Adams tosses another challenge at Dozono campaign funds

Re: Challenge slams approval of funds for Dozono campaign

McNair, a no hope contender running a vanity campaign for mayor, is enlisted by the Adams camp to do their dirty bidding. Wonder what she was promised?

C'mon Sam. You voted for this fouled up public financing system. Let Dozono have a campaign. What are you afraid of? (other than getting beat)

"watcher"

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Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 08:36 AM

SAM ADAMS THE MYSOGYNIST

I heard a rumor that Sam Adams camp was poised to ask another Mayoral candidate to do his dirty work. It's been said that Sam Adams might even posit several candidates to file appeals, and that Sam Adams campaign has been doing the background research and providing it to these candidates

What's even more sad is that Sam Adams asked Beryl to be the first to appeal, and she is the only female candidate. Way to go Sam, way to ask a WOMAN to to the dirty work and then expects her to clean up after You.

Shame on you Sam, that's mysogyny at it's best. Thank goodness my political circles forewarn me about the dirty laundry of Sam Adams

"Proponent of Womens' Rights and People who LOVE WOMEN!"

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Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 10:02 AM

Sho is the only one who deserves to be Mayor!

Please, lets get these other candidate whiners out of the race!

The mass effort from the other Mayoral candidates to oust Sho Dozono from this race is just plain sad.

How disheartening to hear that Sam Adams put Beryl up to this. Why is Sam Adams so against Sho Dozono?

"Why Sam?"

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Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 10:06 AM

Re: Challenges slam approval of funds for Dozono campaign

I think it is funny that even though folks that created voter owned told Gary it was wrong, he still certified him. Anyone can look at this and tell it is wrong. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see what the judge says.

"Sam didn't make this mess..."

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Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 10:35 AM

VOE creators didn't say it was wrong

What the above said is incorrect.

Most if not all the VOTE creators have spoken that they believe Sho should be approved, but that the system needs to be refined in the future.

There was discussion about a gentleman's agreement between Dozono and Adams by Janice Thompson, but she suggested this accompany certification, and did not say certification was wrong.

You obviously don't think Sam made the mess because you too, are part of the mess that is continuing unsubstantiated rumors

"VOE supporter - knowledgeable about VOE myself"

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Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 11:18 AM

These other candidates will grab for whatever they can...

Let's see, there are about 8 candidates who have nearly no money to account for to run their Mayoral campaigns. None of them had the grassroots support to become a VOE candidate.

Sho Dozono had 4010 City of Portland voters come forward to support his candidacy, more than any other candidate in the history of City of Portland elections, and more than twice the amount required of him.

Sho is a man I want to support.

The opponents however, will scramble for whatever they can, like screaming cats sliding down the hill of a mountain with no holds, and no hope.

Even Adams, who was the presumed front-runner, is screaming for help, because he is seeing his 41% of support slowly dwindle, as his past supporters are now quickly moving behind Sho.

As the Tribune recently reported, there are many who say they're behind Sam because they fear retaliation on his part, but many of the power players and regular, good-hearted citizens of Portland are backing Sho Dozono.

I like Sho Dozono's response - cool, calm and collected, and assured that he is the best candidate. It's helpful that he understands that the other candidates can appeal, and that he isn't afraid to explore their questions.

The more this poll issue doesn't die, the stronger the Sho for Mayor camp becomes, and the better Sho Dozono looks like the strongest candidate who can hold up against the best of them.

"All for SHO!"

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Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 11:29 AM

Re: Challenges slam approval of funds for Dozono campaign

Just because 4010 people signed a petition, doesn't mean that they know something that others don't. Half the nation voted for Bush also, and guess what........

Some of you that have written have truly strange responses to this "new" info.

It's already obvious that Sho has some major character flaws that have nothing to do with Sam Adams. Some of his past decisions as well as current ones bear this out.

Just wondering out loud here.......why if Sho is as "successful" a businessman as he and many others purport, does he need public financing anyway?

I really don't care about S Adams, but Sho is a terrible second choice. Ethically and morally challenged, and he's already a part of the system. Bergstein's affiliation proves this.

"Curious Joerge"

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Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 12:31 PM

Screaming Cats?

To the author of the previous comment: You haven 't the slightest idea what you're talking about. The 4010 signatures that Mr. Dozono secured does not represent a "grassroots" campaign as his supporters, like you, would like to believe. It doesn't even represent 4010 supporters of Mr. Dozono. It represents 4010 Portlanders that believe in Voter Owned Elections. Dozono's "grassroots" campaign is a puppet show backed by petroleum lobbyists that can't seem to play by the rules established for the VOE system. Your assertion that Sho is "calm, cool, and collected" is because he has absolutely NO IDEA what he's doing. If the other candidates are screaming cats, SHO IS A DEER CAUGHT IN THE HEADLIGHTS! He has civic experience and business experience, but NO ACTUAL EXPERIENCE WORKING ON A CITY COUNCIL. It's extremely arrogant and ignorant for Mr. Dozono to run for mayor of Portland when there are multiple vacant city council seats. We've come a long way in Portland, the last thing we need is our mayor to be an unprepared, naive businessman with Len Bergstein and Co. looking over his shoulder.

And to "People who love women" and "Watcher" above. You're completely out of line and have no factual basis for these claims. You all and "Screaming Cats" ought to relocate to Ross Island for a bit. There's no place in Portland for your unsubstantiated rumors.

"Never Heard a Cat Scream"

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Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 12:33 PM

Thanks Sam - "Never heard a cat scream"

Sam, you're absolutely right about one - thing - your own character speaks for itself

"Sam You are"

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Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 02:04 PM

Re: Challenges slam approval of funds for Dozono campaign

This Portland mayoral race is better than watching the Democrat's make fools out of themselves on national TV. Denial, denial, denial and failure to accept responsibility for one's actions and then continue to denie involvement because it was actually someone else. It might make one believe that it is time for a mayor that does not know all about the stuff that goes on with the current regime, "... but NO ACTUAL EXPERIENCE WORKING ON A CITY COUNCIL."

"john"

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Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 03:32 PM

Adams' LACK OF APPEAL means others appealed

I'm all for that John

That would spell out SHO DOZONO to be the one with a fresh perspective.

And Sam Adams camp currently denying that they have involvement in the current appeal. Nick Budnick, it's too bad you can't trust Jennifer YOcum.

Adams doesn't have to accept responsibility at this point, because he convinced other Mayoral candidates to do his dirty work of filing appeals.

Hey Nick, where is that 17page memo I saw referenced in the Portland Mercury - something a little YoCum sent over to the City of Portland Auditor's office? how can a campaign that put that kind of work into research claim they are not behind an attempt to appeal?

"Appeal to the truth please"

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Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 03:56 PM

Re: Challenges slam approval of funds for Dozono campaign

People seem to be jumping to conclusions. The Adams campaign was probably just collecting information on the appeals process just in case if they were going to challenge Dozono. However, they didn't. The lesser known candidates are probably filing appeals simply to make the news and build support for their own campaigns. These are all just basic political tactic at work -- its too bad that the tribune has to spin them to make a cover story.

"tom"

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Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 05:05 PM

Re: Challenges slam approval of funds for Dozono campaign

"Nick Budnick" - hey, I am one of your biggest fans, but are you sure that, "Challenges slam approval of funds for Dozono campaign" fits the need of this article? Not sure if the challenger's are up to the standards you abide by based on your past articles and I am not sure if "...slam approval..." fits your credentials when it comes to reporting the news that makes the news - perhaps you can tell us...

"john"

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Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 09:56 PM

Re: Challenges slam approval of funds for Dozono campaign

Sam, the scam and his aggregation of the dark are capable of anything. Dirty politics in Portland? You betcha, and Sam might give a whole new meaning to corruption.

"KISS"

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Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 11:35 PM

Re: Challenges slam approval of funds for Dozono campaign

GO SHO!It's fun to watch Sam on the ropes..he appears to be panicked and grasping at air. Hey Sam, what is so frightening about letting the people vote on the candidate they want...why tie this all up with red tape, hidden agendas, secret maneuvering, and all the rest of the tricks in your bag. You'll no doubt get another public employee job somewhere!

"dale"

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Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 12:53 AM

Re: Challenges slam approval of funds for Dozono campaign

I hereby call on the Sam Adams campaign to state publicly that Sho Dozono's public financing be certified. If Dozono is disqualified and unable to mount a campaign, Sam's election will always be regarded as a stolen election.

"Dave Lister"

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Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 01:45 AM

Re: Challenges slam approval of funds for Dozono campaign

backed by petroleum lobbyists

I was just waiting for this comment.

And Bush, and the Republicans, and big business, and see above.

"Ha Ha Ha"

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Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 02:06 AM

Re: Challenges slam approval of funds for Dozono campaign

Release the Yocum memo Sam/Weiner. You promise to be a transparent Mayor, prove it.

"J Ramsay"

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Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 02:06 AM

Re: Challenges slam approval of funds for Dozono campaign

With all this free publicity, Sho may not even need the public funds!

"rt"

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Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 02:54 AM

Re: Challenges slam approval of funds for Dozono campaign

"Hidden agenda" is Sam's middle name.

If the purpose of 'clean money' is to keep the big campaign contributors from having too much influence, then Sho is well within his rights and doing as he should. Sam has declined public funds because he's banking on the perceived influence he has for sale to get him elected and maintain his power. It has nothing to do with personal wealth (which at least Mr. Dozono has come by honestly).

"BC"

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Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 03:22 AM

To: KISS

I'm with you - Sam is a dirty politician - I'm afraid at the prospect of him being elected again. He has brought far too much corruption to City Hall, all masked under "green" politics, but most of us who bike know that Sam isn't a true cycling supporter - he is at the top priority a sleazy, wheeling and dealing politician. He's willing to say goodbye to the transportation tax in the name of his election - that certainly isn't putting Portland first - it's putting Sam first.

"Adams masked under "green politics""

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Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 04:11 AM

Re: Challenges slam approval of funds for Dozono campaign

You liberal smucks - slamming ol George W again. ask yourself - have we been attacked in the US by muslim terrorists since 9-11 ?? No - unlike John Kerry - who would have surrendered already or worse yet that clown Al - (I invented the internet ) would adopt the Koran if it suited his purpose.

If you pathetic clowns had been around in 1941 - we would all be speaking German or Japanese !

As for Sho - he is probably a good bet for the People's Republic of Portlandia - fix that place up so you Liberal do-gooders don't screw up the rest of the State like you've screwed up Portland.

"Kong"

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Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 05:35 AM

Editorial response:

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Re: Challenges slam approval of funds for Dozono campaign

Dave -

Dozono could run as a privately or self-financed candidate at any moment.  Because he WANTS to be publicly financed, doesn’t it make it possible? If he violated the law he should deal with it, if he didn’t he’ll be fine. Sam Adams doesn’t have to get involved, does he really now?

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Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 06:33 AM

Re: Challenges slam approval of funds for Dozono campaign

As to the above comment,

Release the Yocum memo Sam/Weiner. You promise to be a transparent Mayor, prove it.

Lets also see that this memo/work was not done on the citys payroll time sheets ?

"SamTransparent ???? prove it"

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Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 08:22 AM

Re: Challenges slam approval of funds for Dozono campaign

"questions"

Give me your name, and I'll give you my answer.

"Dave Lister"

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Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 08:35 AM

Re: Challenges slam approval of funds for Dozono campaign

Dave Lister,

I'm not "questions" posted above, but I know you're well-respected in Portland politics and I would like to know why Adams should weigh in when a ALJ will review this in relatively short order. If Dozono has followed the rules and Blackmer was right, he doesn't have anything to worry about. If he hasn't, then it doesn't taint any election because Dozono didn't follow the rules - the old 'cheaters never win' rule.

At this point, Adams' campaign isn't involved in the appeals process anyway, so I don't see any change with Adams approving/disapproving Dozono's position.

Maybe I'm missing something?

"Devin McComb"

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Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 09:43 AM

Re: Hearing on Dozono funds set for Monday

the memo from the Adams campaign is public record. The mercury put it up on their blog weeks ago. You conspiracy theorists have no idea what city government even does. Pick a candidate based on facts and positions, not the tribune's slant, not rumors and not crazy blog comments.

I think Sho should go private fundraising and end this. He's got the connectiond.

I disagree with Dave Lister, though I do think we should have a real race. Sam doesn't need to come out and say sho broke the rules but let him get $200k in taxpayer money.

"Justin"

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Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 02:41 PM

Re: Hearing on Dozono funds set for Monday

Hey, Nick, how much is this little trip to Tualatin costing the City of Portland? What is the city paying the state for the ALJ's time, the meeting room, transcripts, and whatever? And how much time are Blackmer, the elections officer, and the city attorney's office spending preparing for/attending this hearing?

Please report the costs, either in dollars or in potholes.

"Jack Bog"

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Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 03:17 PM

Re: Hearing on Dozono funds set for Monday

To "Never heard a cat scream,"

Mayors Tom Potter, Bud Clark, and Vera Katz had no experience on a city council either, before they became mayor.

Neil Goldschmidt had less than two years' experience on a city council before becoming mayor.

Connie McCready had seven years' experience.

The recent mayor with the most experience on a city council before become mayor was Frank Ivancie.

So what is your point about Mr. Dozono not having experience on a city council?

"Isaac Laquedem"

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Wed, Mar 12, 2008 at 02:14 AM

Re: Hearing on Dozono funds set for Monday

First, Adam's campaign IS behind the controversy, despite what his campaign manager states. She will be seen for what she is, as there is now an investigation on her, by a reputable reporter, locally and nationally acclaimed, I might add. Putting all of this under the microscope will be exciting, informative, and enjoyable as ALL the dirty laundry will come out. Second, have you noticed Commish Leonard is keeping a little distance and tone quiet as this develops? Randy, you worried you bet on the wrong horse? Third, just because someone has not had "time" on the Council doesn't mean he/she is not qualified. As a businessman, Sho will look more carefully at the books, and probably not put the City further in debt or build anything like a $45mil. tram. What does this amount to? Might be someone will be looking for a job, eh Sam? And maybe Sam, your campaign will be exposed for the way it was put out there, more lies! Randy can you spell oops?

"COREY"

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Wed, Mar 12, 2008 at 07:36 AM

Re: Hearing on Dozono funds set for Monday

Way to waste more tax dollars on hearings. Is this Oregon or DC.

Did the Candidates use Steroids??

"Whats the Difference??????"

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Wed, Mar 12, 2008 at 11:52 AM

Re: Adams tosses another challenge at Dozono campaign funds

john - reporters don't write the headlines, just the stories. copywriters write the headlines.

"sal"

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Wed, Mar 12, 2008 at 02:16 PM

Re: Adams tosses another challenge at Dozono campaign funds

Just another reason I'm not voting for Sam Adams.

Heck, right now I would be proud to vote for GEORGE W. BUSH for Mayor of Portland (yes, the current President of the United States)- at least he'd have this city in a complete 180 degree turnaround. Yeah, he'd favor special interests too, but at least they wouldn't be the same special interests that have been milking the cow for the last several years.

At least in Portland, he couldn't do worse than Mark Kroeker did a few years ago (as Police Chief).

"Vote "NO" on Sam."

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Wed, Mar 12, 2008 at 02:50 PM

Re: Adams tosses another challenge at Dozono campaign funds

Adams and Dozono seem to be the most vocal about using our tax dollars for their purpose. Dozono want to use them to get elected. Adams want to increase our taxes to repair/maintain one of the most basic of city services - roads. Neither seems to represent a fundamental change in current regional or city policy. In fact most, if not all, of the current candidates have plans to spend money, I'd like to find one who is interested presenting a comprehensive spending plan, with the understanding that they're using OUR money.

"mark"

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Wed, Mar 12, 2008 at 03:44 PM

Re: Adams tosses another challenge at Dozono campaign funds

A comprehensive spending plan is called our city's annual budget. If you understood it, the limitations of various funding sources, I think you'd get a lot further.

Head on over to Tualatin if you want more road capacity and no transit.

"Justin"

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Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 12:45 AM

Re: Adams tosses another challenge at Dozono campaign funds

It is certainly becoming clear that Sam Adams will do almost anything to retain his sinecure.

Let's get a straight, not-particularly-liberal, person with some honor into the Mayors' office again.

Please?

"Gnuut"

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Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 01:00 AM

Re: Adams tosses another challenge at Dozono campaign funds

Sam's Weiner has taken a play from Obama's gamebook: http://wweek.com/editorial/3418/10516/#comments_view

The one to get rid of is Sam's Weiner.

"meatpuppet"

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Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 01:45 AM

Re: Adams tosses another challenge at Dozono campaign funds

Another millionaire mayoral candidate that wants to use public money. How sad. Why can't he afford to run without it?

"James"

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Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 02:17 AM

Re: Adams tosses another challenge at Dozono campaign funds

I wasn't going to consider Sam Adams until this latest Tomfoolery. Another pro-business millionaire "decides" to run for office? "Oh, gosh, you want ME? I am soooo surprised" *snicker* And why did it cost over $27,000 to figure that out?

Sounds like someone wants more of the same torn-up downtown for another four years. Sounds like more lack of oversight in construction projects. Not everyone wants another Pearl district downtown - for an example, just look at that offensively ugly Civic building on West Burnside.

To me, this is just another attempt to keep Potter-quo, ooops status-quo.

"Jeff"

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Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 02:26 AM

"Jeff" has always been a supporter of Adams

Jeff, all of us who post know that you've always been behind Sam Adams in your posts, and it would be easy to pull all of those comments and post them right here.

It's clear that Sam Adams is having paid staff at City Hall blog on his behalf, which again begs the question:

Why does Sam Adams get paid $90k a year to then run a campaign all year, and also recruit tax-dollar paid staff to do his dirty work posting after these blogs? Sam, get some real volunteers who aren't on my dime from 9-5

"Sam is dialing for dollars, and having city hall staff do the same on our dime"

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Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 03:22 AM

Re: Adams tosses another challenge at Dozono campaign funds

I will not vote for Adams even if I have to write in Dozono's name on the ballot. Sam is, in my view, not worthy of he job.

"Sehrman"

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Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 03:49 AM

Re: Adams tosses another challenge at Dozono campaign funds

It’s not just this flip flop that is bothering people -- he also flip-flopped on whether he knew about the poll or not. First he didn’t who commissioned it, and it turns out he actually interviewed for it from the beginning. Then he says he’s paying for the poll, then he says the lobbyist paid for the poll. Now it’s I’ll only use public financing changing to I’ll do whatever it takes. I mean – just run your race already, man. Pick a story and stick to it.

"jane"

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Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 03:57 AM

Re: Adams tosses another challenge at Dozono campaign funds

talking about sho's filp-flops of course!!

"jane"

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Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 03:58 AM

Re: Adamski tosses another challenge at tool of Moose and Squirrel

Proletarians,

Please to not be deceive-ed by silly efforts done by candidate of Moose and Squirrel.

The Peoples Hero, Presumptive Maximum Mayor Samovar Adamski will NOT be thwarted in Long March to Workers Paradise in Portlandistan.

Silly candidate is be-ink confuse-ed in the not remember-ink that ALL revenues are property of Komissariat to be Generously Shared with Proletariat.

Presumptive Maximum Mayor Samovar Adamski would like to be by the remind-ink of Proletarians of Portlandistan of Unquestionable Principle:

"From each Proletarian through Freedom Fee to General Fund overseen by Wise Komissariat for Greater Bounty of Portlandistan."

Presumptive Maximum Mayor is also by the remind-ink Proletariat that streets will run red with the transmission fluid of Evil Selfish Cars in Glorious Celebration of the Peoples Useful Trams and Trolleys.

First Plan of Presumptive Maximum Mayor is creation of Komissariat-wide Proletarian Universal Transportation Zone for Useful Bicycle, Useful Trolley, and Useful Tram.

Presumptive Maximum Mayor Samovar Adamski will publically declare his Unending Love for the Proletarian Universal Transportation Zone. Maximum Mayor's Open Love for the P.U.T.Z WILL be the Peoples Love for the P.U.T.Z.

In make-ink of Long March to Workers Paradise of Portlandistan, Presumptive Maximum Mayor Samovar Adamski will institute the Adamski Youth Movement for ALL young men 15 to 25 to be groomed and molded personally by the Maximum Mayor.

Proletarians, be of Good Cheer, your Freedom is at hand!

Vote Early!

Vote Often!

Vote Adamski!

"Boris and Natasha, Field Operatives for Adamski '08"

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Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 04:49 AM

Re: Adams tosses another challenge at Dozono campaign funds

To ""Sam is dialing for dollars, and having city hall staff do the same on our dime"":

I'm Jeff who posted earlier. And I don't know what the h**l you're talking about. You clearly have me mistaken with someone else (dunno who, but you are definitely barking up the incorrect tree).

I don't work for Sam Adams. I've never met Sam Adams. And before millionaire businessman Dozono threw his hat in the ring, I wasn't even supporting Sam Adams.

Next time, before you make Wild Accusations, get your facts straight. But then again, maybe you're looking for a job on Faux News - they're looking for people like yourself. Sean Hannity, we've found your new sidekick!

"Jeff"

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Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 06:30 AM

Re: Adams tosses another challenge at Dozono campaign funds

This story makes it sound like Adams is trying to force Dozono out of the race, a misperception that the comments show exists. Adams specifically said that he only filed after Dozono indicated on KATU that he would stay in the race without public funds. The Tribune should have contacted Adams to respond to Abbot's claims, should now issue a clarification, and should write another story.

"James X."

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Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 09:15 AM

The facts still stand which is why this hasn't changed

James X

you can live in whatever dream world you want to - believing that the current city council (Sam Adams in particular) have been telling the truth every step of the way.

have you been paying attention, or looked at the memos posted on other online publications that share the public record?

Adams has been working on an appeal since Feb 14 - and it's all in the public record, and not really up for discussion.

the political gamesmanship Abbott refers to is that Adams was planning on filing an appeal all along, but waited til he could claim it was about Sho's statement on KATU that did it - but he has over 30 pages of documents composed by a lawyer since Feb 14

just trying to help you out, not nag

"helping James X"

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Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 09:25 AM

Re: Adams tosses another challenge at Dozono campaign funds

Sam’s management style is to have complete control over all situations. This is demonstrated in the way he manages PDOT where cronyism has infected the public process including the selection of members for citizen committees, and where backroom deals are made with bicyclists and streetcar activists. He wants to be Mayor so he can control the lifestyles, housing and mobility choices of the people of Portland, if by no other way through raising taxes on the things he does not like while handing out taxpayer subsidies like free candy to get what he does want. He has an obvious bias/prejudice against motorists and likes to issue mandates. He thought he thought it would be a cake walk to the Mayor’s job where he could also exercise control over the City Council.

However, with a respectable candidate supported by many in the business community now challenging Sam for Mayor, Sam is displaying another one of his obvious personality traits, his temper, brought on by the sour grapes of not getting his own way. Given his style, there is little doubt that he would go so far as to convince another candidate to make an appeal first. Dirty back room deals with bicyclists and streetcar advocates also equal dirty politics.

Consequently, as was previously stated, the appeal and the display of anger Sam is demonstrating only gives Sho a whole lot of free publicity. It also raises a very real question to voters, do they want a Mayor that wants to dictate to Portlanders and gets mad when he does not get his own way? - Or do Portlanders want a Mayor that has a business background, a good track record with the business community, who has acted as an ambassador for Portland, and will listen to all and then seek compromise.

"TR"

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Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 10:01 AM

Re: Adams tosses another challenge at Dozono campaign funds

I'm not a particular fan of Blackmer, but he does have a reputation for dotting his i's and crossing his t's. I suspect that if he approved the funds, Sho has it coming.

"Ret"

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Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 10:13 AM

Re: Adams tosses another challenge at Dozono campaign funds

Justin wrote: "Head on over to Tualatin if you want more road capacity and no transit."

Actually in the City of Tualatin's "visioning" project, there is discussion of the City of Tualatin splitting from TriMet and their "light rail at all cost/let the busses rot in hell" mentality, and starting up a decent, quality bus system like Wilsonville.

Tualatin has twice Wilsonville's population and a far greater population base; I could see Tualatin creating a decent mass transit district that would include real "commuter" busses to replace the crap TriMet puts on the 96 line, plus actual in-town service other than three bus lines that terminate at the edge of town, and the 76 that doesn't really connect anything but the hospital.

Should also be noted that of Tualatin's major streets, most are not City jurisdiction streets - I-5/I-205 are ODOT, Tualatin-Sherwood Road is county, Upper Boones Ferry Road is ODOT, most of Lower Boones Ferry Road is ODOT, and only recently did the City acquire Boones Ferry Road (south of the CBD) from ODOT.

Tualatin Road used to be a state highway as well, until sometime in the 1980s when it was transferred to the city for maintenance.

Unlike Portland - which fails to maintain its streets, embarks on providing mass transit only to selected areas of town (the Portland Streetcar) that are primarily built by developers who bribe the City Council/Mayor, and many major streets lack any type of sidewalk. (Virtually all streets in Tualatin have sidewalks!)

"Erik H."

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Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 11:59 AM

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Justin - If we had a COMPREHENSIVE budget our City Council wouldn't have approved/estimated the cost of a $55 million dollar tram at $15 million. Our City Council wouldn't have an extra $30 million dollars to spend from a tax "Windfall".

Oh, and about the roads, freight costs are skyrocketing faster than gas prices. New, more improved roads, would help to reduce costs, or at least slow the rise, for all of us. Portland is the transit hub for the State of Oregon and you would prefer that we all roll over and play dead. To give in to the "Big bad peak oil" monster is just plain stupid - yes stupid! To stop everything - everything because fossil fueled transportation doesn't suit a minority of people is ignorance fueled by propaganda of the worst kind - pessimism and despair. What a horrible life we would have if we adopted such a negative mantra. People would die and starve - medical care would cease to exist - though it would cost less, except we would have no money anyway to pay for the basics. Is the farmer going to sacrifice production, trade in his combine for a plow and horse? How will goods get to market, how would the market get to the goods? By bicycle? Horse cart?, wagon? Boy, I'm sure green house gases would increase with all of the horse and cow manure that will be spread around, though not as much as the anti-car/pro TriMet crowd can, and does. Yes we will sacrifice our comfortable lives so the roads, cars and infrastructure can go away.

"mark"

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Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 06:24 PM

Re: Adams tosses another challenge at Dozono campaign funds

'Our' Sam Adams is showing his true colors....is anyone surprised?

If another candidate named Sam Adams appeared and ran for mayor, any bets that 'Our' Sam Adams would file a complaint against them using their own name?

Maybe it's time to start drinking Sam Adams beer again.

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Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 11:43 PM

Re: Adams tosses another challenge at Dozono campaign funds

As he is the current Mayor, it seems that Mr. Potter has just as much cronyism going on, if not more, than Mr. Adams.

Not to say that Mr. Adams might not have cronies. When you're in politics, how can you not? It's rather naive to think that Dozono doesn't have crony connections either.

"James"

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Fri, Mar 14, 2008 at 02:59 AM

Re: Adams tosses another challenge at Dozono campaign funds

Wouldn't it be a *new twist* in the world of politics if all the candidates would play nice? Rather than pointing fingers and saying he said, she said...just like when we were in kindergarten; hold hands when crossing the street, and watch out for each other and the City of Portland. Some of these comments are so negative it is disheartening..let's think positive and write something nice for a change!

"Desert Lady"

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Fri, Mar 14, 2008 at 04:20 AM

Re: Adams tosses another challenge at Dozono campaign funds

To the one who helped me, how could Adams have been waiting for a comment from Dozono unless he knew Dozono was going to make it? And of course Adams didn't just think one day, "let's look into this and file something immediately." You're allowed to explore possibilities before making judgments about them.

"James X."

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Fri, Mar 14, 2008 at 08:29 AM