December 10, 2005

Amplify small-business voice

I own a small business, and I support Portland's voter-owned election system.

Increasing access to City Hall for all its residents -- no matter their ability to make large contributions to political candidates -- will help all business owners make their voices heard in City Hall. Small businesses are the engine that drives our local economy. The voter-owned elections system will help small-business owners speak as loudly in City Hall as big-money contributors.

I urge voters to reject the big-business attempt to overturn it.

ANDREW HUNDT
North Portland