Why Noah Ernst

I’ve spent my career solving problems in the real world as a small business owner, litigation attorney, and taxi driver.   I'm not a career politician or a special-interest insider.   I will bring a pragmatic results-focused vision to Metro Council.  I will demand fiscal accountability.  I will ensure that your tax dollars are funding programs that actually work.  I will listen to, represent, and advocate for the people of District 1, not non-profit and special interest advocates.  

The incumbent has had 4 years.  In that time, metro collected over $1.3 billion in homeless services taxes, yet homelessness has increased by 61%.   Metro has spent hundreds of millions on transportation projects, yet Metro’s own data shows traffic fatalities have increased by over 30%.  Public transportation ridership remains below pre-covid levels.  Metro has spent hundreds of millions on affordable housing, but housing construction has fallen to Great Depression levels and housing in the Metro region is more expensive than ever.   

It’s time for a change.  It’s time for accountability.  It’s time for fiscal responsibility.  Most importantly, it’s time for a representative for District 1 on Metro Council who will listen to you: the residents of District 1.  I believe that you know what’s best for you!