} Hardesty and Ryan are the only two city commissioners up for reelection this spring. position: relative; We are clearly doing worse at something, and it isnt the local economy. .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} text-align: center; Nearly twice as many voters 18% said they'd cast a ballot in support of Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty, a. }) Hardesty just called to congratulate and wish me luck in my new role, the Tweet reads. Im a progressive in the sense that I am generally supportive of social reforms that I think will improve marginalized peoples lives. Come help with the campaign and be even less shocked! Danielle Wallace is a reporter for Fox News Digital covering politics, crime, police and more. Check out these great suggestions. The bureaus vacancy rate has climbed sharply in recent years, leaving Portland with just one working officer for every 827 residents. font-size: .9em; Is it the runoff that is distorting, or the first-past-the-post system? Urbanism is the new status symbol in America for the progressive elite. [48] Hardesty resolved a case with an unknown creditor for $4,400 in unpaid debt in the past.[49]. Hardesty faced several controversies during her tenure in office, such as her handling of personal credit card debt, vacation time, and placing a call to 9-1-1 over a dispute with a Lyft driver. Well there was this interesting answer from Rene during the WWeek debate. He mentions clearing and reclaiming MUPs and sidewalks multiple times. The AR in STAR stands for automatic runoff. left: 0; [5][6], After graduating from high school, Hardesty joined the United States Navy. .votebox { The Joint office on Homelessness is part of the county, not the city. One last note about the results, counts in Clackamas County are going very slowly so we dont have a good picture of how that part of the region voted. The rest of the votes went to write-in candidates. I view PSR positively, though I see them as an extension of rather than a competitor to the police*. } (Diego Diaz/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images), Portland coffee shop recovers from anti-police vandalism, Wisconsin Republican proposes across-the-board social media limits for minors, New York lawmakers start voting on $229B budget 1 month after deadline, Biden administration urges Congress to raise debt ceiling before June, WATCH: Attorneys for Lunden Roberts, mother of Hunter Biden's daughter, speak to media following court hearing. display: inline-block; Denver deploys 74% more cops per capita than Portland, with one for every 475 residents. } With about 32% of ballots counted, Hardesty has 41% of the votes. background-color: #f9d334; Over two-thirds of those surveyed said they want city commissioners to be elected by district. CommissionerHardesty JoAnnPDX commissionerhardesty YouTube 503-823-4151 joann@portlandoregon.gov 1221 SW 4th Ave Room 230 Does it mean making housing affordable? Provide a list of her accomplishments in 4 years I will wait.. https://www.joannforportland.com/achievements. .race_header.republican { 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. font-weight: 300; Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. div.oneoff-scrollbox.short { height:250px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } } American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, "City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty on sailing the world and the rewards of laughter", "Portland NAACP president says organization needs white members: 'It's a matter of survival', "Candidate's Statement for County Voters' Pamphlet", "Joann Bowman Resigns from Oregon Action", "New NAACP President JoAnn Hardesty on Civil Rights Now", "Jo Ann Hardesty Resurrected Local NAACP, With Scant Attention To Fiscal Oversight", "Sources: Hardesty returns to KBOO Thursday mornings", "Jo Ann Hardesty, Former Legislator and Head of NAACP Portland, Running for City Council Seat", "WW's May 2018 Portland City Council Endorsements", "Jo Ann Hardesty gets Portland City Council endorsement from key union", "City Council Candidate Jo Ann Hardesty Says "Idiots" Are Seeking to House Homeless People at the Unused Wapato Jail", "Jo Ann Hardesty Is the First Black Woman Elected to Portland City Council", "Portland Voters Elect Hardesty As 1st Woman Of Color To City Council", "Jo Ann Hardesty Officially Becomes the First African-American Woman to Serve on Portland City Council", "Jo Ann Hardesty sworn in to city council, cementing Portland's liberal legacy", "Hardesty heads to runoff in Portland City Council race, will face Gonzalez or Mozyrsky", "Portland fire union declines to endorse bureau's boss, Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty", "Portland City Council Rejects Commissioner Hardesty's $18 Million Police Cut", "Proposal to further cut Portland Police Bureau budget fails", "Portland Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty Will Take August Off", "Portland police union backs Rene Gonzalez in race to unseat Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty", "Rich donors take major advantage of a loophole in Portland's public campaign financing system", "Portland Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty faces two challenges from the center", "Readers Respond to Our Endorsement of Jo Ann Hardesty", "Which Portland neighborhoods voted for Jo Ann Hardesty and Rene Gonzalez: Interactive map", "Portland Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty appears headed to a runoff against 1 of 2 centrist challengers", "Portland firefighters, police back Hardesty's opponent for commissioner", "WW's General Election 2022 Endorsements: Portland City Hall", "Rene Gonzalez, with law-and-order focus, ousts Portland Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty in contentious City Council race", "City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty Concedes to Rene Gonzalez", "New Timeline to Hire Federal Police Reform Monitor: Sometime in August", "Jo Ann Hardesty, Portland city commissioner, calls 911, refuses to get out of Lyft car after driver cancels ride", "Hardesty, Lyft driver each call 911 during ride from ilani", "US official demanding police spending cuts dials 911 in dispute with Lyft driver", "Portland Commissioner Hardesty's re-election campaign 'exceeds early fundraising goals', "Portland police confirm Commissioner Hardesty had nothing to do with Wednesday hit-and-run", "Investigation documented 3rd Portland officer who leaked false Hardesty hit-and-run report", "Portland police officer fired after falsely identifying Hardesty as hit-and-run suspect", "City disciplines 2 other Portland police officers for leaking false information about Hardesty", "Portland commissioner hit with $16,000 judgment over unpaid credit card bills", "Portland's Jo Ann Hardesty is no-show in court debt hearing", "Portland commissioner defends herself as 'budget hawk' after second creditor sues her over personal debt", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jo_Ann_Hardesty&oldid=1147791285, This page was last edited on 2 April 2023, at 06:07. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Prevent districts from limiting extracurricular activities. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). If its Hardesty vs Gonzales, I think half of Mozyrsky voters go to Hardesty and she gets a narrow win. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content. Portland City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty formally announced on Monday that she will run for re-election next year. Emergency safety improvements were implemented and red light camera red tape was reduced, both of which should have long term positive impacts. padding-left: 0; | Preliminary results show that 114,408 votes have been counted for Gonzalez. PORTLAND POLICE UNION RAILS AGAINST DEFUND POLICE COMMISSIONER AFTER RIOT SQUAD RESIGNATIONS. In what sense are you a Progressive?? Do the other progressive accomplishments include diversifying housing, police, addressing livability issues for lower income people? I think a lot of people in this town are misreading the mood of voters. https://www.opb.org/article/2021/12/30/jo-ann-hardesty-hit-and-run-false-report-portland-oregon-commissioner/. .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, } Hardesty and Ryan are the only two city commissioners up for reelection this spring. She is not solely responsible for the citys ills, but it is completely reasonable for voters to provide negative feedback to a city-wide elected official who bears some measure of responsibility. Mission accomplished. .non_result_row div { Transfer of 82nd Avenue. Its hard to kick out the only one who has achieved literally anything useful in the last four years. No one called you or any individual a racist moron. Affordable Waterleaf Apts open on Portland waterfront, US tracking balloon spotted off coast of Hawaii, Mt. background-color: grey; Hardesty ran for re-election to the Portland City Commission to represent Position 3 in Oregon. Hardesty is a critic and rightly so. font-weight: 300; .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { Book-keeping integrity is the very foundation of any effective governance. padding-bottom: 8px; There will be many opinions as to which challenger has a better chance of overtaking Hardesty in November. font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px; The next update in the counts is scheduled for 6:00 pm today. $('.showResponses').show(); top: 2px; .inner_percentage.Green { Just take a look around at all the squalid drug camps everywhere. What does that mean, putting antifa in all caps? background-color: #dac113; font-size: 12px; No city successful city will be actually affordable when we have extreme wealth inequality as a nation. border-radius: 50%; And I continue to feel deep shame for how much blame for issues like homelessness Portlanders place on the shoulders of commissioner Hardesty alone, given that she is the first black woman elected citywide in our citys history, and has no more power than any other council member (although she is the only effective one imo, the only other person whos effected change is Mingus Mapps and his have proved very bad). } $('.hideResponses').on('click', () => { overflow-y: hidden; Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Portland City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty addresses protesters as they take part in a rally against police brutality in Portland, Oregon late July 24, 2020. Most PPS parents are going to agree with this document. [24] In 2020, Hardesty voted to cut $18 million in funding from the Portland Police Bureau budget. .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { display: none; } } When voters are not looking at a page full of names in November the voting dynamic will be quite different. I guess itd be all Rubios fault. In the other contested Portland city council race, incumbent Dan Ryan did what most people expected him to do. margin-top: 0px; .key-messages li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0px;} background-color: #db0000; .votebox-results-cell--number { .widget-row.Green { a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } I hope it will be informative, for Mozrysky and for anybody who voted for what Chris calls the centrist position vote splitting sucks regardless of your position. width: 50%; The debt was accumulated between two credit card accounts through the Bank of America. margin-right: 12px; margin-bottom: 0; Jo Ann Hardesty formed the core leadership team that won the nationally recognized initiative. padding-left: 8px; height: 50px; Thats distorting. } Hardestys longstanding criticism of the Portland Police Bureau began to be viewed as out of touch. Do we support police retaliation towards someone who dares to question practices and strives to change the system? $('.hideResponses').hide(); border-bottom: 1px solid grey; The call-in show addresses racial disparity, government accountability, environmental justice and politics on local, state and national levels. Cities | If we moved to open primaries, my arguments would hold for partisan races as well. Sure, that makes it easier for the larger group later on in a general, but what if the best options were already filtered out? DWK. 2 weeks is a reasonable, reasonable [response] (note: sounds like he says response here but could be wrong). Willamette Week's journalism is funded, in part, by our readers. margin-bottom: -2px !important; But she has a lot going for her: Momentum after doing better than anyone thought shed do, she has the bully pulpit of an incumbent, and she has proven to be a very skilled campaigner. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. Hell join Oregon Walks Executive Director, The race for Multnomah County Commissioner will go to a runoff with current, Oregons new representative in the U.S. House District 4 will be (former The Street Trust board member), Progressive candidates also did well in Beaverton where, Michael Trimble, the Portland resident and daily bike rider who has no arms and who. [33] Portland Firefighters Association announced in September 2022 that it was not endorsing Hardesty who was assigned to manage Portland Fire & Rescue. $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { Do you also think like so called progressives Hardesty and Wheeler that human beings sleeping in garbage is progressive? background-color: #6db24f; She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022. Incumbents are bolded and underlined. We have to have a council that can work with the police union. This page is not available in other languages. letter-spacing: .04em; PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A Multnomah County judge has ruled Portland City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty must pay a credit card company more than $16,000 in overdue debts and fees after failing. background: #4c4c4c; How to vote | Do you think that the crew in neighborhood associations who lead the charge on fighting back rest villages were happy they werent delivered? Hardesty announced her concession in a statement sent to KOIN 6 News by her campaign manager Joseph Santos-Lyons on Wednesday. background-color: green; font-size: 2em; That measure, in itself, tells us nothing about whether the program is working or not. They both deal with the creation of the Portland Street Response, which has been successful and has been recommended for expansion. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) Incumbent Jo Ann Hardesty has conceded the Portland city commissioner race to challenger Rene Gonzalez, who is currently leading the election with more than 54% of the vote. She previously served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 1995 until 2001. [32], Having received less than 50% of the vote, she advanced to a runoff in the November 2022 general election. Incumbent Jo Ann Hardesty and challenger Rene Gonzalez faced off on Oct. 27. in a live debate hosted by KOIN News ahead of the November general election. complete the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey. Despite a tsunami of outside funding to candidates running to the right of Portland City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty, her popularity broke through and she took home 41% of the vote for her City Council seat. DeFazio only beat Skarlatos by 5 points 2 years ago, & while the new boundaries are more favorable to Democrats, Hoyle obviously is lacking DeFazios incumbency advantage and seems to be less appealing to the democratic base. background-color: #6db24f; That makes some sense, as Hardesty has served on the Portland City Council longer than Ryan and has been a high-profile figure in news coverage surrounding police reform, as well as an attempt by the police unions president to sabotage her political prospects. Seventy-two percent said theyd like to see more funding go to community safety groups, too. "She became the voice of change, and the voice of frustration with especially the police department here in Portland, and that made her a target because remember, theres a lot of people who say the problem isnt with the police, the problem is with the protesters and with people who dont express themselves right," KATU political analyst Jim Moore said. If you look at the campaign material for Vadim, its filled with folks who fight these types of housing services, whether they be shelters or villages, every step of the way. Hardesty is great example of doing nothing and exciting J Maus, If she gets half of Mozyrsky voters, it wont be a narrow win. I am however hopeful she will lose the the runoff. Comparing a given city to the national trend isnt fair, you should compare within a given level of urbanicity. Hardesty, Gonzalez and Mozyrsky are all participating in the citys Small Donor Program that matches small contributions with public funds. We'll send you a newsletter with what you need to know every week. Cleaning up the MUPS for another one. The campaigns running against Hardesty used this tactic without hesitation. If you did the STAR runoff and stopped when you had two candidates rather than one, would that really introduce much distortion. max-height: 580px; } I support local candidates who bring creativity, motivation AND financial integrity to Portlands political scene. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDvbQaA1mJI&t=2695s, Q: Do you think we should have ever closed the schools during the pandemic?, Rene: We should have closed the schools for 2 weeks then we should have fought like hell to get them open much sooner than we did. word-wrap: break-word; [36] She conceded the race later that day. PBOT, and the city bureaucracy generally, is completely broken. position: absolute; When you have 12 candidates running for an office, and when there are many races going on, it is really hard to get the information you need to make an informed decision. } Though Ryans and Hardestys numbers appear dismal, many survey respondents said they were unsure of how they would vote come spring. color: #fff; Thats just one of the big headlines from last nights primary election. .results_row td:first-child { "And other people say, no, the police are the problem. [34] In October 2022, Willamette Week withdrew their May support for Hardesty stating "Hardesty has proven unwilling or unable to make a compromise with those who disagree with her, and that's why we're withdrawing our May endorsement" and changed their endorsement to her opponent Rene Gonzalez. .results_row.winner { (Only Portland voters were surveyed about the upcoming City Council elections.). There were no incumbents in this race. Hes talking about arresting homeless folks. I mean, Ryan hasnt delivered on the rest villages, but somehow the vitriol about that isnt too much in the conversation. If it did, then that top candidate would still be filtered out if we processed the final elimination and ran STAR to its intended end. Which is why its great to have Portland Street Response reduce the amount of calls police has to go to for calls that are primarily mental health responses. } Paul, its interesting you say half the Mozyrky voters will vote for Hardesty. Its hard if not sometimes impossible to get quality information. 4. The thing she has done thats had a great impact is to deliver the Portland Street Response. U.S. President | Too bad about the baby, though. .inner_percentage.Republican { document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); As expected, Gonzalez and Mozrysky split the centrist votes (having run on nearly identical platforms). Jo Ann Hardesty, Rene Gonzalez in photos from their campaign websites, October 2022. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, VIDEO: Black bear surprises principal at school dumpster, Hundreds march for worker rights in Salem on May, Hillsboro police chief responds to citys rising, Everyday Northwest Local Business Spotlight, Kotek leads in Oregon governors race; Johnson concedes, City of Portland to hold press conference as charter reform approval leads, Le Creuset just launched a dreamy new color for spring, Our fitness expert weighs in on this years top spring. [1], .votebox { .widget-row.heading { More than half the primary voters rejected Hardesty, despite her leg up-and really questionable ethicsin using office resources to campaign. } It gives us a better chance to learn about the top candidates than if everything were decided at once when they were 20 candidates running. Youre arguing to make it easier by moving choice from the larger electorate to a smaller one. This was the first time in over twenty years that a city commissioner took a full month away from the position. width: 100%; } she is as Incompetent as Ryan and Wheeler are, and they are the whitest people I know. The bureaucrats are more interested in having their 500th community outreach event than actually doing work and it shows. The two items that deal with traffic violence and deaths dont even mention pedestrian deaths or say that the situation has improved. Gonzalez, a 48-year-old manager for both a law firm and a software company, campaigned as a centrist supporting law and order and dedicated to restoring livability in the city his family has called home for five generations. background-color: grey; .race_header.libertarian { She had her least support in East Portland, with many precincts returning less than 20% of the vote for her. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. [27], Hardesty ran for reelection to City Council on the 2022 ballot. I agree that police should enforce laws! Of course, why would she bother to read a dusty plan that PBOT never had any intention to follow? "Earlier today, I offered my congratulations to Mr. Rene Gonzalez," Hardesty said in a statement provided to KOIN by campaign manager Joseph Santos-Lyons. font-style: italic; It really depends on what you consider an accomplishment. margin-top: 1em; Killings have been on the rise in Portland for the past few years. Will enough Portlanders like what they learn about him? Mozyrsky has chosen to run against incumbent Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty, who won her seat in 2018 and, as a former two-term lawmaker in the Oregon House and a leader of nonprofits,. .top_disclaimer { All rights reserved. font-weight: bold; Only 18% of respondents said they would vote for Hardesty, and only 10% said they'd reelect Ryan. And, I like her because she has gotten some important things done. color: white; ANTIFA groups that attach police and cause vandalism should be locked up. Earlier today, I offered my congratulations to Mr. Rene Gonzalez, the statement reads. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). Rene and Vadim havent said anything about roads. padding-left: 10px; Clearly, in this race, the argument was won by the police are doing the right thing. Only 18% of respondents said they would vote for Hardesty, and only 10% said theyd reelect Ryan. Context matters, says the commenter who goes by a slur. display: block; Voters dealt progressive candidates a rebuke in Seattles city elections late last year, while San Franciscos Mayor London Breed, a Democrat, has taken a hardline approach to shoplifting, open drug use and homeless camping. Well, Im not getting out of the car, in the dark, at a filling station, not happening - all because I asked him to put the window up. Cracking down on the environmental disaster of broken down leaking RVs for one. width: 150px; The results of the survey, conducted by DHM Research, were first reported today by The Oregonian. } .contact_office { margin-top: 0.3em; margin-bottom: 0em;margin-right: 0.5em;} vertical-align: top; The union announced it is instead endorsing her opponent Rene Gonzalez. I like her because she truly centers on equity. Contact our sales team. This place we call home is suffering.". But he doesnt talk about biking or non-car transportation at all in this interview.

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float:right; $('.showResponses').hide(); 	} What struck you about last night? Here are a few more thoughts and results from other races weve been watching closely: Theres a lot more analysis and results still to come in, so stay tuned! Will faster response times reduce homicides? [28] Hardesty was the first of the three frontrunners for the position who hit her limit on fundraising caps. 		margin: 8px auto; [2] By 2014, she was married to Roger Hardesty. And based on what hes said post-election, Gonzalez is likely to tack even more to the right in the General campaign. If you have questions or feedback about this site or my work, feel free to contact me at @jonathan_maus on Twitter, via email at maus.jonathan@gmail.com, or phone/text at 503-706-8804. Name a single progressive US city that has economically diversified their population. Hardesty was born as one of ten children on October 15, 1957 in Baltimore, Maryland where her father worked as a longshoreman while her mother stayed home. 			} The proposal says more than 3,000 people are homeless in Portland, a 50% jump from 2019. [8][9] Oregon Public Broadcasting reported Hardesty and the NAACP chapter did not report her income to the IRS or pay taxes on it, which Hardesty then amended. 	color: white; 


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