Michael Jordan
City Administrator
City of Portland, OR
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Michael Jordan, the City Administrator for the City of Portland, Oregon, joined the podcast to discuss Portland’s transition to a new form of government. He talked about the change approved in 2022 and the work that went into preparing the organization for its first elections under the new form of government in 2024. He shared how the transition occurred, unexpected challenges during the transition, and how City Council members are adapting to their new roles. He also discussed his career path and what he has learned about managing change through this process.
Host: Ben Kittelson
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