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School Board Members Raise Concerns Over County Chair Candidate
Seven current and former Portland School Board members signed a letter saying Julia Brim-Edwards isn’t cut out for the job.
Jeremiah Hayden
Jeremiah Hayden reports on housing, homelessness, and other issues affecting Portlanders. He's lived in Oregon nearly all his life, and in Portland since 2001. jhayden@portlandmercury.com
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Controversial Police Initiative Sparks Quarrel Between State and City Elections Officials
Auditor’s Office cites “no credible errors” in response to accusations from petitioners of Community Safety Initiative as initial sampling shows petition falling short of November ballot requirements
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‘Safer Portland’ Campaign Faces New Complaints As Elections Officials Work to Certify Measure For November Ballot
The city and state are awash in complaints over an initiative to use climate funds to hire more police. What happens next?
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Two City Councilors Face State Ethics Complaints Over Moda Center Event
Complaint takes aim at Olivia Clark and Loretta Smith’s attendance at $350 Metro Chamber event that exceeds legal limit for gifts. Clark says her ticket was purchased.
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Police Oversight Board Members Say Budget Ordinance Could Erode Public’s Trust in New System
Six members of Portland’s Community Board for Police Accountability caution that a new attempt to raid funds could invite legal trouble.
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Highlights of the Big Ticket Metro Chamber Event? Maybe the Catering.
Energy inside Moda was sparse as Tom Dundon addressed the local business community. Outside, Portlanders were riled up.
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City Council Held Their Noses and Passed a Budget—Now They Want Changes
Progressives want to use climate dollars for jobs. Moderates may raid police accountability dollars for cops. Jamie Dunphy wanted a work session to figure it out.