"It is so exciting to envision what is possible now for communities of color and low-income folks because this measure passed, including lower energy bills and greener neighborhoods." -Jenny Lee, Advocacy Director for the Coalition of Communities of Color

“Clean energy jobs and projects to address the most impacted by climate change have the potential to create a climate prosperous economy, which is much better than just a survival economy,” - Desiree Williams-Rajee, Co-Chair, Verde Board of Directors

"We have a vision for a clean energy future where our workers have good-paying jobs, our homes are healthy and warm, and our power is as renewable as our spirits." - Reverend E.D. Mondainé, President of NAACP Portland Branch 1120. Credit Rick Rappaport

"Our communities deserve opportunities for healthy housing, clean jobs, justice, and generally a healthier city. All this is what the Portland Clean Energy Fund is." - María Hernández-Segoviano, OPAL Environmental Justice Oregon. Credit Rick Rappaport