Gresham City Council Position 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Teo Ramirez
Candidate for City Council Position 4
Teo Ramirez is running for Gresham City Council Position 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Gregory Schroeder, Krestina Aziz and Joshua Al-Jaouni.
Voter registration deadline · Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Local government management and program analyst and former Gresham community engagement coordinator. He has served on the Gresham Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Gresham Youth Advisory Council.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Management and Program Analyst, Local Government
- Endorsed by
- Lists endorsements from Gresham Firefighters Union IAFF #1062, Teamsters Joint Council 37, Oregon AFSCME, UFCW 555, SEIU Oregon, Maxine Dexter, Ricki Ruiz, Zach Hudson, Lamar Wise, Juan Carlos Gonzalez, Eddy Morales, Lori Stegmann, the Oregon Working Families Party, East County Rising, Latino Network Action Fund, the Oregon League of Conservation Voters and Next Up Action Fund. Multnomah County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election (City of Gresham candidate statements, p. M-44) · Sep 18, 2026
- Campaign website
- teoforgresham.com
Where Teo Ramirez stands: positions on the record
Public safety1 sourced position
Supports continued police recruitment and retention, and says public safety also means investing in youth, violence prevention, behavioral health and housing stability.
“We need strong emergency response and prevention.”
Own statementThe Outlook · Sep 28, 2026
Homelessness1 sourced position
Says he would focus on preventing homelessness, connecting people to services and permanent housing, and holding funded programs accountable for outcomes.
“I would focus on preventing people from becoming homeless, connecting those experiencing homelessness to services and permanent housing, and holding publicly funded programs accountable for measurable outcomes.”
Own statementThe Outlook · Sep 28, 2026
Water1 sourced position
Says the city fell short in preparing residents for changes in taste, odor and mineral content, and supports exploring filters for seniors and lower-income households.
“Where the City fell short was preparing residents for how noticeable the changes in taste, odor, and mineral content could be.”
Own statementThe Outlook · Sep 28, 2026
Business1 sourced position
Wants to explore expanding Gresham's Garage to Storefront program, including possible grants for new businesses.
“I also want to explore expanding Gresham’s Garage to Storefront program.”
Own statementThe Outlook · Sep 28, 2026
Jobs1 sourced position
as reported by The Outlook; not a direct quote
At the Rockwood forum, said Gresham, and especially Rockwood, does not have enough attractive, family-wage jobs.
Forum answerThe Outlook · Sep 18, 2026
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