Tera Hurst - May 11, 2020 Portland Conversations

Jason Allen interviews Tera Hurst who is a city of Portland, Oregon candidate for Commissioner, Position #2 in 2020. Part of the Portland Conversations series.

"Tera Hurst lives in the Sunnyside neighborhood of SE Portland with her son Elliott, two dogs and one hedgehog. Tera moved to Portland when she was looking for a supportive, forward-looking place to raise her son and get a fresh start. Tera is proud to be in long-term recovery from alcoholism and addiction. After putting down roots in Portland, Tera completed her degree in Social Work at Portland State University and started a career in political and community organizing. She first worked as an organizer with Basic Rights Oregon, fighting to pass Marriage Equality in Oregon. Tera then worked in the State Legislature and later served as Chief of Staff to Portland Mayor Charlie Hales.

It’s time for Portland to do better. If we work together, we can finally fulfill our city’s promise to all our neighbors. That’s why I’m running for City Council. As a single mom in long-term recovery I know that supportive community is everything. Portland is a supportive community that’s growing and changing, and we need to work together to make sure we all can thrive.

What I love most about this city is the hope, inclusion, and compassion of Portlanders. But most Portlanders I talk to know we can do better. If we work together, we can fulfill Portland’s promise. We can truly be a welcoming, inclusive, and unabashedly progressive city that leads the way for positive change. If you’re ready for Portland to do better for all of us, then I hope you’ll join our campaign today."