“The 350PDX climate justice platform presents a vision I share for Portland and Multnomah County. While many of the climate-related policies included will be set by the Portland City Council, I am excited to enact similar and parallel policies at the county level.

I am running for Multnomah County Commissioner in District 2 to build the systems of collaborative government across city, county, and state that it’s going to take to tackle the problems of our lifetimes - including climate justice. We must end our dependence on fossil fuels, expand clean energy and healthy ecosystems, and ensure these transitions are equitable.”

- Nathan Ong Norris; Candidate for Multnomah County Commissioner in District 2

“I believe that society is a series of promises we make to each other; including the promise to provide excellent universal and publicly-funded child care.

I recognize that child care is fundamental to children's well-being, families' ability to thrive, and a robust economy. I acknowledge that our current child care system has been undervalued and underfunded, disproportionately harming Black, Indigenous, and other families of color, women providers, and low-income communities.

By signing this pledge, I commit to using these policy principles to guide all child care policy decisions throughout my campaign and, if elected, throughout my term in office.”

- Nathan Ong Norris; Candidate for Multnomah County Commissioner in District 2

“I pledge not to take contributions over $200 from oil, gas, and coal industry executives, lobbyists, and PACs and instead prioritize the health of our families, climate, and democracy over fossil fuel industry profits.”

- Nathan Ong Norris; Candidate for Multnomah County Commissioner in District 2

“I pledge not to take contributions from police unions or associations. I pledge not to seek their endorsement and to publicly reject their independent expenditures. I will instead prioritize the wellbeing and safety of every member of our community.”

- Nathan Ong Norris; Candidate for Mutnomah County Commissioner in District 2

“As a candidate for public office in the Portland Metro area, I pledge that I will be a strong advocate for Preschool for All, Multnomah County's landmark universal preschool program, by doing everything within my power to:

• Carry out the will of the voters by ensuring a free preschool spot for every 3 and 4 year old in the county whose family wants one, as soon as possible.

• Retain the funding model that was resoundingly approved by county voters 2 to 1.

• Reject any further delays in fully funding the program and support the full tax rate as approved by voters.

• Advocate and vote against ANY actions that limit the program or reduce it.

• Base decisions on what Preschool for All needs to succeed on input from program staff, providers, advocates, and early childhood education experts — not conservative lobbyists with little knowledge of or interest in early childhood education and helping families of all income levels thrive.

- Nathan Ong Norris; Candidate for Multnomah County Commissioner in District 2

“CEOs and lobbyists for Big Pharma, corporate insurers, and private hospitals have formed a front group called Partnership for America’s Healthcare Future that wants to exploit our healthcare system to make money off of keeping us sick.

I pledge to put patients over profits and not take contributions over $200 from the executives, lobbyists, and PACs affiliated with the corporate health care industry, including private insurers, pharma corporations, and private hospitals who are organizing to take over our health care system."

- Nathan Ong Norris; Candidate for Multnomah County Commissioner in District 2