Rose City Reform

“Is this making my life better?"

Two former charter commissioners on the effects of charter reform.

Apr 24 • Maja Viklands Harris

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March 2026

What Do You Mean?

What a strategic priorities retreat reveals about Portland City Council’s search for common ground

Mar 16 • Maja Viklands Harris

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February 2026

“A year of good intentions."

Two Portland City Hall reporters on why governing took longer—and got spicier—in 2025.

Feb 5 • Maja Viklands Harris

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January 2026

The New Normal

The council’s share of non-unanimous votes rose over 600% in 2025. Will it last in 2026?

Jan 14 • Maja Viklands Harris

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December 2025

“My Job is to Be the Calm One."

City Administrator Michael Jordan reflects on a career that saved its greatest challenge for last.

Dec 18, 2025 • Maja Viklands Harris

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November 2025

A Roadmap for Success or a Troubled Experiment?

A look at what national observers are saying about Portland’s charter reform

Nov 24, 2025 • Maja Viklands Harris

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October 2025

The Viral Politician

Angelita Morillo and the phenomenon of political fandom.

Oct 22, 2025 • Maja Viklands Harris

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“Social housing may be the only way to get the housing market started again."

Mitch Green joins the podcast to explain why he thinks Portland needs social housing.

Oct 2, 2025 • Maja Viklands Harris

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September 2025

“That’s not who we are."

Mayor Wilson says Portland’s days of “normalizing homelessness” are over.

Sep 8, 2025 • Maja Viklands Harris

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August 2025

Everybody is Talking About Peacock

We’ve got the data on how the bloc sticks together—and how other councilors compare.

Aug 14, 2025 • Maja Viklands Harris

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June 2025

"This is so wildly different."

Three reporters help us break down a budget process unlike any other.

Jun 16, 2025 • Maja Viklands Harris

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The New Kids on the Bloc

How six councilors stuck together during Portland’s first budget vote—and shaped the outcome.

Jun 3, 2025 • Maja Viklands Harris

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