As Friends of PSR, we are united in our unequivocal support for the original goals of PSR & specific actions needed to restore & support the program. #SavePSR
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Friends of Portland Street Response retweeted
City Council moves forward with proposal to expand Portland Street Response
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Friends of Portland Street Response retweeted
Thinking about PSR workers out there today in the cold trying to make sure our houseless neighbors make it through the night. Will be a high priority for me to make sure PSR has the resources it needs to do its job, while making sure mgmt isn’t working against them like Rene did.
Friends of Portland Street Response retweeted
Everytime I’ve spoken with Mayor Wilson he’s come across as a thoughtful and responsive listener. I hope he takes time to talk to Portland Street Response employees about the implications of a move like this.
We are deeply disappointed that @kwilsonformayor, without consulting any expertise or PSR responders, has already proposed the end of PSR as we know it by turning them into to an extension of law enforcement. This is unacceptable And we won’t let it happen. More to come. #SavePSR
ALT Wilson supports Portland Street Response as a preferred alternative to police for enforcing the city’s camping bans.
Friends of Portland Street Response retweeted
We know the future of Portland Street Response is at the top of voter’s minds.
Here is a recap of everyone we have endorsed for Portland City Council and Mayor of Portland, also available at friendsofpsr.com #SavePSR
ALT Friends of PSR endorses Candace Avalos, Timur Ender, Steph Routh for District 1.
ALT Friends of PSR endorses Nat West, Sameer Kanal, Marnie Glickman, Michelle DePass, Debbie Kitchin, Elana Pirtle-Guiney for District 2
ALT Friends of PSR endorses Angelita Morillo and Tiffany Koyama Lane for District 3.
ALT Friends of PSR endorses Chad Lykins, Lisa Freeman, Mitch Green for District 4
Friends of Portland Street Response retweeted
Happy Election Day! 🗳️
Make sure your ballot is received by 8 p.m. tonight or postmarked by Nov 5 to be counted.
And remember, Portland: #DontRankRene
Friends of Portland Street Response retweeted
As commissioner of public safety, Rene Gonzalez has undermined essential harm reduction efforts and weakened Portland Street Response, the team that’s been crucial in addressing mental health crises and homelessness with compassion.
Friends of Portland Street Response retweeted
Another upsetting development from the debate was when we learned that Portland Street Response staffing levels were cut in half under @CommissionerRG. #DontRankRene
ICYMI: During Tuesday's mayoral debate, Rene Gonzalez admitted he doesn't regret using taxpayer dollars to clean up his extreme image on his Wikipedia page. #DontRankRene
Friends of Portland Street Response retweeted
With Portland’s new Ranked-Choice Voting system, every ranking counts. Even a last-place vote can help a candidate win.
If you don’t support Rene Gonzalez, leave him off your ballot entirely. #DontRankRene
Friends of Portland Street Response retweeted
A re-determination by the Portland Auditor's Office finds Portland City Commissioner Rene Gonzalez used taxpayer funds to benefit his campaign. Investigators say he and his staffers lied about key documents and tried to interfere with the investigation. portlandmercury.com/news/202…
Friends of Portland Street Response retweeted
Let’s get this straight. PPB can do ride alongs with candidates. CHAT can do info sessions with candidates. But @PortlandGov is prohibiting Portland Street Response from doing the same?
We can #SavePSR by electing these champions: friendsofpsr.com
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Friends of Portland Street Response retweeted
I was one of many candidates invited to CHAT by Portland Fire Bureau. It was informative and important for candidates to know about. For the city to cancel the PSR meeting because “the city doesn’t want to be political” is the city being REALLY political. wweek.com/news/2024/10/03/ci…
Friends of Portland Street Response retweeted
Hey @PortlandGov can you please speak to this and provide an explanation as to why @PDXStResponse sessions were canceled if this is indeed true?
It is imperative that candidates running for council are briefed on all of the resources in our community, especially those that provide trauma-informed care.
Let’s get this straight. PPB can do ride alongs with candidates. CHAT can do info sessions with candidates. But @PortlandGov is prohibiting Portland Street Response from doing the same?
We can #SavePSR by electing these champions: friendsofpsr.com
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Friends of Portland Street Response retweeted
I've been on ride-alongs with PPB and PF&R and was very much looking forward to today's meeting with PSR. It's critical for candidates to meet face to face with emergency responders. – at Portland, OR
Let’s get this straight. PPB can do ride alongs with candidates. CHAT can do info sessions with candidates. But @PortlandGov is prohibiting Portland Street Response from doing the same?
We can #SavePSR by electing these champions: friendsofpsr.com
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Friends of Portland Street Response retweeted
The city cancelled a scheduled Portland Street Response info session for city candidates last-minute.
A near-identical event held for candidates about another Fire and Rescue program - CHAT - went forward yesterday.
Coincidental timing? I imagine not.
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Friends of Portland Street Response retweeted
Rene is making our communities less safe.
He undermined the popular Portland Street Response - our unarmed 911 option to assist people in crisis - cutting funding & staffing. On his watch, 911 wait times have remained far worse than the national average.
dontrankrene.org
ALT Rene Gonzalez is making our communities less safe. Don't Rank Rene on your ballot. Learn more: dontrankrene.org
Friends of Portland Street Response retweeted
Thrilled to announce our endorsement by Friends of Portland Street Response! We're united in reimagining public safety, prioritizing care, and ensuring our community gets the support it needs. Thank you, @FriendsofPSR! Let’s build a safer, caring city. 🚑🏙
ALT Candace Avalos endorsed by Friends of PSR
Friends of Portland Street Response retweeted
I'm proud to receive this endorsement. If elected I'll fight hard to secure the funding that PSR needs to do its job 24/7. It's good for the budget, it's good for our community and will move us forward as a city. Thank you @FriendsofPSR for your tireless advocacy.
ALT endorsement graphic for friend of PSR. Text reads: as an economist it's easy to support PSR. It makes the most efficient use of our public dollars, while advancing the kind of care forward policy aligns with our values.
Friends of Portland Street Response retweeted
Honored to receive this endorsement! We need Portland Street Response to be fully funded and working side by side with all of our first responders.
Friends of PSR endorses Debbie Kitchin @debbiekitchin in District 2
"I was proud to help deliver the petition to Save PSR signed by over 10,000 Portlanders. You can count on me to continue to advocate for Portland Street Response inside City Hall."
ALT Friends of PSR endorses Debbie Kitchin in District 2 "I was proud to help deliver the petition to Save PSR signed by over 10,000 Portlanders. You can count on me to continue to advocate for Portland Street Response inside City Hall."
Friends of Portland Street Response retweeted
Hello City Council candidates 👋
Friends of Portland Street Response has launched our endorsement process!
Portlanders elect a brand new City Council in November and we intend to make sure it's full of true PSR champions!
Apply online by August 11: bit.ly/psr-endorsement
ALT Candidates for Portland City Council. Apply for a Friends of Portland Street Response Endorsement! Apply by August 11th. bit.ly/psr-endorsement
Friends of Portland Street Response retweeted
We are thrilled to see that after almost 2 years of mismanagement (as confirmed by multiple independent audits) that Portland Street Response will no longer be under @CommissionerRG, who failed to support and grow one of the most popular programs at the City of Portland.
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