How cops turned a new street enforcement rule into “Sit-Lie 2.0.”
sit-lie law
Concrete Crackdown
Who gets in trouble for illegally sitting on Portland’s sidewalks?
Hall Monitor
Mayor Sam Adams says he wants to protect the disabled with his new sit-lie law, but OH, C’MON!
Spare Change for the Better
Mayor seeks feedback on new sidewalk management plan.
We Mean it This Time
Nick Fish and Sam Adams kill the sit-lie law for good.
Hall Monitor
Mayor Adams and Commissioner Fritz meet with homeless advocates about
the sit-lie law replacement.
Make Picnic Not War
Anti sit-lie Facebookers hold sidewalk picnics against the city’s
planned renewal of the law.
Hall Monitor
Mayor Sam Adams crafts new sit-lie law, doesn’t know if it’ll be ruled
unconstitutional again in 18 more months.
Hall Monitor
City plans its sit-lie outreach process, prompting feelings of
déjà vu.
