... as probably more of "Silicon Forest" is on the west side of the river than the east side. If you live in Beaverton close to the city, that's not a bad location to be able to commute to a high tech job and still be close to more cultural activities to the east of you.
Some places along the max line, like where I was earlier is in a tunnel right between the city and Beaverton transit center, and you therefore have to go on a bus to get to a train stop, so perhaps less attractive. I'm further west than I ideally want to be now, but am within walking distance of a Trimet station, which makes it better, especially since I'm starting a new job soon in the Pearl district in about a week.
One thing to note is that the Washington County Democrats on the west side are a significant element of the Democratic Party here locally and statewide, and often times make a difference when it comes to moving the whole state to the left moreso. As the Democrats get more political positions here in this area, the state tends to go more Democratic in power. So if you want to make a difference, being here can help too.
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