Chris for Metro

Fighting for housing affordability and climate justice since before it was cool / Running a grassroots campaign for @oregonmetro's District 5 🏘️🌇🚍🌲(he/his)

[Chris for Metro @chrisformetro]

I'm running for to represent the fifth district in Metro. Do you live in N, NE, NW Portland (or in the West Hills just outside city limits?)

I'd be honored to have your vote this November. Learn more about my decades of climate and housing advocacy: https://t.co/8db6nGNexL

[Chris for Metro @chrisformetro]

...the best interests of the District 5 in mind.

While I’m disappointed in the results of last nights' election, I’m extremely proud of the grassroots campaign that I ran... (Read the full statement at https://t.co/geXAx1C7rv)

Thank you all for your support and generosity. 🚌

[Chris for Metro @chrisformetro]

Last night, I called my opponent Mary Nolan to congratulate her on her victory in our contested race for Metro Council. Representative Nolan has an admirable record of successful progressive victories from her time in the legislature, and I have no doubt she will govern with...

[Chris for Metro @chrisformetro]

"We got to run exactly the type of campaign we wanted to run. We centered climate. I wanted to test the idea that climate could be a winning issue in a local issue...the second big thing was that we didn't want to take big money to make it work."

[Chris for Metro @chrisformetro]

We're doing a quick little video at 6pm to say thanks to our supporters over on facebook - see you in an hour! https://t.co/83V2YpKaJr

[Chris for Metro @chrisformetro]

join us! https://t.co/83V2YpKaJr

[Multnomah County, OR @multco]

Some expectations from @multcoelections for this election:
➡️Approx. 50-60% (if not more) of total ballots cast in the election will be reported by 8 pm on Election Night
➡️Regular updates posted on https://t.co/5dOHPBBsGv
➡️97% of ballots typically counted by Thurs.

[Chris for Metro @chrisformetro]

A moment of gratitude, as we sit around and wait for results:

I'm so thankful to all who have helped with this campaign.

https://t.co/ppne8nXluS

[CyclingEmbassyPDX @CyclingPdx]

Voting @chrisformetro is one important way to get back on track.

[Chris for Metro @chrisformetro]

hop on over to our Facebook page at 6PM for a live-stream thank you from Chris!

https://t.co/geXAx1C7rv

[Chris for Metro @chrisformetro]

“Smith’s laser focus on the connection between transportation planning and climate change could help our regional government take the difficult steps necessary to start moving needles away from driving and toward cycling, walking, and transit.”

[BikePortland @BikePortland]

Today is the big day!

There's a ton at stake for local transportation issues and leadership.

We've had some great discussions & coverage of this year's election. Check our archives to burnish your local transpolitical cred or last-minute voting help! https://t.co/X4RanqVJe2

[Doug Klotz @Geo_Rex_H]

Yes, got thumbs-up from drivers and passengers!

[Chris for Metro @chrisformetro]

We sign-waved on MLK and Killingsworth today to rally up some election day enthusiasm for the campaign 🙌 Got lots of honks and waves- thank you Portland for your support!

[Oregon Democrats @ORDems]

We're breaking records, Oregon!

If you're not one of the 2.15 million Oregonians who have already voted, don't wait any longer! Get your ballot to a drop box by 8pm TONIGHT!

[Chris for Metro @chrisformetro]

Honk and wave if you see us on NE MLK this morning!

[Sunrise Movement PDX 🌅 @SunrisePDX]

It’s election day babey.

Portland knows how to demand change in the streets.

Today, we make our voices heard at the ballot box, too.

Let’s imagine the better world we can build together #vote

[Chris for Metro @chrisformetro]

“Chris Smith is the climate champion and transportation wonk we need on the metro council.  He will make sure that climate justice is centered in every conversation.” Thanks for the endorsement, @mark_gamba! https://t.co/3pCanjizfO

[Chris for Metro @chrisformetro]

Live in District 5 and need help turning in your ballot? Send our campaign a message and we’ll come pick it up for you. Every vote counts!

[Chris for Metro @chrisformetro]

Happy Election Day.
Let's do this.

[Chris for Metro @chrisformetro]

Just handed out the last of four thousand door hangers while walking around Roosevelt High School (go rough riders!)

Thanks to my massive number of volunteers who phonebanked, textbanked, and helped spread the word about my grassroots campaign. We’re feeling good!

[Chris for Metro @chrisformetro]

So grateful for the dozens of community endorsements I received during the last couple months on the campaign trail.

Ballots are due by 8pm TOMORROW. Have you voted yet?