Ryan pointed to his experience and said now is not the time to elect a newcomer to politics while AJ McCreary said Portland needs change and new leadership.
The city-funded homeless village for LGBTQ+ residents, formerly located on SE Water Ave, is moving today to one of the city's first "Safe Rest Village" locations on SW Naito. The move of some 25 tenants comes on the heels of the village's somewhat rocky introduction to the neighborhood, spurred by what appears to be a communication breakdown between city offices and neighborhood groups. Because of these dynamics, villagers remain hesitant to feel welcome in their.
Portland City Council will vote on a resolution next week that will solidify the city's commitment to restoring both the fountain base of the Thompson Elk statue and the statue itself—both which were removed from their downtown Portland home after they were partially damaged during 2020's racial justice protests It's the latest step in what's become a labyrinthine and politically tense path to return the elk statue to its original location—in the middle of SW.
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