Bringing Small Business Leadership to City GoverNment

Meet james armstrong

I’m a small business owner, forensic accountant, organizer of other progressive local business leaders, and a father of two young children, including one new kindergartener in Portland Public Schools. As a candidate for District 2, I will promote tangible solutions to Portland’s challenges, and work to bring effective government back to our city. I will use my experience in both business management and financial accounting to ensure our public funds are being used productively and responsibly.

My vision

We need our local leaders to focus on restoring livability to the district’s residents and small businesses. We need access to affordable housing, mental health services, substance addiction treatment, and a functioning public safety system. Our city currently has initiatives to solve these problems, and yet, the results are not appearing. Voters on both sides of the political spectrum are beginning to question whether their investments in social services are producing acceptable outcomes.

I believe in the effectiveness of good government. We need to start showing tangible progress and restore Portland to being a leader in progressive community building. As a small business owner and community leader in District 2, I want to bring my experience as a problem solver to city hall.

✔ Proudly endorsed by

  • ✔ Roslyn Hill

    Community Leader

  • Dr. Thuy Tran

    ✔ Dr. Thuy Tran

    State Representative HD 45

  • ✔ Elizabeth Steiner

    State Senator

  • Daniel Hovanas

    ✔ Daniel Hovanas

    Do Good Multnomah | CEO

  • ✔ Eric Paine

    Community Development Partners

  • ✔ Henry Honorof

    Housing Advocate

  • ✔ Ben Preacher

    Wilder Bar, The Garrison

  • ✔ Tanya Hartnett

    St. Johns Community Leader

  • ✔ Liz Smith

    St. Johns Community Leader

  • ✔ John Naekel

    Local Bar & Restaurant Owner