On Tuesday, Oct 6 between 6-8pm, the City of Portland is hosting the second public listening session to hear Portlander's thoughts and desires for the October 28th Fall Budget Monitoring Process (Fall BMP) council hearing and vote.
The Oct 28 Fall BMP is the council's next opportunity to make decisions or amend how the city spends its money. We are in the midst of multiple crises and I have no interest in rebuilding the inequitable Portland that existed before this series of crises.
Now is the time to #RethinkPortland and I want to hear from you.
☑️ If you cannot provide live testimony you can send written comments to the City Budget Office, which will be shared with all of Council: portlandoregon.gov/cbo/61969
To get updates and information for events and opportunities to get involved in my community safety efforts visit: rethinkportland.com
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As the details over the 56 deputized PPB officers continue to unfold, I want to be clear where I stand: under no conditions should these deputized officers be out on Portland’s streets or responding to protests. (1/5)
Until the deputation is rescinded, I’m asking my colleagues to join me in demanding the Police Commissioner and Police chief pull the deputized officers immediately. (2/5)
This is a clear attempt by the federal government to take over our local police force, circumvent DA Schmidt’s protest arrest policy, and threaten everyone’s right to free speech and assembly. I do not take any of this lightly. (3/5)
Upon entering City Hall, one of my goals has been to increase hygiene services for our houseless neighbors.
Recently HUCIRP began distributing 100 additional portable bathrooms throughout the City, which has been met with some unacceptable hostility. Full Statement in thread.
Recently the Homeless Urban Camping Impact Reduction Program (HUCIRP) began distributing 100 additional portable bathrooms throughout the City, with locations based on extensive research and data to make sure they are distributed equitably and where they are most needed.
I am enthusiastically in support of this FEMA & CARES Act funded effort, which could not be more important than during a global health pandemic where risks of COVID-19 exposure can be mitigated through good hygiene practices such as washing your hands.
This evening, Portland City Council is partnering with @PCCEPportland for a Police Budget Listening Session - the 2nd of 3 City Council listening sessions leading into the October 28th Fall BMP budget vote.
I look forward to hearing from Portlanders about how we can rethink community safety by investing in our community & crime prevention strategies that re-align our Police Bureau with its mission to solve crime and prioritize it's resources responsibly.
I am excited to facilitate "Meet the Next Generation", a conversation this Saturday with an inspiring group of rising BIPOC leaders. Read through this thread to learn more about our panelists!
Candace Avalos (she/her) (@candaceforpdx) is a first generation American Blacktina, daughter of Guatemalan immigrants & Black Virginians from the Jim Crow south. She works at PSU advising Student Government & Greek Life. A former candidate for Portland City Council...
she serves as Chair of the Citizen Review Committee & works to bring transparency & accountability to PPB. She shows up for the community in a variety of ways, including as a board member for Portland: Neighbors Welcome & a communication coordinator for a local Kickball Club.
Join Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty on 9/26 for a live stream conversation with the next generation of BIPOC leaders that are already changing Portland for the better!
The Civil Rights movement & other prominent calls for progressive change throughout history have always been led by younger generations. Today, we need to listen & heed the calls of the BLM movement to end police violence & bring racial justice to all the systems in our society.
Details about our guests will be released throughout the week.
ASL interpretation has been requested and we are awaiting final confirmation.
Join Commissioner Hardesty for a conversation with long time veterans of the fight for police reform in Portland, featuring: Dr. LeRoy Haynes (AMA Coalition for Justice and Police Reform), Debbie Aiona (League of Women Voters of Portland), & Dan Handleman (Portland Copwatch).
The discussion will revolve around key moments in the history of PPB and reform efforts, as well as reflections on lessons learned from past reform efforts. During the final 30 minutes of the event, our guests will take questions from the live stream comments around this topic.
ASL interpretation has been requested and we are awaiting final confirmation. This is the first in a new series of upcoming events hosted by the office of Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty. We are excited to share more details of what's to come at the conclusion of this event!