Mayor Monday: Historic Independence, OR and its community connections

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Perched along the Willamette River just 20 minutes from Salem sits the city of Independence.

Living by the tagline “Oregon’s story begins here,” the city has grown into a vibrant and engaging community.

Independence’s mayor John McArdle joined AM Extra to talk about the city’s history and upcoming events.

Watch the full video in the player above.