Election night open thread

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Metro President hopeful Bob Stacey-1

Bob Stacey has one of the
run-off spots for Metro
presidency all wrapped up.
(Photo © J. Maus)

It’s election night and, while I haven’t done tons of coverage on all the races, I thought folks might want a place to chime in about what’s going on.

Many of the races have been decided, but there’s a tight battle brewing for who will be in the runoff for Metro president. Bob Stacey currently leads with 37% with Tom Hughes in second at 31%. Rex Burkholder is trailing Hughes by about 1,400 votes.

UPDATE: Looks like Stacey has one of the spots wrapped up. Hughes is likely to get the other one.

In the other interesting race, City Commissioner Dan Saltzman has avoided a runoff by getting 55% of the vote so far. His closest rival is Mary Volm with just 12%. Jesse Cornett has only garnered 6.9% of the vote so far. More updates are due from Multnomah County Elections Office at 9:00.

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white Cannondale 26 inch wheels aluminum 93=95??

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Year: 93=95??
Brand: Cannondale
Model: 26 inch wheels aluminum
Color:white
Size:for women 5’7
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2010-05-17
Stolen From: My house is on the bike boulevard at N. Williams and Jessup.
Neighborhood: North Portland Piedmont neighborhood. .Killingsworth and Williams area
Owner: Paige Common
OwnerEmail: paigecommon@yahoo.com
Reward: We’ll figure that out when the time comes…
Description: My bike has neon green road bike handle bars with a white aluminum frame. I also have a few animal rights stickers on the frame, “chickens are not for nuggets,” “elephants are not for zoos”…etc. My back light is a big yellow triangle which is attached to my rear rack.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

100 miles on a tall bike

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I wanted to do this story before Saturday’s Reach the Beach (a 100 mile ride that goes from Portland to the coast), but I figured it was still worth sharing…

Meet Team JetStream, a group of fun-loving folks who did the entire Reach the Beach ride on tall bikes:

Team JetStream just before launch.
(Photo: Jack-Olsen/Flickr)

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Job: Sustainability Coordinator (AmeriCorps – Bend’s Community Bike Shed)

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Job Title
Sustainability Coordinator

Company/Organization
AmeriCorps VISTA – Bend’s Community Bike Shed

Job Description
Dedicate a year of national service to a Bend grassroots effort to make safe, reliable bike transportation available to all members of our community!

The AmeriCorps*VISTA member will generate resources and funds to build the capacity and sustainability of the Bend’s Community BikeShed (BCB), a new volunteer-run program of Bend’s Community Center (BCC). The VISTA’s primary project duties will include generating program income through the refurbishment and sale of bikes and submitting grants to support BCB’s mission. In addition, the VISTA will also work with the Leadership Committee to coordinate BCB Membership Plan and quarterly fundraising events. In combination, these project activities will potentially generate over $20,000, 75 trained volunteers, and 100 supporting members to sustain BCB’s services and mission.

This is a national service position—not a job!

You must dedicate an entire year to full-time service (August to August, no other employment allowed during service by VISTA rules). VISTA members receive a small living allowance ($853/month approx.), health coverage, relocation allowance, and childcare assistance (if eligible) for support during their service. VISTA members earn a $5,350 Education Award (or smaller end-of-service stipend) upon service completion.

How to Apply
All Applicants must apply through the AmeriCorps website by 06/05/2010 at:
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=14792

More detailed service information is available on the website above.

red/black Chariot Bike Trailer Cougar I 2006

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Year: 2006
Brand: Chariot Bike Trailer
Model: Cougar I
Color:red/black
Size:single
Stolen in Portland, OR 97215
Stolen:2010-05-17
Stolen From: Front Porch –
Neighborhood: Mt. Tabor
Owner: Elizabeth Kennedy-Wong
OwnerEmail: elizakw2003@yahoo.com
Reward: yes
Description: 4 yr old childrens bike trailer, material frayed on the front corner
Police record with: PPB
Police reference#: T10002930
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Hendricks latest through revolving door at PPB Traffic Division

Traffic Division Captain Eric Hendricks-1

Former Traffic Division Captain
Eric Hendricks has moved into
the Chief’s office.
(Photo © J. Maus)

The Portland Police Bureau has announced another change atop the Traffic Division. Former Captain Eric Hendricks will now serve as the new Assistant Chief of Investigations in the Chief’s office. Hendricks was named Captain in April 2009, making him the sixth officer to lead the Traffic Division in the past five years.

Hendricks’ 13 month tenure is actually higher than the average for recent Traffic Division leaders. After Bill Sinnott retired in 2006, the the next four leaders — Marty Rowley, Mark Kruger, Vince Jarmer and Larry O’Dea — served nine, eight, six, and 11 month stints respectively.

The Traffic Division is the most important part of the Bureau for bike-related issues. They write 80% of traffic tickets, they conduct targeted enforcement actions, investigate bike crashes, escort bike (and other) parades, and generally have a lot of contact with the community.

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cream Raleigh Sojourn 2010

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Year: 2010
Brand: Raleigh
Model: Sojourn
Color:cream
Serial: u97u21935
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2010-05-14
Stolen From: ne portland
Owner: Kathryn MacCrate
OwnerEmail: kasha14@graffiti.net
Description: brand new raleigh sojourn touring bike with rack and fenders
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Abraham Fixes Bikes opens shop on Williams Avenue

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The no-frills storefront of
Abraham Fixes Bikes.
(Photos © J. Maus)

Yesterday was the first day of business for Abraham Fixes Bikes (3508 N. Williams), a new repair shop that has opened on the corner of Fremont and Williams in North Portland (shop faces Fremont but is attached to a building with a Williams Avenue address).

Shop owner Abraham Sutfin, 27, had worked out of his nearby garage space for the last few years and when he heard about a space opening up in clear sight of one of Portland’s busiest bike streets, he jumped at the opportunity.

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Metallic Lavender Blue Trek 7300 WSD ?

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Year: ?
Brand: Trek
Model: 7300 WSD
Color:Metallic Lavender Blue
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Stolen in Portland, OR 97227
Stolen:2010-05-17
Stolen From: NE San Rafael at N Williams Ave from our back yard
Neighborhood: Eliot Neighborhood
Owner: Jennifer Jako
OwnerEmail: jjako@fixpdx.com
Reward: $250
Description: Trek 7300 WSD Metallic Lavender Blue, Black Pannier Rack, BoBike Mini Child Seat, BoBike Windshield
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T10002931
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

Black/Grey Trk Soho 2008

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Year: 2008
Brand: Trk
Model: Soho
Color:Black/Grey
Serial: WTU0202C1187C
Stolen in Portland, OR 97217
Stolen:2010-05-17
Stolen From: Home garage 4723 N. Borthwick, Portland
Neighborhood: Mississippi area/Humbolt neighborhood
Owner: Brad Ness
OwnerEmail: nesspace@comcast.net
Reward: 100.00
Description: Has a black brooks saddle, Red saddle bags
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 1039998
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

After sightings, ‘posse’ will roll out to find stolen bike

The Rubin family is making an all-out
effort to find this bike.
(Photo: Len Rubin)

This is turning out to be one of the most interesting stolen bike stories we’ve ever followed here on BikePortland.

Len and Tamara Rubin — owners of the prototype, one-of-kind folding bike that was reported stolen yesterday and which held the key to their future business (not to mention having immense sentimental value) — have been working non-stop to find it. The story has been picked up all over the local media (including a spot on FOX’s ‘Most Wanted’ segment) and Tamara Rubin reports that they’ve received four separate tips on the bike’s whereabouts as a result.

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