BLOG: Commissioner Erik Sten's Departure Will Leave Big Shoes to Fill

By Sam Adams

I am sad that Commissioner Erik Sten has decided to resign from the Portland City Council. I understand and support Erik's personal decision to seek new career challenges but I will miss serving with him in City Hall.

I can tell you from years of closely working together that Erik is as smart, open and innovative a leader as they come. When he departs in April, he will leave very big shoes to fill.