Shannon Estabrook is running for commissioner position No. 4 on the Portland City Council. She is a mother, a grandmother and a semi-retired college instructor of at-risk students, according to her filing of candidacy.
QUESTION 1
You only have $10 million to spend. The fire bureau says that without $5 million, call times for critical services will be hampered, potentially costing people’s lives. Social-service agencies need $5 million because rent increases mean they can’t place people into housing, creating a backlog of people waiting to get off the streets. Both the police and the parks bureaus need critical support for services totaling $7 million. What do you do? (150 words or less)
The 10 million would be divided evenly between all three agencies.
•Our police and fire are considered to be the best in the nation. I will ALWAYS support the Portland Police. Always. I support unions. ALWAYS. We as citizens need to overlook these agencies. Always. As in occupation there are bigoted, irrational employees. However, our Portland Police have very few. It is our responsibility to continue this.
•Social Services is a mess. Home Forward has become a criminal participant. Private so-called “non profits” are stealing blatantly from Portland taxpayers. Federal HUD inspections are failing. We are now losing federal dollars that will not come back.
Before Home Forward gets one new dollar, an immediate investigation would take place. For example, contracted property managers. I will use IPM. Currently stealing valuable money for the homeless, through city funds.
These funds are earmarked for the homeless. Not for private pockets. Home Forward is in existence to help not hurt. IPM is criminal. An immediate investigation is necessary immediately.
QUESTION 2
The Portland Police Bureau’s contract with the city says police officers involved in an incident using deadly force must receive 48 hours’ notice before being compelled to speak to bureau investigators. Average citizens, however, are questioned often immediately on the grounds of capturing the best memory of events. Yes or No: Would you vote to abolish the 48-hour rule?
No. Absolutely not. I would follow police union dictate. Unions first. Always.
QUESTION 3
Yes or No: As commissioner, will you end the practice of contracting for military and militarized equipment for use by our police bureau?
Depends what equipment.
QUESTION 4
Please place the following items in order of priority as commissioner. Note with 1, 2 and 3.
• Increase parking
• Bike infrastructure
• Low or no-fare public transit
1. Low- or no-fare public transit
2. Bike infrastructure
3. Increase parking
QUESTION 5
Choose the item in each pairing that is more suited to you:
1. Uber or Radio Cab
2. Raincoat or Umbrella
3. Adidas or Nike
4. Maple Bacon Doughnut or Kale
1. Radio Cab
2. Raincoat (I’m an Oregon Native)
3. Nike (Gotta Love Uncle Phil)
4. Maple Bacon Doughnut (What? Are you joking?)
QUESTION 6
Complete this sentence with the following options: I smoke marijuana ____________
a. For medicinal purposes only.
b. To decompress after a stressful day.
c. Recreationally. Hey, it’s legal.
d. Rarely.
e. Never.
I smoke marijuana never, as in ever.
QUESTION 7
Make one promise to the city’s people of color that you will deliver on as commissioner. Street Roots will check on its status every year.
I will see everyone as equal, as I do in my classroom. It is my “clean slate” policy. We ALL continue to learn from our differences. We are every color now. We all have varied backgrounds now. We ARE ONE. Please DO check on my tolerance status each year, should I win. I’m still learning too.
QUESTION 8
How will you ensure young people of color will succeed in Portland?
All young people should be provided with: Free tuition at ALL community colleges in the Portland area. ALL students. Free bus passes on TriMet. Opportunities for employment and reduced rent. Free child care.
QUESTION 9
In one sentence, state something you will do as commissioner to ease the burden on Portland’s small businesses.
All small businesses should be given immediate tax exemptions and relief.
QUESTION 10
Pair the issue with the sentiment. Use each sentiment only once:
1. Sit-lie sidewalk law
2. Public campaign finance option
3. Expanded light rail transit into Washington St.
4. PPB Horse Patrol
a. Great idea
b. Good idea
c. Needs work
d. Nope
1. Sit-lie sidewalk law – d. Nope
2. Public campaign finance – c. Needs work
3. Expanded light rail – b. Good idea
4. PPB Horse Patrol – a. Great idea
QUESTION 11
Portland is losing significant, large trees at a rapid pace to development. In 50 words or less, what will you do to save these legacy trees?
No trees removed. None. If a tree is a clear and present danger to life, shall be immediately addressed. This is NOT Los Angeles. Thank you.
QUESTION 12
Yes or No: Understanding we’re going to have street homelessness, do you support tent cities?
Absolutely NOT. The homeless need dignity and care. Please put politicians and millionaires in tents. Thank you.
QUESTION 13
Select a local artist – professional or amateur – to draw your favorite thing about Portland.