the most accessible tools in resisting ICE.
Here’s how to use them:
Here’s how to use them:
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huge props to @counciloravalos.bsky.social to holding her ground and holding her colleagues to account even as Councilor Pirtle-Guiney tried to undermine her.
respect.
respect.
November 20, 2025 at 2:28 AM
huge props to @counciloravalos.bsky.social to holding her ground and holding her colleagues to account even as Councilor Pirtle-Guiney tried to undermine her.
respect.
respect.
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Every workplace has that one person who demands "professionalism" and "decorum" from everyone else, but never applies those standards to themselves. Y'all know who this subtweet is about. 💅🏾🙂↕️
November 19, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Every workplace has that one person who demands "professionalism" and "decorum" from everyone else, but never applies those standards to themselves. Y'all know who this subtweet is about. 💅🏾🙂↕️
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Important stats from Councilor Avalos: 25 % of Portland renters are severely burdened.
Half of all renters in Portland are rent burdened and 25% are severely burdened. As rents continue to rise and more and more people end up on our streets, we need to have a serious discussion about what the community needs to make sure that people can stay housed.
Homelessness and Housing Committee | Portland.gov
Subject matter: Housing investments, permitting, and the continuum of housing supports.Sheltering and the City’s role in homeless services.The needs, programs, policies, and bureaus addressing housing...
www.portland.gov
November 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Important stats from Councilor Avalos: 25 % of Portland renters are severely burdened.
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Councilor Avalos' live-tweeting thread about the state of Portland's Inclusionary Housing is worth reading.
IH is now working in Portland because the program is fully funded - ensuring that we build mixed-income neighborhoods while also encouraging more housing production across the city.
IH is now working in Portland because the program is fully funded - ensuring that we build mixed-income neighborhoods while also encouraging more housing production across the city.
Next on the agenda is an update on the City's Inclusionary Housing program and recent efforts to make the program work better for developers. Staff from the Portland Housing Bureau are here to explain the background of IH and how the program got adjusted after a 2024 study.
November 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Councilor Avalos' live-tweeting thread about the state of Portland's Inclusionary Housing is worth reading.
IH is now working in Portland because the program is fully funded - ensuring that we build mixed-income neighborhoods while also encouraging more housing production across the city.
IH is now working in Portland because the program is fully funded - ensuring that we build mixed-income neighborhoods while also encouraging more housing production across the city.