With our democracy under threat, we desperately need more people to get involved - and that includes the Portland City Council.

I want to start building a bench of regular folks ready to run for council, and ready to govern as councilors. **So I've designed a 6-8 week bootcamp course to teach folks everything I know about how the city works, how to campaign, and how to be an effective city councilor.**

**This course will consist of two 2-hour zoom meetings per week, plus some in person "field trips" and light homework, starting around September 29** (depending on students' availability)**.**

This won't just be a series of lectures - it will be highly participatory. And it's totally free.

**If you never thought you'd be the sort of person who'd run for city council, if you've never wanted a "career in politics," please consider doing this. You are EXACTLY the kind of person we need!**

This course was designed by me, Joey Brunelle. I've been deeply involved in municipal politics for over a decade: I've helped many people with their their campaigns for local office (many of whom have won) and I've advised sitting councilors, charter commissioners, and board members. *(This is not affiliated with the City of Portland or any organization.)*

I will be capping the first class at **5 people.** (Fair warning, it might be a little rough around the edges because this is a first go-round.) I sadly cannot take on everyone, but if all goes well, I'll do another round in the spring (and roll over all applications from now). **Application deadline is September 19.**

If you are interested, click the link above or here to fill out the application, or read the full details. Feel free to forward along to friends and family. [https://forms.gle/5KGgQ4xAS7MTyoSr6](https://forms.gle/5KGgQ4xAS7MTyoSr6)

\- Joey

PORTLAND NEEDS YOU! Announcing Joey Brunelle's "Portland City Council Bootcamp"