“The county measure, to go into effect Aug. 24, involves no criminal prosecution or fines. Violators could be subject an injunction brought by the county.”
I’ll bet that’s going to put the distribution group in their place - an injunction. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 No fines, no prosecution. It makes me want to cry. How did this city get so stoopid?
1000 feet... not even three football fields ( including end zones) ... drawing junkies for "compassionate" addiction use BUT where is the treatment / commitment to seek abstinence... AND no punishment for breaking the law...hmmm... Do these decision makers hate children ( and us)?
As I remember, current Commissioner Brim Edwards spent some time on the Portland School Board building her resume as she elbows her way closer to the Governor's mansion, yet she struggles to figure out the appropriate distance between drug dealers and grade schools......
So much energy expended, so little return. It avoids the central issue--government support of hard-core drug use. The harm reduction people are laughing in their tin foil over this cowardice.
Under the ordinance, enforcement of the 1,000-foot school buffer can be initiated by a complaint. Violations may first result in a letter of education and a notice of violation identifying the location, date, and corrective actions needed. If necessary, Multnomah County can also petition the Circuit Court for an injunction to stop the prohibited activity. - Lots of can and may, but very little “will”.
The first real test may be the PPOP needle distribution site at SW Park and Jefferson, directly across the street from St. James Lutheran Church’s Child Development Center, which serves kindergarten-aged children. Since PPOP operates on Sundays, I suspect the County will choose not to enforce the ordinance in this case. We’ll find out soon enough.
The ordinance also reiterates the County’s position that “SSPs are a critical public health evidence-based practice” for addressing substance use and reducing disease transmission. In other words, County health officials continue to view syringe service programs as an essential part of their public health strategy. The ordinance appears to be an attempt to address neighborhood concerns without changing that underlying policy.
One provision that stands out is the exception allowing a public body to approve a mobile syringe service program within 1,000 feet of a school. In effect, the same government that created the restriction also has the authority to waive it.
I love this, but it should not have taken 2 years and countless government hours to get this common sense bill/ordinance passed. Only in Portland, and most of the west coast, is this tolerated. Next step we need to make it illegal to hand out pipes and foil. Sharon Meieran for Chair should do the trick!
Thank you to everyone who put in relentless effort towards protecting our kids.
“The county measure, to go into effect Aug. 24, involves no criminal prosecution or fines. Violators could be subject an injunction brought by the county.”
I’ll bet that’s going to put the distribution group in their place - an injunction. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 No fines, no prosecution. It makes me want to cry. How did this city get so stoopid?
What comes with a second violation.....a stern talking to ?
It's setting a community standard of what is not acceptable next to schools. It's not perfect, but it's a small step forward for common sense.
I fear you have surrendered to the invaders.
Strictly political.
This is exactly how we got here…”involves no criminal prosecution or fines.” And no enforcement either. Meghan Moyer is the worst.
1000 feet... not even three football fields ( including end zones) ... drawing junkies for "compassionate" addiction use BUT where is the treatment / commitment to seek abstinence... AND no punishment for breaking the law...hmmm... Do these decision makers hate children ( and us)?
NO KINGS!
As I remember, current Commissioner Brim Edwards spent some time on the Portland School Board building her resume as she elbows her way closer to the Governor's mansion, yet she struggles to figure out the appropriate distance between drug dealers and grade schools......
The answer: 400 miles.
Vote for Sharon Meieran for County Chair.
So much energy expended, so little return. It avoids the central issue--government support of hard-core drug use. The harm reduction people are laughing in their tin foil over this cowardice.
Under the ordinance, enforcement of the 1,000-foot school buffer can be initiated by a complaint. Violations may first result in a letter of education and a notice of violation identifying the location, date, and corrective actions needed. If necessary, Multnomah County can also petition the Circuit Court for an injunction to stop the prohibited activity. - Lots of can and may, but very little “will”.
The first real test may be the PPOP needle distribution site at SW Park and Jefferson, directly across the street from St. James Lutheran Church’s Child Development Center, which serves kindergarten-aged children. Since PPOP operates on Sundays, I suspect the County will choose not to enforce the ordinance in this case. We’ll find out soon enough.
The ordinance also reiterates the County’s position that “SSPs are a critical public health evidence-based practice” for addressing substance use and reducing disease transmission. In other words, County health officials continue to view syringe service programs as an essential part of their public health strategy. The ordinance appears to be an attempt to address neighborhood concerns without changing that underlying policy.
One provision that stands out is the exception allowing a public body to approve a mobile syringe service program within 1,000 feet of a school. In effect, the same government that created the restriction also has the authority to waive it.
I love this, but it should not have taken 2 years and countless government hours to get this common sense bill/ordinance passed. Only in Portland, and most of the west coast, is this tolerated. Next step we need to make it illegal to hand out pipes and foil. Sharon Meieran for Chair should do the trick!
Thank you to everyone who put in relentless effort towards protecting our kids.
Enabling addicts is NOT helping them and NOT an act of charity.