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Opinion: Let’s talk about politics
I’m curious what BikePortlanders are thinking about this massive — and massively important — local election.
Outspoken critic of city transportation policies hit by drunk driver
He’s by far the most outspoken critic of Portland’s approach to traffic safety.
District 3 Ballot Banter with Mia Birk
Mia supports centrist candidates who she feels have the experiences and temperament to get things done.
District 2 Ballot Banter with Kiel Johnson
Kiel wants someone who can lead us to protected bike lanes on NE Sandy Blvd.
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All our interviews, videos, and political stories to help you feel better about your voting choices.
Podcast: District 4 Ballot Banter with Lisa Caballero
Lisa wants progress, not purity tests.
Council candidate Steve Novick has some questions for the bike community
He’s likely to win a seat, so it’d be smart to come up with good answers.
Podcast: Mayoral candidate Liv Osthus
She used to being scrutinized on stage and hopes voters are ready for a new kind of leader.
A transit ‘fetish,’ transportation ‘dogma’, and more at last night’s mayoral debate
We owe a debt to moderator and bicycling book author Jeff Mapes for asking this question.
How’d it go for local candidates who tried a ‘Week Without Driving’?
At least nine candidates took park and we heard back from at least one in each district.
Podcast: District 1 City Council Candidate Terrence Hayes
He can take the heat and he’s not afraid to go against the political grain.