Joe Springer said, “But unless those harm reduction studies include the harm to the community … I fail to see how any harm reduction study could be taken seriously.”
This is a great comment and a common theme in our struggles to address local issues. From public drug use, prostitution, and traffic offenses, we often treat the situation as if the offender is the only subject to be factored into equation.
As I resident of NW, I can honestly say that not only do I not feel represented in any way by current elects, they seem like they are diametrically opposed to my physical, mental, and financial well being. They go out of their way to make our lives worse and they need to be removed if we ever want this to get better.
Sure looks like it's time to vote Reynolds out. Who needs a senator who: 1) doesn't advocate for her constituents, 2) doesn't understand the issues, and 3) can't work well with fellow legislators to achieve goals?
You can vote for me in the May primary! For years I've been advocating for my neighbors and community, and I know what it takes to build effective partnerships across ideological and partisan lines that put the needs of our community first and foremost.
I see you've been sitting on a committee to advise the county on homelessness issues, for some time. How would you explain the fact that the city and the county are not working together to solve the livability crisis that develops when acutely mentally ill people and acutely addicted persons are placed in shelters within high-density residential neighborhoods? Have you advised the county on why they need to do outreach in areas of the city where the vulnerable are literally living (and dying) on the street? Have you urged the county to solve the issue of waitlists for housing, or how to run deflection centers that don't squander millions of dollars. Would love to see your positions on all of the above - because the county that you advise is failing - and miserably so.
Hi Linda, I am unfortunately fully aware of the county's failure to address our homelessness crisis, and that's why I continue to do the work on the advisory committee. The fact that the city and county are not working together reflects longstanding, deep-seated conflicts between the two governments, rooted in personal & ideoligical differences that date back decades. I have indeed spent all my time on the committee, along with my exceptionally experienced and intelligent committee colleagues, advising both city and county elected leaders that it needs to invest in outreach and services - that simply putting up overnight shelters without wrap-around services is a massive misstep. And we have continued to advise on budgeting priorities to improve housing and treatment access. The issues are complex, as you can imagine, and particularly with the new city council charter and outgoing County Chair, we've been putting pressure on current leadership to take action on things such as aligning overnight shelter hours with service provider hours, reinstaing the transit between the Oasis shelter and downtown services, and investing in prioritizing veteran housing since these were the first rent assistance vouchers cut from Home Forward. Please feel free to email me at autumn@autumnfororegon and I will be happy to discuss in more detail. I am tired of the status quo. It's unacceptable and it can change, but it will take a change in leadership at all levels, and we need to make sure we're voting for the right people.
I’m glad you are running because I do agree, we need to remove every person currently involved in the debacle that is our city/county (and state) government. I would take what you have said a step farther even and suggest that the current low barrier/high volume shelter model has no place in the middle of neighborhoods full of businesses and residences, even if they did have have the shuttle, etc. I believe NW/Pearl now have no fewer than about 400 low barrier beds in a geographically small area, and it feels like they’ve just decided to sacrifice the neighborhood and all who actually live and work in it, in order to say they are “doing something.” It does nothing to move the actual needle of homelessness and drug usage, or safety and livability for the neighborhood - it just cements the problems as a feature.
Blah-blah-blah. She caved--end of story. While democracy still clings to life in Portland (and she's not saved by rank-choice voting), get her out of office.
You have an alternative to vote for in the May primary! I'll bring the practical, common sense leadership our community deserves becuse I live here in the trenches and know how to get impactful results.
Thank you so much for your support! I am 100% committed to working hard to make sure that the state legislature reflects and addresses the true needs of our community. You'll find the donation link on my website. Much more info will be coming soon to the site! https://www.autumnfororegon.com
I unfortunately missed this Zoom meeting, but Autumn Sharp now has my support. It seems not unlikely that Lisa Reynolds was trying to prevent Christine Drazan from getting a bill she was sponsoring through the committee, as she is the likely candidate competing with Tina Kotek in November. The Democratic Party elites have been working hard to prevent anything from interfering with the Governor's re-election bid: witness the party line vote that moved the Transportation Bill off the November ballot and onto the May ballot, so it wouldn't be on the same ballot as Kotek . This would be a similar ploy.
Joe Springer said, “But unless those harm reduction studies include the harm to the community … I fail to see how any harm reduction study could be taken seriously.”
This is a great comment and a common theme in our struggles to address local issues. From public drug use, prostitution, and traffic offenses, we often treat the situation as if the offender is the only subject to be factored into equation.
As I resident of NW, I can honestly say that not only do I not feel represented in any way by current elects, they seem like they are diametrically opposed to my physical, mental, and financial well being. They go out of their way to make our lives worse and they need to be removed if we ever want this to get better.
"...unwillingness of its proponents to compromise on the sticking points." Sticking points on a needle bill? Oh, come on now
Sure looks like it's time to vote Reynolds out. Who needs a senator who: 1) doesn't advocate for her constituents, 2) doesn't understand the issues, and 3) can't work well with fellow legislators to achieve goals?
You can vote for me in the May primary! For years I've been advocating for my neighbors and community, and I know what it takes to build effective partnerships across ideological and partisan lines that put the needs of our community first and foremost.
I see you've been sitting on a committee to advise the county on homelessness issues, for some time. How would you explain the fact that the city and the county are not working together to solve the livability crisis that develops when acutely mentally ill people and acutely addicted persons are placed in shelters within high-density residential neighborhoods? Have you advised the county on why they need to do outreach in areas of the city where the vulnerable are literally living (and dying) on the street? Have you urged the county to solve the issue of waitlists for housing, or how to run deflection centers that don't squander millions of dollars. Would love to see your positions on all of the above - because the county that you advise is failing - and miserably so.
Hi Linda, I am unfortunately fully aware of the county's failure to address our homelessness crisis, and that's why I continue to do the work on the advisory committee. The fact that the city and county are not working together reflects longstanding, deep-seated conflicts between the two governments, rooted in personal & ideoligical differences that date back decades. I have indeed spent all my time on the committee, along with my exceptionally experienced and intelligent committee colleagues, advising both city and county elected leaders that it needs to invest in outreach and services - that simply putting up overnight shelters without wrap-around services is a massive misstep. And we have continued to advise on budgeting priorities to improve housing and treatment access. The issues are complex, as you can imagine, and particularly with the new city council charter and outgoing County Chair, we've been putting pressure on current leadership to take action on things such as aligning overnight shelter hours with service provider hours, reinstaing the transit between the Oasis shelter and downtown services, and investing in prioritizing veteran housing since these were the first rent assistance vouchers cut from Home Forward. Please feel free to email me at autumn@autumnfororegon and I will be happy to discuss in more detail. I am tired of the status quo. It's unacceptable and it can change, but it will take a change in leadership at all levels, and we need to make sure we're voting for the right people.
I’m glad you are running because I do agree, we need to remove every person currently involved in the debacle that is our city/county (and state) government. I would take what you have said a step farther even and suggest that the current low barrier/high volume shelter model has no place in the middle of neighborhoods full of businesses and residences, even if they did have have the shuttle, etc. I believe NW/Pearl now have no fewer than about 400 low barrier beds in a geographically small area, and it feels like they’ve just decided to sacrifice the neighborhood and all who actually live and work in it, in order to say they are “doing something.” It does nothing to move the actual needle of homelessness and drug usage, or safety and livability for the neighborhood - it just cements the problems as a feature.
Blah-blah-blah. She caved--end of story. While democracy still clings to life in Portland (and she's not saved by rank-choice voting), get her out of office.
You have an alternative to vote for in the May primary! I'll bring the practical, common sense leadership our community deserves becuse I live here in the trenches and know how to get impactful results.
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Thank you so much for your support! I am 100% committed to working hard to make sure that the state legislature reflects and addresses the true needs of our community. You'll find the donation link on my website. Much more info will be coming soon to the site! https://www.autumnfororegon.com
I unfortunately missed this Zoom meeting, but Autumn Sharp now has my support. It seems not unlikely that Lisa Reynolds was trying to prevent Christine Drazan from getting a bill she was sponsoring through the committee, as she is the likely candidate competing with Tina Kotek in November. The Democratic Party elites have been working hard to prevent anything from interfering with the Governor's re-election bid: witness the party line vote that moved the Transportation Bill off the November ballot and onto the May ballot, so it wouldn't be on the same ballot as Kotek . This would be a similar ploy.
And our neighborhoods continue to decay.
I do believe this is exactly what happened to our bill. Thank you so much for your support!! I think you know how hard I'll work for all of us!