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Meet the Portland City Council Candidates: District 3
These candidates are running in the district that encompasses most of Southeast Portland east of the river to I-205.
Courtney Vaughn
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Portland Elections Division Issues Warning Letter to Gonzalez Campaign Over Political Sign
A large sign supporting Rene Gonzalez for mayor left out a fine print financial disclosure. A separate investigation into his use of taxpayer funds was recently reopened.
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Portland Auditor’s Office Will Take Another Look At Gonzalez’s Potential Campaign Finance Violation
Citing new information, auditors will revisit their prior determination of insufficient evidence of illegal activity related to Wikipedia edits
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Controversial Dark Money Group, People For Portland, Dissolves Amid State Elections Investigation
The political organization known for its aggressive billboards says its election law violation had ‘nothing to do’ with decision. Another investigation is still active.
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Judge: Portland’s New Police Accountability Board Must Be Operational In a Year
While the new community-led police oversight system is finally on track, some commissioners are furious at a federal judge’s decision to postpone board selection until a new council is in place.
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Auditors Determine Insufficient Evidence that Rene Gonzalez Violated Campaign Finance Laws
Despite “exceedingly close call” Portland Auditor’s Office says commissioner and mayoral candidate’s use of taxpayer money to alter his Wikipedia page isn’t a definitive violation. Secretary of State will investigate other potential violations.
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Police ID Officer Who Shot a Man in the Portsmouth Neighborhood
Nicholas Morales remains on leave after shooting and injuring Robert Seeger near a North Portland apartment complex on Aug. 24. Video footage of the incident was released Sept. 9.