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Sam Sachs

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Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

South Albany High School

Bachelor's

Portland State University, 2007

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Personal
Birthplace
Portland, Ore.
Religion
Jewish
Profession
Security professional
Contact

Campaign website

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Sam Sachs ran for election to the Portland City Council to represent District 2 in Oregon. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

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

Biography

Sam Sachs was born in Portland, Oregon. He served in the U.S. Army. Sachs earned a high school diploma from South Albany High School and a bachelor's degree from Portland State University in 2007. His career experience includes working as a private and public sector security professional, park ranger, and juvenile group life coordinator.[1]

Elections

2024

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

General election

General election for Portland City Council District 2

The ranked-choice voting election was won by Sameer Kanal in round 20 , Dan Ryan in round 22 , and Elana Pirtle-Guiney in round 22 . 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.

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 77,157
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

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

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30 years experience in law enforcement and public safety

Degree in Black Studies from Portland State University Served as an intern with former state Sen. Avel Louise Gordly Led the unionization and organization of Portland’s Park Rangers Served as a Human Rights Commissioner, chair of the Community and Police Relations Committee Son of a parent who struggled with addiction and mental health issues Authored and helped pass legislation on state, city and county level that requires the inclusion of qualified people of color, women and people with disability when hiring for leadership positions Appointed to and served on the Portland Committee of Community Engaged Policing

Founded and operate " The No Hate Zone" nonprofit focused on ending hate and racism in our community through education, community engagement and advocacy .
  • I'm as real as it gets. I speak the truth and won't shy away from being open, accountable and transparent. I will serve the voters and be accessible to you, to listen and hear your concerns and work together to build a better Portland. My lives work shows that I have and will be affective in implementing the change we need in Portland. I'm a uniter and collaborator. Find more here https://www.samsachsforportland.com/accomplishments
  • We have to end the gun violence that is overwhelmingly killing and impacting our Black community. It has and will continue to be a priority for me to find long term sustainable funding to address this public health crisis in our community and create a different reality for young Black men who are dying at an alarming rate from gun violence.
  • I will serve for 1461 days or 4 years. My goal is not to be re-elected. My goal is to work every day for the next 4 years to make Portland better than it is right now and to make Portland a destination for people everywhere. I will approach all my work with a Diversity and Equity lens, I will not shy away from that. If you vote for me, know that I am committed to making Portland a place where all Portlanders feel valued, safe and included in our growth.
I am passionate about ending gun violence in the Black community. Building relationships and trust between the Portland Police and communities of color. I am passionate about empowering Portlanders to find sustainable housing and not have to live on the streets. I am passionate about restoring a sense of pride to all Portlanders and bringing businesses and people back to Portland to flourish.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., because he never wavered from his believes and convictions in life no matter what. He stayed true to who he was, as perfect and as flawed as he was, he knew what he was fighting for was bigger than himself. He trusted God and the path God put him on. And he led with love and peace in his heart.
There is a Hebrew phrase that best describes my approach to life and everything else. It's simple "Tikkun Olam", "repairing the world" or "healing the world". It's a central principle of Judaism that refers to the idea that people are responsible for improving the world through a variety of actions.
To be accessible, accountable, transparent, and a collaborator. Too often elected officials are not available to their constituents. Too often they fail to admit when they get it wrong and too often, they lose sight of why they are there, and that is to serve the people and be a voice for them. Elected officials have to have thick skin and be able to take constructive criticism, be flexible in their approach and willing to compromise.
To listen to the people, hear their concerns, work with them and others to create solutions, work together to find the best way to implement those solutions and then track the progress to ensure it is successful.
No, sometimes we need fresh ideas especially to replace those who aren't accomplishing anything or moving the needle.
Tom Potter former Mayor Portland Oregon, Dr. Darrell Millner Professor Black Studies Portland State University. Vadim Mozyrsky , Dave Barrios retired Portland Police and respected Elder.
It's a no brainer we need to be open and transparent about everything.

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    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 10, 2024
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