1st - Karen

Karen Pan is running for City Council and believes in a future where everyone has a place to call home. She supports a housing first strategy and wants to prioritize providing immediate housing and wraparound services for the homeless. She also wants better collaboration between the police force and the community to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents. Pan wants to reimagine the role of City Council with young and smart leadership bringing fresh perspectives to the table. Hi, I'm Karen Pan, and I'm running for City Council. I believe in a future where no one is left behind where every person Regardless of their circumstances has a place to call home Together we can create real change That's why I'm a staunch advocate for a housing first strategy We must prioritize providing immediate housing and wraparound services for our houseless neighbors We also need better collaboration between our police force and the community by fostering Understanding and mutual respect we can ensure the safety and well-being of all residents Let's reimagine the role of City Council where young and smart leadership brings fresh perspectives to the table Together we can make Portland thrive