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Elana Pirtle-Guiney
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Biography
Elana Pirtle-Guiney is a City Councilor for District 2 in Portland, Oregon, and serves as the City's first Council President under its new form of government, elected in November 2024. She has a background as an organizer, advocate for economic justice, and policy expert, having worked on state workforce programs and served on Governor Kate Brown's executive team.
Top Priorities
- Breaking down barriers to affordable housing and commercial space
- Fighting for economic development that supports high-paying jobs and small businesses
- Strengthening good governance, oversight, accountability, and transparency