Christine Lewis

Metro Councilor, District 2
Founding member of the Bull Run Center

Councilor Christine Lewis (she, her, hers) brings nearly two decades of experience in policy, government and nonprofit leadership to her work as a Metro Councilor. Currently in her second term, her responsibilities and committee assignments span from housing and transportation to parks and nature, solid waste, and regional cultural venues. She is also passionate about climate resiliency, waste reduction and making sure the voices of everyday people are part of Metro’s decision making process. 

In addition to her work as a Metro Councilor, she is executive director of the Portland Urban Debate League. She holds a master degree in nonprofit leadership from University of Pennsylvania, and a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Reed College. She lives in the Willamette neighborhood of West Linn with her husband, Mike, and sons Carrick and McCall. Councilor Lewis began her second term in 2023; her current term expires Jan. 2, 2027. Christine serves as the Chair of the Willamette Falls Locks Authority and serves on several community and nonprofit boards, including the Willamette Falls and Landings Heritage Area Coalition and the Clackamas County Business Alliance.