Portland politics: Where incest is the norm
Did you know that the mayor of Milwaukie is a Tri-Met employee? Well, don't worry, he'll be leaving the transit agency's employ soon -- for the Portland streetcar! We wish we were making this up.
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That Mayor was not long for that town. He had to leave or he would have been bounced and he knew it.
Some people think incest is a feature of politics, not a bug.
Posted by Harry | May 15, 2012 6:12 PM
Isn't that just wonderful!
Now what about the people that do not have access to transit because the buses have been cut? Is there going to be a news story about them?
Once again it is time to end Tri-met's monopoly and open the market.
Posted by Evergreen Libertarian | May 15, 2012 7:44 PM
That Mayor was not long for that town. He had to leave
Who said he was going to stop being mayor? No way!
Posted by Jack Bog | May 16, 2012 12:17 AM
Given that Portland Streetcar, Inc. is so intertwined with TriMet; that TriMet funds the Streetcar to the tune of nearly $10 million annually with regional transportation funds...one has to wonder if this position is actually being paid for by TriMet, and if so is it not still a conflict of interest because he is being paid indirectly by TriMet?
And...then why is he in favor of the Streetcar giving away $1.00 rides (currently free) in competition with Trimet's rides which will cost $2.50 for the same distance/time of service - and that TriMet is paying the difference? Why don't Milwaukie residents get to ride the bus in downtown Milwaukie for a buck? Or Tigard, or Beaverton, or Forest Grove, or Troutdale residents - for that matter?
Posted by Erik H. | May 16, 2012 11:45 AM