Apr 3, 2024 - News
Oregon in top 3 when it comes to electing women to local office
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Oregon has the third-highest percentage in the nation of elected women in city government, according to a new report from Rutgers University's Center for American Women and Politics.
By the numbers: About 43% of Oregon's municipal officeholders are women, compared to 32% nationwide.
- The study looked at city council members, mayors and other officials of cities and towns with populations greater than 10,000.
- Oregon ranks third overall, with Colorado (46%) at the top and Nevada second (44%).
Zoom in: The Portland City Council has one woman, Carmen Rubio, who is running for mayor this year.
- The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners consists of four women and one man (who was hand-picked when his female predecessor quit to run for the U.S. Congress).