"Portlanders are looking for real leadership to solve our city's toughest problems, like housing, police reform and climate change," Hardesty said in a statement. "I'm excited that together with my colleagues we can get our city back on track and know that as a team we can achieve what's needed. […] I'm looking forward to working with all my colleagues—and I'm grateful for the early support of both Commissioner Eudaly and Fritz who I will be working with closely to plan for my arrival on Council in January."