Legal group Freedom Foundation backs a federal lawsuit that could alter strict rules on quitting unions.

Read more: Hillsboro school employees sue to leave union on their terms

Eudaly's already drawn several opponents: energy consultant Jack Kerfoot, who has said he plans to put renewable energy at the core of his platform; software developer Seth Wolley, a green party activist and proponent of government transparency; and Mingus Mapps, a former political science professor who worked under Eudaly at the Office of Community and Civic Life until he was let go this year.

Read more: OPB: Eudlay officially running for another term

A dissenting opinion in the murder case argues that the suspect voluntarily approached police with his admission. A further appeal is possible.

Read more: Court says Hillsboro police coerced confession, overturns conviction

At a November meeting, the Planing and Sustainability Commission voted to require developers of downtown buildings to add 'opportunities to rest and be welcome, pause, sit, and interact.'

Read more: Portland buildings could make space to 'welcome' homeless