Rose City Reform

How District 4 was won

A 2026 rematch is coming. To understand the dynamics, let's go back to 2024.

Aug 11 • Maja Viklands Harris

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June 2026

“Go find your seventh vote."

After a budget process full of 6–6 deadlocks, Jamie Dunphy says councilors need to learn to count to seven.

Jun 17 • Maja Viklands Harris

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May 2026

Why Is Portland City Council Passing Less Legislation Than Before?

Spoiler: an executive mayor matters more than you think.

May 18 • Maja Viklands Harris

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April 2026

“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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