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Takeaway from the #pdx Council Public Works Committee discussion on Waymo for me is that if we allow these things they're going to be an infinite enforcement nightmare and they probably need to pay some big fat fees for us to bother dealing with them.

Let's do it. Legislators need to hear from you if you support this!

Cannot understate how impactful these three policies would be for Oregon’s budget.

This is crucial. We MUST reform M5+M50. If we aren't capable of that unpopular but straightforward change, we can't enact the demographic changes otherwise necessary to save PPS. And if we can't use *this* momentum to challenge M5+M50, it ain't happening.

if the outrage over PPS closures finally gets the state legi to get off their ass and fix M5/50 and the kicker... wouldn't be mad.

The easiest statue design imaginable. Log slice, cup, smile. #RCTID

Blazers win, Thorns win, Timbers win, (curse broken), the weather has turned, T2 plays tonight in the playoffs. Portland is so back

the eli arnold PCEF free transit proposal is bad. would eviscerate PCEF, would basically throw a grenade into trimet’s extremely functional regional fare system by creating a weird local exemption, and it doesn’t even have a strong climate nexus (free transit rides don’t displace car trips)

My ballot drop off at the library is too easily walkable to need something like this, cool as it is. Steak too juicy, lobster too buttery. 😔

This @drmitchpdx.bsky.social ad is one of the best political ads I've seen. I have known Kay for almost a decade and it has been sad to lose her to ALS but she will leave behind an incredible legacy of advocacy. Thanks Kay and thanks Mitch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vdo2...

You know when you see something for the first time and you're pretty sure nothing like it has ever truly existed before that moment? That's Wildwood. I do not understand the way it works, I do not understand how it was made. I'm absolutely blown away with what those talented artists were able

Hey Portlanders, it’s time to vote! Do you know where your ballot boxes are? Here’s my handy guide to all D4 locations. To get a complete list and a map, visit multco.us

Lately I've noticed the AI generated slopware being sent to me has gone from special pleading about how they're just small little devs to full on Sephiroth posting in the AI Generated Content Disclosure sections, and it's an incredible evolution in slopware purveyors. (The below is just an example)

"windows 11 sucks so i stay on windows 10 which is perfect." install linux you stupid chud

A gallon of PHP

The mayor caved to Trump, removed DEI language, and this connected developer is dropping the r slur in public meetings and calling me a burrito in racist group chats but according to Willy Week the Big decorum issue is that I’m too mean talking about racism and sexism and other isms in this space

🚨 BREAKING: This ad, when tested, moves swing voters 8 points away from Trump & Republicans. THAT’S HUGE MOVEMENT. Please share! Turns out Americans don’t like creepy Republicans obsessing about their junk. 🤷‍♂️ #MAGAInYourBathroom

People keep trying to game theory ranked choice voting and I honestly wouldn’t overcomplicate it for yourself. Put your choices in the order you want. Between attacks from PACs, the way people view women in power, disinfo campaigns, we don’t know how it’ll shake out. youtu.be/pUC32T7nPVU

To be clear: Necrophilia is not gay.

I’m very critical of Tina Kotek and people need to vote for her anyway. There’s no ranked choice in this race. The governor has the power to call in the national guard, or affect voting. That alone is too important. Christine Drazan is too dangerous. Hold your nose and do it.

I’m at the Portland City Council town hall on ICE and immigration. This will be my thread for the evening. Candidates present D3 - Koyama-Lane Sollitt Morillo León D4 - Beausoleil Smith Green Arnold Evenstar

Nextdoor is fascinating, people who live up the street from you will casually post the most toxic shit with their full legal name. Everyone can have their own pet nimby boomer with their brains marinated in reactionary grievance.

Uma Musume concert cancellation teaching reactionary weebs that yes everything is political actually

This election will be a referendum on DSA. Not only whether they are popular, but if they are popular enough to overcome MASSIVE spending by the center and right. Portlanders must reject reactionary centrism, use their eyes and ears, and look at what these councilors have fought for (i.e. Moda).

When you keep trying to take all the transportation money to widen highways, this is what happens @tinakotek.bsky.social

It is time \o/

Game on, motherfuckers. We got 5 voting adults in this house now. We know our duty. #nokings #vote #votelikeyourlifedependsonit

We treat school shootings like they're natural disasters and not a problem we've created for ourselves and it's fucked

if i take a walk in my little walkable neighborhood to buy fresh flowers and crunchy nectarines and my serenity is punctured by the sound of your tesla flipping in the air, i will blow up your car with a rocket launcher

The Superman No Smoking Ad, but I lost the audio track and dubbed it from memory

The Willamette Week Endorsement Interview was not done in good faith and was by far the worst of the 3 major newspaper endorsement interviews. Here’s my reflections on the process:

Did Eli Arnold tear gas the Wall Of Moms? Impossible to know actually bc they all refused to wear their badges.

every time I get to work after it taking 1.5hrs+ and I remember I live 15 miles from the office I want to dig up robert moses and commit 3 felonies

In 2023, Eli Arnold tied for fifth highest number of use of force incidents among PPB officers. In 2021, Eli ranked #1.