Likening a rent freeze to same-sex marriage will not make it easier to negotiate a change in the state law blocking local rent control (and it's a questionable comparison). Portland is not a city-state, and pretending that it is won't increase the city's influence within the state. A mayor shouting from the barricades might help move a lot of free newspapers, but also may not end up getting much accomplished...in which case, Mayor Iannarone might well choose to leave office after one term, following her friend Charlie's example.

"And holy shit, you guys—she actually lives east of 60th!"

Nice to know what's important to the Mercury Rising Damp Squib Selection Squad, or whatever it's called. Not paying all your taxes, though? Not a big deal.

(Wait, why am I bothering to copy all this over from my comments on the other post? Does anyone actually read Blogtown any more? Can there be a square root of a negative number? Voodoo, Blue Star, or Dunkin? Please answer in the comments.)

Why would we push to change laws on rent freezing but not get to the source of the problem and change the law on required affordable housing? Rent freezes and rent control won't fix the supply problem. If we are going to pick a battle shouldn't we pick the one that will make the most impact?

I was considering voting for,her until she,went and helped erect an illegal homeless camp. The last thing we need is a continuation of hales free for all approach to homeless camping. Thanks for making it easy to decide who to vote for Sarah.