Mayor, without plan in hand, rejects Portland protest violence
By: Gordon Friedman, The Oregonian
PORTLAND, Ore. — Protests that devolve into bloody street brawls have no place in Portland and are a black mark against the city’s reputation, Mayor Ted Wheeler said on Monday, denouncing the actions of left- and right-wing demonstrators who clashed on June 29.
Wheeler offered no policy proposals, however, and would not take a position on two options given by the police chief, Danielle Outlaw. She called for new city rules barring people from wearing masks during protest and empowering officers to videotape demonstrations.
Wheeler said he plans to discuss ways to better control future protests with police, business, community and civil rights leaders. He gave no timetable for when he would land on a solution.
