Philippe Knab

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Philippe Knab
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Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Macalester College, 2002

Law

Brooklyn Law School, 2006

Personal
Profession
Attorney
Contact

Campaign website

Philippe Knab ran for election to the Portland City Council to represent District 3 in Oregon. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Knab completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Philippe Knab's career experience includes working as a attorney. He earned a bachelor's degree from Macalester College in 2002.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: City elections in Portland, Oregon (2024)

General election

General election for Portland City Council District 3

The ranked-choice voting election was won by Steve Novick in round 20 , Tiffany Koyama Lane in round 29 , and Angelita Morillo in round 29 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 84,518
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Knab in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Philippe Knab completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Knab's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I’m an attorney with 20 years of socially progressive advocacy and policy experience, running for Portland City Council to bring a pragmatic, results-oriented approach to the city’s biggest challenges: unsheltered homelessness and public safety. As a public defender and eviction defense attorney, I was responsible for understanding complex systems, explaining them to my clients, and working within those systems to achieve the best possible outcomes. By negotiating for what matters, working with opposing views, and staying focused on results, I consistently delivered results. I want to bring that same approach to Portland by applying proven strategies and best practices to get real results.

I’ve also built programs from the ground up, including launching the first fully functional statewide Right to Counsel program for low-income tenants. I launched an interdisciplinary anti-displacement representation program as well. My experience in both legal and managerial roles makes me well-qualified to help lead Portland through this crucial time of transition. Portland faces pressing issues—unsheltered homelessness and public safety. I support a "shelter-first" approach, expanding affordable housing, and enhancing community policing initiatives like Portland Street Response. I want to end unsheltered homelessness and invest in community safety, doing so with compassion and through a pro-equity lens.

I was born in Mexico and moved to the U.S. when I was 5.
  • I am qualified to lead Portland's transformation because of my extensive leadership experience. I’ve held leadership roles in both city and state government, leading teams of various sizes, crafting legislation, and implementing large programs. My experience managing complex systems and driving policy change has prepared me for the challenges ahead. Additionally, the skills I’ve honed as a courtroom lawyer—navigating tough negotiations and delivering results—are essential for the new city government. I’m ready to lead with a focus on accountability, equity, and pragmatic solutions to address Portland’s most pressing issues.
  • I have substantial experience in both housing and criminal law that equips me to make informed policy decisions. As a public defender and eviction defense attorney, I’ve navigated complex legal systems and advocated for those most in need. As a courtroom lawyer, I settled 98% of my cases by understanding intricate systems, communicating them effectively to my clients, and negotiating with opposing positions to achieve the best possible outcomes. These skills—resolving difficult issues through negotiation and collaboration—are exactly what we need on the next City Council to address Portland’s challenges.
  • I am committed to equitable, data-driven decision-making to guide Portland’s transformation. As a leader with extensive experience in both city and state government, I’ve successfully managed large programs by focusing on data and results. Portland needs this same approach to restore efficiency and accountability. My goal is to use data to prioritize resources where they’re most needed, ensuring decisions are based on facts, not politics. From public safety to homelessness, we can achieve real progress by following proven best practices and ensuring our policies serve all Portlanders.
My priority is shifting Portland to a shelter-first approach, as the current housing-first model doesn’t address the immediate urgency of getting people off the streets and into safe shelters. We also need more responsive public safety services, with a focus on improving call response times and increasing investment in the public safety system. I support expanding Portland Street Response while re-emphasizing community policing, ensuring all are held to the same accountability standards.
I value pragmatism, results, experience, accountability, and equity in elected officials. Pragmatism is about focusing on what works, not ideology. As a leader, I’ve always been results-oriented, ensuring policies and programs deliver real, measurable outcomes. Experience is crucial to understanding complex systems and making informed decisions. My 20 years in law and policy, managing large programs, have prepared me to navigate bureaucracy and drive meaningful change. Accountability is essential for building trust, and I believe in data-driven decisions that prioritize transparency. Finally, equity must be at the core of all decisions, ensuring we serve all residents fairly.
dishwasher 3 years
12 for pdx, futures portland

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    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 19, 2024
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