Running for Mayor While Black (w/ Travis Stovall)

Zach sits down with Travis Stovall, a long time Gresham resident, small business owner and community leader. He has secured key endorsements in his Gresham Mayoral race, including the presiding mayor and former mayor, seven current and former Gresham City Councilors, and several other community leaders, making him a formidable candidate among the five people running in the Nov. 3 election. He and Zach chat about how and why he got involved in politics and more. Check the links in the show notes to register to vote and to connect with Travis! Struggling with your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) work? Kanarys—a Black-founded company—has your back. Regardless of where you are on your DEI journey, we arm you with the insights you need now to take action now. From audits to assessments to data-informed strategy, we'd love to be the partner you have been looking for. Email [email protected] or learn more at https://www.kanarys.com/employer. We all know the interview process can be fraught and full of bias. We’ve teamed up with SurveyMonkey to learn more about your experiences interviewing so we can make the entire process for BIPOC candidates. Share your thoughts: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HLV9V5W And watch this space for the results! Register to vote at Vote.gov. Visit Travis's website GreshamTogether.org. Connect with Travis on LinkedIn. Sign up for The Access Point by clicking here. Save your spot for The Group Chat by clicking here.