Being a Citizen of Portland

Being a citizen of Portland is not a matter of where you are from, it is a mindset you bring with you.

I’m here to give you one man’s opinion:

Everyone wants to close the gate once they’re in, but more and more fine folks are moving to Portland. I, for one, am a transplant from Seattle. I moved here following my heart and have made it my home.

Whatever your reason for coming to Portland, I want to make you feel welcome. I, of course, work with a whole bunch of people moving to our area. Some have stayed because it felt right, some have left because the perception was different than the reality. Some leave again for work, some leave because of the long grey winters.  I do want to say that Portland is not just one thing. There are many little cities hidden within the whole and I hope that people, families, friends, humans, dogs, cats and pet fish all are welcomed and can find their perfect niche to call home.

I’ve heard it said that our  transplants from the south (ie: California) often try to get rid of the license plate as quickly as they can. But in reality, this is a city of transplants, just don’t be a jerk