🌱 Voters Support City Charter Reform + Mapps Endorses Gonzalez

It's Thursday the 13th, my friends. It's not quite the same as Friday the 13th, but it's close. Today we'll see:

• Mingus Mapps endorsing Hardesty's opponent, Gonzalez
• A ghost show in NE Portland

Here's what's going on.

But first, today's weather:

It's going to be a warm, sunny day with a high of 83.

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Here are the top stories in Portland today:

1. I've been talking a lot about the City Charter Reform ballot measure that we'll be voting on in November, but it seems that it's not as controversial as I thought it was. Nearly half of likely Portland voters say they’ll back a ballot measure to dramatically reshape the city’s form of government and election system, suggesting it's likely to pass, a new poll commissioned by The Oregonian/OregonLive shows. Yet voters are equally open to an alternate proposal for City Hall fixes not on the Nov. 8 ballot, the survey found. (OregonLive)
2. And I thought door-to-door salespeople were annoying! Voters in at least four Oregon counties — Douglas, Klamath, Lane and Columbia — have complained to local election officials about people knocking on their doors, questioning residents and searching for evidence of voter fraud. Election officials across the country have received similar complaints about people hunting for proof that the 2020 election was fraudulent by going door to door. To be clear — it wasn’t. (KGW)
3. One of the more controversial measures to be approved by Oregon voters has been Measure 110, which decriminalized possession for personal consumption of many drugs, including methamphetamine and heroin. RTI International, an independent, nonpartisan research firm has taken up the task to see how the measure was working. Bottom line: they have not seen any change in Portland’s calls for police service initiated by the public after Measure 110 was enacted. (Willamette Week)
4. In political news here in Portland, City Commissioner Mingus Mapps announced Tuesday that he is endorsing Rene Gonzalez in the city council race. "This endorsement comes a month after the Portland Fire Union voted to endorse Gonzalez over the incumbent candidate Jo Ann Hardesty. Mapps points to Gonzalez’s history with advocacy, business, and law as part of his reasoning for endorsing him. Hardesty responded to the endorsement saying she isn’t surprised by the news." (KOIN)
5. "In a month, Oregonians will have the chance to vote on a measure that could have some major impacts on gun control in the state. Measure 114 is on the ballot, after years of faith leaders and volunteers pushing for the gun reform to become law. The measure includes a permit-to-purchase requirement and it would also ban the sale of magazines that hold more than 10 rounds, with an exception for military and law enforcement members." (KOIN)

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Today in Portland:

• If you're interested in the concepts of equity and housing, you may wish to attend Home, Usurped: Housing Injustice + the Fight to Prosper While Black at the June Key Delta Community Center. The ZERO Coalition and The Portland Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority welcome you to join them for a stimulating evening where you will view short films related to the intersection of equity and housing. 5:00 - 8:00 PM.
• It's Halloween season, so why not celebrate by going to The Ghost Show at Alberta Abbey. "Telltale promises to bring you a makers market selling odd things, an opportunity to make your own ghost, live music, storytelling, opportunities to participate in the show if you like, ghost shaped snacks, and perhaps a few ghosts in attendance if you play your cards right." 6:00 - 10:00 PM.
• "Join your hosts Bjorn RG and Eliza Butler at Neighbors Taproom for Bangerz Comedy, a fun show with hilarious standup comedians. This week they have Delaney Malone, Kyle Adams, and 2022 Portland’s Funniest Person Shain Brenden. Seating is first come, first serve." 8:00 - 10:00 PM.
• Hey Love is 4 years old and they're having a party to celebrate. “A Love Bizarre” anniversary party will feature live sets from Cool Breeze & Seance Crasher and a DJ set from Noche Libre. Don’t miss out on the light-up dance floor, tattoos, and tooth bedazzling. The party starts at 8:00 PM.
• Test your knowledge of The Simpsons at Tomorrow's Verse Taproom's Simpson's Trivia Night. Specifically testing participant's knowledge of seasons 2 through 8. There's a 75% chance of hilarity. Steamed clams? No, I said steamed hams. It's an Albany term. It all starts at 7:00 PM.

From my notebook:

• Portland Trail Blazers: "Lil pregame photoshoot in the lobby 😎" (Portland Trail Blazers via Instagram)
• Portland Art Museum: "Over the last 130 years, the Portland Art Museum has showcased art that connects us across time, geography, and cultural differences. We couldn’t fulfill our important mission without the generous support of our members and donors. Will ..." (Portland Art Museum via Instagram)
• Here's an FYI to you drivers out there. You should know that the Morrison Bridge will be closed on the next two weekends. "The closures will be on October 14-17 and October 21-24 starting at 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. A contractor will be painting on the east side of the bridge as well removing, inspecting and replacing steel beams. Traffic will need to use alternative routes." (KEX)
• And here's a little art for you, from Nucleus Gallery in NE Portland. (Instagram)

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That's your Thursday, my friends. Have fun with the day and I'll be back tomorrow with more news of Portland.

— Dominic Anaya

About me: Doctor, educator and now a writer/artist, I'm just chillin' in Portland, OR with my wife, our ferrets, our chickens and our goats.

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