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Dozono to file for Portland mayor

Businessman to seek public campaign funds

By Jim Redden

LocalNewsDaily.com, Jan 6, 2008, Updated Oct 30, 2009 (22 Reader comments)

Capping weeks of growing speculation, Portland businessman Sho Dozono will offically file to run for mayor Monday morning.

According to lobbyist and Dozono advisor Len Bergstein, Dozono will also file the paperwork to qualify for the city's public campaign finance program. Under the rules governing the program, Dozono will have until Jan. 31 to collect 1,500 individual $5 contributions to qualify for $195,000 in public funds for the primary election.

The most prominent candidate to file for mayor so far is Commissioner Sam Adams, who chose not to run for re-election to his City Council seat.

"Sho believes Portlanders want a real choice in the election," said Bergstein. "We wouldn't be surprised if some Adams supporters contribute to the campaign, juat to have a choice."

Dozono is a well-known business and civic leader. He owns the Azumano travel agency and has helped organize a number of public activities, ranging from rallies for the schools to shopping trips to New York afer the 911 terrorist attacks and New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.

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Re: Dozono to file for Portland mayor

Even though I live in Vancouver, and can't vote, it is good to see the possibility of a choice other than the gaggle of clones that have controlled the Portland City Council and Mayorship for too many years. If it is legal, I will be sending my $5.00 donation to Mr. Dozono's campaign.

"Don Foster"

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Sun, Jan 06, 2008 at 10:26 AM

Re: Dozono to file for Portland mayor

Who?

"Dave"

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Sun, Jan 06, 2008 at 10:30 AM

Re: Dozono to file for Portland mayor

Oh boy, a Vancouverite! You can drop off your check at the local Hooters, pal.

"Tiffany Barnswell"

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Sun, Jan 06, 2008 at 10:30 AM

Re: Dozono to file for Portland mayor

Oh boy, a Vancouverite! You can drop off your check at the local Hooters, pal.

"Tiffany Barnswell"

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Sun, Jan 06, 2008 at 10:30 AM

Re: Dozono to file for Portland mayor

As long as he isn't gay, he has my vote

""

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Sun, Jan 06, 2008 at 10:43 AM

Re: Dozono to file for Portland mayor

At least he's not the same old died in the wool good ol boys club member, maybe he'll get this city on the right path.

"Dodge Ram"

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Sun, Jan 06, 2008 at 11:25 AM

Re: Dozono to file for Portland mayor

both major candidates are good men with solid public records. it will be nice to have a choice between two good candidates for a change.

"kylie"

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Sun, Jan 06, 2008 at 12:25 PM

Re: Dozono to file for Portland mayor

"At least he's not the same old died in the wool good ol boys club member" - seems to be the same type of comments that were made about Potter before he got elected - and who has proven he is absolutly worthless as a mayor. Let's vote for someone this time that has a proven track record of making things happen.

"jw"

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Sun, Jan 06, 2008 at 12:46 PM

Re: Dozono to file for Portland mayor

Don Foster:

From the good news department, you are still welcome to donate $5.00 and sign Sho's qualifying petition: doesn't matter where you live, or whether or not you vote, or even if you're a U.S. Citizen (or not).

In fact, all of your minor children and relatives across the globe are welcome to send $5.00 and sign a petition too.

Ain't Public Financing grand?

"Messr. Tee"

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Sun, Jan 06, 2008 at 01:26 PM

Re: Dozono to file for Portland mayor

Ahhh,..a breath of fresh air. Finally, an open-minded AND intelligent individual.

This is good news as the citizens of Portland deserve a qualified person who did not learn their trade in the Vera Katz school of government.

"SteveW"

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Sun, Jan 06, 2008 at 01:53 PM

Re: Dozono to file for Portland mayor

As long as he runs the city like a business I'd be happy.

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Sun, Jan 06, 2008 at 02:05 PM

Re: Dozono to file for Portland mayor

Wow, choice in City Government - what is the world coming to.

"mark"

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Sun, Jan 06, 2008 at 03:00 PM

Re: Dozono to file for Portland mayor

1,500 contributions? Isn't it 1,000?

""

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Mon, Jan 07, 2008 at 12:48 AM

Re: Dozono to file for Portland mayor

The problem with Dozono is that he really doesn't offer an alternative to Adams. His basic political philosophy is very similar--- tax and spend, City Club member with very liberal credentials. He offers no real change to what we have now.

"Harry Doyle"

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Mon, Jan 07, 2008 at 01:02 AM

Re: Dozono to file for Portland mayor

Messr. Tee,

Your information is out of date. The Auditor's Office now requires $5 qualifying contributions to come from registered voters in the City of Portland.

The Vancouverite can donate $5, but it would count as "seed money." Seed money does not help the candidate qualify for public funding. In fact, the sum total of all seed money contributions are deducted from the $200,000 the city gives to Mayoral candidates who qualify for public financing.

Also, to answer someone else's question. Mayoral candidates are required to collect 1,500 contributions. City Commissioner candidates are required to collect 1,000.

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Mon, Jan 07, 2008 at 01:29 AM

Re: Dozono to file for Portland mayor

I Live in Vanc. and I will Vote for him Just like most Orgeon Voters Vote Twice, Or are Dead, or Illegal, or use my Grandmothers Ballot.

"Your System is full of Fraud!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

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Mon, Jan 07, 2008 at 02:23 AM

Re: Dozono to file for Portland mayor

So, where does one find his petition in order to sign it and make the $5 donation? January 31st is not far away.

"Bill"

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Mon, Jan 07, 2008 at 02:54 AM

Re: Dozono to file for Portland mayor

Bill, Here is the link to Sho's website:

www.showyoursupportforsho.com

"Ann"

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Mon, Jan 07, 2008 at 03:01 AM

Re: Dozono to file for Portland mayor

I was pretty surprised to hear that Dozono is going with public financing, for two reasons.

First, I assumed he was the candidate of the downtown business establishment. They worked very hard to defeat public campaign financing.

Secondly, there are only three weeks left to collect signatures. If he pulls that off, it means he has been working on preparing an organization for quite some time.

Is it possible that he is entering under public financing because he knows it is politically popular but also knows the time frame will prevent him from succeeding... after which he will get bundles from the PBA?

Time will tell, I guess.

"Dave Lister"

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Mon, Jan 07, 2008 at 03:26 AM

Re: Dozono to file for Portland mayor

So let me get this straight: Sho just moved here from Beaverton last March, and now he's running for Mayor and trying to use the city's public financing? He hasn't been paying Portland taxes, but he wants to use the Portland taxpayers' money to fund his campaign? Seems a little ironic...