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Can you tell me about some political issues that are important for Portland Oregon?
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The city of Portland, Oregon, is facing some important political issues that will likely impact its citizens. Some of these issues include affordable housing and homelessness, transportation and accessibility, climate action, and racial inequality and justice. In regard to affordable housing and homelessness, Portland is facing an issue of rising rental costs and lack of affordable housing leading to a surge in the number of people who are homeless or face housing insecurity. This has been further worsened by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. On the transportation front, Portland is attempting to shift towards more pedestrian and transit friendly infrastructure while addressing concerns around traffic and pollution. On the climate front, Portland must reduce its emissions and build resilience against the impacts of climate change including extreme weather. Additionally, Portland is also working to become a more equitable and inclusive city with regards to racial, social and economic justice. To do so, Portland’s leaders must create strategies which bridge the gap between its citizens and address underlying systems of oppression. These are some of the key political issues that Portland is facing.