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Nafisa Fai

OR · Washington County Commissioner, District 1

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Nafisa Fai is the Washington County commissioner for District 1 and a former public-health leader and small-business owner. She prioritizes affordable housing, transportation, public safety, and economic opportunity.

Where Nafisa Fai stands, based on their records

Supports

Healthcare Affordability (2 records), Environment and Public Health (1 record), Government Efficiency (5 records),

Mixed record

Public Safety and Crime Control (1 support · 1 oppose)

Campaign finance information not available

Track record

Track record — Healthcare Affordability

Healthcare Affordability · 2 support
  • Seconded and voted for a consent agenda funding a permanent shelter in Hillsboro, homeless-services city liaisons, supportive-housing services, and mobile crisis-response and stabilization services.

    December 12, 2023Supports Healthcare Affordability

    Source: washingtoncounty.civicweb.net · researched September 20, 2026

  • Voted to approve an alternative competitive-contracting process for the Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment project.

    February 7, 2023Supports Healthcare Affordability

    Source: washingtoncounty.civicweb.net · researched September 20, 2026

Track record — Environment and Public Health

Environment and Public Health · 1 support
  • Voted for a consent agenda authorizing a harm-reduction supply-distribution agreement with Multnomah County and extending the County's wood-stove exchange program.

    February 7, 2023Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: washingtoncounty.civicweb.net · researched September 20, 2026

Track record — Government Efficiency

Government Efficiency · 5 support
  • Voted to authorize submission of the Housing Authority's FY2026 annual plan and Moving to Work supplement to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

    April 7, 2026Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: washingtoncounty.civicweb.net · researched September 20, 2026

  • Seconded and voted for a consent agenda adopting a county grants policy and ratifying contracts with the Washington County Peace Officers Association.

    January 20, 2026Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: washingtoncounty.civicweb.net · researched September 20, 2026

  • Seconded and voted to approve a Clean Water Services separation agreement with former chief executive Diane Taniguchi-Dennis.

    June 12, 2025Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: washingtoncounty.civicweb.net · researched September 20, 2026

  • Formally requested a pause and further analysis before Washington County allowed parole and probation officers to carry firearms.

    May 12, 2025Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: washingtoncounty.civicweb.net · researched September 20, 2026

  • Voted for a Clean Water Services resolution ordering an audit of spending, policy reviews, a domicile review, restrictions on executive-management expenditures, and training.

    April 8, 2025Supports Government Efficiency

    Source: washingtoncounty.civicweb.net · researched September 20, 2026

Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control

Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support · 1 oppose
  • Seconded and voted for a consent agenda adopting a county grants policy and ratifying contracts with the Washington County Peace Officers Association.

    January 20, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: washingtoncounty.civicweb.net · researched September 20, 2026

  • Formally requested a pause and further analysis before Washington County allowed parole and probation officers to carry firearms.

    May 12, 2025Opposes Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: washingtoncounty.civicweb.net · researched September 20, 2026

Track record — Housing Affordability

Housing Affordability · 6 support
  • Joined the Housing Authority board in directing staff to oppose proposed federal rules affecting mixed-status households and urged staff to address naturalized citizens explicitly in community communications.

    April 7, 2026Supports Housing Affordability

    Source: washingtoncounty.civicweb.net · researched September 20, 2026

  • Voted to authorize submission of the Housing Authority's FY2026 annual plan and Moving to Work supplement to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

    April 7, 2026Supports Housing Affordability

    Source: washingtoncounty.civicweb.net · researched September 20, 2026

  • Voted for a consent agenda that funded HOME-ARP homeless-prevention supportive services and approved road, sewer, accessibility, and public-safety projects.

    September 16, 2025Supports Housing Affordability

    Source: washingtoncounty.civicweb.net · researched September 20, 2026

  • Seconded and voted for a consent agenda funding a permanent shelter in Hillsboro, homeless-services city liaisons, supportive-housing services, and mobile crisis-response and stabilization services.

    December 12, 2023Supports Housing Affordability

    Source: washingtoncounty.civicweb.net · researched September 20, 2026

  • Voted to adopt Ordinance 890, implementing state requirements for middle-housing land divisions and related development-code amendments.

    February 7, 2023Supports Housing Affordability

    Source: washingtoncounty.civicweb.net · researched September 20, 2026

  • Voted to recommend $9.45 million in Metro Housing Bond funding for the Woodland Hearth affordable-housing project.

    February 7, 2023Supports Housing Affordability

    Source: washingtoncounty.civicweb.net · researched September 20, 2026

Track record — Social Programs and Welfare

Social Programs and Welfare · 6 support
  • Joined the Housing Authority board in directing staff to oppose proposed federal rules affecting mixed-status households and urged staff to address naturalized citizens explicitly in community communications.

    April 7, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: washingtoncounty.civicweb.net · researched September 20, 2026

  • Voted for a consent agenda that funded HOME-ARP homeless-prevention supportive services and approved road, sewer, accessibility, and public-safety projects.

    September 16, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: washingtoncounty.civicweb.net · researched September 20, 2026

  • Seconded and voted for a consent agenda funding a permanent shelter in Hillsboro, homeless-services city liaisons, supportive-housing services, and mobile crisis-response and stabilization services.

    December 12, 2023Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: washingtoncounty.civicweb.net · researched September 20, 2026

  • Voted to approve an alternative competitive-contracting process for the Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment project.

    February 7, 2023Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: washingtoncounty.civicweb.net · researched September 20, 2026

  • Voted for a consent agenda authorizing a harm-reduction supply-distribution agreement with Multnomah County and extending the County's wood-stove exchange program.

    February 7, 2023Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: washingtoncounty.civicweb.net · researched September 20, 2026

  • Voted to recommend $9.45 million in Metro Housing Bond funding for the Woodland Hearth affordable-housing project.

    February 7, 2023Supports Social Programs and Welfare

    Source: washingtoncounty.civicweb.net · researched September 20, 2026

Track record — Public Infrastructure

Public Infrastructure · 1 support
  • Voted for a consent agenda that funded HOME-ARP homeless-prevention supportive services and approved road, sewer, accessibility, and public-safety projects.

    September 16, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure

    Source: washingtoncounty.civicweb.net · researched September 20, 2026

Track record — General

General · 1 record
  • Received the Washington County Democratic Party's endorsement for reelection to the District 1 county commission seat by a 71-6 vote.

    March 4, 2026

    Source: washcodems.org · researched September 20, 2026

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Profile last researched September 19, 2026.