Endorsements

After years of community advocacy, I’m proud to list the following civic leaders as supporters of my campaign to represent District 6:

Community Organizations

  • Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO)
  • Building Power for Communities of Color
  • Portland Community College Federation of Faculty and Academic Professionals (PCCFFAP), Local 2277
  • IBEW Local 48
  • International Union of Painters & Allied Trades, District Council 5
  • AFSCME Local 3580 - Metro
  • Oregon AFSCME Council 75
  • UFCW Local 555
  • Northwest Carpenters Union
  • NW Oregon Labor Council, AFL-CIO
  • The Street Trust Action Fund
  • Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland
  • Portland Business Alliance
  • Oregon League of Conservation Voters
  • Sunrise Movement PDX
  • Imagine Black
  • ​​Working Families Party of Oregon
  • East County Rising
  • Color PAC
  • Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors
  • Basic Rights Oregon - Greenlight
  • Amalgamated Transit Union 757

Public Officials

  • Former Metro Councilor Bob Stacey
  • United States Congressman Earl Blumenauer
  • United States Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici
  • State Senator Kayse Jama
  • State Senator Michael Dembrow
  • State Senator Akasha Lawrence Spence
  • State Representative Khanh Pham
  • State Representative Andrea Valderrama
  • State Representative Barbara Smith Warner
  • State Representative Rob Nosse
  • Former State Representative Alissa Keny-Guyer
  • Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury
  • Multnomah County Commissioner Jessica Vega Pederson
  • Multnomah County Commissioner Susheela Jayapal
  • Metro Council President Lynn Peterson
  • Metro Councilor Shirley Craddick
  • Metro Councilor Juan Carlos González
  • Washington County Commissioner Nafisa Fai
  • Portland City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty
  • Portland City Commission Carmen Rubio
  • Hoa Nguyen, David Douglas School Board, Candidate for House District 48
  • Thomas Kim, TriMet Board Member
  • Portland Community College Board Member Michael Sonnleitner
  • Jasmine Zimmer-Stucky, Director At-Large, East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District
  • Jamie McLoed-Skinner

Community leaders

  • Dan Valliere, Affordable Housing Advocate
  • Kari Schlosshauer, Transportation Advocate
  • Marcus Mundy, Racial Justice Advocate
  • Rukaiyah Adams, Community Advocate
  • Huy Ong, Environmental Justice Advocate
  • Jenny Lee, Racial Justice Advocate
  • Arlene Kimura, East Portland Activist
  • cameron whitten, Racial Justice Advocate
  • Portland Chinese Times - "明年參選都會局席位的華裔候選人 心繫社區的Duncan Hwang 黃大綱"
  • Steph Routh, Portland Planning and Sustainability Commissioner
  • Tony DeFalco, Environmental Justice Advocate
  • Ashton Simpson, Transportation Advocate and Candidate for Metro District 1
  • Vivian Satterfield, Environmental Justice Advocate
  • Jairaj Singh, Immigrants' Rights Advocate
  • Eric Ward, Racial Justice Advocate
  • Jeff Moreland, Raimore Construction
  • Wadji Said, Community Leader
  • Simon Tam, Community Organizer and Musician

Updated May 2, 2022

“Duncan is hard-working, visionary, and a true public servant. I’ve watched him work behind the scenes for years to advance affordable housing and transportation justice. Duncan's leadership helped turn an abandoned furniture store on the corner of 82nd Ave into a community center with 48 units of affordable housing on top. In this time, we need leaders who can turn community visions into actual projects on the ground, using all the tools in our local government toolbox. District 6 needs an experienced leader like Duncan to address the critical needs of our region.”

Khanh Pham

Representative

"The role of regional decision makers in shaping our future is as important as ever. Duncan has a grounding in community and proven leadership skills that are needed to steward a future that's just, equitable and with opportunities for all"

Vivian Satterfield

Environmental Justice Advocate, Community Leader

"I am proud to endorse Duncan Hwang in his run to be the Metro Councilor for District 6. Duncan and I worked together in a broad coalition to obtain $185 million to bring 82nd Ave up to standard. I look forward to working with him on Metro Council to address the many issues facing our region."

Ashton Simpson

Pedestrian Advocate & Candidate for Metro District 1

"Representation matters. I was grateful to work with Duncan to help secure funding for 82nd Ave and know that leaders coming from community bring an invaluable perspective . As transportation commissioner, we need voices like Duncan at Metro to help the region prepare for the land use and transportation opportunities ahead."

Jo Ann Hardesty

Portland Commissioner

Duncan has been a tireless champion for his community, successfully working to uplift emerging voices by working with local and regional governments for tangible housing and transportation victories in the Jade District and beyond. I am confident Duncan will make an exceptional Metro Councilor and I'm eager to endorse his candidacy.

Jessica Vega Pederson

Multnomah County Commissioner

“This past year I’ve observed Duncan step up to support his community and put together programs for rental assistance, vaccine events, and food security. Our region urgently needs leadership deeply connected to our frontline communities who will uplift their voices and make sure government works for all of us. I’m proud to endorse Duncan for Metro Council.

Carmen Rubio

Portland Commissioner

I've watched Duncan Hwang repeatedly show up to work with multiple government agencies to deliver results to his community. The transformation of 82nd Ave. in the coming years is a project I have long championed and is something I look forward to partnering with him on. He's a thoughtful leader with a fantastic vision for the region, and he will make an excellent Metro Councilor.

US Congressmen Earl Blumenauer

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