Published on: 01/15/2026
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Portland City Council continued this week to choose a leader, before finally settling on one of its own who admitted he wanted nothing to do with the job.
Meanwhile, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is hiring a former Republican rival, who is best known for shutting down the Legislature, to be her chief prosperity officer.
On the latest episode of “OPB Politics Now,” we break down the week that was. Find the show anywhere you get your podcasts.
News Source : https://www.opb.org/article/2026/01/15/opb-politics-now-portland-finds-a-reluctant-hero-kotek-chooses-a-business-whisperer/
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