Hales wins Portland mayor's race

Portland Business Journal:

Charlie Hales is the 52nd mayor in Portland’s history.

Hales was defeating Jefferson Smith 62-30 percent in early returns. The Oregonian newspaper declared the race for Hales shortly after the polls closed at 8 p.m.

Hales is expected to be friendly to business interests, but has urged caution on several issues important to the business community throughout the campaign.

For instance, Hales told the Business Journal before the primary election that further development of the Rose Quarter is the…

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