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AARON KIRK DOUGLAS's avatar

Thank you, Bob! Yes, Avalos and Morillo seem to have no idea what they are doing, actually. They seem to enjoy keeping secrets and see it as some kind of power.

Autumn's avatar

Well done!!! Thank you for pursuing the case to this conclusion.

Thomas Dodson's avatar

Glad you won the free-speech issue which is a fundamental difference between the DSA and conservative members of the commission.

Bob Weinstein's avatar

There are no conservatives on the council. Just DSA/Peacock self/styled progressives- and the 6 other … progressives. The DSA and Portland Pravda aka Mercury lie to label anyone who disagrees with them a “conservative.” I call BS on such efforts to mischaracterize peoples’ politics depending upon whether you are in the DSA/Peacock tent or not.

Thomas Dodson's avatar

You are absolutely correct. Thanks.

ERVIN SIVERSON's avatar

Well done Bob. Appreciate your diligence and determination in regard to this matter. Sure would love to hear justification why Morillo and Avalos voted no. Ironic that we will probably never find out, as your case centered on transparency and accountability.

Rick's avatar

Congratulations to you for this! And to all the City Council members who made sensible decisions to support the settlement. Maybe this crowd can learn to govern.

Cormac Burke's avatar

Well done Bob, glad to hear this outcome. Also not surprised on how the vote went.

Marc's avatar

Congratulations, Bob!

Portland's gain is Alaska's loss.

You are certainly a hero for protecting free speech! What a concept.

M Peters's avatar

Congratulations Bob!

Ollie Parks's avatar

Thank you for standing your ground. Your success is a victory for all Portlanders who value the nation's democratic and constitutional norms.

I still want to know who the intellectual architects of this illiberal attempted cover-up were and under what authority they acted. It is difficult to believe the unconstitutional provisions of the NDA originated in the city attorney's office.

Going forward, it should not be forgotten that whatever Portlanders intended by approving the Community Board for Police Accountability, an element of animus toward law enforcement informed its formation. That is precisely why it is a relief that you are now an alternate member of that body.

How unfortunate that the usually loquacious councilors Avalos and Morillo were silent as to their reasons for opposing the settlement. I'll take that as a sign they are ACAB dead-enders until they show otherwise.