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Young Latino Elected Metro Council President | Portland News
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Juan Carlos Gonzalez just became Metro’s youngest and first Latino Council President — a historic moment for the region serving over 1.7 million people. Appointed to replace Lynn Peterson and then elected in May, Gonzalez brings deep local experience as a longtime councilor for western Washington County. In a recent interview with KOIN 6’s Ken Boddie, he discussed the importance of local leadership and Oregon’s economic future — spotlighting how Metro’s wide-ranging responsibilities — from parks and recycling to major venues like the Oregon Zoo — shape daily life.
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