Commissioner Mingus Mapps

Today, I had the honor of joining City Council in proclaiming September 15-October 15, 2024, as Latinx Heritage Month! I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Portland’s vibrant Latinx community for the countless contributions that enrich our city. Let’s continue to celebrate and uplift the diverse stories and traditions that make Portland a truly unique place to live!

It takes a village! I recently had the pleasure of meeting with LaQuida Landford, the visionary behind AfroVillage and the glue binding the collective work of community leaders and organizations providing direct support to our most vulnerable from Old Town to Outer East Portland. Thanks for all you do to advance digital equity, climate resilience, housing and dignity, health and well-being and more. I look forward to working together and doing what I can to support you all.

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