Murmurs: Election Complaints and Jordan Cove Extension Both Get Rejected

In other news: Mobile home park swallowed by the earth.

Portland Elections Officer Rejects Complaints Against Mayor and Others

The Portland campaign limits conflict with the state constitution’s freedom of speech provision, a matter currently before the Oregon Supreme Court.

Former Portland Mayor Sam Adams Files to Run Against Incumbent City Commissioner Chloe Eudaly

Former Mayor Sam Adams Moves Closer to a Political Comeback Bid—Which Could Have Ripple Effects on Other Portland Contests

Portland Mayoral Candidate Ozzie González Calls Financial Complaint Filed Against Him “Meritless”

Ozzie González, hoping to win the mayoral seat this year, was one of three candidates in Portland to receive a complaint on December 19 filed by Ronald Buel of Honest Elections, a local advocacy organization, for allegedly violating campaign contribution limits. The other two complaints were filed against Jack Kerfoot, who is running for Portland City Commissioner, and Mayor Ted Wheeler.

Portland Mayoral Candidate Sarah Iannarone Releases Her Housing Plan, Supporting a Tenants’ Right to Organize

“That seems to have been a very effective model for change-making,” she says, celebrating tenants union victories.

Mayor Ted Wheeler is Divorcing in the Middle of His Re-Election Campaign

Wheeler, the heir to a timber fortune, married Katrina Wheeler in 2005.

Portland Mayor Defends Choice to Promote New Police Chief Jami Resch

Portland police chief Jami Resch discussed her new role at the helm of the police bureau during a Monday morning press conference following the recent departure of former chief Danielle Outlaw.