Portland City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026

Kevin Gardella

Candidate for City Council District 5

9 candidates · 3 seats2 sourced positions

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

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

Today

Kevin Gardella is a District 5 candidate who says he worked with kids at Youth Alternatives.

The Urbanist Coalition of Portland reported that Kevin Gardella did not respond to its candidate survey. Urbanist Coalition of Portland · Sep 19, 2026

Where Kevin Gardella stands: positions on the record

City contracting1 sourced position

Wrote that the city should publish its reasons for any no-bid award and seek competitive bids where practical.
“I would expect the city to publish its reasons whenever it proposes a no-bid award and to seek competitive bids whenever practical.”
Own statementKevin Gardella for Portland City Council District 5 (campaign blog) · Sep 28, 2026

Homelessness and shelter1 sourced position

Wrote that the city needs a plan to move the Chestnut Street family shelter to a better location.
“The Chestnut Street family shelter has serious building health concerns, and the city needs a realistic plan for moving the program to a better location.”
Own statementKevin Gardella for Portland City Council District 5 (campaign blog) · Sep 28, 2026

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