Mayoral debate highlights

KOIN:

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Today at the University of Portland, mayoral candidates Eileen Brady, Charlie Hales and Jefferson Smith joined moderator and KPAM News Director Tim Hohl and questioning panelists Portland Tribune President and Publisher Mark Garber, KPAM talk show host Bob Miller and KOIN reporter Mike Donahue to debate some of the challenges facing Portland.Highlighted here are questions about curtailing the growing gang violence in Portland, improving the economy, possible 'crisis' in Portland Public Schools, and the handling of Occupy Portland.The debate, unedited, will be posted once it becomes available.The vote for Portland Mayor will be held on May 15th.--Melissa Walther

Read the full article here. Discuss below.

connect with blueoregon