Portland City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026

Matthias Hallett

Candidate for City Council District 3

33 candidates · 6 seats4 sourced positions

Matthias Hallett is running for Portland City Council District 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 21 candidates are running for 3 seats.

Voter registration deadline · Tue, Oct 13, 2026

Estate planning attorney; previously a senior paralegal, law clerk and deputy probate clerk in Muscogee County, Georgia.

Where Matthias Hallett stands: positions on the record

Police2 sourced positions

Would advocate for more police on the streets and says he fully endorses the Safer Portland initiative.
“advocating for more police on the streets, balanced enforcement, and community presence”
Own statementMatthias Hallett for District 3 (campaign site)
Would fund competitive police pay for recruitment and retention so the bureau can meet its hiring targets.
“I will fund competitive pay for recruitment and retention and ensure the bureau has the resources necessary to meet its hiring targets.”
Own statementMultnomah County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election (City of Portland candidate statements, pp. M-53 to M-66) · Sep 16, 2026

Taxes1 sourced position

Says Portland cannot tax its way out of a shrinking base and would right-size the business tax structure.
“We cannot tax our way out of a shrinking base; we must grow it back.”
Own statementMultnomah County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election (City of Portland candidate statements, pp. M-53 to M-66) · Sep 16, 2026

Permits1 sourced position

Would set strict permitting timelines with automatic escalation when projects stall.
“I will set strict permitting timelines with automatic escalation when projects stall”
Own statementMultnomah County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election (City of Portland candidate statements, pp. M-53 to M-66) · Sep 16, 2026

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