Robert Schmad Daily Caller News Foundation Police are looking into a potential arson outside the home of a blue-city mayoral candidate who has positioned himself as being tough on crime. Rene Gonzalez is a Portland commissioner running for mayor in 2024 with a campaign focused on tackling “skyrocketing crime and out-of-control homelessness” in the city.…
Amid lagging emergency response times, auditors say Portland’s health-focused, alternative response programs play a key role in freeing up police and fire resources, but have languished due to a lack of clear leadership and strategic goals. A report from the Portland City Auditor’s Office released Wednesday found not enough has been done to ensure the success of programs like Portland Street Response and the Community Health Assess and Treat (CHAT) program, both of which are.
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