Storm Large, amazing entertainer; Jon Turino, Executive Director of the Alliance of Portland Neighborhood Business Associations; Amanda and Sam

Photograph by Bryan Grimes

Usual note: Not everyone pictured in this photograph has endorsed me... but in this case...

Sam Adams, Mayor-elect of Portland, has endorsed me. The photograph was taken Wednesday 9/3, at his 45th birthday party at the Blitz in the Pearl, just before he announced he is supporting my candidacy for election to the Portland City Council. He said something like, "Amanda is passionate about doing good things for Portland. I want Amanda on the City Council next year, to keep doing good things."

I am thrilled with Sam's endorsement. I'm excited about the prospect of joining the four men who will be on the Council in January - I know from past experience that I can work with each one, I can challenge each one, I can help the Council make better decisions. I can disagree without being disagreeable, to borrow Sam's phrase. I am glad Sam Adams believes I can do all those things, too.