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Portland City Council Adopts New Law Enforcement Mask Ban, ID Requirements

"After months of committee discussions, impassioned pleas, and amendments, a “Right to Know Who’s Policing You” ordinance from Portland City Councilor Sameer Kanal passed 8-4 Wednesday, May 27. Councilors Dan Ryan, Eric Zimmerman, Olivia Clark, and Loretta Smith voted against the legislation."

https://www.portlandmercury.com/news/portland-city-council-adopts-new-law-enforcement-mask-ban-id-requirements/

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Portland City Council Adopts New Law Enforcement Mask Ban, ID Requirements

When federal immigration agents started showing up for duty last year in plain clothes with their faces half covered, it stoked fear in immigrants. It also sparked concerns about accountability and transparency within the broader community. Still, an ordinance aimed at requiring police to display agency ID and keep their faces visible at all times […]

Portland Mercury

Weyoun 6 May 20

RE: https://pdx.social/@portlandmercury/116604901933349861

No surprises. #PDXPol

https://www.portlandmercury.com/news/the-mercurys-2026-primary-election-night-live-updates/

Weyoun 6 May 19

#Portland if you haven't voted, today's the last day. Living in these times I think it's pretty obvious why electing better judges is one of the best things you can do to improve your community.

My picks for the 4th district circuit court:

- Behre
- Perini-Abbott
- Brown
- Hagedorn

I think these picks are all significantly better than their opponents.

#PDXPol #ORPol

Weyoun 6 May 19

Time to #vote.

#VotingTime #PDXPol #ORPol

Weyoun 6 Apr 30

Looks like I'm voting for Perini-Abbott for Multnomah County Judge position 5.

#ORPol #PDXPol

Peter Drake Apr 30

Don't threaten us with a good time, Portland Chamber of Commerce.

#pdxpol #orpol #oregon #portland

https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/04/30/portland-chamber-of-commerce-behind-survey-targeting-progressive-challengers-to-dem-incumbents/

Portland Chamber of Commerce behind survey targeting progressive challengers to Dem incumbents • Oregon Capital Chronicle

The surveys that went out to voters in Washington County and Oregon’s 38th House District characterized progressives as “too extreme.”

Oregon Capital Chronicle

Peter Drake Apr 7

Councilor Steve Novick is spot on: the Portland Clean Energy Fund should be spent on transportation. Make buses frequent, reliable, and electric! Buy an e-bike for anyone brave enough to ride one!

The US federal government is collapsing, but local governments are alive and well. Help steer yours.

#pdx #portland #transit #climate #pdxpol

Episode webpage: https://play.cdnstream1.com/s/opb/think-out-loud/how-should-portlands-cle-4513b9

Media file: https://pds.cdnstream1.com/p/opb/think-out-loud/how-should-portlands-cle-4513b9/audio.mp3