Elana Pirtle-Guiney leads the 12-member city council, which has to juggle its own growing pains, Portland's biggest priorities, and looming budget cuts.

The street performer festival will transform downtown into a live music haven, bringing 30 street performers to 18 venues from April 10-13.

It's no secret that the city has difficult decisions to make. For one, it's facing a $93 million budget shortfall.