jo ann hardesty
Protests and election loom over today’s police budget vote
With all the political drama of the past week, our local debate over a proposal to cut $18 million from the Portland Police Bureau seems like it happened ages ago. But it’s only been one week since Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty called her council colleagues “cowardly” for not voting on her proposal. The vote is … Read more
Police chief, union leader warn budget cuts would end Traffic Division
The head of the Portland Police Bureau and the Portland Police Association union have sent out dire warnings about impacts to law enforcement capabilities if a proposal (PDF) for $18 million in budget cuts are passed by council next week. Chief Chuck Lovell and PPA President Daryl Turner have many concerns about the cuts including … Read more
Interview with Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty: Vision Zero, enforcement, distracted walkers, and more
The first-year councilor looks to put her stamp on transportation policy.
PBOT gets council support for Vision Zero, except from Commissioner Hardesty
The Portland Bureau of Transportation is making steady progress on their march toward safer streets. They’ve queued up an impressive slate of capital projects, worked the legislature to gain authority for speed limits and enforcement cameras, and have passed important plans with the policy backbone that enables them to do things like remove auto parking … Read more
During Vision Zero presentation, Commissioner Hardesty says distracted walkers are ‘huge issue’
Portland City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty wants the transportation bureau to do more about distracted walking.
Biketown will be free for 11 days this month
What’s better than bikes? Free bikes!
Amid spate of collisions, Portland Police Chief calls for more enforcement
Portland’s enforcement debate.
Portland’s new commissioner-elect sees a carfree future with fareless and fast transit
The former leader of the NAACP could shake up transportation politics.
In Oregon, election night was great for Democrats and progressive policies
A big step to the left.