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Adena Long, Director of Portland Parks & Recreation, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the City Parks Alliance, a nationwide organization dedicated to promoting urban parks and green spaces.
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Portland Parks & Recreation Director Adena Long Elected To City Parks...
Adena Long, Director of Portland Parks & Recreation, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the City Parks Alliance, a nationwide organization dedicated to promoting urban parks and green spaces.
