If there is one family most closely associated with Parkrose, it's gotta be the Rossis. Joe represents the fourth generation of his family to farm in Parkrose, and their iconic barn on NE 122nd south of Shaver St is probably the most distinctive sight in the whole Parkrose area. Rossi Farms is an ... » Learn More about Parkrose Life Podcast #2 Joe Rossi
Local Politics
Pastor Robin Wisner Runs for Maywood Park City Council
I met Pastor Robin Wisner at a march in Maywood Park he co-led and enjoyed his quiet humility and eagerness to share wisdom. He's running for city council of Maywood Park, and I think you'll enjoy getting to know him! You can follow his campaign at his Facebook page. By the way - Parkrose Life is ... » Learn More about Pastor Robin Wisner Runs for Maywood Park City Council
Metro Councilor Sam Chase Runs for Portland City Council
Sam Chase is seeking City of Portland Commissioner, Position No. 2 on city council in this month's election. He's looking to apply what he brought to Metro to the City of Portland, and he is one of the city council candidates most focused on housing and homelessness. This is the third interview I've ... » Learn More about Metro Councilor Sam Chase Runs for Portland City Council
Mingus Mapps Would Bring Parkrose Experience to Portland City Council
Mingus Mapps, the former executive director of Historic Parkrose is challenging Chloe Eudaly for position 4 on Portland City Council in this month's election. As a former board member of Historic Parkrose, I have a good friendship with Mingus and a lot of faith in his integrity and care for people. ... » Learn More about Mingus Mapps Would Bring Parkrose Experience to Portland City Council
Carpenter and Father Tim DuBois Runs for Portland City Council
I had the pleasure of speaking with Tim DuBois over the phone about his campaign for Portland City Commissioner Position 1, which was Amanda Frtiz's position on the council for three terms. This is my first interview of this election cycle, and I will post other interviews in the Local Politics ... » Learn More about Carpenter and Father Tim DuBois Runs for Portland City Council
Mother, Minister, and Equity-advocate Ashley Brassea Runs for Parkrose School Board
I met with Ashley Brassea and her husband Aaron at their home in Maywood Park where they’ve lived since 2008. They now have four children, two at Prescott Elementary: Cora (2nd grade), Marlowe (kindergarten), Emmie (2), and Desmond (10 months). Here’s a snip of our conversation. Bryan: The first ... » Learn More about Mother, Minister, and Equity-advocate Ashley Brassea Runs for Parkrose School Board
Super Volunteer Alisa Sherman Runs for Parkrose School Board
After rallying with many others in Parkrose to support education funding across Oregon, Alisa Sherman kindly welcomed me to her home in Parkrose Heights where she’s lived since 2012 with her husband Troy. Her children Kai, Noe, and Luka are in 5th, 2nd, and kindergarten at Sacramento Elementary ... » Learn More about Super Volunteer Alisa Sherman Runs for Parkrose School Board
Sara Kirby Seeks School Board Reelection Pt 2
Sara Kirby talked with me about her dreams and goals as a board member of the Parkrose School District. You can read part 1 of our discussion.What do you hope to accomplish if you are reelected? If I get reelected, in the next four years, this next year is going to be a tough one because there's no ... » Learn More about Sara Kirby Seeks School Board Reelection Pt 2
Sara Kirby Seeks School Board Reelection Pt 1
Parkrose School District Board Chair Sara Kirby hopes to continue her service for four more years by being reelected in the May 2019 election. Sara has a unique perspective as someone who used to teach about the environment and climate change in almost every middle school and high school in the ... » Learn More about Sara Kirby Seeks School Board Reelection Pt 1
