By popular demand, here’s our analysis of the 2024 election results in District 3.

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

Two former charter commissioners on the effects of charter reform.

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

Legislation needs a path to move forward, commissioners agree.

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

Angelita Morillo and the phenomenon of political fandom.

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

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

In this episode of Stump Talk, councilors Elana Pirtle-Guiney and Eric Zimmerman explain what to expect when the mayor's proposed budget hits the council floor on Wednesday.

A mathematician and a national election reformer join the Stump Talk podcast to discuss why Portland's reforms matter outside city limits.

As Portland's new government reaches the 100-day milestone, city leaders are under intense pressure to make headway on decades-old problems.

OPB reporter Alex Zielinski and the Oregonian's Lillian Mongeau Hughes join the podcast to discuss how city leaders are confronting homelessness during a budget crunch.

Councilor Sameer Kanal and his chief of staff, Lisa Freeman, join the podcast to talk about public safety, community engagement—and what it's like to cast a lone vote in opposition.

That's the most frequent question we get from readers. In a new report, Rose City Reform explores the scope of the mayor's formal powers.

City Hall reporters Shane Kavanaugh and Sophie Peel return to the podcast to discuss the new government's first two weeks in office.

Rose City Reform unpacks the vote for council president with District 1 representatives Candace Avalos and Jamie Dunphy.

Reform transformed Portland's campaign season—will it do the same for governance?

Rose City Reform chats with Councilors-Elect Tiffany Koyama Lane and Angelita Morillo, who joined forces—and emerged victorious—in District 3.

Rose City Reform unpacks Portland’s 2024 election with Jack Santucci, who wrote a book about the history of Portland's new voting method.

Rose City Reform takes a first stab at analyzing the 2024 historic election with pollster John Horvick and Councilor-Elect Olivia Clark.

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A reflection on the unique challenges of the historic 2024 Portland election.

Rose City Reform talks to labor leader Laurie Wimmer and United for Portland's Doug Moore about endorsements, campaigning, and money in politics.

Welcome to Stump Talk, your nifty end-of-the-month candidate tracker.

Rose City Reform sits down with OPB's City Hall reporter Alex Zielinski and local filmmaker Nathan Williams to parse the 2024 election cycle.