There are 22 candidates running in Portland's City Council District 2 race — and in that crowded field, 18 qualified for public matching funds, more than any other district.Why it matters: District 2 — which encompasses some of the northeastern part of the city and all of North Portland —is home to over 114,

Tony Morse: Yes. The national average is 2.4 officers per 1,000 residents. Portland has 1.2 officers per 1,000 residents. Improving public safety and reducing gun violence depends on adding police officers. Sustainable funding for all services requires growing the tax base and potentially rethinking things like PCEF funding.