Why Paul is running
He is running for office to develop environmental green job opportunities, further streamline social service and education programs, and assist growing local businesses — the center of our economy.

Leadership experience
Paul has extensive leadership expertise with regards to: years as an environmental scientist and enforcement professional; expertise regarding criminal justice reform; a long history serving on the Board of Directors at Growing Gardens helping low income families grow their own fresh and healthy produce.

Creating win-win solutions for the community
He’s a problem-solver that is good at creating win-win situations between the city and local businesses.

“Paul has been a champion for small businesses in North and Northeast Portland. He is a man of action who finds innovative ways to cut through the city bureaucracy to achieve healthy, productive communities.”- Tracy Olson, North/Northeast small business owner of Random Order Coffeehouse & Bakery

An accomplished North/Northeast Portland community advocate
Paul has partnered with neighborhood and business associations across the entire district for the last decade to address long-standing livability concerns; he has written innovative environmental regulations; and has been a long-time community organizer in North/Northeast Portland for the last 14 years.

“[Paul is] a problem solver, someone with a vision and a judicial sense of fairness for all sides.” (Portland Mercury 4/27/06).

PAUL van ORDEN

Leadership. Commitment. Experience.

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