You’re not really the mayor until Lars Larson takes over your press conference.
Charlie Hales
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Hall Monitor
Charlie’s City Hall Makeover
The “grownups” have reclaimed city hall’s third floor.
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And the Survey Says…
We Asked, They Answered: City Hall Staffers Open Up—and Unload!
City hall staffers finally open up—and unload!
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Justice Takes a Breath
Legal Issues, Budget Woes Slow Police Reforms
Legal issues and budget woes are slowing the push for federal police reform.
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Set It and Forget It!
The 2012 Stories We’re Probably Jerks for Reminding You About
We didn’t die an apocalypse this year, so let’s look back on what actually happened.
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Hall Monitor
This Is the Job Charlie Wanted
A financial crisis casts Hales in the role of tough-talking financial savior.
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How to Get Shit Done in Portland
Advice from City Hall’s Resilient Workaholic, Mayor Sam Adams, to the Incoming Administration
Advice from resilient workaholic Mayor Sam Adams.
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Hall Monitor
Rave Reviews for Hales’ First Big Hire
Mayor-elect Charlie Hales gets rave reviews for his first major hire.
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Rough Road to Prosperity
Facing Cuts, Transportation Bureau Covets Citywide Street Fee
Transportation leaders covet a citywide street maintenance fee.
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Hall Monitor
Rave Reviews for Hales’ First Big Hire
Mayor-elect Charlie Hales gets rave reviews for his first major hire.
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Hall Monitor
Sam’s Scramble for the Finish Line
Will a West Hayden Island deal slip away?