Sunset in beautiful Arch Cape, where Mayor Ted Wheeler owns a second home. iStock / Getty Images Plus Mayor Ted Wheeler is fortunate enough to own a second home—a 2,790-square-foot Arch Cape getaway with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. But if you’d like to send mail or pay a visit, maybe don’t rely on […]
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Portland’s Unique Ban on New Fuel Terminals Isn’t Unconstitutional, After All
But the City Still Needs to Do Work Before It Goes Into Place
FRANÇOIS VIGNEAULT Portland’s push to ban new fossil fuel terminals within city limits isn’t unconstitutional after all, the Oregon Court of Appeals says. In a decision that’s warmed the hearts of environmental groups, the court today swatted aside conclusions of a state board that helped put Portland’s innovative and strict policy on ice. Proponents say […]
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The Best Tweets to @TedWheeler
This Mayor Doesn’t Transcribe Voicemails. You Found a Way to Be Heard Anyway
This mayor doesn’t transcribe voicemails. You found a way to be heard anyway.
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Remember the Top Stories of 2017 With Us
Then Put It Behind You Forever
Then put it behind you forever.
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Hall Monitor: Scoff Medicine
Portland Probably Misspent Millions in Utility Funds. It’s Finally Paying Some Back.
Portland probably misspent millions in utility funds. It’s finally paying some back.
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A New Fee Meant to Spruce Up City Streets Has Property Owners Enraged
It’s Also Got City Officials Contemplating Bizarre Workarounds
It’s also got city officials contemplating bizarre workarounds.
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The City Won’t Investigate Misconduct Claims Against Former Mayor Sam Adams, Attorney Says
Former Mayor Sam Adams As the #metoo movement rages on, the City of Portland will not conduct an investigation into allegations that former Mayor Sam Adams subjected his former assistant to inappropriate conduct. City Attorney Tracy Reeve told the Mercury on Wednesday that claims by former mayoral aide Cevero Gonzalez appeared to be “time-barred” from […]
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Hall Monitor: Crossing Columbia
Mayor Ted Wheeler’s Office Has Been Quietly Looking to Expand Sidewalk Regulations for Months, an Aide Says
Mayor Ted Wheeler’s office has been quietly looking to expand sidewalk regulations for months, an aide says.
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In Shake-Up, Ted Wheeler Announces the Departure of Directors of Housing, Diversity
Two of Mayor Ted Wheeler’s bureaus—including one of his highest profile assignments—are getting a major shake-up. Wheeler’s office today announced the impending departure of Housing Director Kurt Creager and Dante James, director of the city’s Office of Equity and Human RIghts. The surprise departures, one of which appears to be forced, come as Wheeler grapples […]
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Booming Portland Might Now Be Facing a Budget Hole of Between $9 Million and $30 Million Next Year
cosmonaut / Getty Images At a time of record revenues, the city’s financial outlook is dimming a bit. The City Budget Office now believes Portland might see between $9 million and $30 million in increased costs for providing the same services next year, Budget Director Andrew Scott said Wednesday. That’s up from a potential $5 […]
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Portland Has Strict Standards For Outlawing Sidewalk Sitting—Unless Cops Ask
Now the recent decision to expand no-sit sidewalks has created a headache for Mayor Ted Wheeler
Now the recent decision to expand no-sit sidewalks has created a headache for Mayor Ted Wheeler.
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Hall Monitor: Portland’s Future Decongestants
While Abetting ODOT’s Rose Quarter Plans, the City Just Took a Step Forward
While abetting ODOT’s Rose Quarter plans, the city just took a step forward.