The question is: Where does Amanda Fritz stand on it? And if she's against it, why not vote for her in November!

We know Adams loves the ordinance, and Saltzman is likely to vote for its continuance. But if Fritz were to pull 3 votes, with Leonard and Fish, then a new era in Portland's civic life would be upon us!

Great post Sarah.

I'm not as optimistic as is Patrick Nolan about any "easy repeal" of these two (actually three) municipal violations of civil rights. I'd be surprised if that really is Patrick's opinion. The absolute silence by the mayor and commissioners after this mornings presentation is a pretty clear indication to me that there is a fight, a major one, ahead. They certainly had plenty to say about a high school sports team and the Red Cross. Let's quit the posturing and saber rattling. Time to litigate, folks!

@Matt

AFAIK, Amanda has not taken a public position on Sit-Lie yet. She has come out publicly for at least modifying the anti-camping ordinance.
It's a start.
http://www.amandafritz.com/node/1540

His hits are "Fuck the Police" and "I Hate to Work".

That pretty much sums it up.

I dont think I said (or meant to say that at least) "City Council will repeal the Ordinance without too much of a fight.", I am more of the mind that I said "I think everyone is ready for a long struggle over this, but we hope it will not go that way".
thanks
Patrick

Buddy Bee Anthony is a soulful bluesy GOD. Best performer in the city. You best be listenin' when Buddy Bee gets hold of your ear.

His hits are "Fuck the Police" and "I Hate to Work".
That pretty much sums it up.

Hope there was plenty of malt liquor on hand

I opposed the Sit-Lie ordinance when it was adopted. I would support its repeal, unless I hear new facts in the interim to change my opinion. Sleeping is a basic human function and need. With inadequate shelter beds even if everyone chose to use them, it is inhumane to make sleeping in Portland illegal for people who don't have homes.

I would like the committee that includes representatives experiencing homelessness to work on amendments to the Anti-Camping ordinance. For the safety of both people sleeping outside, and those with homes, I don't believe simply repealing the Anti-Camping regulations is the appropriate response to the problems encountered by both groups.

I wasn't able to attend the Council session this morning, as I was at OHSU for a mandatory training. Working in inpatient psychiatry on the Hill for 22 years has helped me understand there are many causes and solutions for homelessness. I will work with the many agencies and jurisdictions involved, to find and fund cost-effective, compassionate stategies with fewer gaps, overlaps, and disconnects.

How come both the WW and the Mercury make no mention of Street Roots being a part of the campaign in coverage?

Buddy Bee is improving as a musician but his poetry has a ways to go. What screams louder than anything about Buddy Bee is his Ego.

Patrick thanks for clearing up the misquote by the intern. I hear the intern is not paid enough to eat and has low blood sugar.

Living Wage Jobs For Interns!

Yes, Patrick, thanks for your input here. Suggestion for future media events, since you've had to retract or clarify statements multiple times this past year, be careful what you say (or your intentions to say) as it affects the whole of this community. The press can be your friend or OUR worst nightmare.

re: how come?

you're right, Street Roots is the other partner in the protest. I forgot to mention them because I only talked to Sisters of the Road representatives. Thanks for pointing that out and I'll add it to the post.

DA,
thanks for the input. I dont think I have had to clarify any more than any person who speaks to others... there was a game called "telephone" when we were kids, it always ended with interesting results.
I will say that by nature of my job, and who I work for, I tend to clarify a lot, even if it is a minor issue. Sisters Of The Road has a meeting guideline "dont make assumptions, ask for clarification" which tends to keep us making sure we are understood, sometimes I fail at that though, as I did with Sarah :-)
thanks
Patrick

Keep up the pressure. Since Portland is suppose to be so liberal, I can not understand it is one of the 13 states who have these ordinances. Portland and others knew these ordinances are Unconstitutional but they still stand.

I think compassion is the big word here!
I am not seeing any compassion from Adams who should know how difficult it is being poor.

Lee

Actually,I sing a song called I hate the Police. Just to clear that up. It is quite popular downtown and often requested. The game is actually the problem,not as much the police. I have lived in cities where they are far worse than Portland,I must say. But,I hate the Game doesn't really play as well as a song. You need a subject,one that is specific when you tell a story. Being a story teller,the police are the subject of that song,but not they are just a symptom of a wider social constipation,let's just leave it there for now. As for I hate to Work,I do in fact have a job. I don't like the way people are treated as a general rule in many workplaces. How at a certain age,or if you have certain beliefs or choose to make different lifestyle choices you are penalized. To work shouldn't mean you must become a clone of your company. Individuality in a healthy workplace has always been encouraged and lately,lets just say,I would love to sing and play music and not have to cut my hair,or be censored,and have dress codes,speech codes,codes of strict conduct,whereby nobody is offended. Whatever happened to our constitutional right to offend. To stand up and have oppssing views. I guess to sum it up,I wrote the song I hate to work,because now,even to telemarket,you need to dress up business casual,at least. Forget that you can close a deal,or communicate well on the phone. And we wonder why these companies are moving their work force to India. Also, in order to move up in the business world,you have to kiss royal behind,not perform your duties necessarily at an optimal range of efficiency.

Actually,I sing a song called I hate the Police. Just to clear that up. It is quite popular downtown and often requested. The game is actually the problem,not as much the police. I have lived in cities where they are far worse than Portland,I must say. But,I hate the Game doesn't really play as well as a song. You need a subject,one that is specific when you tell a story. Being a story teller,the police are the subject of that song,but not they are just a symptom of a wider social constipation,let's just leave it there for now. As for I hate to Work,I do in fact have a job. I don't like the way people are treated as a general rule in many workplaces. How at a certain age,or if you have certain beliefs or choose to make different lifestyle choices you are penalized. To work shouldn't mean you must become a clone of your company. Individuality in a healthy workplace has always been encouraged and lately,lets just say,I would love to sing and play music and not have to cut my hair,or be censored,and have dress codes,speech codes,codes of strict conduct,whereby nobody is offended. Whatever happened to our constitutional right to offend. To stand up and have oppssing views. I guess to sum it up,I wrote the song I hate to work,because now,even to telemarket,you need to dress up business casual,at least. Forget that you can close a deal,or communicate well on the phone. And we wonder why these companies are moving their work force to India. Also, in order to move up in the business world,you have to kiss royal behind,not perform your duties necessarily at an optimal range of efficiency.