Brim-Edwards Gains Union Endorsement | Portland News

Julia Brim-Edwards just landed a massive union endorsement from AFSCME Local 88—the county’s largest labor group—giving her a huge boost in the Multnomah County Chair race and putting pressure on rival Shannon Singleton, who’s lagging in both fundraising and key endorsements. Union VP Rachel O’Rourke praised Brim-Edwards as a proven worker advocate and unifier for families, while Brim-Edwards continues to build momentum with support from all six county mayors and former officials. Critics from her past school board days question her political tactics, but she’s countering with endorsements from fellow board members and a strong record. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/df0c05dcdeec6faf