In this episode of Evergreen Perspective, host Ben Christly sits down with Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, the first woman ever elected mayor of Vancouver, Washington. Together, they dive into the real-life work of running a growing city, from housing and homelessness to infrastructure, budgeting, and the infamous Columbia River Bridge project.
You’ll hear how Mayor Anne made the leap from public school math teacher to City Hall, why local government matters more than we think, and what it means to lead with community at the center. We also talk light rail, growth management, working across jurisdictions, and the moments where politics gets personal.
Evergreen Perspective is hosted by Ben Christly, a Clark County resident, veteran, small business owner, and flight nurse bringing fresh, balanced conversations about the people, policies, and possibilities shaping our communities.
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