He has 22, no, make that, 23, followers already:
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The Ruiz Questions, Part Three: “I’ve Nothing To Hide.”
Much more follows on former Mercury news editor’s Amy J.Ruiz’s recruitment by Mayor Adams.RUIZ AT PRESS CONFERENCE: Pensive… Ruiz applied for the job as Adams’ Sustainability Policy Adviser on November 3, 2008. “The skills I’ve developed as a journalist coupled with my knowledge of Portland make me ideally suited to serve Mayor-Elect Sam Adams as […]
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Nick Fish “Disappointed and Outraged…”
While City Commissioner Amanda Fritz may have appeared at Adams’ side this afternoon at the press conference, Adams’ other council colleagues are presenting a somewhat less happy face. “I believe public service is honorable, and the overwhelming majority of people in public service do their best to do the right thing every day,” says City […]
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Apologygate: Leonard Calls For Independent Inquiry, Police Union Calls For Resignation
Mayor Sam Adams issued an apology to 9 TV cameras and more than 30 journalists in the Rose Room on the third floor of City Hall this afternoon, for lying about the nature of his mentoring relationship with a former legislative intern, Beau Breedlove. Adams had previously denied their relationship was sexual, but admitted to […]
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Adams Apologizes
Just photos for the time being, I’m afraid—we have a newspaper to put to bed. In the meantime, you can watch it all over at Katu, if you’re interested. And check back to Blogtown later for updates.
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Adams Press Conference Barred To Public
Adams has closed his “apology” session to the public. It’s only for registered journalists. There’s additional security downstairs at City Hall, and journalists from Indymedia are being denied entry at this point. At least three members of the public, barred from the session, are being handled by Adams’ “public advocate,” who is apologizing profusely. Still, […]
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The Ruiz Questions, Part Two: “It was just these canned questions…it just felt like window dressing. I just didn’t get a sense that I was part of a real interview, like there was no integrity to it.”
Just so we’re completely transparent, here, an Adams staffer just gave this reporter a cup of tea:Tea: Notice it’s “passion” variety… I’m still in the lobby of Adams’ office. No sign of the big man, yet, but plenty of activity. Staffers are moving back and forth behind the glass wall in the lobby, like rabbits […]
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The Ruiz Questions
There’ll be more on former Mercury news editor Amy Ruiz’s recruitment by Sam Adams in this week’s paper, which comes out late Wednesday night. But in the meantime, here are some questions submitted here on Blogtown by our readers, for Sam Adams to answer. 1.Why did you hire Amy Ruiz in a position she is […]
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The Recall Sam Adams Movement
Already has a blog… In order to protect the integrity of Portland’s local government, We the People are calling for the immediate resignation of Mayor Sam Adams for the following reasons: 1. Alleged illegal sexual misconduct with a minor under the age of 18; 2. Alleged ethical misconduct during his mayoral campaign of 2008 by […]
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The O Sends Newseum “Big Story”
A trip over to the Newseum to see how the Oregonian planned, last night, to play this morning’s story is worthwhile:
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City Hall Shocked, Stunned
City Commissioner Randy Leonard’s front desk person had gotten 5 calls from citizens and 3 media calls when I stopped in just before 9am. But Leonard isn’t in yet, and his Chief of Staff, Ty Kovatch, declined comment. Commissioner Dan Saltzman is out of town with his family for the inauguration. His chief of staff, […]
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Your Questions For Adams…
Here’s some clip art from his mayoral campaign that looks a little unfortunate, now. One question that’s come up in the comments both here and elsewhere is whether Adams should resign. Yes or no? And why?Adams has announced he’ll issue a “public apology” at city hall tomorrow at 1:30 pm. Should he use the opportunity, […]