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Did you know that because of Oregon State Campaign laws that non-profit organizations cannot officially endorse candidates? Laura is the Arts & Culture candidate, yet her support is largely going unrecognized because of this. She is supported whole heartedly by the arts and culture organizations, small business owners, educators, and community advocates that she has been connected to for over 20 years. Laura is grateful for the individual folx who have endorsed her.

  • Moms Against Gun Violence Distinction ( they do not endorse) 

  • Oregon State Representative, Travis Nelson, Oregon House District 44

  • Jim Labbe, Founder of Participatory Budgeting Oregon (PBOregon), Internal Operations Director

  • LaQuisha Minnieweather, MomBlox/community activist/KidzOutside

  • Tim Alameda, co-owner of Kalesa Coffee - Filipino owned coffeeshop

  • Keanu Banyat, co-owner of Kalesa Coffee - Filipino owned coffeeshop

  • Paul Reiter, owner of Great Notion Brewing

  • Jessica Fletcher, parent, Safe Routes to School advocate

  • Nate Query, musician in the Decemberists

  • Leah Kohlenberg, President of Portland Open Studios, LK Gallery, owner

  • Beth Cavanaugh, Education and school foundation advocate

  • Mario Mesquita, Arts advocate and artist 

  • Melenie Hammond, PPS educator

  • Cynthia Plank, Award Winning Music Educator and band director at PPS Beaumont Middle School

  • Deborah Nicholson,  retired PPS teacher and climate specialist

  • Doug Sammons, retired PPS teacher, local musician, arts advocate

  • Robin Rolfe, 2018 Portland Council PTA Teacher of the Year, PPS librarian 

  • Renato Parada, PPS Dual Language Immersion teacher and librarian

  • Cole Reed, Artist, designer, community advocate and business owner of OpenHaus

  • Kathy Hannan, Retired union organizer, worked with Cesar Chavez among other organizers, first and only woman president of her union in AZ.

  • Abby Seemann, retired special education teacher, local musician

  • Shannon McGlothin, award-winning ad executive, artist  

  • Neal Spinler, individual personal endorsement, Executive Director of BRAVO youth orchestras, arts advocate

  • Meara McLaughlin, individual personal endorsement, Executive Director of Music Portland, arts advocate

  • Leah Mocsy, individual personal endorsement, Executive Director, Alberta Abbey

  • Andra Vlatin, Portland City Council District 4 Candidate

  • Kevin Fitts, individual personal endorsement, longtime mental health advocate, former candidate for D1 Multnomah County Commission

  • Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate

    Laura is honored to have the distinction of being a Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate. Laura has 3 kids at 3 different school and they have each had at least one if not multiple lockdowns due to guns near their schools. Laura has been personally affected by gun violence. A cousin who is an educator was teaching when they experienced a mass shooting at their school in Nov. 2019. Laura will always fiercely advocate for gun safety.

  • Oregon State Rep. Travis Nelson, District 44

    Laura is honored to have received the endorsement of North/NE Portland’s State Representative for District 44, Travis Nelson. Over the past few years, Laura has lent her voice in support of George Park to be a focal point for community. Rep.Nelson, Laura and many others came together to advocate for resources to improve the park for community.

  • Cynthia Plank, Beaumont Middle School Award Winning Band Director

    Laura is a passionate defender of education, families, and the arts- with practical experience and real world priorities. Now is the time- take this opportunity to make your voice heard in decisions that affect us locally- in the right way

  • Jessica Fletcher, Safe Routes to School Advocate

    I am thrilled to endorse Laura Streib for Portland City Council District 2! As an advocate for sustainability, I resonate with Laura's passion for collaborative solutions and community connection. From St. Johns to Hollywood and Cully, she is in the community learning the unique needs of our diverse neighborhoods. Let's elect Laura as the catalyst for positive change 🚴‍♂️

  • Mario Mesquita, Artist, Advocacy & Community Engagement

    I am proud to endorse Laura for Portland City Council in District 2. We worked together on behalf of the American for the Arts Economic Prosperity Survey 6, gathering valuable data on the impact the arts and culture sector have on our creative economy. Laura knows how to get the job done and is a huge advocate for arts and culture in our community. Take it from me, her ability to connect and build community support for the arts is unrivaled.

  • Leticia Rameriz, Portland Working & Teaching Artist

    I appreciate you and all the work you do for artists. It matters a lot. Besides giving me an opportunity to grow and achieve my dreams, Vibe gives me the confidence of using art to make a positive change in kid’s lives and hopefully the world! I love what we do and being part of the team.

  • Beth Cavanaugh, former Arts Education & Access Income Tax Fund (AEAF) Committee member

    I had the pleasure of working with Laura on the Arts Education and Access Fund Oversight Committee, and since then have frequently crossed paths when working towards equitable educational opportunity. I support Laura for Portland City Council because her collaborative spirit, optimism, creativity, and commitment to equity are just what our city needs to usher in the next phase of positive change.

  • Audrey Sacket - music educator, Music Together teacher

    Laura is one of those rare and wonderful people who has great ideas and also the initiative, drive, and integrity to see them through. She has passion and dedication, a commitment to the arts, to education, and the experience to lead and serve our community. As a music teacher I am so excited to have Laura on city council!

  • Andra Vlatin, City Council District 4 Candidate, Activist

    From coming out to support all the bike advocacy groups in Portland to standing up for the arts in the city, Laura is a breath of fresh air and sunshine. I’d be thrilled to see what she can do on the City Council.