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Undercover videos fuel new challenge to Portland police funding initiative
The Oregonian, July 9, 2026
Sgt. Aaron Schmautz, president of the Portland Police Association union that represents police officers, declined to comment.
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‘Safer Portland’ Campaign Faces New Complaints As Elections Officials Work to Certify Measure For November Ballot
Portland Mercury, July 8 2026
As of Wednesday, the Secretary of State confirmed it had received 77 complaints related to the campaign.
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Elections Complaint Alleges a Dozen Violations by Canvassers for Police Hiring Initiative
Willamette Week, July 8, 2026
The complaint alleges that canvassers repeatedly failed to carry a copy of the ballot initiative’s complete text and falsely stated that the measure would hire mental health responders and 911 dispatchers.
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Controversial Portland proposal to redirect climate cash to cops moves closer to November ballot
The Oregonian, July 6, 2026
Hands Off PCEF, a community coalition opposing the initiative, criticized it in a Monday press release. “Our city cannot afford this poorly written and permanent amendment to our city’s charter…”
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Dozens of Complaints Against Police Funding Petition Prompt State Investigation
Portland Mercury, June 17, 2026
The Secretary of State has received more than two dozen complaints alleging campaign canvassers are misleading voters.
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Elections Complaint Alleges Canvassers are Intentionally Misleading Public About Police Funding Initiative
Portland Mercury, June 1, 2026
Workers gathering signatures for the effort to divert clean energy funds to Portland police are using talking points that don’t line up with the petition’s actual text. -
Portland’s billion-dollar climate fund becomes a blueprint for other cities
Oregon Public Broadcasting, May 20, 2026
As feds halt climate funding, more cities are following Portland’s lead. -
First dignity, now power: Solar panels change daily life at Northeast Portland tiny home village
KGW8, August 14, 2025
Solar panels now power Dignity Village in Northeast Portland, plus 100 low-income homes nearby. It's a product of the Portland Clean Energy Benefits Fund. -
Portland Clean Energy Fund to invest $92 million in community-led grants
Oregon Public Broadcasting, September 11, 2024
Portland’s billion-dollar climate justice program is set to invest nearly $92 million in community-led programs to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing racial and social justice over the next five years. -
Historic Climate Investments Underway by the Portland Clean Energy Fund Program
Bird Alliance of Oregon, April 30, 2024
The CIP was developed after extensive public engagement and represents a pivotal step forward in advancing a climate-resilient Portland.