What happens when you strip away the noise, ignore the scare tactics, and just focus on the work? That’s what this episode is about.
We sat down with two elected officials who are both doing real things for real people — and both navigating campaigns where opponents would rather traffic in vibes than engage with substance. We’re not doing that here.
Mitch Green | Portland City Councilor
The Portland Housing Bureau keeps finding money. Millions of dollars. And most Portlanders have no idea it exists, where it comes from, or where it’s going. Councilor Mitch Green joins us to unpack all of it — how these funds work, what they can legally be used for, and what it would actually take to deploy them in ways that bring down housing costs and get more of our neighbors stably housed. This is the conversation the city should be having out loud.
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Nafisa Fai | Washington County Commissioner, Candidate for County Chair
Commissioner Nafisa Fai is running for Washington County Chair — and some people would rather define her by association than engage with her record, her vision, or her qualifications. We’re not interested in that. We talked about her background, her experience, what she believes Washington County can and should be, and what her plans actually are. We also tackled the endorsement question head on — what it means when I endorse a candidate.
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Community Spotlight: PDX Saints Love
A special shoutout to Kristle Delihanty and the incredible team at PDX Saints Love. We attended their gala and left inspired. Hearing directly from community members whose lives were changed by this program — and who are now paying that love forward — is exactly the kind of thing that reminds us why this work matters. Positivity breeds positivity. Check them out and support if you can.
Thank You to Our Sponsor
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