Cynthia Castro

Throughout my experience with the City of Portland, I have worked to raise awareness with immigrant and refugee community, Black, and Native communities to understand what the City does, how they can engage with the City about issues they care about, and been a person who has said, "I am here. You can contact me anytime." If I don’t have the answer, I will connect you with someone who does.

Language access has been one of my focuses. In preparation of implementing the new 311 Integrated Customer Service Center, the City conducted language-based phone surveys with Spanish, Vietnamese and Chinese speakers. 66% of respondents said they do not contact the City, the top reason was language barrier.

When I worked for Portland Parks & Recreation, I led a project team to improve our service to limited English proficient community members. We contracted with a language interpretation and translation provider and trained staff in community centers, in our Urban Forestry, and Customer Service Center on how to utilize the service.

VOTE for Portland City Commissioner Seat 2

If I become a Portland City Commissioner, one of my top priorities is to build on Commissioner Nick Fish’s work to secure a long-term sustainable funding model for Portland Parks & Recreation.

I believe a healthy and well-maintained parks and recreation system should be a high priority because of the vast community, health, environmental, and economic benefits. During the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve seen the power of our parks and natural areas as Portlanders have looked to them to support their health and well-being, myself included!

VOTE for Portland City Commissioner Seat 2

Throughout my experience with the City of Portland, I have worked to raise awareness with immigrant and refugee community, Black, and Native communities to understand what the City does, how they can engage with the City about issues they care about, and been a person who has said, "I am here. You can contact me anytime." If I don’t have the answer, I will connect you with someone who does.

Language access has been one of my focuses. In preparation of implementing the new 311 Integrated Customer Service Center, the City conducted language-based phone surveys with Spanish, Vietnamese and Chinese speakers. 66% of respondents said they do not contact the City, the top reason was language barrier.

When I worked for Portland Parks & Recreation, I led a project team to improve our service to limited English proficient community members. We contracted with a language interpretation and translation provider and trained staff in community centers, in our Urban Forestry, and Customer Service Center on how to utilize the service.

VOTE for Portland City Commissioner Seat 2

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