BIG NEWS, John! We’re thrilled to endorse five exceptional candidates who are ready to take the fight for climate action to Portland, Oregon’s City Council: Nat West, Michelle DePass, Tiffany Koyama Lane, Angelita Morillo, and Mitch Green.

Would you consider splitting a $20 donation today — just $4 split between each of their campaigns — to help elect our newest slate of bold climate champions in November?

What makes these races unique:

A shifting council. Portland is on the verge of a major transformation with the city council set to more than double in size from five to twelve members next year. This shift will fundamentally change the council's role from managing city bureaus to functioning more like a state or federal legislature — focused on passing critical laws, setting policies, and controlling the city’s budget.

A lack of strong climate representation. Here's the kicker — despite Portland’s reputation as a progressive city, the city council has taken a right turn in recent elections and is in desperate need of climate representation. We can change that by electing strong climate candidates!

Ranked-choice voting. With ranked-choice voting now in play, voters will rank three candidates per district, and the stakes couldn't be higher for climate action. The decisions made by the councilors elected in November will profoundly shape how Portland tackles the climate crisis and adopts sustainable practices.

Meet Our Candidates

• Nat West (District 2): Nat is a former union member, former small business owner, and social justice activist, who believes collaboration among residents, community organizations, and the city is the best way to solve problems. As a bicycle commuter and a former Tri-Met bus driver, Nat is a strong proponent of safer streets and public transit. As a city councilor, Nat will focus on reducing transportation emissions, ensuring small businesses thrive in a green economy, and decarbonizing Portland.


• Michelle DePass (District 2): Michelle DePass is a dedicated community advocate and a climate change analyst for the City of Portland. She has a strong track record of inclusion, and breaking down barriers to civic participation. As the first Black woman to chair the Portland School Board of Education in its 170-year history, Michelle led the creation of a youth-driven, community-based climate commission to tackle climate challenges within the school district. As a city councilor, she will champion a just transition to a sustainable future for all Portlanders.


• Tiffany Koyama Lane (District 3): Tiffany is an award-winning public school teacher, union organizer, and Japanese American activist. At Sunnyside Environmental School, she brings climate issues front and center in her classroom. On the city council, Tiffany will prioritize protecting Portland’s ecosystems, leading the transition off fossil fuels, and ensuring that low-income communities and communities of color fully benefit from the shift to clean energy.


• Angelita Morillo (District 3): Angelita Morillo is a policy advocate and legislative strategist with a long history of equitable policy work, including at City Hall. A central theme in her work is ensuring that local governments and decision-makers serve the people. As a Portland City Councilor, she will ensure that climate is woven into all policy areas. Angelita will work to improve public transit to reduce carbon emissions and prioritize equity in the transition to a greener future for Portland.


• Mitch Green (District 4): Mitch Green is an Army veteran, community college professor, and energy economist. Mitch is committed to holding the fossil fuel industry accountable for the harm they cause to our communities. On the city council, he’ll take action to make Portland a leader in solving the climate crisis by prioritizing climate resiliency, championing workers’ rights, and driving investments that transition Portland to a green economy.

By splitting a contribution between their campaigns, you’re helping elect leaders who will push for the kind of bold climate action we need to see replicated in cities and states across the country. Can we count on your support?

Thank you for your support,

The Jane Fonda Climate PAC