Portland City Council Candidate Forum at Garnish Apparel

Portland City Council Candidate Forum at Garnish Apparel

Make your vote count! Come meet 9 candidates running for City Council this November in District 4. Learn their stances on important issues.

By Garnish Apparel

Date and time

Wednesday, June 5 · 5:30 - 7pm PDT

Location

Garnish Apparel

404 Northwest 12th Avenue Portland, OR 97209

About this event

  • 1 hour 30 minutes

Make your vote count! Come meet 9 candidates running for Portland City Council this November in District 4. See what they have to say on the important issues shaping our city at this casual event. Candidates will answer questions from moderator, Terri Preeg Riggsby, then we'll have time at the end for your questions and spontaneous small group discussions/socializing.

Enjoy light appetizers and a beverage as you listen to and chat with the movers and shakers of tomorrow.

District 4 Candidates in attendance will be:

  • Sarah Silkie
  • Chad Lykins
  • Bob Weinstein
  • Lisa Freeman
  • Andra Vltavin
  • Moses Ross
  • Michael Trimble
  • Jeremy Smith
  • Soren Underdahl

A note about the host: Garnish Apparel is a Portland heritage brand and boutique offering limited edition, sustainable clothing, accessories, and jewelry - designed in-house and made locally. A key pillar for the brand is community involvement, and we hope to help positively shape the path forward for Portland. In doing so, we wish to choose our city leaders from an informed viewpoint and help our neighbors do the same.

Frequently asked questions

Is there parking nearby?

There is street parking (payment will be needed through the duration of the event). There is also a pay lot on the corner of 12th and Flanders.

Is Garnish endorsing any one candidate?

No, Garnish is not endorsing one candidate at this point, we will also be learning about who will best guide our city going forward.

I see there is food being served, what if I have a severe food allergy?

Please contact Garnish directly at least 3 days prior to the event if you have a severe food allergy and we will accommodate you. Our phone number is 503.954.2292.

Will the event be seated or standing?

Although we will have a few seats available, the majority of guests will be standing. If you do not need to sit, please reserve the seats for those who do need them. If you need to sit please inform us upon your arrival and we will do the best to accommodate you.

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