PPS and the City of Portland are both facing historic budget crises. Getting out the other side requires the strong fiscal stewardship and commitment to community I know Rob will provide. I’m proud to endorse Rob G for Portland School Board, Zone 6.

— Portland City Councilor Mitch Green

My name is Rob Galanakis. I’m a parent of a 4th and 6th grader in PPS. Small business owner. Education, climate, and transportation advocate.

Does it feel to you like PPS is on fire? And all we have to put it out are wet noodles and vague ideas?

You can borrow my bright yellow poncho, because it’s time for a firehose of evidence-based solutions based on deep community experience and policy expertise. And best of all: they're proven to be effective and inexpensive.

Academic excellence cannot wait for a bailout from Salem or tax hike. We have the tools, and the candidate, to pursue it today.

On May 20th, vote for Rob “G” Galanakis, for your kids, schools, and city.

Rob with an ice cream cone helmet talking to some kids

group of politicians standing around with somber looks on their faces

Policy Matters

To get out of the deep crises we are in, we must act with extreme urgency and creativity across our school, city, and county governments.

A vote for Rob G is a vote for:

6th grade soccer team, with Coach Rob in the back

Healthy Kids

Animals have brains so they can move. We must increase the physical activity our kids get, both inside and outside of school.

Get moving

Safe Streets

Our transportation system robs youth of independence, health, and wealth. We can build a healthy, social, sustainable network.

Let's go

Rob giving testimony to the Portland City Council

Rob discussing housing with some advocates

Abundant Housing

Broad upzoning will allow more housing in our most desirable neighborhoods, improving performance and enrollment.

Build it

Urgent Climate Action

Climate disasters are bearing down, and schools need to support the larger changes our community is making.

Stop wasting time

Families riding on the Bike Bus together with the sun behind them

Smart Spending

Read my comprehensive breakdown of the $1.8B May 2025 Bond.

Check it out

Meet Rob

You may have already seen me, biking around the city on my bright orange e-cargo bike, usually with my two kids. Or on a Bike Bus in my bright yellow jacket, or Pedalpalooza ride. Or I've helped you cross a busy street, corked for your march, or shopped at your store.

If you see me, please say "Hi Rob G!"

Or shoot me an email robg.pdx@gmail.com, I love hearing from folks in our wonderful city.

Meet Rob