March 19 | 5:30 – 6:30pm
Portland is in the midst of historic changes. In 2022, Portlanders voted for change, and on January 1, 2025, those changes went into effect. 12 City Councilors now address legislative issues and the mayor focuses on administrative management. With the new set of leaders having taken office, what should Portlanders expect from them in their role? How can Portlanders stay engaged with what Council and City bureaus are doing in this new form of government? This free community program will help you know what to expect from our city government now and in the years to come. Bring your questions!
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Amy Randel, member of Portland’s Government Transition Advisory Committee, is an experienced political and public affairs professional currently living in Portland, Oregon, with strong ties in the San Francisco bay area. Her diverse background includes work in local government, electoral politics, strategic communications, and community organizing. Her political experience began as a Poli Sci student at Portland State University. During her time as a student, she cut her teeth as an aide in the Oregon State Senate and was involved in the 2011 redistricting process. This began her specific interest and expertise in governance mechanics, which she has continued to study and be interested in to this day. She went on to work formally in the political realm as a campaign staffer over five election cycles, where she gained an advanced understanding of public administration and governance, focusing on public policy at the city and county level.
Randel has a passion for innovation and organizational building and community strategy. Amy holds a BA in Political Science from Portland State University and served as a JDC Fellow in Kiev, Ukraine. She is a voracious learner, history enthusiast and spends as much time as possible reading, tinkering and enjoying the outdoors.