Jo Ann Hardesty

Jo Ann Hardesty

Jo Ann A. Hardesty is the first African American woman to serve on Portland’s city council. She previously served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1995 until 2001. In 2020, Hardesty voted to cut USD 18 million in funding from the Portland Police Bureau budget.

About Jo Ann Hardesty in brief

Summary Jo Ann HardestyJo Ann A. Hardesty is the first African American woman to serve on Portland’s city council. She previously served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1995 until 2001. She is an advocate of reducing police funding by 18 million dollars and reducing response to calls where crimes are not committed.

In 2020, Hardesty voted to cut USD 18 million in funding from the Portland Police Bureau budget.