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Mayor Ted Wheeler Calls for Independent Review Into False Accusation Against Commissioner Hardesty “I deeply regret what Commissioner Hardesty experienced and I’m determined to find out what happened and to prevent it from happening again," Wheeler said.
Jo Ann Hardesty speaks to protesters on June 5, 2020. (Brian Burk)
Updated March 5
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler called Friday evening for an independent review into the false claim made March 3 accusing Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty of being involved in a minor hit-and-run.