Three candidates are vying for the position of president of the 12-member Portland City Council, which would likely have authority comparable to that of the mayor under the city’s new system of governance.
In a straw poll they conducted Tuesday night, several sources told The Oregonian/OregonLive that Candace Avalos in District 1 in East Portland, Olivia Clark in District 4 in West Portland, and Elena Pirtle-Guiney in District 2 in Northeast Portland each received nearly equal numbers of votes from council members-elect.
Latest local politics stories
-
Multnomah County to lease 65-room motel shelter to help Black people experiencing homelessness
-
Top secretary of state staffers resign ahead of leadership change
-
Lower prescription costs, easier cellphone repair: These new Oregon laws take effect Jan. 1
-
In Oregon, older adults are the most likely age group to die by suicide, but prevention efforts remain scarce
-
Lawmakers approve hundreds of millions to pay Oregon wildfire bills
Note: Every piece of content is rigorously reviewed by our team of experienced writers and editors to ensure its accuracy. Our writers use credible sources and adhere to strict fact-checking protocols to verify all claims and data before publication. If an error is identified, we promptly correct it and strive for transparency in all updates, feel free to reach out to us via email. We appreciate your trust and support!
