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Letter to the editor: ‘Strong mayor’ a recipe for trouble in Portland

Por: Portland Press Herald Opinion October 12, 2022

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Michael Kebede’s on the Portland Charter Commission’s proposed Questions 2 and 3 is a slick piece of propaganda, but not persuasive. He cites the overruling on the recent food truck controversy. Has he considered that the strong mayor envisioned by the charter would have the power to do exactly the same thing? It’s ludicrous to think that the supposed “checks” on the mayor’s power Mr. Kebede cites – such as requiring nine of 12... + full article



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