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September 14, 2026

Round 1: Why These 3 Portlanders Want To Represent District 4

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Round 1: Why These 3 Portlanders Want To Represent District 4

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Today we're kicking off our interviews for the city's fall election with the first panel of candidates for Portland City Council District 4. Joining host Claudia Meza are current Portland City Council Vice President & District 4 Councilor Olivia Clark, Central Bike Squad supervisor & PPB Neighborhood Response Team officer Eli Arnold, and Portland State University capital projects and construction manager Jeremy Beausoleil Smith.

Discussed in today's episode:

⁠Olivia Clark⁠

⁠Eli Arnold⁠

⁠Jeremy Beausoleil Smith⁠

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