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Thank You

FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT THROUGH A LONG, BUT REWARDING CAMPAIGN

and for your tireless dedication to making our region a better, smarter place to live, work, and get around. As Rex said in his closing speech, there’s still much work to be done, but he’s more committed than ever -- as a Metro Councilor and as a seasoned citizen activist -- to helping us get there.

Rex is going to take a well-deserved break, but in the coming months, we’ll re-launch this site to chronicle those ongoing efforts. See you then, and again, thanks for all your support.

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A great ride

Posted by Rex, May 19, 2010

Dear Friends,

It looks like the results are clear. I won’t be your next Metro President. I want to thank my hundreds of supporters who gave their time, their money and their names to my campaign. As I told those gathered at p:ear tonight, I began my career as a community activist in order to make my community a better place for everyone. And we have succeeded in making Portland a more prosperous, a more equitable and a more sustainable community. I pledge to you that I will continue working to see that everyone thrives in a community that supports and cherishes each person. Thanks to all of you who gave so much of yourselves to this effort. I love each and everyone of you. Keep the faith.

- Rex

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Jeff Bissonnette’s endorsement

Posted by Nathaniel, May 15, 2010

One of the most important races on the ballot this year is the one for Metro Council President. Metro is the regional government that plays a key role in determining land use issues, managing growth and maintaining open spaces. We often see Metro candidates who are pushing an anti-land use, growth-at-all-costs agenda. For once, we have three top-notch candidates for Metro President and can choose the best one, rather than a lesser of evils.

My vote is going to go to Rex Burkholder . Rex has been my Metro Councilor and I’ve been impressed with his ability to create an agenda, gather support and get that agenda through. And he knows that issues don’t just affect his North and Northeast Portland district. Metro stretches across the entire region of Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas counties. That’s a diverse area with wildly different perspectives and interests. When Rex was elected to Metro in 2000, frankly the agency was not well-respected. But that’s changed and Rex has been at the forefront of that change, supporting current Metro President David Bragdon. I believe Rex is the candidate that can ensure that Metro truly represents the entire region by crafting strong policy that has a broad-base of support.

Another key issue that has impressed me in listening to Rex is his knowledge of the details, whether about policy or running the agency. Rex not only has a vision of sound land use policy, he has the nuts-and-bolts knowledge to implement the policy in a way that makes sense. Rex will be able to hit the ground running to actually administer the agency, protect its workers, and make sure that its wide-ranging responsibilities are well-managed.

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Whistle Stop Tour

Posted by Nathaniel, May 13, 2010

With a week to go until the election, Rex spent Tuesday morning doing what he does best – talking to Metro voters about the issues.

Rex spoke with residents and local elected officials at stops along his ‘Whistle Stop’ Tour. Starting at Pioneer Square, Rex rode the Max Blue Line to the Hollywood, Gateway, and Gresham Central Transit Centers talking with residents about his campaign for Metro President.

As a longtime advocate of real transportation solutions, Rex felt light rail was a fitting way to meet voters. “MAX is one of the backbones of the region, so it’s a perfect way to meet with residents , hear their concerns, and listen to their priorities for the region,” Rex said.

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Rex Video - A Selection from Rex’s Vimeo Channel

In this first installment of “A Ride with Rex,” Rex sets out down NE Broadway on a journey that will take him past one of his first triumphs as an activist and co-founder of the BTA. Then check out the entire series: it’s an honest look at a man who’s spent his entire public life making a difference, spread across seven snapshot episodes — each four minutes or less.

A highlight from Rex's speech at the launch of his campaign, November 20, 2009. To hear more of the speech, click here.

Senator Jackie Dingfelder endorses Rex for Metro President at the campaign's launch party November 20, 2009.

Wish there were more? There are:
See All Rex Videos