[4] In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Rubio worked as a policy advisor for Portland Commissioner Nick Fish and Multnomah County Commissioner Serena Cruz, and as director of community affairs for Portland Mayor Tom Potter.

[5] Rubio ran for Portland City Council in spring 2020, in a race to fill the seat then held by Amanda Fritz.

Street Trust continued to endorse Rubio after the report of her driving record, however rescinded their support after the parking lot incident where Rubio hit a parked car and only contacted the owner after a note was left on her car by the Tesla's owner.

[11] In September 2024, The Oregonian reported that Rubio had received over 150 citations for parking and traffic violations in Multnomah County since 2001.

Her driver's license was suspended six times between 2001 and 2016 due to unpaid fines and failure to appear in court.