In May, when Portland City Council extended the Sit/Lie ordinance for 5 months in order to hold community dialogues around the issues raised by the Streets Access For Everyone (SAFE) committee, Commissioners Amanda Fritz and Nick Fish promised discussions in many neighborhoods over the five month period. So far, it looks like there will be only two meetings, being held three days apart, on July 18 and July 21.
From Sisters of the Road:
When you heard from us last, a Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge ruled that Sit/Lie unconstitutionally exceeds the city’s authority, as it conflicts with and is preempted by state law. After this ruling, the enforcement of Sit/Lie was suspended. This doesn’t mean that Sit/Lie is gone, so we still have work to do to ensure that the City takes it off the books.
Please show your support and come to the following community meetings that Commissioners Fritz and Fish are organizing:
Saturday, July 18th from 10am-12:00pm
Kaiser Town Hall
3704 N. Interstate, PortlandTuesday July 21st from 7pm-9pm
First Unitarian Church
1011 SW 12th Ave, PortlandOur understanding is that these community meetings are not just focused on Sit/Lie but rather on Sit/Lie, the various services associated with the Street Access For Everyone (SAFE) oversight committee, and how we all as Portlanders can come together and discuss opportunities to make our city friendly for everyone.
I’m planning on going—let’s preserve not only public conversation but the public realm
i am personally bummed i won’t be able to make either hearing as i’ll be on my bike cruisin the olympic penisula. take notes!