The Metro Council represents nearly 2.2 million people in the counties of Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington. Councilors must weigh and reflect the interests of 23 cities – no small feat during a pandemic recovery period.
Metro Council appointed Duncan Hwang, co-director of the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO), to the council’s vacant seat Tuesday. Hwang is filling the District 6 seat previously occupied by Bob Stacey, who resigned from his position midterm amid growing health issues. Stacey’s seat, which covers a significant portion of south Portland, has been vacant since October 15. Hwang will serve in the position until January 2023. “It is my great honor to accept.
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