# Young Latino Elected Metro Council President | Portland News

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Podcast: [Portland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/portland-oregon-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476712)
Published: 2026-07-12T18:18:10+00:00
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## Resource

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. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/741a540df5613ede

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