Terry J. Harris
@trryjhrrs.bsky.social
Portland, Baltimore, Oregon, Idaho, green, blue, law, government, cats, kittens.
Pinned
The king is dead. Long live the king.
February 12, 2026 at 6:50 PM
The king is dead. Long live the king.
So sorry to hear this, but yes, Compassionate Care was mercifully and gracefully excellent when we needed them.
February 12, 2026 at 6:18 AM
So sorry to hear this, but yes, Compassionate Care was mercifully and gracefully excellent when we needed them.
His position is that it’s so obvious that unfinished business should fall to the ground that nobody should really ever need a specific Robert’s Rules citation
February 12, 2026 at 4:19 AM
His position is that it’s so obvious that unfinished business should fall to the ground that nobody should really ever need a specific Robert’s Rules citation
Archie listens to me explain how Robert’s Rules says that unfinished business after an adjournment at the end of the term of all or some of the members “falls to the ground.”
#explainingthingstocats
#explainingthingstocats
February 11, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Archie listens to me explain how Robert’s Rules says that unfinished business after an adjournment at the end of the term of all or some of the members “falls to the ground.”
#explainingthingstocats
#explainingthingstocats
Wrote and then deleted my first BSKY draft. You're welcome, everyone.
February 11, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Wrote and then deleted my first BSKY draft. You're welcome, everyone.
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CBO also makes one of my favorite @bbkogan.bsky.social points here--that the fiscal deficit right now (and in its projections) is particularly high given that the unemployment rate is relatively low.
We're running recession-level deficits without, well, a recession.
We're running recession-level deficits without, well, a recession.
February 11, 2026 at 3:10 PM
CBO also makes one of my favorite @bbkogan.bsky.social points here--that the fiscal deficit right now (and in its projections) is particularly high given that the unemployment rate is relatively low.
We're running recession-level deficits without, well, a recession.
We're running recession-level deficits without, well, a recession.
is it weird to say that I'm kinda looking forward to this year's budget season? The issues are crystalized, the stakes are high, the new govt has a year of experience, and Councilors are already locked in.
Additionally, we will float "budget concepts" ahead of the Mayor's proposed to give the public time to engage with ideas that may become amendments when we enter the formal convening of Council as Budget Committee. I want to lay all of my cards on the table, even if it means I get dragged for them.
February 11, 2026 at 5:38 PM
is it weird to say that I'm kinda looking forward to this year's budget season? The issues are crystalized, the stakes are high, the new govt has a year of experience, and Councilors are already locked in.
Thoughts and prayers for the AI malpractice insurance carrier
February 10, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Thoughts and prayers for the AI malpractice insurance carrier
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if you remember the FBI + ICE + local raid on a horse race track in Wilder, Idaho that detained hundreds of families (including many kids & U.S. citizens) the @acluidaho.bsky.social just announced a lawsuit.
The complaint is just as disturbing as previous reporting www.aclu.org/press-releas...
The complaint is just as disturbing as previous reporting www.aclu.org/press-releas...
February 10, 2026 at 10:21 PM
if you remember the FBI + ICE + local raid on a horse race track in Wilder, Idaho that detained hundreds of families (including many kids & U.S. citizens) the @acluidaho.bsky.social just announced a lawsuit.
The complaint is just as disturbing as previous reporting www.aclu.org/press-releas...
The complaint is just as disturbing as previous reporting www.aclu.org/press-releas...
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NEW: Federal judges are increasingly furious at what they see as a pattern / playbook of defiance by the Trump administration to court orders in immigration cases — in Minnesota and around the country.
Here’s a look at what they’re seeing: www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Here’s a look at what they’re seeing: www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
How the Trump administration skirts — and defies — court rulings on ICE detentions
A POLITICO review of hundreds of cases brought by ICE detainees shows a pattern of noncompliance that has frustrated judges across the country.
www.politico.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:15 AM
NEW: Federal judges are increasingly furious at what they see as a pattern / playbook of defiance by the Trump administration to court orders in immigration cases — in Minnesota and around the country.
Here’s a look at what they’re seeing: www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Here’s a look at what they’re seeing: www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
I’m with Jonathan, and agnostic about the Blazers. But economists talking about whether the investment pays off are likely not accounting for noneconomic benefits. Baltimore losing the Colts was very much not great for the city. Baltimore getting the Browns was very much not great for Cleveland
February 10, 2026 at 4:32 AM
I’m with Jonathan, and agnostic about the Blazers. But economists talking about whether the investment pays off are likely not accounting for noneconomic benefits. Baltimore losing the Colts was very much not great for the city. Baltimore getting the Browns was very much not great for Cleveland
I rather enjoy not having one of those jobs
February 10, 2026 at 4:15 AM
I rather enjoy not having one of those jobs
It’s fine advice if it works
February 10, 2026 at 4:12 AM
It’s fine advice if it works
I don’t recall that “council counsel” made our final recommendations but we definitely talked about it. I recall the City Attorney commented that as City Attorney his advice will necessarily always be “you just need to work it out” (disclaimer: probably a paraphrase but…)
February 10, 2026 at 1:11 AM
I don’t recall that “council counsel” made our final recommendations but we definitely talked about it. I recall the City Attorney commented that as City Attorney his advice will necessarily always be “you just need to work it out” (disclaimer: probably a paraphrase but…)
Alt text: I’m killing a half hour between meetings and saw this pretty awesome rainbow on the other end of the Hawthorn Bridge
February 10, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Alt text: I’m killing a half hour between meetings and saw this pretty awesome rainbow on the other end of the Hawthorn Bridge
Pot of gold over on the east side, fyi
February 10, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Pot of gold over on the east side, fyi
Oregon “supermajority” Democrats being annihilated by Republican clicktivists. Not a big deal, but not a great look either.
More than 3,300 pieces of written testimony have been filed on the bill to move the referendum date, with only 37 of those in favor. #orleg olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/M...
SB1599 2026 Regular Session - Oregon Legislative Information System
olis.oregonlegislature.gov
February 9, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Oregon “supermajority” Democrats being annihilated by Republican clicktivists. Not a big deal, but not a great look either.
Happy for the former Ravens intern.
February 9, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Happy for the former Ravens intern.
I feel like there should be "Super Bowl Scorigami" and "playoff Scorigami" and "season Scorigami" because 36-23 and 40-31 are never going to happen.
February 9, 2026 at 2:47 AM
I feel like there should be "Super Bowl Scorigami" and "playoff Scorigami" and "season Scorigami" because 36-23 and 40-31 are never going to happen.
salty carbs and distillates
February 8, 2026 at 10:23 PM
salty carbs and distillates
Bad Bunny Bowl Sunday pre-pregame
February 8, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Bad Bunny Bowl Sunday pre-pregame
I haven't read it. Looks like I should.
February 7, 2026 at 8:03 PM
I haven't read it. Looks like I should.
Yeah, I obviously get the instinct to protect priorities by protecting the money. And *especially* so when your government isn't trusted. But the controls are so coarse -- we both overconstrain and underconstrain, and then we lard things up with bespoke procedure.
February 7, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Yeah, I obviously get the instinct to protect priorities by protecting the money. And *especially* so when your government isn't trusted. But the controls are so coarse -- we both overconstrain and underconstrain, and then we lard things up with bespoke procedure.
Not picking on Shawn here, because he's absolutely right. But part of the problem is that we (the voters!) have segregated our dollars into different types of dollars, in sometimes the wrong amounts, and into different jurisdictions that control them. It makes governing that much more difficult.
The City of Portland / Multnomah County have a duty to better steward housing, economic development, childcare and climate dollars than they’ve proven capable. It is the ultimate crime against progress. We need government to act and they’ve eroded public faith in their closest governments to do so.
February 7, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Not picking on Shawn here, because he's absolutely right. But part of the problem is that we (the voters!) have segregated our dollars into different types of dollars, in sometimes the wrong amounts, and into different jurisdictions that control them. It makes governing that much more difficult.