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Sam Adams PDX @SamAdamsPDX

Former Mayor of Portland, Oregon USA

Joined January 2009
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KOIN News: $189,964 is the yearly income needed to buy a home in Portland: twice our $94,573 median household income. koin.com/news/portland/here-…

Here is how much you need to make to buy a home in Portland

Things aren’t improving for aspiring homeowners in Portland, but it could be worse.

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OregonLive: “…due to rising costs, declining ridership and lawmakers’ failure to pass a transportation funding package.” oregonlive.com/business/2025…

TriMet will reduce service, make layoffs to close $300 million budget gap

Rising costs and declining ridership have pushed TriMet to a financial cliff, the agency’s general manager said.

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Willamette Week: “Portland in effect has two viable political parties—and the second one isn’t the Republicans.” wweek.com/news/2025/07/16/on…

One Thing Has Changed at Portland City Hall: The Socialists Are Setting the Agenda

For the first time in living memory, Portland in effect has two viable political parties—and the second one isn’t the Republicans.

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OregonLive: “The Trail Blazers have only a flimsy five-year agreement in place to continue playing at the 30-year-old Moda Center.” oregonlive.com/opinion/2025/…

Editorial: Oregon must lob a dunk for the next Trail Blazers owner

While conventional wisdom suggests that whoever buys the Portland Trail Blazers won't be permitted to move them, the city and state shouldn't pin the franchise's future on that hope, the editorial...

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$724 million spent on direct homeless services in the tri-county Portland area in fiscal year 2024 oregonlive.com/politics/2025…

Here’s how much was spent on homeless services in the Portland area last year

A new report provides a detailed analysis of homeless services spending in the Portland area. That's information most regions lack, report authors say.

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New laws on “ how Oregonians can be committed to involuntary mental health treatment.” oregonlive.com/politics/2025…

Bill overhauling mandated mental health treatment, rules for mentally ill criminal defendants heads...

The bill is a hodgepodge of several proposals to alter the rules around involuntary commitment.

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Andrew Proctor, OregonLive: “…Portland…has lost sight of who we actually are, and want to be, as a community.” oregonlive.com/opinion/2025/…

Opinion: A case for art in urgent times

The erosion of support for the arts affects far more than our reputation for creativity, writes Literary Arts executive director Andrew Proctor. It leads to the unraveling of our collective identity...

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Portland mayor stands by improbable pledge to end unsheltered homelessness this year

"No change in plans," Mayor Keith Wilson said Friday, despite mounting evidence that reaching his set goal will be incredibly challenging.

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OregonLive: “Portland has turned the corner, but there's a long way to go. Before passing the final budget, councilors should ensure there's another $1.9 million for police to keep the momentum going.” oregonlive.com/opinion/2025/…

Editorial: A $1.9 million budget shift that Portland can’t afford

The Portland City Council should restore a $1.9 million shift of funds from police in the coming budget year, the editorial board writes. Portland's revitalization depends on ensuring the safety and...

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KPTV News: “The study shows Portland has a median home value of $526,500, while the median household income is $94,573.” kptv.com/2025/05/28/study-po…

Study: Portland has worst housing crisis outlook in nation

A new LendingTree report ranks Portland, Oregon as the metro with the worst housing crisis outlook in the U.S., citing low vacancy rates and rising unaffordability.

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John Tapogna, OregonLive: “But to truly thrive, we need to become a city where people don’t just launch their lives – they build them here.” oregonlive.com/opinion/2025/…

Opinion: Portland, the city that works for 28-year-olds

Portland continues to attract post-college, young adults, a critical group for bringing fresh ideas and signaling to the rest of the country that Portland still has a future, writes economist John...

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OregonLive: “The city grew by 0.2% to a population of 635,749 in 2024…” oregonlive.com/portland/2025…

Census reports razor-thin growth in Portland after years of declines

New census data showed the fastest-growing Oregon cities last year.

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KOIN News: “…more than 737,000 Oregon households are just one car repair or medical bill away from being unable to cover their most basic needs.” Via @KOINNews koin.com/news/oregon/half-or…

More than half of Oregonians cannot afford their cost of living, report finds

Over 737,000 Oregon households are just one car repair or medical bill away from being able to afford basic necessities, with the majority being single-parent households and communities of color, a…

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OregonLive; ““I’ve explored every avenue to blunt the impact of the coming budget reductions,” he told reporters during a press conference last week.” oregonlive.com/politics/2025…

Portland mayor Keith Wilson’s $8.5B budget relies on these political sleights of hand

“I’ve explored every avenue to blunt the impact of the coming budget reductions."

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OregonLive: “In 2022, Nike co-founder Phil Knight reportedly offered to purchase the franchise for just north of $2 billion, which Jody Allen rejected.” oregonlive.com/blazers/2025/…

Estate of Paul Allen announces plans to sell Trail Blazers

The Blazers are owned by the Estate of Paul G. Allen, who passed away in 2018.

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OregonLive: “…would require Portland’s new city administrator to draft a citywide asset management strategy by September 2026.” oregonlive.com/politics/2025…

Portland leaders take ‘first step’ toward tackling city’s crumbling infrastructure

Portland leaders Monday advanced a proposal they hope could eventually turn the tide on the city’s ongoing neglect of roads, parks, sewers and other municipal resources.

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DON’T FORGET TO VOTE!!! oregonlive.com/opinion/2025/…

Editorial: With greater clarity from PPS, a strong ‘yes’ for the school bond

A resolution from the PPS board lays out how the board intends to prioritize spending for elementary and middle schools, the editorial board writes. While such detail should have come before the bond...

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OregonLive: “The approval timeline, in my opinion, does not give the commission time to thoroughly review the chair’s proposed budget…” said Commissioner Julia Brim-Edwards. oregonlive.com/politics/2025…

Multnomah County commissioners accept chair’s proposed $4B budget but plan to seek changes

The budget includes deep cuts to student mental health and legal aid. Commissioners have the ability to revise the plan.

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KATU News: “Oregon's wine country is a winner! The website VinePair released its ranking of the top 10 wine destinations in the world. The Willamette Valley came in at number one.” katu.com/news/local/willamet…

Willamette Valley voted top wine destination in the world in 2025

The website VinePair released its ranking of the top 10 wine destinations in the world. The Willamette Valley came in at number one.

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OregonLive: “Under Wilson’s proposal, residents would see the cost of parking meters, neighborhood leaf removal and recreational activity fees all climb and positions within parks, water, permitting and city administration shrink, documents show.” oregonlive.com/politics/2025…

Portland mayor proposes fee hikes, layoffs in $8.5B budget that boosts some core city services

"The task before us requires city government to rebuilding trust with the public and proving we can deliver purpose and impact with every dollar we spend."

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