Pathways To Progress - Chaos, Growth, and the Pulse of Portland - Episode 30

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Victoria Pelletier reflects on her three-year term on the Portland City Council, describing it as a chaotic yet rewarding experience. The council has become more diverse, leading to a broader range of perspectives and a focus on issues like DEI and affordable housing. Despite challenges like increased wage inequality and the displacement of working-class residents, the council has made positive changes, such as establishing the city’s first DEI department and implementing land use zoning changes.