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What: Join Mayor Ted Wheeler and the City of Portland’s Transition Project Manager Shoshanah Oppenheim as they formally introduce new city leaders and mark the six-month countdown to Portland’s voter-approved form of government.
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When: Thursday, June 27 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Broadcast media may arrive as early as 12:15 p.m. if time is needed to set up equipment.
Ways to attend:
- In person: Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave., Room 100 (Lizzie K. Weeks room)
- Watch: Watch this event on the City’s YouTube channel.
- Participate virtually: RSVP to Christine Llobregat, public information officer, to join a Zoom webinar to watch as well as participate in the Q&A segment.
Format: 25 minutes of comments from City of Portland participants, 20 minutes Q&A for journalists, 15 minutes 1:1 media availability with participants (Please contact Christine ahead of time or when you arrive at the event).
City of Portland participants: Mayor Ted Wheeler, Transition Project Manager Shoshanah Oppenheim, City Administrator Michael Jordan, and the new deputy city administrators:
- Priya Dhanapal (Public Works service area)
- Donnie Oliveira (Community and Economic Development service area)
- Sonia Schmanski (Vibrant Communities service area)
- Mike Myers (Public Safety service area)
- Sara Morrissey (City Operations service area)
- Jonas Biery (Budget and Finance service area)
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