Sam Adams, running for Multnomah County Commissioner District 2, has worked as a mayor, city commissioner, mayoral chief of staff, nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, and consultant. He has more than 35 years of hands-on experience leading and collaborating with diverse teams to create, develop and implement policies, plans and strategies that have helped Portland, Oregon be one of the best cities (Bloomberg Business Week 2012) and the most sustainable large city (Mother Nature Network 2009) in the nation. After leaving the Mayor's office, Adams was the founding director of the World Resources Institute's (WRI) US program, expanding WRI's work with American states and cities, and creating new research partnerships with think tanks in Mexico, Canada, and the United States. He served as the Executive Director of the 100-year-old civic improvement nonprofit, the City Club of Portland.Tune in to this episode of Black Beat Podcast with John Washington, Amber Ontiveros, and Fawn Aberson who speak with Adams about:What sets him apart from other running candidates in District 2The dysfunctionality that Multnomah County has had and how to address the urgent needs. Ensuring Multnomah County's Black community is fairly represented in the wealth and resources of the countyThank you for being a part of our show where we take pride in improving people's perceptions of capability, significance and influence in their lives and in their communities.
