The Pearl District has abandoned its downtown Portland City Council candidate forum because it may run afoul of local, state, and federal laws, as well as the Pearl District’s own bylaws.⁠ ⁠ Only four candidates were initially invited, leaving out eight of the dozen District 4 candidates who the Pearl District is legally required to invite due to its nonprofit status.⁠ ⁠ It's unclear if the NW Examiner will follow through without the Pearl District's participation.⁠ ⁠ ✍️ Jeremiah Hayden⁠ 🔗 Read more at the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ #citycouncil #portland #pearldistrict #pdx