BOMA Oregon Board Endorses Candidates in Key Local Races 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 15, 2026 

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Building Owners and Managers Association of Oregon (BOMA Oregon) today announced that its Board of Directors has endorsed candidates in several key local races. The endorsements reflect the association’s commitment to policies that support a strong commercial real estate sector, thriving business districts, and healthy communities throughout the region. 

Board-Endorsed Candidates Include: 

Multnomah County Chair

• Julia Brim Edwards

Portland City Council, District 3

• Kellie Torres
• Steve Novick

Portland City Council, District 4

• Eric Zimmerman
• Olivia Clark

Washington County Commission Chair

• Pam Treece

“BOMA Oregon is proud to endorse candidates who understand that safe, vibrant communities and a healthy commercial real estate sector go hand in hand,” said Ross Kelley, 2026 President of BOMA Oregon. “These candidates have shown a willingness to engage on the issues that matter to our members and the region, including downtown vitality, public safety, homelessness, permitting, housing, and regulatory predictability. We look forward to working with them to strengthen our communities and economy.” 

BOMA Oregon evaluates endorsements through the lens of the issues affecting commercial property owners, managers, tenants, and the communities they serve. The association supports collaborative, pragmatic leadership that can help revitalize downtowns and business districts while promoting long-term economic stability. 

BOMA Oregon represents the interests of Oregon’s commercial real estate industry and works to advance policies that support well-managed buildings, strong local economies, and vibrant communities.

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