Portland City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026

Jakobi Delgado

Candidate for City Council District 5

9 candidates · 3 seats3 sourced positions

Jakobi Delgado is running for Portland City Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Todd Chretien, Ilma Lopez and Kevin Gardella.

In-person absentee voting begins · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Jakobi Delgado is a Portland native running for the District 5 seat on the City Council.

Where Jakobi Delgado stands: positions on the record

Inclusionary zoning1 sourced position

Said he would reform inclusionary zoning so it applies mainly to larger developments, as his answer to The West End News question.
“I will reform Inclusionary Zoning so it applies primarily to larger developments, make Portland predictable again so people without substantial financial backing can feel confident investing and building here”
Own statementThe West End News · Oct 2, 2026

Social housing1 sourced position

Said social housing should be a goal but would need state and federal partners to finance it at scale.
“I think social housing should be a goal but would need to be done in partnership with the State / Federal government to finance it on a scale that would actually affect the cost of housing in the city.”
Own statementUrbanist Coalition of Portland

Reimagining Franklin Street1 sourced position

Said he would consider the project and would prioritize wider sidewalks and safe crossings if it goes ahead.
“I would consider it.”
Own statementUrbanist Coalition of Portland

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