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Our city is just at the beginning of our recovery. Let’s keep it going!

I am running for Mayor to ensure the work we have begun continues strong – for creators, working families, small businesses – and everyone looking to live, work, play and build a better life here.

We need to restore our city’s confidence and reputation, both locally and nationally, and once again emerge as the dynamic, economically vibrant and inclusive city we all love.

KGW, Straight Talk with Laural PorterRene Gonzalez Keeps Up Public Safety Push as Election Nears

September 27, 2024

The 2024 election is now a little more than a month away, and the candidates in Portland's mayoral race are entering the final stretch ahead of what will likely be the city's biggest-ever election in terms of the number of seats on the ballot.Read More

Willamette WeekRene Gonzalez Wants to Make Portland the Safest City in America. To Do It, He Has Linked Arms With Public Safety Unions.

September 18, 2024

Rene Gonzalez’s campaign message runs clear as Bull Run water: He wants to make Portland “the safest city in America.” And he’s got a plan for doing that.Read More

OregonianPortland Taggers May Face New Penalties Under Proposal Headed to City Council

September 16, 2024

A proposal to slap additional criminal penalties on people who tag public property in Portland is expected to come from Commissioner Rene Gonzalez this month.Read More

Willamette WeekGonzalez to Introduce Ordinance Creating New Penalties for Graffiti

September 13, 2024

City Commissioner Rene Gonzalez plans to propose new criminal penalties for graffiti on public property, in part to discourage taggers from taking up spray cans during any unrest after the November election.Read More

OregonianRene Gonzalez: Portland Mayor’s Race

September 10, 2024

Portland is facing an historic election involving a new voting system and an unusually high number of candidates. Journalists at The Oregonian/OregonLive and Oregon Public Broadcasting share a goal of ensuring that Portland voters have the information they need to make informed choices, and we alsoRead More

KOIN-TVFormer Oregon Representative Endorses Rene Gonzalez for Portland Mayor

August 28, 2024

Amid the countdown to Election Day, former Oregon Congressman Kurt Schrader announced his endorsement of Portland Commissioner Rene Gonzalez for mayor. “Rene has the values, vision and heart to help Oregon’s largest city reach its fullest potential,” Schrader said Tuesday.Read More

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KGW, Straight Talk with Laural PorterRene Gonzalez Keeps Up Public Safety Push as Election Nears

Willamette WeekRene Gonzalez Wants to Make Portland the Safest City in America. To Do It, He Has Linked Arms With Public Safety Unions.

OregonianPortland Taggers May Face New Penalties Under Proposal Headed to City Council

Willamette WeekGonzalez to Introduce Ordinance Creating New Penalties for Graffiti

OregonianRene Gonzalez: Portland Mayor’s Race

KOIN-TVFormer Oregon Representative Endorses Rene Gonzalez for Portland Mayor

OregonianPortland Commissioner Rene Gonzalez Holds Early Lead in Mayor’s Race, Poll Shows

Willamette WeekMayor Selects Rene Gonzalez to Serve on Steering Committee Overseeing Joint Office of Homeless Services

KOIN-TVPortland Metro District Attorneys Endorse Rene Gonzalez for Mayor