The Plan
How Dallas will revitalize Portland
Ten common-sense priorities for a cleaner, greener, leaner Portland — built on long-term planning, not short-term fixes.
- 1
Streamline Permitting
Modernize Portland's permitting system with a fast, fully online building and permitting hub. Reduce delays that discourage small business creation and housing development.
- 2
Reform Housing Policy
Reevaluate relocation assistance and tenant protections that discourage small landlords from operating in Portland. Strengthen tools to address squatting and illegal activity while maintaining fair housing protections.
- 3
Modernize Short-Term Rentals
Update short-term rental rules to reflect current demand. Enable responsible hosts to earn income while increasing tourism and visitor spending in Portland.
- 4
Invest in the Moda Center & the Blazers
Upgrade the Moda Center with modern, green infrastructure using available climate funds. Protect the Trail Blazers as a cultural and economic anchor while attracting major events and tourism.
- 5
Clean and Beautify Our Streets
Expand trash, recycling, and graffiti removal services. Increase maintenance in high-traffic areas and strengthen enforcement against littering while encouraging community beautification efforts.
- 6
Homelessness: A Triage-Based System
Replace one-size-fits-all approaches with targeted solutions:
- Safe camping and parking triage sites on unused land
- On-site services: medical care, showers, social workers
- Individual case management to connect people to appropriate outcomes: family reunification, transitional housing, and supportive long-term community housing for chronic needs
Goal: match each person to the right level of care and housing within 30 days whenever possible.
- 7
Fiscal Discipline
Commit to no new utility rate hikes or local tax increases over the next four years. Focus on efficiency and prioritization of core city services: safety, infrastructure, and livability.
- 8
Public Safety & Community Trust
Rebuild trust between police and community. Fully fund public safety, improve accountability, and support recruitment and retention. Address rising concerns around theft, transit safety, and business security.
- 9
Consolidate Local Government
Explore merging city and county services to eliminate redundancy and improve efficiency. Streamline overlapping agencies and clarify responsibilities across Portland-area governance.
- 10
Make City Council Work
Reform council procedures to improve efficiency and decision-making. Add mechanisms to avoid deadlock and ensure timely legislative action while preserving transparency and public participation.
Final Thought
Portland cannot tax, regulate, or organize its way to prosperity alone. Economic growth requires balance — between public investment, private sector stability, and regulatory sanity.
Overreach drives out businesses, workers, and investment. Responsible governance keeps them here.