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There’s a Real Difference for Multnomah County Commissioner
Here’s Why the Oregonian Endorses Sam Adams.
October 6, 2024
“…he consistently brings the big ideas that can cut overwhelming problems down to size. In our view, his vision, focus on holding county government accountable and record of effectiveness make him the right choice in this moment…
“[Adams has a] deep understanding of how government works – the levers to pull, the funding sources to tap and how to scale up to meet a problem.
“That experience is reflected in his multi-pronged proposal to address homelessness, including appointing a homelessness czar and bringing the $700 million that goes to the county, city, Home Forward and other agencies for homelessness into a unified budget…
“And Adams’ thick skin is a plus when offering ideas that challenge the status quo. His proposal to develop mass outdoor camping sites…evolved into the city’s pod shelter model that has proven to be among the most effective ways to move people from homelessness into permanent housing.”
And What About Shannon Singleton?
October 6, 2024
“[Singleton] has opposed the city’s efforts to ban camping, submitting a statement in support of a lawsuit challenging the city’s first attempt and continuing to oversimplify the issue…
“[She] believes that no one should ever be required to accept shelter.
“This is a fundamental difference between the two candidates and portends a continuing break with the city over what the region’s common goals should be.
“Endorsing a voluntary-only approach means that the rest of the public must accept camping wherever and whenever.”
“Multnomah County residents have already seen how that no-limits approach has failed to stem the tide of homelessness, even with hundreds of millions of dollars a year in new tax revenue.”
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