On this day, July 27, 2020, the mayors of Portland, Oregon, and five other major US cities appealed to Congress to make it illegal for the federal government to deploy militarized agents to cities that don't want their presence.
Also on this day, July 27, 2020, US agents declared an unlawful assembly, and just after 1 a.m., confronted protesters on the street and worked for hours to clear the area. Several people were seen being detained, but it was not immediately clear how many may were arrested.
Also on this day, June 27, 1859 US General William S. Harney sent troops to San Juan island -- in what is now Washington State -- to face the British in the Pig War, which was a dispute started by a British pig eating potatoes out of an American farmer's field.
“For me, this isn’t a pursuit of political powerâ€
PPortland City Commissioner Mingus Mapps has announced that he is running for Portland Mayor. "I have the values, vision, experience, and judgment to lead Portland to a safer, more equitable, and more prosperous future," he said from his campaign website. "I have a strong record of accomplishments for the two short years I’ve been a Portland City Commissioner and am proud of what we have done -- while also recognizing that it’s not nearly enough."
Commissioner Mapps, a
former Professor in the Political Science department at Brandeis University focused on equal treatment and fixing the city of Portland, especially in the face of rising crime. "I'm a dad of 12- and 14-year-old Black sons. I want my sons to live in a place where they can be free to be their authentic selves, love who they want, and live in a safe environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. For me, this isn’t a pursuit of political power, it’s about fixing the broken city I love, the city that has made me who I am."
His
campaign site also featured the theme of homelessness. "Our current policies around houselessness are creating chaos as we witness the tragic impacts of exploding drug addiction and mental illness. Rock bottom should never be a tent or RV on the streets. We can and must do better." He offered no specific plans.
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As a City Commissioner, he currently oversees the Portland Bureau of Transportation, the Portland Water Bureau, and the Bureau of Environmental Services.
--Staff Reports| Post Date: 2023-07-09 13:16:39 | Last Update: 2023-07-09 13:24:37 |
