Shop owners who spoke to KGW said they’re more hopeful due to downtown Portland’s resurgence in the past couple years, but still playing it safe.
PORTLAND, Ore. — With just five days until Election Day, many businesses in Portland are anticipating potential unrest similar to what the city experienced in 2016 and 2020. Protests following previous elections left several smaller businesses significantly damaged. But despite their concerns, local shop owners expressed a more hopeful outlook this year.
“It’s taken us this long to have Portland come back and be safe and inviting. Downtown is vibrant again,” said Teri Peck, owner of Black Book Vintage Collab.
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