Nicole Tignor

Happy pride month everyone, I am looking forward to seeing open this month! 🌈🌈🌈🏳️‍🌈

I ❤️ frog ferry and support it 💯

One of the things I’ve learned through my work with neighborhood associations and district coalitions is that every district does things a little differently. That local character is important, but when we’re trying to coordinate citywide on issues like transportation, public safety, land use, and economic development, a lack of consistency can create unnecessary barriers.

As Portland continues its community-based refresh of the ONI Standards, I believe we have an opportunity to create a stronger foundation for neighborhood involvement. Shared committee structures, clear governance practices, meaningful public engagement, and consistent expectations can help neighborhood organizations work together more effectively while still preserving their unique identities.

The goal isn’t to make every district the same. The goal is to make collaboration easier, participation more accessible, and local voices stronger.

I’m looking forward to hearing ideas from neighborhood leaders, coalition staff, volunteers, business districts, and community members as this conversation moves forward.

Today at the Burnside Bridge centennial celebration, I saw a clear reminder of what public space can feel like when people are invited back into it.

Families, vendors, community booths, local businesses, public agencies, kids playing, people walking around, and a bridge that has connected Portland for 100 years.

This is why activation matters.

Public safety is not only about what happens after something goes wrong. It is also about what we build before that moment: clean spaces, open businesses, steady foot traffic, good lighting, clear walkways, and reasons for people to show up.

Enforcement matters. Existing laws matter. But enforcement alone will not bring a neighborhood back to life.

When people come into a space, the area feels safer. When the area feels safer, more people come. That is the cycle Portland needs to rebuild.

The Burnside Bridge has connected our city for a century. The next step is making sure the spaces around it are active, welcoming, and worth showing up for.

Woman can get organized and can do so much good, just look at the Portland Woman’s Forum State Scenic Park

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Art fills the void.

Portland’s murals are more than decoration. They are landmarks, neighborhood identity, and part of how we bring life back to overlooked spaces.

Block-by-block recovery is not just about cleaning things up. It is about what we put back: art, small businesses, neighbors, and reasons for people to show up again. is such an important part of what makes our streets feel like home!

Tonight we spoke at and for me it was a great time to show my support for and

Let’s make our river vibrant and sustainable and available for all people.

Portland’s budget is not separate from our small business ecosystem.

When small businesses close, we lose more than storefronts. We lose jobs, foot traffic, neighborhood activity, and revenue that helps support basic city services.

If we want less pressure on residents, we need more local businesses opening, staying open, and growing here in Portland.

A stronger small business community means a stronger city budget, more stable neighborhoods, and a city that works better for everyone.