Francesconi vs. Kafoury matchup appears likely

Portland Business Journal:

In appears there won't be a shortage of political experience in the race to replace Jeff Cogen as Multnomah County chair.

Cogen vacated the office after admitting to an affair with former county health department employee Sonia Manhas.

The Oregonian is reporting that former Portland City Council member Jim Francesconi will declare his candidacy today.

Multnomah County Commissioner Deborah Kafoury has not officially filed for candidacy by has announced her intention to run.

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