Hales wants another four years

Portland Business Journal:

Portland Mayor Charlie Hales apparently isn't done.

Hales told the Portland Tribune's editorial board he'll seek a second term as mayor. Hales is getting a head start: He defeated Jefferson Smith in the general election (both had advanced, over retail executive Eileen Brady, in the primary) three years ago.

The next Portland mayoral election takes place in 2016.

Hales has earned generally good marks from business leaders during the last few years. The major hitch so far came in the form of proposed…

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