Rex Burkholder

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Rex Burkholder
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Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Moon Union

Bachelor's

Portland State University, 1984

Graduate

Tufts University, 1989

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Birthplace
Manhattan, Kan.
Religion
Not religious
Profession
Nonprofit consultant
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Rex Burkholder ran for election to the Portland City Council to represent District 3 in Oregon. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

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

Biography

Rex Burkholder was born in Manhattan, Kansas. He earned a high school diploma from the Moon Union, a bachelor's degree from Portland State University in 1984, and a graduate degree from Tufts University in 1989. His career experience includes working as a nonprofit consultant. As of 2024, Burkholder was affiliated with Unite Oregon Action, the Mount St. Helens Institute, the Oregon Sustainability Commission, and Friends of Mt. Tabor Park.[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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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

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

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Trained as a biologist at Portland State University, Rex Burkholder worked as a science teacher as well as in Northwest forests. He helped launch the bicycling revolution in Portland as a founder and policy director of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance. An early leader in sustainability and equity, Burkholder also co-founded the Coalition for a Livable Future, bringing together over 100 diverse NGOs in the greater Portland region. He was a member of the Metro Council from 2000-2012, where he led efforts to reform regional transportation policy and to integrate climate change into the decisions of all levels of government in Oregon. He has served on key task forces as well as national boards, including Rail~volution and the Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations.

Recipient of numerous local awards, his work has been recognized internationally as well, being invited to speak in countries throughout Latin America on sustainable transportation and climate change. He was honored in 2010 as a Global Ambassador for Ciclovia, an international movement to reclaim cities from the automobile. His book, The Activist’s Toolkit (2017), is highly praised for its creative approach to leadership, helping many around the world be more effective activists. As a volunteer, Rex founded the Oregon Outdoor Education Coalition in 2014. He led the successful statewide campaign to fund Outdoor School for All kids in Oregon in 2016.

Rex is currently a partner in The Oxalis Group
  • EXPERIENCED – 40 years making our community a better place for all. Twelve years on the Metro Council, founder of three innovative and groundbreaking nonprofits.
  • EFFECTIVE – Led efforts to make Portland (and Oregon) safe for walkers and cyclists; conceived and led successful effort to fund Outdoor School for all Oregon children; led regional collaboration making sustainability and combating climate change core goals of regional planning.
  • THE LEADER WE NEED – Inspiring, collaborative, driven, innovative. Rex listens!
Transportation, Climate Change, Education, Economic Opportunity, Equity, Safe Streets, Effective Government, Clean Air and Water
Portland is the largest city in Oregon and has great influence on the policies and investment decisions of the whole state. Its active engagement is critical, especially given the challenges of climate change and economic changes.
So many people! EO Wilson for his bottomless curiosity and ability to communicate important issues thoughtfully. OR Senator Kayse Jama, who left his home as a goatboy in Somalia as a refugee from war and made huge change in Portland by bringing so many together after 9/11 to work for justice.
The Activist's Toolkit by Rex Burkholder
Accountable, Collaborative, Responsive, Thoughtful, open to new ideas and information
Persistence, curiosity, enjoyment of people, deep concern for the world and the people who live here.
Overseeing a large and complex business to ensure cost efficient and responsive delivery of critical services like clean water and safe streets. Providing leadership at the City, Regional and State level to advocate for the interests of Portland residents, support local businesses, and protect the livability of the City. Work well with fellow Councilors and other community leaders to solve problems and find creative ways to improve our lives.
A more peaceful, healthier, and happier world. Where our kids have hope and the skills to make those hopes come true.
the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1962. I was 6 years old and watched the film of this many times that day. I remember it because it was also my brother's birthday.
paperboy, 3 years starting age 11.
Can't choose, really, as i love to read and read a lot. But, for usefulness, The Daily Stoic, helps me understand and overcome my limitations.
The Lorax
I'll fly away, the Carter family
Realizing how to turn my fears and hopes into action. If not now, when?. If not me, who?
People often forget that the City is a major utility, managing critical infrastructure such as water supply, road maintenance, parks, sewage disposal, and emergency services. This makes up the bulk of its $8 billion budget and doesn't get enough attention.
very much so. Understanding how decisions are made, how budgets are developed, and how to work with other elected leaders are skills that take time to learn and master
Goal setting, team work, effective oversight, and budgeting knowledge.
The City has major impact on the lives of Portland residents as well as influence on all Oregonians. Its leadership in areas of sustainability and economic innovation has national impact such as our early embrace of light rail and bicycles.
Here are some of them:

Anita Yap
Helen Ying
Charlie Hales, former Portland Mayor
Nancy Hales
Senator Kayse Jama
Jackie Dingfelder, former Senator
Bob Sallinger
Carina Miller
Nick Hardigg
Dañel Malan, MERC Commissioner
Ole Ersson
David Delk
Mike Lindberg, former Portland City Councilor
Jeff Cogen, former Multnomah County Chair
John Miller
Willie Levenson
Nolan Lienhart
Shelli Romero
Phil Wu
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Teamsters Joint Council 37
Oregon Progressive Party
12 For PDX
Unite Oregon Action
Sierra Club Oregon Chapter
Independent Party of Oregon
Street Trust Action Fund
United for Portland
BerniePDX
Mayor Tom Potter

Karin Hansen
Critically important.

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