Debate October 15th, 2024
On that date KGW8 had a debate televised between only 5 mayor candidates. I was not invited because your local news thinks they know best. I also searched the voter pamphlets State and County and could not find my name anywhere. I am going to answer the questions given to the candidates on their stage.
First Question 1. What grade would you give the city's response on homelessness over the past couple years, without pointing fingers at Multnomah County. What would you do differently as Mayor?
Second Question 2, By a raise of hands this is for everyone. Should the threat of jail or jail time be necessary as a way to compel some unsheltered people to seek shelter or seek services, as one way or strategy. 4 out of the five raised there hands, Liv Osthus and I did not raise our hands!
YOU HAVE HEARD ALL THIS BEFORE. OUR CITY LEADERS ARE TRYING TO BREAK AGREEMENT WITH MULTNOMAH COUNTY ON HOMELESS. THESE SAME LEADERS YOU KEEP ELECTING. THEY SEEM TO THINK IT IS ABOUT THEM NOT YOU AND OUR CITY. I MYSELF HAVE READ MANY THINGS ON OTHERS RUNNING FOR OFFICE IN OUR CITY THAT ARE MORE PROMISSING THAN WHAT WE HAVE. I WONDER WHY I WAS NOT ASKED TO BE IN ANY DEBATES!