February 2012
10 posts
New arts diversity goals: “People should see the win-win…more vital & relevant & successful.”http://on.fb.me/waMfhR
Help us a gun criminal: Suspect is a white male wearing dark clothing; in a black or dark blue Volvo station wagon. More info: http://on.fb.me/yLOhFK
Portland (Oregon) vs. Boston →
Hi Bravo Top Chef Ahow: Portland vs. Boston!? Baked Beans, Bulkie Rolls & watery beer!? That’s our competition!? Game on! http://t.co/ZS3MzaVn
A plan to double our regional exports in the next... →
Greater Portland, Oregon USA
Food Carts and Liquor
Oregon Department of Justice tells Oregon Liquor Control Commission that it must grant liquor licenses to food carts in Portland. I am a BiG foodcart fan but for safety reasons will STRONGLY OPPOSE this change.
Portland, Oregon: USA Clean Energy Hub →
Iberdrola Renewables agrees to keep North American headquarters in Portland: “We are investing in being the clean-energy hub of North America,” Adams said. “Portland is not a big global city but a small, smart, scrappy world city that competes and wins.” http://bit.ly/zIsqtc
My Apology →
As Mayor of the City of Portland, I would like to personally apologize to Aaron Campbell’s family.
January 2012
13 posts
Energize Your Home!
Energize Your Home! No downpayment on-utility-bill financing: http://www.cleanenergyworksoregon.org/
I am at retreat for the board of CEWO :)
I Forgot My Bag →
Season 2 of Portlandia
Today, we just launched the bipartisan ‘Mayors for the Freedom to Marry” coalition. @freedomtomarry http://www.freedomtomarry.com
Due to downed power lines & trees: List of... →
Country in Crisis: Looking to America's Mayors to... →
I am honored to be mentioned: “…In Portland, while our national leaders are paralyzed on climate change, Mayor Sam Adams declared in his first State of the City address that he would make Portland “the most sustainable city in the world.” To that end, he’s put forward a Climate Action Plan, which by 2050 would cut carbon emissions by 80 percent, launched a pilot...
With turnaround afoot [link] http://t.co/rFjIOaU0, near 1000 college students volunteer for Portland’s Roosevelt High School on MLK Day if Service. Thank you Oregon Compact [link] http://bit.ly/wJeRPb and United Way Colimbia-Willamette [link] http://bit.ly/wWeb0u and Portland Public Schools [link] http://bit.ly/wWeb0u [location] http://bit.ly/A1YNOb
We put together an one-stop website for inclement weather & emergency info: http://www.publicalerts.org/
A great micro-map shopping app! From Portland’s own Meridian Apps http://www.meridianapps.com/ read the Bloomberg Businessweek story http://t.co/8YhW3K7
McCain Slams Citizens United Decision http://t.co/0tqgDWes This issue at City Council today 2pm as part of setting City’s 2012 Federal Legislative Agenda
Too Many Victims: A vigil tonight to remember victims and survivors of gun violence, 7pm, Ainsworth UCC, 2941 NE Ainsworth, Pdx http://bit.ly/yo4Pe8
December 2011
10 posts
Oregonian Editorial Board: Oregon Sustainability Center, “…could solidly brand Oregon as a worldwide leader in green building tech…” http://bit.ly/sPW5MV
My video love letter to Portlandia television series unveiled tonight at the Portland premiere of 2nd season: http://t.co/9yinfiNw
You must exist in a paralell universe :) http://t.co/3LCSwIuk RT @BrianDOLeary Stay out of fed issues…they don’t concern City… #opdx #ows
Great annual Portland Athletic & Outdoor Industry meeting last night [website] http://bit.ly/cBEa9D
Tiime lapse video of Oregon
EVERYONE: WATCH THIS…
Amazing.
Thx, Ben
Only 3 min
http://t.co/AmioEmfU
Re: 13 yr old’s murder. As requested: Audio of my time yesterday on Lars Larsen radio prgm: http://db.tt/lTOmkJEw #pdx
November 2011
14 posts
Today, sadly, we lost a friend and public servant, Rob Ingram, who was passionately dedicated to the success of all Portlanders especially our youth of color. Rob was a man of wit and wisdom and he will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his spouse Dana and his entire family.
Friends:
I am grateful…for living in such a caring community…[full text of t-day msg] http://bit.ly/tmUN8a.
Please give: 211info [online donation page] http://bit.ly/ueL8Iv.
Sam
http://t.co/cs7wI3aB →
Will always seek to improve… RT @amyjruiz @latimes on Adams, “possibly…cleanest Occupy eviction in the country…” http://t.co/cs7wI3aB
Thx Intel Oregon http://t.co/saUMl9On for creating $17.3 billion in annual positive economic impact in Oregon. [pic]: http://t.co/oS6fy2sv
This morning, mtg w/Oregon’s largest private employer http://www.intel.com @intel to discuss our draft export promotion strategy.
End Corporate 'Personhood'
For crying out loud. F-O-C-U-S!!! YES THEY WILL if #OWS would focus on it! In December, join me & http://t.co/4FglGbPM #fb
A landmark day for a true landmark building
On the day to honor veterans, I am pleased to announced a big step forward to renovate Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum (VMC) http://bit.ly/slhX4V
Support Community Gardens!
Tonight, along w/Nick Fish, very happy to help celebrate 25 year anniversary: Friends of Portland Community Gardens http://t.co/kTXHzHBi
Have your say: draft Portland Plan →
The Planning and Sustainability Commission tonight holds hearing on draft Portland Plan.
I wanted to make sure it was done peacefully: I approved the feds request for assistance. RT @AlexanderNLee …Tell the Feds to do their own work. #OccupyPdx #OccupyPortland
This morning. at request and at the lead of the US Federal Protective Service, the Portland Police helped remove campers at Shrunk Plaza, which is federal property. The campers who were arrested - an estimated 8 to 10 people - at Shrunk Plaza were detained by federal police and cited under US federal law. Initial reports indicate arrests were completed in a peaceful manner.
October 2011
7 posts
Story from http://www.bikeportland.com: Portland Mayor Sam Adams requests state funding for 7 ‘non-highway’ projects http://bit.ly/qFUGrM