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Linking Sam Adams
A board member of the Mount Tabor Neighborhood Association: Sam’s downfall is not about sex. It is about lying. We now know that he never sought to mentor the young man who became his sexual partner. That lie unraveled in front of the Oregonian editorial board. We know that people who had Sam’s best interests […]
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Lauderdale Says Adams Staying
According to the Tribune, which reported this 26 minutes ago. UPDATE: Lauderdale plans press conference at noon. Statement from Van Sant will be read.
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The Ruiz/Savage Connection
As Mercury editor Steve Humphrey mentioned earlier, folks in Seattle have their own opinions on the Ruiz question. But in light of the latest development in this story, there’s another aspect to all this that requires at least some scrutiny, namely: Ruiz’s close relationship with The Stranger editor, Dan Savage. Full disclosure: Index Publishing co-owns […]
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Saltzman “Grieving”, Mentions “Shot At Redemption”
City Commissioner Dan Saltzman got back into town last night, and came to work for the first time since the scandal broke today. His first reaction was “a sense of loss, in terms of I think the dynamism of a new city council and a new mayor. That’s the sense I felt, a sort of […]
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Pro/Anti Sam Protests Outside City Hall
“I wrote to the Mercury, and every news outlet I could get a hold of, I canceled some of my work day to make a lot of noise about, primarily, Just Out speaking out, supposedly, on behalf of the gay community,” says Richard Ludt (left), a massage therapist. “The Just Out position was a personal […]
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City Of Portland’s Code Of Ethics
Is posted in full on the city auditor’s website, here. Highlights: 1.03.020 Trust. The purpose of City government is to serve the public. City officials treat their office as a public trust.B. City officials promote public respect by avoiding even the appearance of impropriety.“Public service requires a continual effort to overcome cynical attitudes and suspicions […]
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Yet Another Website…
This time, it’s against…Speaking of which I was reliably informed this morning that Adams told former police chief, Derrick Foxworth, during the height of his scandal, “when you’re becoming the subject of jokes, it’s the time to step down.” Then, this landed in my inbox: Q:What’s unique about Portland?A: It’s the only place where an […]
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Blogs, Facebook, Twitter Fire Up In Support Of Adams
The Oregonian‘s Steve Duin suggests a recall election for Adams in 6 months, to give him a chance to prove he’s still up to the job, and to give voters the chance to voice their opinion about his behavior. Meanwhile, in The Matrix, this is happening: FACEBOOK GROUP: Has 388 members this morning…SAM IS STILL […]
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Just Out Calls On Adams To Resign
It has to be just a matter of time, now. Head over to Just Out to read more. Headed by publisher Marty Davis, Just Out newsmagazine is asking that Portland mayor Sam Adams resign from office. By his own admission, by committing the act of lying to the citizens of Portland, Adams has failed to […]
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Tribune Calls For Adams’ Resignation
This is a moment when Portland should be joining fully in this nation’s energized optimism for a new kind of politics, a new type of leader and hope for a better future. Instead, Portland residents once again find themselves deeply disappointed by the inappropriate and dishonest actions of a local leader — actions that ought […]
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Attorney General Kroger To Investigate Adams
From Brian Schmautz at the police bureau: Morning, I am starting to get calls about Chief Sizer’s request for an independent investigation. I will confirm that both Chief Sizer and Multnomah County District Attorney Michael Schrunk have asked the Attorney General to conduct an investigation in connection with the actions of Portland Mayor Sam Adams. […]