Bryan Hockaday

Bryan is a University of Portland graduate with experience at the city, county and state level, as well as the private sector. He began his public service as a policy advisor in Portland City Hall and as outreach and policy advisor for a Multnomah County Commissioner.  He has also served as a press secretary in the Oregon Governor’s Office, policy advisor to the Mayor of Seattle, and chief of staff to an Oregon Legislator. Additionally, Hockaday previously led a multi-state portfolio as a public policy manager for Lyft in the Pacific Northwest.

More recently, he worked on the Public and Government Affairs team for Clackamas County and as a public affairs specialist for the Oregon Department of Energy. Over his career, he has built strong relationships with local leaders, community advocates, and policymakers across the region, and he looks forward to returning to Multnomah County.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Hockaday is an avid runner and craft enthusiast. He resides in the Buckman neighborhood with his partner, Michael, and Judy the Wonder Dog.