AltWeeklies Wire
Stop Sign Law Goes Back for Amendmentsnew
Oregon's proposed Idaho Stop Sign Law got its first hearing before the House Transportation Committee in Salem last week, and appears to be becoming a political lightning rod for tension between bicyclists and car drivers.
The Portland Mercury |
Matt Davis |
03-26-2009 |
Policy Issues
Portland's New Accounting System Costs Extra $3 Millionnew
A delay in the implementation of a new payroll system could cost the City of Portland an extra $3 million, in a year when budgets are being slashed across the board and the city is struggling to pay for even basic services.
The Portland Mercury |
Matt Davis |
03-26-2009 |
Policy Issues
Mental Health Services Threatened in Portland Areanew
Mental health provider Cascadia is in deep financial trouble, and patients could end up paying the price.
The Portland Mercury |
Matt Davis |
06-05-2008 |
Policy Issues
Pig Wrestlingnew
Mud flies at City Hall over sit-lie law.
The Portland Mercury |
Matt Davis |
08-16-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Rent-a-Cops Paid to Harass Homelessnew
Private security guards are contractually obliged to "wake up all individuals who use [the] sidewalk, and business doorways, as sleeping locations," and to "stop offensive conduct wherever possible."
The Portland Mercury |
Matt Davis |
06-01-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Standing Up to the Mannew
Homeless unite against mayor's sit-lie law.
The Portland Mercury |
Matt Davis |
05-11-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Saved ... For Nownew
Portland ponies up for gang outreach after the county pulls out.
The Portland Mercury |
Matt Davis |
12-14-2006 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
SAFE-ing Gracenew
The mayor's SAFE committee could work after all.
The Portland Mercury |
Matt Davis |
11-02-2006 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Stand Upnew
A new ordinance shoves Portland's homeless aside.
The Portland Mercury |
Matt Davis |
10-19-2006 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
