Commissioner Rene Gonzalez
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The official account of Commissioner Rene Gonzalez. Public Safety Commissioner of Portland, Oregon. Contact us: [email protected]
Portland, Oregon
Joined January 2023
Bob was a compassionate and tireless advocate who spent decades protecting Portland's natural environment. His passion for our city inspired so many, and he was always ready to advocate for a cleaner and better Portland. My heart goes out to Bob's family, friends, and everyone
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This week, the City Council recognized October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We heard powerful stories from survivors and advocates. We were reminded that anyone can be affected, regardless of age, race, or background. Nationally, over 300,000 Americans will be diagnosed with
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https://t.co/g6y76DTEvp The opening of the North Portland TASS Site brings the City’s stock of sleeping units to almost 900, marking significant progress in our commitment to providing a pathway from life on the streets to hope and independence. This site, along with our Safe
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The city of Portland celebrated the opening of the 10th city-operated shelter site on Monday, which brings the number of city-managed sleeping units for people
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https://t.co/lqyrLeOYNh This news is deeply troubling, yet sadly unsurprising. It reflects the most serious consequences of years of underinvestment into our public safety systems. We have now reached a critical point where there are insufficient police officers and jail space
oregonlive.com
Multnomah County’s jails are nearing capacity, which could lead to forced releases of prisoners just a week before potential presidential election unrest, the sheriff warned.
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https://t.co/9X3JduNaFG I am deeply troubled by overnight reports of ballot drop boxes being ignited in Portland and Vancouver. There is no place in our democracy for political violence or interference with the votes of our citizens or our voting systems. I want to thank those
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Police said an "incendiary device" was found in a ballot box in Oregon's largest city, while local officials said potentially "hundreds" of ballots were damaged in Vancouver, Washington.
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https://t.co/H4XZXsDHGn This isn’t just about disease prevention; it feels more like nihilism. I recently participated in a ride-along to observe the mobile deflection process. I was struck by how deeply enablement has become entrenched in our community. At the City, we are
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Their goal is to limit harm by preventing infections and the spread of disease, but neighbors and parents say the location is causing more harm.
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Thank you @ORStatePolice - these efforts likely saved many lives. To stem the tide of the fentanyl crisis in Portland, we need dramatic medical interventions and proactive law enforcement inside and outside the city. Police seize over 10 pounds of fentanyl and heroin en route
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I had the incredible opportunity to attend the first annual FiLAm Family FunFest this week. It was a beautiful celebration of Filipino culture, filled with delicious food, vibrant music, traditional dance, and heartwarming family fun. It was a true joy to experience the warmth
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I want to thank @PPS Maplewood Elementary for inviting me to spend time with their 4th graders in their "Let's Celebrate Reading" day today. Nothing inspires confidence (and elevates your energy level) quite like spending a morning with our next generation of Portlanders! It
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https://t.co/3meQdBcSuX San Francisco is seeing cleaner public spaces and more optimistic small business owners due to Governor Newsom and Mayor Breed's enforcements against unsanctioned street camping. Similarly in Portland, we've greatly expanded our shelter capacity in
oregonlive.com
The problem has not gone away -- in fact, it's gotten worse -- but it is now notably out of the public eye, raising the question of where people have gone and whether the change marks a turning point...
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https://t.co/jHB7Zctso1 Thrilled to see the 1:1 staffing model for County ambulances is showing improved response times and outcomes. This issue has been crucial for Portlanders, particularly our seniors, those living with health challenges, and our first responders. These
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American Medical Response (AMR) said its new hybrid ambulance deployment model is already making improvements in terms of increasing access to care for community members.
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https://t.co/X8s8EaIABw This story is not only heartbreaking, but utterly unacceptable in a modern-day American city. We must urgently get folks off the streets, indoors, and connected to vital services (she needed more than a friend and a tarp). The constant cycle of tragedies
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For the second reported time this year, Portland Fire and Rescue responded to a birth in a downtown Portland homeless camp.
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Portlanders are ready to move on from government-supplied tents and tarps. This policy began early in the pandemic when congregate shelters put folks at risk. But the time is now for Multnomah County and the Joint Office of Homeless Services to reel it in and invest in shelters
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It’s official, the @WNBA is coming to Portland in 2026! This City Council is thrilled and can't wait to cheer on our new team at Moda Center. This is a huge win for women’s sports and lifts the spirit of our city. Portland already stands out in our support for professional
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It was another marvelous weekend of community engagement! From shopping at the Belmont Street Fair to the reopening and celebration of Sellwood Community House's 5th anniversary and recovery from January's winter storm. It was fantastic to be with so many Portlanders out
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Got anything going on tonight? Come out to the 7th Portland Fire vs Portland Police Charity Soccer Match held at Providence Park! #yourportlandfirefighters are looking forward to this game returning after a 5-year hiatus. See you there!
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Portland's natural beauty has been overwhelmed by widespread vandalism like graffiti covering our street signs and small businesses. As Commissioner, I have committed to restoring our sense of pride and security. To stop further visible decline, we must have stronger deterrence
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