The Nominating Committee reviewed all eligible applications in a multistep process and submitted 40 majority-supported applications for Council's consideration. From that list, City Council appointed 21 members and 6 alternates to the Community Board for Police Accountability in June of 2025.
Following appointment, members and alternates were submitted for background, eligibility, and Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) checks while beginning the required trainings established in Code 35.20.010 (G).
One CBPA member (Karly Edwards) and one alternate (Harry Sheehan) resigned before the background and eligibility checks were completed. One additional CBPA member (Charlie Michelle Westley) resigned after background and eligibility checks were completed. Staff waited to bring those vacancies to Council to allow for background and eligibility checks to be complete in case of other a need for consideration of other members' eligibility.
Based on the information obtained through the background and eligibility check, the following CBPA appointees are not eligible for service:
Member Schuyler (Hugh) Halsey has been identified as ineligible based Code 35.20.010 (F) (3)
Alternate Bob Weinstein has been identified for removal with cause for Code 35.20.10 (G) (1)
Membership Changes
| Outgoing Member/Alternate | Term Start Date | Term End Date | Reason for Removal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karly Edwards - Member | June 18, 2025 | June 17, 2026 | Resignation |
| Schuyler (Hugh) Halsey - Member | June 18, 2025 | June 17, 2027 | Ineligible based on Code 35.20.010 (F) (3) |
| Charlie Michelle Westley - Member | June 18, 2025 | June 17, 2028 | Resignation |
| Bob Weinstein - Alternate | N/A | N/A | Removal with cause for Code 35.20.10 (G) (1) |
| Harry Sheehan - Alternate | N/A | N/A | Resignation |
This report requests appointing 3 of the remaining 4 eligible alternates to fill the Board member vacancies. The names of the potential appointees are included in the attached supplemental document titled "Eligible Alternates."
Exhibits and Attachments
Impact Statement
Purpose of Proposed Legislation and Background Information
This report removes one previously appointed member and 1 alternate from the Community Board for Police Accountability (CBPA), for reasons including non-completion of administrative requirements (1 alternate), and objective demonstration of bias against the police (1 member). This report also shares the withdrawal/resignation of 2 members, 1 alternate.
This report appoints 3 of the remaining 4 alternates to fill the Board member vacancies created.
The Community Board for Police Accountability's first meeting is scheduled Wednesday, February 11th, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm. The Board is now able to have their first meeting because a quorum of members have met Code requirements for completion of background, eligibility, and CJIS checks prior to conducting business.
This Board has time sensitive obligations to meet deadlines outlined in the U.S. Department of Justice's Settlement Agreement. Removing ineligible members, selecting alternates to fill vacancies, and appointing new alternates is all a step closer to operationalizing the new Oversight System that was approved by 82% of voters in 2020.
Financial and Budgetary Impacts
The Oversight System budget is underspent in FY 25-26 and has the resources to cover the additional costs associated with the background checks, trainings, and stipends.
Economic and Real Estate Development Impacts
Not applicable.
Community Impacts and Community Involvement
The Community Board for Police Accountability was adopted in Charter in 2020, and ensuring the Board is staffed with eligible members and can start meeting brings the City one step closer to operationalizing this Charter provision.
In addition to social media and community outreach, the Administrative and Onboarding Coordinator for the Office of Community-Based Accountability sent over 250 emails advertising the volunteer opportunity to the following community partners in 2025:
- 1000 Friends of Oregon
- ACLU
- All Hands Raised
- Alliance for a Healthier Generation
- APANO
- Basic Rights Oregon
- Black Parent Initiative
- Black Reliance Fund
- Black United Fund
- Building Power for Communities of Color
- Business for Better Portland
- CAIR Oregon
- CAIRO
- Coalition of Communities of Color
- Community Investment Trust
- Cultivate Initiatives
- Disability Rights Oregon
- Division Midway Alliance
- Dress for Success
- East Portland Action Plan
- Educate Ya
- Friendly House Inc.
- Health Justice Recovery Alliance
- Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Karios PDX
- Latino Network
- League of Women Voters
- Lewis and Clark – Gender Studies
- Lewis and Clark – Health Studies
- Lewis and Clark – Latin America and Latino Studies
- Lewis and Clark – Political Science
- Lewis and Clark – Sociology
- Mercy Corps
- Multnomah County Public Health Advisory Board
- Multnomah County Reach
- NAACP
- Neighborhood Associations - All
- Our Just Future
- Oregon Justice Resource Center
- Oregon Walks
- Partners of Diversity
- Police Accountability Commission (PAC) - former members
- Portland Chamber of Commerce
- Portland Community College – Alcohol and Addiction Counseling
- Portland Community College – Communications
- Portland Community College – Criminal Justice
- Portland Community College – Paralegal
- Portland Community College – Political Science
- Portland Metro Chamber
- Portland Public School Principals – All
- Portland Public School Parent Teach Organizations – most
- Portland Community College- Race, Indigenous, Nations, and Gender
- Portland State University – College of Urban and PUblic Affairs
- Portland State University – School of Social Work
- Prosper Portland
- Q Center
- Reed College – Political Science
- Reed College – Sociology
- Reimagine Oregon
- Rosewood Initiative
- Safety and Justice Oregon
- Street Trust
- United Way of the Columbia-Willamette
- Urban League
- Venture Portland
100% Renewable Goal
Not applicable.
Economic and Real Estate Development Analysis
Analysis provided by Prosper Portland
An Economic and Real Estate Development Impact Analysis was not submitted for this proposed action. Pursuant to City Council Resolution 37664, Prosper Portland staff has reviewed the action and agree that it does not require an Economic and Real Estate Development Impact Analysis.
Document History
Document number: 2026-047
President's referral: City Council