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Portland council pauses contested president election after briefing on East Portland shooting
Summary
Councilors nominated Loretta Smith and Steve Novick for council president, traded sharp exchanges over race and oversight, and then recessed the continuation meeting until Jan. 14 after a briefing about a shooting and related federal enforcement concerns.
Unidentified Presiding Officer called the continuation of the Portland City Council meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. on Thursday and opened the floor for nominations for council president. Councillor Eric Zimmerman nominated Loretta Smith and Steve Novick.
Councilor Steve Novick, accepting his nomination, said he would prioritize better council–staff communication, favoring ordinances over symbolic resolutions, tighter time limits for agenda items and data-driven oversight. "I would prioritize actual ordinances rather than, you know, hopeful resolutions," Novick said, adding he would push for realistic time allocations on the agenda and more pointed committee conversations on housing and public safety.
Councilor Loretta Smith…
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