A Grassroots Slate Is Running For Four City Council Seats In Corvallis

Four young organizers are running for City Council seats in Corvallis. Their stated priorities are as follows:

* Climate Crisis & Community Resilience – We are committed to meaningful and immediate action to address the climate emergency and build sustainable communities. We understand the urgency of climate action and the importance of preparing our city for current and future challenges.

* Safe & Affordable Housing – Fight for affordability, livability, and tenants rights.

* Housing Justice – Humane and supportive treatment of our unhoused neighbors.

* Transparency & Public Input – Accountable leadership and clear communication.Safe Streets – Prioritize safety over speed, and recognize that streets are for pedestrians, bikes, and transit, not just motor vehicles.

I am not aware of the four candidates having picked up any labor endorsements yet, but their website says that they are "an alliance of young organizers working to build a resilient, livable future. We come from backgrounds in climate, housing, labor, and tenant organizing, and we are ready to take our passion and commitment to the Corvallis City Council, where we will fight for the issues that are important to you."

Two of the candidates--Beckett Hunt and Alison Bowden--are union members. Information on the candidates can be found here.

I do want to encourage our readers in Corvallis to contact the candidates and to support union mermbers when they run for office on progressive platforms. I'm looking forward to carrying more information from the four candidates on this blog.