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Metro Council President Lynn Peterson leads in early returns
Metro Council President Lynn Peterson's first term was marked by two big elections and increasing tension with the region's business leaders.

Metro legal team rejects People for Portland’s homeless shelter November ballot measure
The group has the chance to appeal the decision. It's not immediately clear if they'll take it.

Longtime land-use advocate Bob Stacey to step down from Metro Council
Stacey said he's stepping down from the regional Portland-area government agency's council for health reasons.

Voters reject Portland region transportation measure
The multibillion-dollar transportation measure for the Portland metro area has failed.

Measure 26-218: Metro asks voters to fund major transportation projects
If passed, the measure would place a tax of up to 0.75% on the payrolls of certain employers in the Portland metro area starting in 2022.

Lynn Peterson Poised To Lead Portland Area's Regional Government
The Portland area’s regional government, Metro, is getting a new leader with a range of experience that includes public service work on both sides of the Columbia River.

Committee Seeks Equity, Relevance In Hiring Portland's Next Arts Chief
RACC Board chair Mike Golub and search committee chair Steve Rosenbaum talk about their priorities.

Metro Will Not Expand Urban Growth Boundary
For the first time since the 1970s, Metro has voted not to expand the region's Urban Growth Boundary, saying there is enough room for the projected 400,000 new residents set to arrive in the next 20 years.

Metro Holds Trash Talks
This week and last, the Metro Council met to discuss the future of Portland's food waste.