Why don't we close down some urban renewal areas and let that money flow back to the county and schools? That would be a good story for you to pursue Matt, as that money would go to mental health and social services which you support. But you're only here for another week. Bummer.

@Blabby Sarah's already on it mate. ALREADY ON IT.

Fresh eyes? Why do I get the feeling that these fresh eyes will be a friend of Cogen?

Good to hear, Matt. GOOD TO HEAR.

hey, Jimmy, Dan'll be unemployed soon & he is an engineer who knows how to get things done.

I'll say again, jail beds and parole oficers should be a higher priority than bike paths. Another use for some of the $20 million.

If you can find the Multnomah County line item for bike paths, I'd like to see it.

BOH: I thought I read that Sam was taking $20 million from the sewer project to build some bike paths. Again, I guess I was wrong. My most abject and sincere apologies.

In the City of Portland budget, yes.

@BOH - Sure, you've got a point, but it's a little disingenuous to say they're completely unrelated. I'm sure it's possible for the city and county to co-fund mutually beneficial things. Like jail beds instead of bioswales.

Thank you, Reymont. My point, but better said.