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Portland council confirms most Portland Street Response advisory appointments after heated residency debate
Summary
Council approved 14 of 15 nominees to the Portland Street Response advisory committee but rejected one nominee, Rebecca Morgan, after debate over whether committee members must reside in Portland districts; public commenters urged lived-experience representation.
The Portland City Council on Thursday approved most of the mayor's appointees to a new Portland Street Response (PSR) advisory committee but voted down a single nominee after a contentious discussion about residency and representation.
Councilors and staff described a vetting process that considered 85 applicants and sought district balance and diverse lived experience. "The community and public safety committee had an opportunity to hear directly from many of the appointees and was satisfied in their qualifications and commitment to serving in this body,"…
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