Mayor Ted Wheeler will be joined by City leaders for a press conference to address the second night of downtown demonstrations. I will be moderating the press conference.
The press conference can be viewed at this video link.
(**NOTE: Please refrain from publicizing the location of this press conference ahead of time for security reasons.**)
WHEN: 8:00 AM, Sunday, May 31, 2020 (Doors open at 7:30 AM) Accredited media only.
WHERE: Council Chambers, 2nd floor, City Hall. Please enter at the SW 5th and SW Jefferson location.
NOTE: Please take appropriate physical distancing measures. Pool is highly recommended.
Mayor Ted Wheeler will then be hosting a second press conference with community leaders at SEI on the impact of the demonstrations in our black communities at 1:30 pm.
WHEN: 1:30 PM (Please arrive by 1:00 PM)
WHERE: SEI - 3920 N Kerby Ave, Portland, OR 97227.
RUN OF SHOW (Subject to Change):
- Tony Hopson Sr (SEI) Speaks and introduces the Press Conference as the MC.
- Mayor Ted Wheeler speaks.
- Ron Herndon speaks.
- Joe McFerrin speaks.
- Kali Ladd speaks.
- Rukaiyah Adams speaks.
- Bishop CT Wells Speaks.
- Tony Hopson Sr Wraps up the press conference, opens it up for questions to the media.
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