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Oregon's largest newspaper, The OREGONIAN, endorses Amanda!
From their 4/24/2008 editorial:
".. in this intriguing race, one candidate stands out as the strongest, most polished and most prepared to be a city commissioner -- especially of a city heading into a recession. That candidate is Amanda Fritz, 49, a psychiatric nurse, former planning commissioner, neighborhood activist and longtime schools volunteer.
Fritz has promised to intensify scrutiny of city contracts and expenditures. She has an unusual breadth and depth of knowledge of issues facing both the entire city and its nearly 100 neighborhoods. Her acquaintance with planning, in particular, could be helpful as Portland takes the huge step of revising its comprehensive plan.
Fritz has a command of detail that could make her a formidable force on the council, both in framing fresh questions and in watchdogging the budget. Some of this expertise is already on display on her blog. In fact, since she lost her first try for a council seat in 2006, she has only strengthened her involvement in city issues.
Of the six running this time, though, it is Fritz who is the most articulate champion of Portland as a prosperous whole.
She's been acting almost as a shadow city commissioner. Voters should give Fritz the chance now to be the real thing."
WILLAMETTE WEEK endorses Amanda, too! 4/30/2008:
"Fritz has convinced us she may be the only candidate in this race who won’t carry a rubber stamp into the Council. More likely, she’ll bring a magnifying glass and a red pen.
Fritz trumps all her opponents when it comes to knowledge of the city budget and its programs. She obsesses over detail and can be tenacious. She will make bureaucrats lose sleep. We foresee Council meetings grinding to a halt while Fritz and Randy Leonard get testy over the finer points of item 382a on the weekly consent agenda. But that’s OK: Let the bureaucrats sweat a bit. City Hall isn’t a clubhouse."
And so does JUST OUT, 4/18/2008:
of the qualities we believe Amanda Fritz can bring to the Portland City Council.
'Equity and justice' may be two of her signature campaign buzz words,
but some of her more singular qualities may have been earned in her
unique 20-year career as a psychiatric nurse and as a mother of three.
Fritz is a plainspoken, hard-working woman who cares deeply about this city and
has often been a supportive 'member of the crowd' in equal rights endeavors.
Now, as a Portland city commissioner, Fritz is ready to lead."
Last but not least, the PORTLAND STATE DAILY VANGUARD, 05/09/08:
"Amanda Fritz has been a watchdog of Portland politics for years, commenting on issues and improprieties through her blog. A nurse at OHSU, she is very aware of the problems with the city, such as the faltering public school system, and will come to the city council with fresh ideas and innovative solutions. .... Fritz is a refreshing alternative."
ELECTED OFFICIALS SUPPORTING AMANDA:
* Governor Barbara Roberts
* Former Portland City Commissioner Mike Lindberg
* Former Portland City Commissioner Gretchen Kafoury
* State Senator Avel Louise Gordly
* State Representative Mary Nolan
* Metro Councilor Robert Liberty (co-endorsement)
* Portland Public Schools Board member Ruth Adkins
* Parkrose Public Schools Board member Alesia Reese
* West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District Director Terri Preeg Riggsby
ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING AMANDA:
* Communications Workers of America Local 7901
* Laborers Local 483
* National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 82
* Oregon Nurses Association
* Teachers' Voice in Politics/Portland Association of Teachers
* United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555 (co-endorsement)
* Multnomah County Democratic Party (co-endorsement)
* Multnomah County Republican Party
* Green Light from Basic Rights Oregon Equality PAC
* Green Light from NARAL ProChoice Oregon
TESTIMONIALS FROM PORTLANDERS:
"Amanda's knowledge of community, commitment to citizens' needs, and strong ethical standards has gained my support"
"Amanda Fritz has been building relationships and bridges across communities for years. Portland needs elected leaders with integrity and the demonstrated ability and commitment to effectively address the needs of under served populations and communities. She will continue to be a unifying voice that honors the needs of all Portlanders."
"To meet the challenge of growth in Portland, we need someone who understands these issues from the grass roots level. That's why I am endorsing Amanda Fritz for the Portland City Council."
"Amanda Fritz is a citizen politician. She is willing to consider contrarian opinions."
"I hope to see you win this race. We need a nurse, someone with public health interests to protect our airshed, and help us to troubleshoot how to clean up industrial pollution in NW Portland. Thank you for your service to our beautfiul city."
"Amanda may be a ray of hope for providing some respect for how hard it is to conduct business anywhere and especially in Portland. She is sincere in trying to understand how our local economy works and how to make it more competitive. I am willing to work with her to give every Portlander the opportunity to find work and build a successful life in Portland."
"I admire Amanda Fritz for her honesty and integrity. She believes in getting back to basics when it comes to the city's budgeting, will put core services ahead of special projects and will give all neighborhoods equal consideration."
"I've been involved with park and greenspace issues in Portland for over thirty years, and Amanda Fritz stands out at one of the most ardent advocates for parks and natural areas I've ever had the pleasure to work with. She's smart, strategic, and relentless in her dedication to making Portland an environmentally focused city. Amanda would be a great city commissioner."
"I enthusiastically support Amanda for City Council. I have known Amanda for over 7 years and was fortunate to serve with her on the Tryon Creek Watershed Council, where she advocated for improved natural resource and development policies, and volunteered her time for on-the-ground restoration work. Her passion for and knowledge of local issues will be a true asset for our City."
"I have known Amanda for over 10 years. She is honest, dependable and hard working. She is able to get things accomplished with a determined attitude and strong, calm demeanor."
"We need a person like Amanda in City Hall, for sure! As a woman, as a mother, Yes! But we also need Amanda because she is simply an intelligent, level-headed, heartfelt, and able person, who can lead our city into a more compassionate future.
At a recent rally of PSU professors seeking the modest goal of a fair contract, I was not surprized to find Amanda by our side. Amanda understands the issues and expresses her solidarity by showing up.
Forget the hype-- Amanda is the real thing!"
"In 28 years of working for the City, I see Amanda's joining the City Council as one of the most positive and constructive developments since I've been around. I look forward to seeing her bringing her incisive thinking and her sense of fair play and inclusiveness to the problems we face as a City."
"When a mother, nurse and very busy woman comes to one of our ivy pulling events in cold, windy, drizzley conditions, she deserves my support. Please mention Amanda Fritz's abilities to get right the needs of Portland. We are lucky to have someone of her caliper, experience, integrity and dedication to the many complexities that this city faces. Yes, I support Amanda."
(Amanda's comment - you can tell Greg is a Tree Guy in his description of me as someone with "caliper". I aspire to be like some of our old growth trees - sturdy, strong, and promoting a healthy environment :)
"I have worked with Amanda for many years on the West Portland Park neighborhood association board of directors. I am very impressed with her depth of knowledge about issues that matter to neighborhoods and her stick-to-it-ness to see a project through to completion. Her work on the recently opened Holly Farm Park on Capitol Highway in southwest Portland is a recent example. I trust that she would work just as hard for all Portlanders on issues that we all care about."
"I enthusiastically support Amanda Fritz for City Council. Amanda is the best choice for Portland. She's very smart on the policy details, and has been an strong advocate for neighborhoods and good government. Amanda has a parent's first-hand understanding of our public schools and the essential role schools play in the health of our city."
Amanda,
As a peak oil solutions advisor, I want to thank you for your efforts to understand the vast challenges in around us and help lead our city in fostering solutions. I have witnessed your efforts to reach out through activist groups, and believe we need leadership that empowers and encourages our citizens to all take part in being part of making Portland sustainable based on cooperation and smarter policies.
That is why I am endorsing you as a candidate for City Council.
Regards,
Randy White, Peak Oil Advisor, Founder, Bright Neighbor
MORE PORTLANDERS SUPPORTING AMANDA:
To add your name, email Robert. To add a testimonial, email Amanda. Your campaign team members are working hard on this campaign, all day, every day - please give us even more encouragement by telling us why you support the Amanda for Portland 2008 campaign, and giving permission to post your name and/or message here!
Join these Portlanders, and more, in supporting Amanda Fritz for Portland City Council!
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