I’m at a loss for words that aren’t 4 lettered and fit for publication. Voters ( not my vote) approved a new multi million dollar bond just 2 months ago for the parks bureau, and I think had this news come out before the election the measure would have been voted down.
Disappointed in Ryan’s claim that the health/allocation of the fund was not on his mind when making the decision to fund the pool. I would expect more from him. The impact of your decisions, Councilor, should be holistically weighed . You’re better than that.
At some point people in Portland need to stop constantly being paranoid about “optics” (which usually equates to anticipation of one or more special interest representative or group claiming false or otherwise misplaced outrage to push their agendas) and start worrying about common sense, actual fairness, and reality.
Btw, I grew up and still have family that live only a short distance from the North Portland aquatic center in question - that area is doing much better than the Pearl District/NW as far as safety, new businesses coming in, cleanliness, and park maintenance. Claiming any sort of NW elitism at this point to shut down valid complaints over city hall wrong-doings is a very tired trope.
I’m at a loss for words that aren’t 4 lettered and fit for publication. Voters ( not my vote) approved a new multi million dollar bond just 2 months ago for the parks bureau, and I think had this news come out before the election the measure would have been voted down.
Don
Disappointed in Ryan’s claim that the health/allocation of the fund was not on his mind when making the decision to fund the pool. I would expect more from him. The impact of your decisions, Councilor, should be holistically weighed . You’re better than that.
Equity at work . . .
Dan Ryan to Slabtown residents - you can always walk to Wallace Park
Superb reporting. I support law suits on this matter.
At some point people in Portland need to stop constantly being paranoid about “optics” (which usually equates to anticipation of one or more special interest representative or group claiming false or otherwise misplaced outrage to push their agendas) and start worrying about common sense, actual fairness, and reality.
Btw, I grew up and still have family that live only a short distance from the North Portland aquatic center in question - that area is doing much better than the Pearl District/NW as far as safety, new businesses coming in, cleanliness, and park maintenance. Claiming any sort of NW elitism at this point to shut down valid complaints over city hall wrong-doings is a very tired trope.