Since 1996, U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer's time in Congress has made a real impact on our city’s livability — a big reason Portland is considered a great bicycling city is because of his policy work. But recently, Rep. Blumenauer, D-Portland, announced he’s not pursuing reelection next year. So today on the show, we’re asking him to reflect on his long political career, share his thoughts on the state of his beloved city, and maybe even tell the story behind his iconic bowtie.
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