Rooted in Community: Juan Carlos González on Leadership, Housing, and Belonging

About this episode

Juan Carlos González discusses his journey and vision for community and belonging.

In this inspiring conversation, Metro Councilor and new father Juan Carlos González joins the Abuelas to share his journey from working-class roots in Cornelius, Oregon to regional leadership. They explore what it means to fight for affordable housing, transportation equity, and immigrant rights while staying grounded in family, cultural pride, and community. Juan Carlos offers a bold vision for a region where everyone belongs and thrives. Support the show

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Host: Abuelas en Acción

Guest: Juan Carlos González

Topics covered

• leadership
• affordable housing
• transportation equity
• immigrant rights
• community
• cultural pride

Keywords

• leadership
• housing
• community
• immigrant rights
• transportation equity
• cultural pride

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Places: Cornelius, Oregon

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