Portland Mayor: Refund the Police

[task0778]

Quite the turnaround:

The mayor of Portland, Ore., called for nearly $2 million in additional funding for the city’s police force and other agencies Friday, citing a rise in homicides and other violent crime.

But members of the city council were either mum or not fully committed so far on whether they’ll back the plan, according to reports.

The request by second-term Mayor Ted Wheeler came Friday during his State of the City address – and three days after Wheeler condemned one of the latest killings in the city, the broad-daylight slaying of a 42-year-old man in a city park on Tuesday.

"This shooting was brazen and horrific," Wheeler wrote on Twitter. "The City and its partners are working hard to prevent and reduce gun violence. It’s a public health crisis that’s harming our entire community."

Wheeler’s funding request marked a turnaround for Portland, which has been viewed as an epicenter of the "Defund the police" movement – in which liberal groups have sought to divert public cash away from traditional police departments and into efforts such as mental health treatment and community development.

OREGON'S DEM SENATORS SILENT ON LEFT-WING COURTHOUSE RIOT IN PORTLAND

It also came as the mayor has faced criticism for months of violent protests in the city, including a clash Thursday night outside a federal courthouse. Wheeler has been a frequent target of criticism from former President Donald Trump and others, though the mayor managed to win reelection in November.

Last June, the city leaders voted to slash $16 million from the police budget, a move that included the elimination of a gun-violence reduction unit, according to The Associated Press.

But Portland in recent months has seen a surge in gun violence. Since 2021 began, the city has seen 20 homicides, mostly by gunfire. At the same time in March last year, the city had seen only one homicide, the AP reported.

Portland mayor looks to re-fund police with $2M request as homicides spike – but council support unclear

The mayor of Portland, Ore., called for nearly $2 million in additional funding for the city’s police force and other agencies Friday, citing a rise in homicides and other violent crime.

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There's just no way around it, a police force is a deterrent to criminals. Obviously not a total deterrent, but it's proportional. Fewer cops = more crime.

 

[MeBelle]

Not my problem.

Its Portland's problem.

 

[pknopp]

So they cut it $16 million and have decided that $2 million of that is needed. A savings of $14 million.

 

[Fueri]

Gee, who could have seen this coming.

Except for anyone that is not a complete moron.

We watched this for months and the depth of the idiocy still amazes me. I guess maybe they should issue social workers riot gear and shotguns.

 

[harmonica]

So they cut it $16 million and have decided that $2 million of that is needed. A savings of $14 million.

hahahhahahahaha
savings? more crime/etc is a saving???
hahahhahahahahhahaha

 

[Correll]

Quite the turnaround:

The mayor of Portland, Ore., called for nearly $2 million in additional funding for the city’s police force and other agencies Friday, citing a rise in homicides and other violent crime.

But members of the city council were either mum or not fully committed so far on whether they’ll back the plan, according to reports.

The request by second-term Mayor Ted Wheeler came Friday during his State of the City address – and three days after Wheeler condemned one of the latest killings in the city, the broad-daylight slaying of a 42-year-old man in a city park on Tuesday.

"This shooting was brazen and horrific," Wheeler wrote on Twitter. "The City and its partners are working hard to prevent and reduce gun violence. It’s a public health crisis that’s harming our entire community."

Wheeler’s funding request marked a turnaround for Portland, which has been viewed as an epicenter of the "Defund the police" movement – in which liberal groups have sought to divert public cash away from traditional police departments and into efforts such as mental health treatment and community development.

OREGON'S DEM SENATORS SILENT ON LEFT-WING COURTHOUSE RIOT IN PORTLAND

It also came as the mayor has faced criticism for months of violent protests in the city, including a clash Thursday night outside a federal courthouse. Wheeler has been a frequent target of criticism from former President Donald Trump and others, though the mayor managed to win reelection in November.

Last June, the city leaders voted to slash $16 million from the police budget, a move that included the elimination of a gun-violence reduction unit, according to The Associated Press.

But Portland in recent months has seen a surge in gun violence. Since 2021 began, the city has seen 20 homicides, mostly by gunfire. At the same time in March last year, the city had seen only one homicide, the AP reported.

Portland mayor looks to re-fund police with $2M request as homicides spike – but council support unclear

The mayor of Portland, Ore., called for nearly $2 million in additional funding for the city’s police force and other agencies Friday, citing a rise in homicides and other violent crime.

www.foxnews.com

There's just no way around it, a police force is a deterrent to criminals. Obviously not a total deterrent, but it's proportional. Fewer cops = more crime.

Trump is not president anymore. The dems don't need the mobs in the streets. The alliance between antifa/blm and teh dems seems to be cracking.

It will be interesting to see who will win.

 

[Penelope]

Biden wants more money for the police, and that is what state funding is going towards.
All the cities have crime with the pandemic going on.

 

[task0778]

So they cut it $16 million and have decided that $2 million of that is needed. A savings of $14 million.

And how many lives were lost saving that $14 million? 20 homicides this year so far, compared to only 1 at the same point last year. And how much property and how many livelihoods were destroyed? You tell me, was it worth it?

How many good cops left the force? What about the reputation of the city of Portland? Would you invest money in a new business in Portland? How safe do you think the Portland residents feel, especially the females with fewer police.

 

[ColonelAngus]

Better late then never, Wheeler. You are a fucking asshole. You should have handled this shit last summer.....you utter faggot.

 

[pknopp]

So they cut it $16 million and have decided that $2 million of that is needed. A savings of $14 million.

And how many lives were lost saving that $14 million? 20 homicides this year so far, compared to only 1 at the same point last year. And how much property and how many livelihoods were destroyed? You tell me, was it worth it?

How many good cops left the force? What about the reputation of the city of Portland? Would you invest money in a new business in Portland? How safe do you think the Portland residents feel, especially the females with fewer police.

We could enact police reform instead. Your choice.

 

[Darkwind]

So they cut it $16 million and have decided that $2 million of that is needed. A savings of $14 million.

And how many lives were lost saving that $14 million? 20 homicides this year so far, compared to only 1 at the same point last year. And how much property and how many livelihoods were destroyed? You tell me, was it worth it?

How many good cops left the force? What about the reputation of the city of Portland? Would you invest money in a new business in Portland? How safe do you think the Portland residents feel, especially the females with fewer police.

We could enact police reform instead. Your choice.

What is there to reform?

 

[Oddball]

So they cut it $16 million and have decided that $2 million of that is needed. A savings of $14 million.

I'm sure the families of those killed and injured by the increase in violent crime are so relieved.

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

Not my problem.

Its Portland's problem.

Liberals export their stupidity so it's all our problems

 

[22lcidw]

Biden wants more money for the police, and that is what state funding is going towards.
All the cities have crime with the pandemic going on.

You trying to guilt the Deplorables again?

 

[Bootney Lee Farnsworth]

A drop of water on the raging 7-alarm fire that THE PORTLAND MAYOR started.

Portland is headed for Detroit.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Increasing police should put the whole city up in flames. Pass the popcorn.

 

[BluesLegend]

Portland is infested with liberal freaks, animals and sexual deviants. I had to drive over there recently, its a garbage heap. Filthy homeless camps everywhere.

 

[pknopp]

So they cut it $16 million and have decided that $2 million of that is needed. A savings of $14 million.

I'm sure the families of those killed and injured by the increase in violent crime are so relieved.

Let them protest. That's what the families if those killed before them had to do.

 

[task0778]

So they cut it $16 million and have decided that $2 million of that is needed. A savings of $14 million.

And how many lives were lost saving that $14 million? 20 homicides this year so far, compared to only 1 at the same point last year. And how much property and how many livelihoods were destroyed? You tell me, was it worth it?

How many good cops left the force? What about the reputation of the city of Portland? Would you invest money in a new business in Portland? How safe do you think the Portland residents feel, especially the females with fewer police.

We could enact police reform instead. Your choice.

What is there to reform?

I would say that city and state govts that allow rioting, death and destruction to continue, and are stupid enough to believe that fewer police solves the problem. THAT's what needs to be reformed. But evidently the voters in those places won't do it.