So, you want to end liberal policies in Portland?  You know that people all over the country, who are liberals, relocate to Portland to live in a more liberal place than from where they are from.  The idea that Portland is going to suddenly turn conservative is truly delusional.

Your assertion that building more units is somehow the solution is suspect at best.  There have been 47,500 units added in the metro region since 2008, and yet prices and rents have climbed while vacancy rates are extremely low.

How many units would have to be built to really bring down, or even stabilize prices?  What would the consequences be on infrastructure?  With more units, come the need for more roads, more utilities, more schools, etc.  You pay one way or another, either though higher taxes or inadequate infrastructure.  All with no assurance that prices will decline.

Furthermore, the conservative solution of going back in time will not work.  Show me some examples.