Sit-lie law moves along By Joanne Zuhl, Staff Writer Seven months into the enforcement of Portland’s Sidewalk Management Ordinance, there are no lawsuits festering in the wings, no major protests at City Hall, and little in terms of social discourse under ...
8 Feb 2011 - Street Roots
April 30 Editorial: SR once again weighs in on sidewalks First let us say that we commend Mayor Sam Adams and Commissioner Amanda Fritz for their efforts to create an ordinance that has split the issue of sidewalk management right down the middle. All par ...
29 Apr 2010 - Street Roots
Final sidewalk ordinance and three-page FAQ released by City Hall Amanda Fritz's office just released the final Sidewalk Management Plan ordinance and a three-page overview of the law that will be voted on tomorrow. Final ordinance: FINAL SMP Ordinan ...
28 Apr 2010 - Street Roots
Sisters to march against sidewalk ordinance Via Sisters Of The Road... Sisters Of The Road has been involved in the struggle to keep laws like “Sit-Lie” and the new “Sidewalk Management Ordinance” off the books. Unfortunately, these laws, while often well ...
26 Apr 2010 - Street Roots
Street Roots weighs in on Sidewalk Management Plan Editorial in the current edition of Street Roots (Oct. 16) Opportunities lie ahead to build up, not down There are many reasons to have a doom-and-gloom attitude about the economy and homelessness in Port ...
16 Oct 2009 - Street Roots
Extra! Extra! They say rain is headed our way, which means bring a plastic bag when you head out to pick up your new copy of Street Roots. These colors don’t run, but the paper gets sticky when wet. Here’s what’s fit to print this week: Will success spoil ...
3 Sep 2009 - Street Roots
Discuss sit-lie at Street Roots blog... Two op-eds in the Oregonian discuss the merits of the sit-lie ordinance. One from the very well respected and engaging Central Precinct Commander Mike Reese. The Commander argues that the sit-lie ordinance is needed ...
8 Aug 2009 - Street Roots
What does the arrest of a Harvard Professor and people on the streets in Portland have in common? Disorderly conduct. Time Magazine looks at the disorderly conduct statute in an article today titled, The Gates case: When disorderly conduct is a Cop's ...
25 Jul 2009 - Street Roots
Extra! Extra! The cool breezes call for a cup of joe and a seat outside of your favorite café with your favorite newspaper. The new Street Roots comes out tomorrow morning and your friendly neighborhood vendor will be standing sentry with all this in his ...
9 Jul 2009 - Street Roots
Scarecrow art highlights sit-lie ordinance An artist going by the name Frank Furter has been creating scarecrow installations around downtown to raise awareness about the sit-lie ordinance. This scarecrow on the corner of 5th & Morrison is holding a s ...
8 Jul 2009 - Street Roots