Rex for Metro

Maurice Rahming

President, National Association of Minority Contractors Organization

“I support Rex because I believe he will help bring jobs to the construction industry, specifically for minority businesses.”

Mia Birk

Principal, Alta Planning and Design

“Voters deserve a healthy debate. No one understands this better than Rex, whose environmental accomplishments speak volumes for his 30 years of leadership.”

Karen Frost

Executive Director, Westside Transportation Alliance

“I’ve watched Rex turn confrontation into collaboration. His good sense will help us develop the kind of place we love no matter our income or neighborhood, whether we live in a condo or a farmhouse. He’s a rational thinker with a wild streak of creativity. Rex has done his homework and walks…er bikes…the talk.”

Randy Leonard

Commissioner, City of Portland

“I’m supporting Rex because I like working with people like Rex in government. You know where he stands. He’s clear and he’s always honest. Rex is a guy who stands up and does the right thing.”

For more, watch Randy’s full endorsement on Vimeo.

Promise King

former Portland Tribune Columnist

“Time comes when a leader emerges bearing the mark of decency, honesty and a willingness to listen and to change the condition of a region for the better. That time is now and that leader is Rex.”

Nick Fish

Commissioner, City of Portland

“To me, the best words to describe this man are creative and committed. He is passionate about public service. Rex is a champion for the environment. I believe there is no other candidate in this race that has done more to protect our natural areas and to clean up our waterways than Rex Burkholder.”

For more, watch Nick’s full endorsement on Vimeo.

David Moskowitz

Confluence Consulting NW

“Rex is a neighbor and a friend. I have watched him devote his personal time and professional life to protecting existing liveable communities while giving emerging communities the tools to choose a sustainable path for families and businesses.”

Martin Tull

Director of Sustainable Technology at Formos

“It takes a very unique character to build partnerships, find common ground and move towards understanding and consensus in politics. Being Metro Council President is not just about advocating for your own agenda, it’s about looking out for the interests of the whole region, working closely with other regional leaders, all while staying true to your core values. That is the kind of leadership that I’ve come to know in Rex and why I chose to endorse him.”

Mike Houck

Urban park and natural areas advocate

“I know Rex will make creating the world’s greatest system of parks, trails, and natural areas a priority for Metro and the bi-state region. Protecting farm and forest land outside the UGB is an important regional goal. But, Metro must make a similar commitment to providing parks, trails and natural areas close to home and work. I believe Rex will carry on that work at Metro.”

Bev Stein

Former Chair, Multnomah County Board of Commissioners

“I’m enthusiastically supporting Rex because he recognizes the inter-relationships among issues like transportation, land use, sustainability, health, and jobs. And he has the skills to turn his understanding into meaningful results.”

For more, watch Bev talk about Rex on Vimeo.

Jeffrey Swanson

Logistics Manager, Schnitzer Steel Industries

“I’m a member of the business and freight community and am also concerned about environmental issues. Rex really digs into issues. He doesn’t just shoot from the hip. He takes a fact-based approach. I can think of few policy makers who work as hard as Rex.”

Pat Clancy

Consultant

“I endorse Rex for Metro President because he’s been a great supporter of our wild lands, forests and our rivers.”

Tad Lukasik

Creative Economy Executive

“I support Rex because he knows the true way to actualize positive results for the Metro region. He understands the future vision we are trying to achieve and realizes we all need to work together to improve and modify the present to match that vision. Rex will apply his proven energy, education and leadership skills day to day to best accomplish Metro’s goals.”

Thach Nguyen

Counselor, Multnomah County Juvenile Service Division

“I supported Rex when he he first announced his run for Metro in 2000. I support him now for Metro President for his collaborative approach to making positive changes and his commitment to work with all communities.”

Howard Weiner

Owner, Cal Skate Skateboards

“Rex has shown his leadership and commitment to Metro for many years and is the only candidate with the experience necessary to lead us into the future.”

Eugene Grant

Former Mayor, Happy Valley

“I served for several years on Metro Policy Advisory Committee which let me see all three candidates in action many different times. While I have high regard for all three candidates, I always felt that Rex was moderate in his positions and that he was more technically expert in the areas that are most important to leadership of the region. Rex has been a true leader in making our region more sustainable before that concept was so widely popular.”