About Jim Jim moved to Oregon in 1980 to attend the University of Oregon. He’s had Oregon roots since then. During the 1980’s, Jim worked for Congressman Jim Weaver in Eugene, and for Congressman Peter DeFazio in Washington, D.C. When Jim moved back to Oregon in 1992, he worked for the Oregon Natural Resources Council, now known as Oregon Wild. After ONRC, Jim moved to the Northwest Power Planning Council as public affairs manager. Beginning in 2000, Jim worked with virtually every City of Portland bureau to help protect and restore salmon and local watersheds. Today, Jim is Portland City Commissioner Erik Sten's chief of staff, helping Erik build better schools, more affordable housing, and a greener and more just city. Jim’s children attend the Sunnyside Environmental School together in SE Portland. Because they have kids in public school, Jim and his wife Anna know the importance of vibrant schools and communities of parents and non-profit groups that provide care and instruction that helps ready our children to be active citizens of a great city. | Jim's Activities Today, in his spare time, Jim serves as Multnomah County’s appointee to the Columbia River Gorge Commission, where he consistently helps to protect the scenic and natural resources of the National Scenic Area. His experience evaluating and voting on complex and contentious land use matters will serve him well on the City Council. Jim cycles, plays guitar and enjoys cooking for friends and family. What Others Say Erik Sten “I’ve worked closely with Jim to build affordable housing, better schools and a greener, more just city. Jim is smart, hard working and ready to keep up the fight. Jim will speak for the voiceless and make our neighborhoods and schools stronger. Jim Middaugh has what it takes to succeed on the Portland City Council. I hope you will join his grass roots effort to keep Portland strong.” Peter DeFazio “I wholeheartedly endorse Jim Middaugh’s candidacy for the Portland City Council. Jim worked on my staff after I was first elected to Congress. Jim is an extremely bright, energetic and compassionate person who brings a constituent-oriented approach to public service. He’s a proven consensus builder and problem solver and I know he would be a tremendous asset on the Council.” | Neigborhood Leaders “Jim helped draw much-needed attention from City Hall to our neighborhood. He worked closely with us to connect people, agencies and resources to protect our livability. Jim fought for our values and concerns and provided leadership to develop a cooperative approach. Concerned and responsive representatives like Jim who are willing to put in time and effort for neighborhoods are exactly what Portland needs!”
-- Dawn Rasmussen, Madison South Neighborhood
“I have now met a candidate who not only is qualified but already in a position to continue leading the conversation on issues relating to homelessness and affordable housing with the renewed energy that will be needed in the years to come. I wholeheartedly support Jim Middaugh, Commissioner Sten’s chief of staff, in his bid for a seat on our City Council…I believe he is the best candidate to fill this crucial role.”
-- Howard Wiener, chair, Old Town/Chinatown Neighborhood Association
Teachers “I know Jim Middaugh. As a teacher and a local parent I’ve personally witnessed Jim’s understanding of and commitment to our public schools. His intelligence, dedication and ability to listen make him the City Council member we can rely on to support our schools, our teachers and our children.”
-- Sandra Childs, Franklin High School teacher/Rethinking Schools activist
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