Portland City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026

Todd Chretien

Candidate for City Council District 5

9 candidates · 3 seats4 sourced positions

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

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

Today

Todd Chretien is a small farmer and Portland Public Schools educator who also works as a Spanish interpreter.

Where Todd Chretien stands: positions on the record

Inclusionary zoning1 sourced position

Said he is willing to discuss and negotiate changes to inclusionary zoning.
“I am willing to discuss and negotiate changes to IZ as long as they lead to balanced (and significant) growth in housing stock in the short and medium term.”
Own statementUrbanist Coalition of Portland

Social housing1 sourced position

Said he supports the Social Housing Task Force's work.
“I support the work of the social housing task force and believe that social housing is an important component in addressing our affordable housing crisis.”
Own statementUrbanist Coalition of Portland

Reimagining Franklin Street1 sourced position

Said he supports the project as long as it benefits all Portland residents, including District 5.
“Yes. As long as it is beneficial for all Portland residents, including district 5 folks.”
Own statementUrbanist Coalition of Portland

Homelessness and shelter1 sourced position

Set a goal of 5,000 new housing units in five years, as his answer to The West End News question.
“As a City Councilor, I’ll work to build 5,000 new housing units of all kinds in the next five years to grow Portland’s revenues.”
Own statementThe West End News · Oct 2, 2026

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