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Anita Yap
Portland Multnomah Food Policy Council
Anita Yap is vice chair of the Portland Multnomah Food Policy Council. The Food Policy Council is a 14 member council, jointly appointed by the City of Portland and Multnomah County Commissioners. Council members interests and expertise range from community health, farmers, chefs, neighborhood associations, urban agriculture, and food banks. The Food Policy Council is charged to address local government policy, programs, operations and land use rulings related to the food system and its corresponding impacts on community health and well being.
In her work as a land use planner, Anita is working with communities to create school and community gardens, farmers markets and providing healthy food to community members. She is also working with local farmers to create markets, urban design concepts and land use plans that support the local food system. Anita is an advocate for social equity, community building, and is a mother of four and enjoys cooking, gardening and eating.
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