I’m sure my colleagues in D3 appreciate the food tourism export dollars, but once we unfetter the market with passage of my ordinance I’ll be able to get a dog in my own district.

We’re going to see articles of impeachment for doing these crimes, right? Or is Congress just going to tolerate a president that conducts extrajudicial murders?

This idea that you need to run culture war conservatives to win a Dem seat is absurd and it’s part of how we’ve arrived at a state where you have a political consensus emerge around lionizing edgelords like Charlie Kirk, who was an objectively terrible person.

I’ve been having a little fun on here today, but in all seriousness: there is a very real threat that Portland enters a vicious cycle where declining economic activity-> low tax revenue-> service cuts -> further declining economic activity. Zero cost policies that activate space fight against that.

One line of critique against my “hot dog” ordinance is that it’s somehow unfair to proprietors to allow for additional competition. Here’s what Adam Smith has to say about that: Book I, Chapter VII

Conservatives whenever I do or say anything: “Booo, Comrade Green, booo!” Conservatives when I file an ordinance literally designed to unleash the power of the free market: . . . “Booo, Comrade Green, booooo!”

Do you wish you lived in a city where you could simply buy some street food, like a delicious hot dog, while boppin around the city? Then you're going to want to submit written testimony or sign up to speak in favor at the Arts & Economy Committee next Tuesday.

Is this the first time in history a sitting Portland City Council member has corked an intersection during a bike ride? Cc: @councilorgreen.bsky.social A group rode/walked to City Hall today ahead of the council discussion on Vision Zero, led by @councilortkl.bsky.social.

An update on the ICE facility. Our administration's investigation has "show[n] more than two dozen detention policy violations of the facility’s land use conditions of approval with the city, which does not allow detainees to be kept overnight or held for more than 12 hours." 1/

Will do some kind of post-trip summary, but the most fascinating thing I learned was that not only does Vienna have an institution for workers that functions the way any chamber of commerce works (e.g., lobbying resources for all workers), but that they do legal defense for tenants and win.

Thank you to @councilorgreen.bsky.social and your incredible team for saving this constituent from being evicted. I watched you hustle behind the scenes to take regular constituent work and go above and beyond to use the power of your office to make a difference in this person’s life.

Join leaders from @portlanddsa.bsky.social and PTU along with @councilorgreen.bsky.social at a press conference to defend a 68-year-old disabled veteran, nearly evicted due to landlord negligence. Tomorrow, Thursday, 9/4 at 10:30 AM at the Yards, 815 NW Naito Pkwy. Come demand housing justice.

As long as I’m on council I’ll continue to defend against transphobia with all the power of the office. And I’m certainly not alone. We’re not going to roll over for fascists when they come for trans people.

A key finding from this research is that providing low-barrier and flexible direct cash assistance to ensure that rent doesn’t exceed 30% of income more than halves homelessness. We need to produce more housing, so housing can be had at reasonable cost, but we clearly need to just give folks cash

BREAKING: A new experiment in Philly shows cash rental assistance slashed homelessness rates by 57–67%.

This is a welcome addition to the abundance discourse and pretty close to my own views. Worth a read.

Beggar thy neighbor politics is bad and we should not play race to the bottom ec dev games. We should instead articulate a positive program of public sector development for the public good.

Wow, this is a concise list of all of the politics that I oppose, that I ran to oppose and will continue to oppose. Absolutely disgraceful to continue trafficking in the tax flight myth without sufficient evidence and with Trump’s tax cuts for the rich as wind in their sails.

I will support no action to comply with Trump’s hateful terror campaign against our immigrant community. Will never happen with this council. Portland will not tolerate it.

Okay, here we go… First, what and who is the Portland Planning Commission? “The Planning Commission focuses on land use planning, while continuing to advance the policies in Portland’s Comprehensive Plan.” tl;dr: You can learn more and sign up for updates here: www.portland.gov/bps/planning...

The next phase of paving on SW 4th Ave. begins tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 15, at 8 p.m. Crews will be working on SW 4th between SW Jefferson and Taylor streets. The street will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18. Details: www.portland.gov/transportati...

The Downtown Portland parking district, which covers downtown Portland, Old Town and the Pearl District, will expand its pay-to-park hours to 10 p.m. starting on Sept. 2. The new Downtown parking hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Mon - Sat. and 1 – 10 p.m. Sun. Details: www.portland.gov/transportati...

The Climate, Resiliency, and Land Use Committee is currently discussing the comp plan and will take up a discussion on active transportation next. I have been invited to provide comments on the recent diverter situation in NW to move this discussion into its relevant committee oversight purview

Over the next two years, we are updating our Transportation System Plan (TSP) -our 20-year plan to guide transportation projects, programs, policies, and investments in Portland. The first step is defining the TSP's Vision and Goals – the north star the rest of the Plan will aim to reach.

In a lengthy council procedures focused meeting and my staff asked if I needed refreshments, with suggestions for water, hot dogs, etc. I said hot dog water (as a bit)

Some City Council members have voiced their skepticism with the meetings. Here’s what @councilorgreen.bsky.social and @councilorkanal.bsky.social said about the Problem Solvers, and the diverter removal plan:

Here’s what’s up with the Portland meetings you (probably) haven’t been invited to.

Hey Portland, there’s a lot of fear in our immigrant communities right now and one way you can help is attending a MigraWatch/ICE Watch Training. You’ll learn how to safely identify and verify potential ICE activity, and how to contribute to PIRC’s rapid response network.

I'm here w/an overflow crowd at the Bicycle Advisory Committee (I ❤️ Portland for allowing such a sentence to exist), alongside @councilorgreen.bsky.social & @councilortkl.bsky.social, to hear from community about the NW Portland diverters and why they should stay. Not pictured: overflow room. 1/2

TriMet won't turn away anyone riding to or from a cooling center who cannot pay fare between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. today, Tuesday, August 12. Please tell your bus operator that you're heading to or from a cooling center.

See you on the City Bike Bus TOMORROW, Aug. 13! Get all the details: www.portland.gov/transportati...

Happening now! You can watch live at the link below.

On today’s agenda for Arts and Economy Committee, Councilor Jamie Dunphy is presenting the state of Portland’s music economy. www.portland.gov/council/agen... @councilordunphy.bsky.social

Multnomah County often welcomes the support of volunteers at cooling shelters we operate during severe weather. ➡️ Visit: multco.us/volunteer-emergency-shelter for information about volunteer roles and requirements, plus upcoming trainings.

Just a reminder that our Inner Eastside for All Pedalpalooza @shift2bikes.bsky.social ride with @strongtownspdx.bsky.social @bikeloudpdx.bsky.social is coming up this Saturday, August 16. 🏘️

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee meets at 9:30 a.m. with parking code and Interstate Bridge Program on the agenda. Attend in person or virtually. www.portland.gov/auditor/coun...

I have a code change ordinance in the queue for attorney review that will legalize selling hot dogs on sidewalks. Watch this space 🌭

The Community & Public Safety Committee meets on Tuesday 8/12 at 2:30 PM. First is a presentation on Portland Fire & Rescue's Community Health Assess and Treat (CHAT) program. Second is a discussion (w/public comment!) on what should be in the next PPB Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) report.

I was just at 20th and Everett speaking with some people opposed to removing these pedestrian safety measures when I witnessed a car nearly hit a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Clearly we need more traffic calming, not less! Proud of the community for stepping up.

In the context of the Manny Clark settlement, my colleague @councilorkanal.bsky.social said, "You simply cannot deescalate with an AR-15." I couldn't agree more. That's why we left our M-16s in the truck when we Civil Affairs soldiers did de-escalatory and rapport building work in AF.

I am receiving significant constituent communications opposing the removal of active transportation / pedestrian safety infrastructure slated to be removed in NW Portland. I'm deeply concerned with this move, believe it sets us back, and actively working to find a suitable public forum to discuss

Council work session is underway. Today’s discussion is about Council Committees, goals, and how to achieve them with new or existing structures and processes. What’s working and what’s not? We won’t get into committee names and assignments today. www.youtube.com/live/XhZk10e...

We simply cannot afford a doom loop for TriMet. Reduction in service will lead to a reduction in ridership, leading to declining fares, more cuts, 🔁 The cost will be increased congestion, further deterioration in PBOT assets and of course emissions. We can’t afford that. Call your state reps.

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PCCEP, the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing, is holding a listening session on the death of Damon Lamarr Johnson this Wednesday from 6-9pm at the Portland Building.

I appreciate this thoughtful effort to connect the dots on my vision for the future of transportation in this city, from the small and hyper local to the systems level. No notes, other than DSA is a not a political party yet.

I have profound gratitude for everyone who stepped out of chambers to have that frank, difficult discussion with me. Most people were responsive, thoughtful, and diligent. To those who remain frustrated, I share your anger. City Council is looking into every possible avenue to protect our neighbors

We did a lot today: referred a parks levy, made some important appointments, waived SDCs, and much more. But, I’m most proud of how my colleagues @councilormorillo.bsky.social and @councilorkanal.bsky.social addressed community concerns re: ICE and convened in a fluid and courageous way.

One more batch of deliveries to Old Town for another volunteer of today. Several volunteers have taken shifts since 9 a.m. Thank you all.

Re: my mutual aid call for action. I've received some engagement on the appropriateness of relying on volunteerism to address what should be a public service that I want to elaborate on, because it deserves that discussion. 🧵