Vote for Olivia
#1 for District 4

I want to make life better and safer for everyone who lives in Portland.

My decision to run for City Council is driven by my commitment to public service and my belief in the power of one person to make a difference. This is my community and it is my responsibility to make it better.

Olivia Clark with her family

Why Olivia?

I understand how policy is made and how to get things done.

I have the experience, skills & record of success to be the best candidate for Portland.

Experience & Accomplishments

  • Founded CASA, a non-profit dedicated to building farm worker housing — which is thriving. It has built thousands of affordable units.  I built a statewide housing coalition and pressed for progressive housing legislation.

  • Served as Legislative Director for three mayors in the City of Salem where I brought a new approach, resources and much-needed fire trucks.

  • Served as the Legislative Director of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and gained legislative approval of Oregon’s Air Quality Plan with a commitment to our environment.

  • Served as the liaison to Oregon’s cities & counties under Governor John Kitzhaber and forged a strong state-local partnership.  I later became his Legislative Director, able to navigate a complex political landscape.

  • At TriMet I successfully raised funds for the Green & Orange light rail lines including our iconic Tilikum Crossing Bridge.

  • Served on Boards including Chair of the Oregon Providence Health System Board leading the change in governance and bringing forward policies on quality of care.

Why Now?

We are at a pivotal point in Portland’s history with a change in our governance structure. Twelve new city councilors must work together to solve problems.

I have experience working on boards and building coalitions to navigate complex issues and find practical solutions. I am confident in my ability to make the Council a positive force for Portland’s future.

Endorsing Olivia for Portland City Council

  • Joanne Warner endorses Olivia Clark

    Joanne Warner, RN, PhD, University of Portland, Dean of Nursing emerita

    “She will be an asset to City oversight.”

    “While Olivia Clark chaired the statewide Providence Board, I witnessed her graceful leadership and interpersonal acumen. She led a major transformation of governance with ease. She will be an asset to City oversight.”

  • former Governor John Kitzhaber

    John A. Kitzhaber, M.D., former Governor of Oregon

    “I am proud to endorse Olivia Clark for Portland City Council.“

    “I have known Olivia for over 20 years. Olivia served as my Director of Intergovernmental Relations in my first two terms as Governor and she would bring much-needed skills to the challenges facing our city.

    At a moment when Portland needs effective and coordinated action to tackle the challenges facing our city, we could not ask for a better member of the Portland City Council than Olivia Clark.”

  • Ginny Burdick endorses Olivia Clark

    Ginny Burdick, former Oregon State Senator, Senate District 18

    “My number one choice.”

    “Olivia Clark will bring much needed experience to the job of Portland City Councilor. Her maturity, talent and skill as a collaborator made her my number one choice.”