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Advocates Reject Zenith Energy Investigation in Letter Delivered to Mayor’s Office
An “artificially narrowed scope” predetermined the outcome of city-led investigation, letter says.
Local environmental advocates remain frustrated with Mayor Keith Wilson over his handling of Zenith Energy, saying he has not kept his promise to revoke the Houston-based fossil fuel company’s land use credentials if the city found it violated the law. A small group of environmental advocates gathered at Portland City Hall Monday to deliver a […]
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The Best of Mayor Charlie Hales’ Voicemails: 2015
Keep Portland Rage-Filled
Keep Portland rage-filled.
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The City Says It’s Divesting from Fossil Fuels. That’s Not True.
In Fact, We Don’t Plan to Stop Supporting Oil Companies Any Time Soon.
In fact, we don’t plan to stop supporting oil companies any time soon.