Endorsements

Community leaders, elected officials, and neighbors across District 2.

Tom Potter
Former Chief of Police and Mayor of Portland
“I am honored to endorse Nabil. He will be a strong voice on the Multnomah County Commission.”
Sharon Meieran
Former Multnomah County Commissioner, Doctor & Lawyer
Amanda Fritz
Former Portland City Commissioner
“Multnomah County needs a new District 2 Commissioner with decades of experience working in multiple County departments, and proven success helping people with housing, mental health, and community justice issues. Nabil is the best candidate to serve in this important leadership position.”
Nafisa Fai
Washington County Commissioner
“Multnomah County needs a commissioner who has done the work, not just studied it. Nabil has done the work.”
Dr. Ernesto Fonseca
CEO, Hacienda CDC
“Nabil has supported Black, Asian, White, Latino, and Native American working class communities for more than 32 years through housing assistance and social services. He will serve all Multnomah residents well, especially those with the greatest needs.”
Jim Akers
Mayor, City of Maywood Park
Mohammad Bader
Former Director, Multnomah County Department of County Human Services
“Nabil is honest, hard-working, and represents the underserved with a heart of gold and a determination to get things done. He is not afraid to roll up his sleeves and work alongside underserved and marginalized communities.”
Elder Johnny R. Bradford
President & Executive Director, On The Move Ministries with Jesus Outreach
“His more than 33 years of public service, commitment to families, housing stability, food security, behavioral health, and strong community partnerships reflect the values our ministry believes in.”
Mohamed Alyajouri
Mt. Hood Community College Board of Education
“Nabil has been working tirelessly for years to ensure that families in our community have what they need during challenging times. He is a passionate civic leader whose values, work and advocacy are centered around helping others.”
Virginia Salinas
Community Leader & Former Local 88 Leader
“His unwavering commitment to our community, paired with his professionalism, showcases true leadership. With Nabil, voices will be heard, and our Multnomah County will be better.”
Sho Dozono
Retired Businessman & Civic Leader
Stan Penkin
Community Leader
“Nabil has the proven experience, knowledge and passion necessary to get our county on the right track. He understands the issues and will help bring much needed accountability and change.”
Musse Olol
President, Somali American Council of Oregon
Mesfin H. Beshir
Founder & CEO, Oregon & SW Washington African Community Development Center
“His unwavering commitment to serving all communities, without discrimination or division, reflects the kind of leadership our county needs. His leadership is measured not by numbers alone, but by the meaningful and lasting impact he has made in the lives of individuals, families, and communities throughout Multnomah County.”
Alex Green
Former Green Bay Packers Running Back
“As someone who believes in giving back to the community that helped shape my life, I respect leaders who lead with humility, accountability, and action. Nabil has consistently shown those qualities throughout his career.”
Carla Radcliffe, MD
Former Family Practice Physician, Multnomah County Health Department
“I have known Nabil for over 20 years as a physician with the Multnomah County Health Department. I have worked with him and seen firsthand his depth of caring and his ability to listen and understand differing points of view.”
Sun Park, MD
Internal Medicine Physician
“Through his several decades of work with Multnomah County, he has shown his dedication and leadership in serving the community. I have full confidence that Nabil would be a great advocate to build a safer, cleaner and cohesive Multnomah County.”
Rossana Tejada
Former Community Health Nurse, Multnomah County Health Department
“I have known Nabil for more than 20 years. We received unconditional support for our maternal and infant families facing housing eviction, transportation issues, domestic violence, addiction, and lack of food on people’s tables. Nabil knows the challenges of our community.”
Beth McKinney
Retired Nurse & ONA Member
“Having worked closely with Nabil in a medical setting, I have seen firsthand that he understands the larger social determinants of health. He listens; he acts.”
Ronault (Polo) Catalani
Attorney & Civic Leader
Julie A. Preciado
Attorney & Civic Leader
Sam Friedenberg
Retired Attorney
Wajdi Said
Co-Founder, Beloved Community Coalitions
Moe Farhoud
Owner, Stark Investments
Prashant Dubey
Chief Strategy Officer, Agiloft
“Nabil recognizes that District 2 is one of the most racially and socio-economically diverse districts in Portland. Public safety means something different in Cully than in Parkrose than in St. Johns than in Alameda. Policies and programs cannot be one-size-fits-all.”
Aisha Harley
Portland Business Owner
Baltazar F. Ortiz
Civic Leader
“Nabil exemplifies strong leadership within our community, consistently delivers results, and demonstrates a steadfast commitment to humanitarian values.”
Raquel Aguillon
Civic Leader & Community Advocate
“I met Nabil about 25 years ago and I can confidently say he is a thought leader, skilled at bringing people together, looking for solutions and building alliances. Nabil deeply cares about humanity and has walked the talk of service to others.”
Mirna Ghamrawi
Educator & Community Advocate
“I have seen his passion to serve our marginalized and underserved communities in action and truly enjoy partnering with him in this work. As an educator, I am filled with hope when I see someone like him in a position to effect positive change in our County.”
Judi Kloper
Retired Educator & Community Advocate
Carlos J. Castro
Sociology Professor, Clark College
“He is a dynamic and experienced leader, who listens and works for the community, and is always ready to help those in need.”
Jeff Hammarlund
Retired University Teacher & Clean Energy Advocate
“I have gotten to know him while volunteering for the social service agency he directs. He is a humble, thoughtful, and compassionate man who is committed to helping Portland become the great city we know it can be.”
Raúl Gómez-Rojas
Conductor & Music Director, Metropolitan Youth Symphony
“His passionate support of arts education as a way of bringing our community together has been an inspiration in my own work. I know Nabil to be a generous public servant, a kind and effective leader and a fearless visionary for what our city can and should be.”
Hampton Rodriguez
Artist & Founder, Bohío Studio

Endorsements

Community leaders, elected officials, and neighbors across District 2.

Tom Potter

Former Chief of Police and Mayor of Portland

“I am honored to endorse Nabil. He will be a strong voice on the Multnomah County Commission.”

Sharon Meieran

Former Multnomah County Commissioner, Doctor & Lawyer

Amanda Fritz

Former Portland City Commissioner

“Multnomah County needs a new District 2 Commissioner with decades of experience working in multiple County departments, and proven success helping people with housing, mental health, and community justice issues. Nabil is the best candidate to serve in this important leadership position.”

Nafisa Fai

Washington County Commissioner

“Multnomah County needs a commissioner who has done the work, not just studied it. Nabil has done the work.”

Dr. Ernesto Fonseca

CEO, Hacienda CDC

“Nabil has supported Black, Asian, White, Latino, and Native American working class communities for more than 32 years through housing assistance and social services. He will serve all Multnomah residents well, especially those with the greatest needs.”

Jim Akers

Mayor, City of Maywood Park

Mohammad Bader

Former Director, Multnomah County Department of County Human Services

“Nabil is honest, hard-working, and represents the underserved with a heart of gold and a determination to get things done. He is not afraid to roll up his sleeves and work alongside underserved and marginalized communities.”

Elder Johnny R. Bradford

President & Executive Director, On The Move Ministries with Jesus Outreach

“His more than 33 years of public service, commitment to families, housing stability, food security, behavioral health, and strong community partnerships reflect the values our ministry believes in.”

Mohamed Alyajouri

Mt. Hood Community College Board of Education

“Nabil has been working tirelessly for years to ensure that families in our community have what they need during challenging times. He is a passionate civic leader whose values, work and advocacy are centered around helping others.”

Virginia Salinas

Community Leader & Former Local 88 Leader

“His unwavering commitment to our community, paired with his professionalism, showcases true leadership. With Nabil, voices will be heard, and our Multnomah County will be better.”

Sho Dozono

Retired Businessman & Civic Leader

Stan Penkin

Community Leader

“Nabil has the proven experience, knowledge and passion necessary to get our county on the right track. He understands the issues and will help bring much needed accountability and change.”

Musse Olol

President, Somali American Council of Oregon

Mesfin H. Beshir

Founder & CEO, Oregon & SW Washington African Community Development Center

“His unwavering commitment to serving all communities, without discrimination or division, reflects the kind of leadership our county needs. His leadership is measured not by numbers alone, but by the meaningful and lasting impact he has made in the lives of individuals, families, and communities throughout Multnomah County.”

Alex Green

Former Green Bay Packers Running Back

“As someone who believes in giving back to the community that helped shape my life, I respect leaders who lead with humility, accountability, and action. Nabil has consistently shown those qualities throughout his career.”

Carla Radcliffe, MD

Former Family Practice Physician, Multnomah County Health Department

“I have known Nabil for over 20 years as a physician with the Multnomah County Health Department. I have worked with him and seen firsthand his depth of caring and his ability to listen and understand differing points of view.”

Sun Park, MD

Internal Medicine Physician

“Through his several decades of work with Multnomah County, he has shown his dedication and leadership in serving the community. I have full confidence that Nabil would be a great advocate to build a safer, cleaner and cohesive Multnomah County.”

Rossana Tejada

Former Community Health Nurse, Multnomah County Health Department

“I have known Nabil for more than 20 years. We received unconditional support for our maternal and infant families facing housing eviction, transportation issues, domestic violence, addiction, and lack of food on people’s tables. Nabil knows the challenges of our community.”

Beth McKinney

Retired Nurse & ONA Member

“Having worked closely with Nabil in a medical setting, I have seen firsthand that he understands the larger social determinants of health. He listens; he acts.”

Ronault (Polo) Catalani

Attorney & Civic Leader

Julie A. Preciado

Attorney & Civic Leader

Sam Friedenberg

Retired Attorney

Wajdi Said

Co-Founder, Beloved Community Coalitions

Moe Farhoud

Owner, Stark Investments

Prashant Dubey

Chief Strategy Officer, Agiloft

“Nabil recognizes that District 2 is one of the most racially and socio-economically diverse districts in Portland. Public safety means something different in Cully than in Parkrose than in St. Johns than in Alameda. Policies and programs cannot be one-size-fits-all.”

Aisha Harley

Portland Business Owner

Baltazar F. Ortiz

Civic Leader

“Nabil exemplifies strong leadership within our community, consistently delivers results, and demonstrates a steadfast commitment to humanitarian values.”

Raquel Aguillon

Civic Leader & Community Advocate

“I met Nabil about 25 years ago and I can confidently say he is a thought leader, skilled at bringing people together, looking for solutions and building alliances. Nabil deeply cares about humanity and has walked the talk of service to others.”

Mirna Ghamrawi

Educator & Community Advocate

“I have seen his passion to serve our marginalized and underserved communities in action and truly enjoy partnering with him in this work. As an educator, I am filled with hope when I see someone like him in a position to effect positive change in our County.”

Judi Kloper

Retired Educator & Community Advocate

Carlos J. Castro

Sociology Professor, Clark College

“He is a dynamic and experienced leader, who listens and works for the community, and is always ready to help those in need.”

Jeff Hammarlund

Retired University Teacher & Clean Energy Advocate

“I have gotten to know him while volunteering for the social service agency he directs. He is a humble, thoughtful, and compassionate man who is committed to helping Portland become the great city we know it can be.”

Raúl Gómez-Rojas

Conductor & Music Director, Metropolitan Youth Symphony

“His passionate support of arts education as a way of bringing our community together has been an inspiration in my own work. I know Nabil to be a generous public servant, a kind and effective leader and a fearless visionary for what our city can and should be.”

Hampton Rodriguez

Artist & Founder, Bohío Studio