Mayor Ted WheelerVerified account

@tedwheeler

Official account for the 53rd Mayor of the City of Portland, Oregon. (Pronouns: He/Him/His)

Portland, OR
Joined January 2009

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  1. Jul 31

    Let’s now begin looking to the future and move forward together to do the important work of ensuring transformative change, economic recovery and the restoration of our beautiful, inclusive and vibrant city.

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  2. Jul 31

    Last night, Portlanders committed to peaceful demonstrations amplified their energy, asserted their collective voice and reclaimed the space that has been a staging ground for violence, to share their powerful message of reformative justice. Thank you!

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  3. Jul 31

    What will history say about Portland? It will say that we did not resist the call for reformation. It will say that we ushered in a new era of reconciliation and restorative justice.

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    The protests downtown last night felt different. Why? It was the first night of protests in nearly three weeks without federal law enforcement officers involved. and report.

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    Last night, the world was watching Portland. Here's what they saw: Federal troops left downtown. Local officials protected free speech. And Oregonians spoke out for Black Lives Matter, racial justice, and police accountability through peaceful, non-violent protest.

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    Jul 31

    Thank you to all those who demonstrated peacefully last night as well as those who interceded to stop any attempts to light fires or throw projectiles. It’s time to move forward and make transformative changes.

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  9. Jul 30

    Thank you . We must defend and advance a strong AFFH rule in order to create complete communities. Portland is a stronger and healthier city when we support working families.

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  10. Jul 30

    This morning, will be working with Portland Parks & Recreation, the , and outreach workers to clear Lownsdale Park. This is at the request of as part of the plan for federal officers to leave our community.

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  11. Jul 29

    The work of reform deserves our community’s full and complete attention, and I know that Portlanders will stay engaged. I’m proud of this community, and excited for the work ahead.

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  12. Jul 29

    And I am developing a community reinvestment proposal that I hope my colleagues will support when we discuss the City budget this fall.

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  13. Jul 29

    We are beginning to work with incoming District Attorney Mike Schmidt to reform the legal arm of the criminal justice system. We are advocating to State and Federal legislators for changes in the law.

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  14. Jul 29

    Today, Council will consider referring a ballot measure to fundamentally reimagine police accountability. The City Council has redirected millions of dollars from the Police Bureau’s budget, and is pressing forward with updates to bureau policies and training.

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  15. Jul 29

    For nearly two months, many thousands of Portlanders have committed to conversation and action centered on police and criminal justice system reform in our community. Local and State leaders have taken meaningful steps. And we are poised to do more.

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  16. Jul 29

    The Oregon State Police, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, & Portland Police Bureau will continue working together to keep Portlanders safe, and the Governor and I have given clear direction: we expect that they will continue engaging only if there is violent criminal activity.

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  17. Jul 29

    The Governor and I agree: Oregon resources, expertise, and values are sufficient to manage Oregon issues.

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  18. Jul 29

    The daily coverage of their actions has distracted our community from the Black voices at the center of this movement, and the urgent work of reform. I appreciate Governor Brown’s leadership in this discussion and her willingness to step in with State resources.

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  19. Jul 29

    The federal occupation of our community has brought a new kind of fear to our streets. Federal agents nearly killed a demonstrator, and their presence has led to increased violence and vandalism in our downtown core.

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  20. Jul 28

    Portland stands with Chicago, Seattle, Albuquerque, DC, and Kansas City.

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