Jewel Beck Lansing

I never got to meet Jewel, but her contribution to my campaign for Portland City Auditor remains my most treasured. I am honored to carry on her legacy of performance auditing, preserving history, and defending civil liberties in local government. Thank you for your service, Jewel!

What a life of accomplishments. She was a wonder! Sarah Gomm

I'm so sorry for her family. Jewel was a treasure and kindly provided support and encouragement when we started Emerge Oregon some 15 years ago to get more women running for elected office. Our community owes the family a debt of gratitude for the way she paved for women leaders. I am personally made better having known her.

I sympathize with all Jewel Lansing's family and friends for her passing - truly the end of an era! I first met Jewel through Portland City Club and later had the honor of serving as her successor in office as Portland City Auditor. She was smart, fearless, and totally devoted to promoting good government. She leaves the world a better place both for her own contributions and for being an inspiring role model for the rest of us.

Jewel was an advocate for the homeless and worked with me when we built Transition Projects' first shelter. She was also just a very kind person, who cared about the little man. She was one of those riches of the City, we hear about.