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District 3 neighbors, we are lucky to have Jim Labbe as a guest writer in this week’s newsletter. He tells us about his ...
09/05/2026

District 3 neighbors, we are lucky to have Jim Labbe as a guest writer in this week’s newsletter. He tells us about his organization, Participatory Budgeting Oregon and the work they do for municipalities and schools. I love that they are so active with students and helping empower them in their school budgets! 
 
If you already read my newsletter, please look for Jim’s piece in today’s version, and share it with a neighbor even. If you haven’t subscribed yet, hit the link in my bio. You can also go to bit.ly/tklpdx to sign up! 
 
I love sending Friday newsletters and started doing this when I was teaching. How fun is it that, now, I get to use my newsletters to amplify the amazing work folks are doing for District 3 and beyond?! 
 
Thank you, Jim and Participatory Budgeting Oregon!
 
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Slide reads: Newsletter feature. This week’s guest writer Participatory Budgeting Oregon with Jim Labbe, Interim Executive Director. Sign up for my newsletter here: bit.ly/tklpdx. Taking Ownership logo. Photo of students participating in an activity.

09/04/2026

Days like yesterday were such a strong reminder of why I love my job and what it feels like when the Council feels unified around an issue. 
 
There was overwhelming support throughout all of Council to rename Cesar E. Chavez Blvd to Campesinos Blvd, with incredibly thoughtful feedback and comments from my colleagues that also took into consideration those in District 3 who want to revert back to 39th Ave. We take those concerns seriously and will seek resources to lighten the burden on affected business owners and residents. 
 
I thank Councilor Smith for her leadership on this, and I was glad to sign on as a co-sponsor. I want to share my remarks here, so the broader community understands why I support this ordinance.

09/04/2026

On Wednesday, City Council was honored to hear the moving testimony of numerous community members from the farm workers community and their allies to support changing the street name Cesar E. Chavez Blvd to Campesinos Blvd. 
 
Many who gave testimony were community elders who had worked in the fields themselves, folks who had participated in the renaming of streets such as Union Ave to MLK Jr. Blvd, and numerous members of the original Cesar E Chavez organizing committee, including invited guests Marta Guembes, Mayor Tom Potter, Jose Romero, Kathleen Saadat, Ron Herndon, Maria Cecilia Hinojos Pressey, and Ernesto Fonseca — along with community advocates and representatives of the many BIPOC organizations that have signed a letter of support for the ordinance.
 
I am proud to co-sponsor this legislation put forward by my colleague, Councilor Loretta Smith Councilor Loretta Smith !

If you have time, I encourage you to read the excellent article by Cynthia Carmina Gomez in Oregon Humanities called “Process and Privilege” on the history of the original name change.

Taking Ownership’s 2nd annual House Party is happening on Saturday, September 19th at The Redd on Salmon from 5pm to 10p...
09/03/2026

Taking Ownership’s 2nd annual House Party is happening on Saturday, September 19th at The Redd on Salmon from 5pm to 10pm. This is a community fundraiser concert to raise funds for their Emergent Needs program that helps homeowners with urgent repairs. Their featured performers are Ural Thomas and the Pain, Tahirah Memory, The Kinky Brothers, Top Chefs Band, and Juma Blaq! 
 
There will be food/drink/dessert vendors, a resource center, a BIPOC small business market, a kids area with a bouncy house and other activities, a silent auction, and a paddle raise. Amazing! 
 
Your ticket funds free home repairs for Black homeowners in Portland. Get yours before they’re gone!
 
Randal Wyatt, the founder and Executive Director of Taking Ownership, was the featured guest writer for my newsletter last Friday! Taking Ownership’s mission is to renovate and revive Black-owned homes, help Black homeowners age in place and generate wealth in healthy homes, and deter predatory actors and gentrifying forces from removing Black people from their communities. 
 
You can find my past newsletter at portland.gov/KoyamaLane to read Randal’s guest column, where he tells us about his organization, the impact of Taking Ownership’s work, and has an important message for us!  
 
Please follow Taking Ownership for updates, to contribute to their work, and get tickets for their House Party event! 

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1) Flyer for the Taking Ownership House Party in the style of the movie with black and white photo cut outs. Yellow background, pink house, purple roof. Featuring Ural Thomas. Tahirah Memory, Top Chef, Kinky Brothers, Juma Blaq. Sept 19th, 5-10pm. The Redd on Salmon. Hosted by Emmanuel Williams. 
2) Newsletter feature. This week’s guest writer Randal Wyatt of Taking Ownership. Sign up for my newsletter here: bit.ly/tklpdx. Taking Ownership logo. Photo of Randal Wyatt.

THIS ACTUALLY HAPPENED LAST NIGHT AT THE BOARD MEETING
09/02/2026

THIS ACTUALLY HAPPENED LAST NIGHT AT THE BOARD MEETING

Mark your calendars! Please join me at the sparking new Belmont Library for a family-friendly read aloud and community c...
09/02/2026

Mark your calendars! Please join me at the sparking new Belmont Library for a family-friendly read aloud and community conversation.

Come meet other engaged District 3 neighbors and talk with me about what’s on your mind for our community! 

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Constituent Meetup: Read aloud with TKL. Family-friendly community discussion with District 3 neighbors. Sunday, Sept 20 1-2:30pm. The Belmont Library 1038 SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd. Background photo of the renovated Belmont Library

I’ve been sending a Friday newsletter for years, since my teacher days. It’s one way I stayed connected, shared wins, an...
09/01/2026

I’ve been sending a Friday newsletter for years, since my teacher days. It’s one way I stayed connected, shared wins, and kept folks in the loop. And I’ve continued this practice as a city councilor. 
 
I’m actively working on getting more voices in the “room,” more ideas, more of District 3 in the mix.
Can you help me get 200 new subscribers in 2 months? 
 
Tag a neighbor, share this post, or click the link in my bio to sign up. You can also go to bit.ly/tklpdx to sign up! 
 
Thank you!
 
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Slide reads: Sign up for my newsletter. Weekly highlights, news, resources, and events in District 3 and beyond! Sign up here. bit.ly/tklpdx

One of the City of Portland’s stated core values is transparency, and so we should have no problem passing the resolutio...
08/31/2026

One of the City of Portland’s stated core values is transparency, and so we should have no problem passing the resolution Councilor Mitch Green and I are co-sponsoring to ban NDAs for data center construction in Portland. Right? Should be a no-brainer…
 
We are co-sponsoring a ban on NDAs for data center construction in Portland. Our resolution urges Portland’s City Administrator and city leadership to not sign NDAs on data center siting, permits, fees, and utility rates, and to keep every decision about data centers in the open where Portlanders can see it. We deserve to know what’s being decided regarding our power grid, water, and neighborhoods.
 
And let us know what you think in the comments! 
 
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Slide 1: No Transparency. Companies use code names, shell names, LLCs, and NDAs to hide what they’re building and who’s behind it. In Tucson, AZ, Amazon negotiated in secret for two years. The public found out days before approval. These companies are undermining democracy!
 
Slide 2: Green slide reads: We need your help. No secret deals for Data Centers! Testify to ban NDAs for data center development in the City of Portland. Calendar event image: Tues September 1. Housing & Permitting Committee Meeting 2-5pm. Councilors Tiffany Koyama Lane and Mitch Green

Slide 3: We demand transparency! Image of City of Portland’s core values wheel with “Transparency” outlined. Says, “Explicit City of Portland Core Value” The public must be informed about potential data center development and given the opportunity to provide input.

Slide 4: Screenshot of portland.gov web page for Housing and Permitting Committee Meeting with instructions on how to testify in person, written, or online.

I am proud to support Councilor Loretta Smith’s ordinance to change César E. Chávez Blvd to Campesinos Blvd as a co-spon...
08/31/2026

I am proud to support Councilor Loretta Smith’s ordinance to change César E. Chávez Blvd to Campesinos Blvd as a co-sponsor to her proposal. 
 
As I’ve said before, I believe reverting the name would be the wrong decision, especially now, when our neighbors are being targeted, detained, and harmed for doing nothing wrong, and when Latino community members and allies are being killed in the streets. This is not the moment for the City of Portland to walk back our advocacy.
 
Our Latino community and allies fought hard for this nearly two decades ago, facing intense, racially-motivated aggression. It’s distressing and unfortunate that Cesar E. Chávez turned out to be an abuser — but that’s exactly why we can make this tribute even more fitting, by naming the street after an entire community of people instead of one person.
 
I’m not turning my back on that work, or on our commitment to a community that has given so much to this city. Taking away such meaningful recognition is not the right move. Not ever, and especially not now.
 
While the change will be costly, I cannot imagine how there will be another change beyond Campesinos Blvd, as this is about a collective community and not a singular, fallible human. 
 
With urgency, I’m asking for your help passing the ordinance renaming Cesar E. Chávez Blvd to Campesinos Blvd. Many leaders, organizations, and residents worked very hard to propose and support the Campesinos name change. They need your support.
 
Please show up – on the official City record – for farm workers and laborers! See post for how to submit testimony, or go to: portland.gov/auditor/council-clerk/engage-council
 
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