WHY I’M RUNNING
Sustainable Progress in Affordable Housing
“Affordable Housing” cannot be just a buzzword to highlight the very real challenge facing Oregonians. When there are thousands of homes throughout the Metro region standing empty, simply stating that a lack of housing is what is keeping families battling month-to-month for shelter is an oversimplification. The Metro region requires solutions-oriented leadership to address making housing accessible and affordable for generations to come.
Safe and Accessible Transportation
Stretching nearly the entirety of Metro District 4 is one of the most dangerous roads in the entire state: Tualatin-Valley Highway. Some of the worst accidents in our community have occurred on this road. With so many of our community members relying on public transit services along TV HWY, to get to and from work, attention to increasing the safety of this major road has to remain a priority for Metro, state, and local governments.
Economic Investments in Oregon’s Workforce and Business Community
Oregon once was the largest exporter of microchips and semiconductors in the country and was seen as a leader in the technology industry by our international and domestic trade partners. However, that narrative has distinctly changed. We no longer lead in these industries. There is no single answer from any one community that can solve the challenge in front of us, but we need to start with a table where all voices can be heard and collaborate on solutions to make us the leader we once were.
Miles is a local elected leader with a proven track record as a community advocate, policy expert with experience working both for the state government and community organizations, and the former executive director of a statewide nonprofit serving youth leaders. Growing up in rural Oregon, his experiences allow him to balance representing the many voices that make up the Washington, Multnomah, and Clackamas county region and channeling those community needs into action. Miles lives in Aloha with his two cats and a community of friends and family.
MEET MILES PALACIOS
What priorities does Miles bring to Oregon Metro?
Serving as the Metro Councilor representing the northern half of Washington County (District 4), Miles will prioritize:
Sustainable Progress in Affordable Housing
Safe and Accessible Transportation
Economic Investments in Oregon’s Workforce and Business Community