Regional DAs support Gonzalez for Portland mayor

In an “unprecedented” move, the district attorneys for Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties endorsed Portland City Commissioner Rene Gonzalez for mayor, Gonzalez’ campaign announced Wednesday.

In a statement, Multnomah County District Attorney-Elect Nathan Vasquez said “Portland is on a path to recovery that requires balancing compassion and accountability. Rene has the leadership and vision we need in our next mayor. I look forward to partnering with him to create a safer, more livable Portland.”

Echoing calls for increased public safety, Washington County District Attorney Kevin Barton added, “Public safety is a regional issue because crime doesn’t stop at the county line. As the District Attorney in neighboring Washington County and a longtime Portland metro area resident, I believe Rene is the mayor Portland needs to help it become one of the safest cities in America again.”

“Rene Gonzalez is the leader Portland needs. He is a voice of reason and actually listens to the people he serves. When it was unpopular to talk about public safety, Rene spoke up on behalf of crime victims and ran for office to return Portland to the city we know it can be. His willingness to fight for Portland despite the personal cost is nothing short of heroic,” Clackamas County District Attorney John Wentworth said.

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