Sorta fascinated by the structure of this deal: $85M for the Preakness intellectual property rights. Then licensed back to the State of Maryland (which owns and is redeveloping Pimlico) for an annual fee to conduct the race. Like, what is a horse race anyway?
A quick rant left over from my days as a North Idaho enviro --> The federal Wildlife Services agency has ONE JOB and it's based entirely on knowing what it's shooting at. If this is a mistake, it's inexcusable. If it's NOT a mistake, it's a crime.
No limits to our imagination
The American ability to create a financial product for every occasion remains undefeated. Our ingenuity in rearranging other people's money is our enduring greatness.
Reckless driving is a more serious offense and may be punishable by more than mere citation, so even more reason to need a sworn officer in the loop. But [properly authenticated] video makes for pretty excellent evidence.
I'd be surprised. As an Oregon Senator once famously said, "They never go back to Pocatello"
Collect your polymarket winnings
Yeah, this is exactly the kind of legislation you'd need, but it'll be more difficult because traffic cameras don't have any human-factors or bias to account for. OR, simply hire a ton of enforcement officers because they pay for themselves.
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Best I can tell, current law is basically a sworn officer needs to be in the chain of procedure and have probable cause. (A report through a website (*without more*) is hearsay.)
FWIW, to actually issue citations, there's a tangle of state law that will need to be fixed by the legislature first. See:
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"Your honor, defense moves into evidence the following bar tabs...."
“They’re still sleeping in Beaverton.”
In case you missed the article itself or hit the paywall and you need a list of the "false and defamatory statements of fact" against Ka$h Patel, here is that complete list, conveniently compiled and distributed free of charge by lawyers for Ka$h Patel.
Just wrapping up 3 months of physical therapy for that very same injury from the very same cause.
I'd do it for $499. For my own sanity.
It's initially problems squared, but asymptotically to half as a function of time. #mathproblems #problemsmath
As a side note, I sure hope some of this funding is earmarked for some better legal review and more careful proofreading. There are like four drafting no-nos I'd flag in this subsection alone. I mean, that ITS' is just amazing.
That's essentially what they already do for most things. It's just that where they DO overlap, it causes so much visible dysfunction.
Yeah, that's a pretty lightweight effort. Needs a lot more brainpower, a much broader coalition, and some very strong leadership.
I think there’s a decent possibility but there’d need to be some serious groundwork and popular momentum to actually pull it off.
Or a county copycat of Portland’s “professional city administrator” reforms
Depends. Maybe we’ll see where things are headed first
Anyway, thoughts and prayers and everything, but coming off the massive charter changes in Portland, I'm expecting it will all be very interesting. 7/7
(b) Before the charter review committee’s first meeting, electors for each district shall be appointed by the chair of the board of commissioners with the approval of the board. The board shall endeavor to appoint a committee that represents the diverse communities in the county. Appointees shall reside in the district they are appointed to represent and Multnomah County. An appointee who moves between commissioner districts after appointment may continue to serve on the committee.
Which is somewhat odd timing. Under amendments adopted last time, committee members are now "appointed by the chair with the approval of the board." If this is actually happening in 2026, then the outgoing chair is appointing this committee, which won't meet until after the chair leaves office. 6/x
Also meanwhile, Multnomah County already has a landing page for the Charter Review Process, noting that recruitment for the committee members is "taking place" in 2026." 5/x
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Conclusion The upcoming Multnomah County Charter Review process presents a significant opportunity for civic engagement and for consideration of whether the current charter meets the needs of our community. While these recommendations are aimed at the 2027-28 charter review process, we are mindful that strengthening civic engagement, building public trust, and perfecting government are an ongoing exercise. This report therefore is designed as a living document. Not all recommended changes may be implemented. Budget and staffing constraints may reduce the scope of what can be accomplished. However, the goal of creating a well-run and expanded process to strengthen trust in local government and to equip our county to meet current challenges will remain. And the recommendations here will serve both as a benchmark for reflecting on this charter review process and as a foundation for structuring subsequent reviews. It’s in that spirit that we submit these recommendations. Susheela Jayapal, Chair Becky Graham James Eccles Jenny Lee Julia Meier Mary Li Melanie Billings-Yun Sarah Radcliffe
Cover page for "2028 Multnomah County Charter Review Process Recommendations" from the North Star Civic Foundation / Bull Run Center, the cover photo featuring the famous sculpture adorning the Portland Building.
Meanwhile, the busybodies (complimentary) at North Star Civic Foundation has published the first of two reports on the County's upcoming charter review process. This report is on the process itself. A report this fall will have actual charter recommendations. 4/x
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Proposed FY27 budget includes one-time-only funding for "Charter Review Committee Support" of $214,900
The detailed program offer for the Charter Review Committee Support
And sure enough, in her proposed budget, there's $214,900 budgeted for supporting the new charter committee's effort. 3/x
The proposed budget is here ⤵️
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Text from MultCo Charter Section 12.30 (4) The committee shall convene its’ first meeting in March 2027, and every six years thereafter. The Office of Citizen Involvement shall convene and staff the meetings of the charter review committee.
In her introduction to her new proposed budget this week, @jvegapederson.bsky.social made a quick mention that she would be proposing some funding for the County's charter commission that, under amendments from the last charter commission adopted in 2022, starts work in March 2027. 2/x
Guys, are you ready for some more charter reform? Well, I've got news. In less than a year, Multnomah County will be standing up its next charter commission, and already preparations are being made. 🧵 1/x
