Members of the media,
Please see a statement below from Mayor Wheeler on Governor Brown’s decision to stand down the law enforcement joint incident command structure for Portland.
“I appreciate that Governor Brown used her executive authority to bring resources to Portland during election week, and I want to thank the Oregon State Police, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, and other partners for helping us stay safe. It’s wonderful to see Portlanders celebrating the presidential election results in largely peaceful and joyful ways. As we close the door on this harmful and chaotic chapter in our nation’s history, and turn toward a better future, I ask Portlanders to use their voices in a safe way. In the weeks ahead, I will continue to work with the Governor and other partners to make sure we have the resources we need, and Portland Police and their partners will continue to hold people accountable for criminal actions so that we can all stay safe.”
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