A Democratic Socialist standing up for you and your neighbors

Nathan Ong Norris is a third-generation Asian American. He was born and raised in the Portland metro area. He has a Master's Degree in Emergency Management & Community Resilience from Portland State University. Nathan is a community organizer, a hazardous waste technician, a union member, and a Democratic Socialist.

Nathan believes that society is a series of promises we make to each other, including:

Clean air
Clean water
Accessible health care
Safe and stable housing
Early childhood education
Coordinated emergency management

As County Commissioner, Nathan will work to fulfill those promises.

Endorsements

Individual Endorsements

Farrah Chaichi

“Nathan is prepared to deliver on environmental justice policy, strengthening community resilience, developing a regional social housing system, and social services provision in ways that center the dignity and humanity of the residents of Multnomah County and the frontline workers tackling the problems of our lifetimes.”

-Farrah Chaichi

Democratic Oregon State Representative, District 35

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Dr. Tammy Carpenter

“As Democratic Socialists, Nathan and I are ready to tackle our biggest challenges while centering equity in every decision. I know he will fight to expand Preschool For All and implement social housing policy that will lift up working families in Multnomah County.”

- Dr. Tammy Carpenter

Democratic Party Nominee for Oregon House District 27

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Mitch Green

“I’m endorsing Nathan Ong Norris for Multnomah County Commissioner in District 2 because the people of Multnomah County deserve a commissioner who will: fight to fully fund Preschool for All, prioritize climate justice and community resilience, and partner with me and my colleagues on Social Housing to address our city’s housing affordability crisis.”

- Mitch Green

Portland City Councilor, District 4

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Organizational Endorsements

Portland Democratic Socialists of America

“We are thrilled to be supporting our member Nathan Ong Norris running for county commissioner. We’ve demonstrated with our electoral wins that the people of Portland are ready for a new kind of politics. We’re not only ready to fight to get Nathan in office but ready to use our leverage and people power to support him in defending Preschool for All and taking on climate issues in our area.”

- Carolyn Roderique

Portland DSA Chapter Co-Chair

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