Sunday, April 5, 2026

Profiling Leo Morley, House District #46 candidate for State Representative in Oregon

 Might Multnomah County, Portland, Oregon be open to electing a principled good guy neighbor for the coming general election for a state representative office?  Leo Morley is that good neighbor down the street always ready to help neighbors and friends kind of guy. 

After serving in the Navy for twenty years Leo returned to Portland in 1993. Some of his work involved security jobs, including security at the train station and the airport. Such jobs require public relations (PR) skills. The ability to engage and help people who may have struggles takes a civic duty minded kind of individual. Takes a guy who is not afraid who can handle any situation. At the train station it also included trying to stop people from stealing the hot dogs! 

Thus, on Friday, April 3rd, Leo visited his old stomping grounds at the train station to check to see how the homeless situation stands. On that Friday the surrounding areas of the train station were clear of tent encampments, a change from his time down there in 2017. In front of the shutdown Greyhound Bus Station, that was lined with the drug selling and drug taking activity. The Resource Center had little activity at this visit. In terms of election and ballot security there might be some issues, but their mail room endeavors to keep that room secure. Talking to a homeless young man about voting and who votes. Like the public at large there are some who are totally disgusted with government and others who engage in conversation who likely vote. Other civic engagement duties in Leo's history included being Chair of the Mt. Scott-Arleta Neighborhood Association when the plans were finalized to remodel the community center. 
 

Rounding out Leo's life and professional experiences helpful to citizens in his district includes being a property owner/landlord where again maintaining principled relationships with renters is another area of strength were Leo to serve in the legislature. 

Knowing laws, regulations and budgeting are required to be successful. As shown in a previous run of office, Leo not only has a sense of humor, he is dedicated to doing Get out the Vote (GOTV) activity, thus citizens will see him out and about doing that.