Portland, OR 97209
I’m beginning to think you have to be a little odd to want the headache of serving in public office. The politicians in Portland are no exception. I’ve found them to be a peculiar bunch. That was punctuated on Wednesday at the corner of 3rd Avenue and Main Street. City Councilman Randy Leonard was there
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What is the “DNA” Award? “This award recognizes individuals or organizations for their extraordinary passion and dedication to sports in Oregon. The recipients of this award are part of Oregon’s DNA.” The 2010 Oregon Sports Awards Media Guide had this to say about Brian Parrott’s lifetime commitment to Oregon Sports… “Tennis is in Parrott’s blood as
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Portland is on the ‘cusp’ of being a Major League City…there is a strong positive reaction to quality here in Portland and Oregon…you can see that pattern in the caliber of the people’s work. Sports is great business for Portland and Oregon…both events and franchises. I believe we are in perfect position, if we have
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By Kerry Eggers Long-time sports event promoter Brian Parrott said Friday he intends to run for Portland City Council in 2012. Parrott, instrumental in bringing three Davis Cup ties to Portland and with a hand in staging other major sporting events in Portland for three decades, wants to beef up the city’s presence on the
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October 12, 2011 – Brian Parrott, local sports promoter interested in running for city council stops by the Bald Faced Truth this afternoon. Brian talks with John Canzano about his ideas of bringing Major League Baseball to Portland. When did Bria
May 25th, 2008 – Brian Parrott, No. 2 tennis star on the 1967-68 men’s tennis team, is inducted into the Seattle University Athletic Hall of Fame May 24, 2008 at the Francis A. Logan, S.J., annual dinner.
