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Commentary: Charter Commission race makes dysfunction in Portland politics even clearer Noting the strain of funding and running his campaign as an hourly worker, Anthony Emerson also says that a divisive mailer has prevented discussion of key city issues. By Anthony EmersonSpecial to the Press Herald Share A few days ago, I sent out a tweet, more in frustration and exasperation than in any semblance of political tact. “Never, ever, ever, ever running for office in Portland again. A downright hellish experience, magnified by the fact that as someone who works for a living, I lack the time or resources to mount a serious campaign.” ....
Commentary: District 3 Portland Charter Commission candidate finds endorsement divisive A mailer sent out by People First Charter doesn’t reflect the complexity of the race or the message of his campaign, Zack Barowitz says. By Zack BarowitzSpecial to the Press Herald Share Over the weekend, while I was out canvassing in District 3, I came to the house of two folks I’ve known for a long time, John and Molly. Molly met me at the door and sat me down on her porch as I answered her questions about the Charter Commission. Related Then she asked how I felt about the mailer from People First Charter that went out endorsing me and attacking one of my opponents. I explained that this mailer was sent by a PAC without my knowledge or consent; it did not reflect the message of my campaign, nor did I approve of the divisive rhetoric that it contained. I would never try to build myself up by tearing someone else down – particularly someone who I’ve worked with ....