Anders Hart
@andershart.bsky.social
Portland-based transportation planner Urbanism, economics, and ecology
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takes a very particular form of audacity to propose to redirect funding from the nation's greatest example of a municipal green new deal - a program approved by 65% of the city's voters! - and use that money to instead hire four hundred more cops
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Ballot Initiative Will Seek to Reroute 25% of Climate Tax Revenues to Hiring Police
A citizen ballot initiative backed by the Portland Police Association will seek to reroute 25% of revenues from the Portland Clean Energy Fund tax to fund the hiring of 400 additional police officers.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:13 PM
takes a very particular form of audacity to propose to redirect funding from the nation's greatest example of a municipal green new deal - a program approved by 65% of the city's voters! - and use that money to instead hire four hundred more cops
www.wweek.com/news/city/20...
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Dems backed Trump into a corner where he’s advocating for starving Americans and hemorrhaging support. If they vote to let him off the hook in exchange for nothing it’s a cataclysmic failure. I know people are in pain but insulating Republicans from political consequences is not the answer.
November 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Dems backed Trump into a corner where he’s advocating for starving Americans and hemorrhaging support. If they vote to let him off the hook in exchange for nothing it’s a cataclysmic failure. I know people are in pain but insulating Republicans from political consequences is not the answer.
Kinda crazy that Portland's noise code explicitly bans leaf blowers louder than 65-70 dB (which excludes most gas-powered ones), but no one enforces it (not to mention Parks employees using the extra-loud ones).
November 9, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Kinda crazy that Portland's noise code explicitly bans leaf blowers louder than 65-70 dB (which excludes most gas-powered ones), but no one enforces it (not to mention Parks employees using the extra-loud ones).
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We did it for you Dick Cheney
November 5, 2025 at 2:32 AM
We did it for you Dick Cheney
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TriMet was one of the pioneers of dense transit-oriented development with the construction of Orenco Station in the 1990s.
Since then? Crickets. We need to pass something like this in Oregon to densify land use around MAX stations ASAP.
Since then? Crickets. We need to pass something like this in Oregon to densify land use around MAX stations ASAP.
Good morning!
Last night, Illinois’ legislature passed a law, SB2111, which will fund a major expansion of service for the Chicago region’s transit systems, thanks to new revenue sources.
The law also takes a major step forward in coordination between agencies.
Last night, Illinois’ legislature passed a law, SB2111, which will fund a major expansion of service for the Chicago region’s transit systems, thanks to new revenue sources.
The law also takes a major step forward in coordination between agencies.
Statement from the RTA: "The passage of SB2111 is a landmark moment for public transit in Illinois."
Read the full statement here or below. www.rtachicago.org/about-rta/pr...
Read the full statement here or below. www.rtachicago.org/about-rta/pr...
October 31, 2025 at 7:15 PM
TriMet was one of the pioneers of dense transit-oriented development with the construction of Orenco Station in the 1990s.
Since then? Crickets. We need to pass something like this in Oregon to densify land use around MAX stations ASAP.
Since then? Crickets. We need to pass something like this in Oregon to densify land use around MAX stations ASAP.
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I can accept that Mayor Wilson feels he has a public mandate to enforce a camping ban, even if I think it’s a waste of money.
But it’d just be madness for the city to lose sight of a long-term vision for housing everyone, which has been Hisserich’s main focus
But it’d just be madness for the city to lose sight of a long-term vision for housing everyone, which has been Hisserich’s main focus
Shake-up at the Portland Housing Bureau: Mayor Wilson put director Helmi Hisserich, an "unparalleled expert" on social housing, on leave with little explanation Thursday. She has been in the role since early 2024.
Mayor Wilson Puts Portland Housing Bureau Director On Leave
Mayor Keith Wilson has put Portland Housing Bureau Director Helmi Hisserich on leave, effective immediately. City Administrator Michael Jordan sent an email to city councilors and city leadership on O...
www.portlandmercury.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I can accept that Mayor Wilson feels he has a public mandate to enforce a camping ban, even if I think it’s a waste of money.
But it’d just be madness for the city to lose sight of a long-term vision for housing everyone, which has been Hisserich’s main focus
But it’d just be madness for the city to lose sight of a long-term vision for housing everyone, which has been Hisserich’s main focus
The jazz band playing "Call Me Maybe" in the park across the street made my day and is just so Portland
October 21, 2025 at 4:18 AM
The jazz band playing "Call Me Maybe" in the park across the street made my day and is just so Portland
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The state, the city, the county, the feds, the facilities, the consumers ...
What do we want? "MOVE THE HUB!"
When do we want it? "BEFORE THE QUAKE!"
What do we want? "MOVE THE HUB!"
When do we want it? "BEFORE THE QUAKE!"
This is a wicked hard problem & even the best proposals coming from the city & county are simply trying to mitigate the worst effects of a major disaster.
To really fix the problem the state needs to move the hub.
To really fix the problem the state needs to move the hub.
So I'm starting to put together my CEI Hub comments (as everyone should be doing this week) and I gotta say, even the strongest of the proposed alternatives seems really weak to me. A quick🧵 1/5
www.portland.gov/bps/planning...
www.portland.gov/bps/planning...
October 14, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The state, the city, the county, the feds, the facilities, the consumers ...
What do we want? "MOVE THE HUB!"
When do we want it? "BEFORE THE QUAKE!"
What do we want? "MOVE THE HUB!"
When do we want it? "BEFORE THE QUAKE!"
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I think we really should stop using antifa and just fully say anti-fascist and get them saying they are against anti fascism. Using antifa is giving them some distance and I genuinely think some of their base don’t even know that’s what it stands for.
October 11, 2025 at 11:10 PM
I think we really should stop using antifa and just fully say anti-fascist and get them saying they are against anti fascism. Using antifa is giving them some distance and I genuinely think some of their base don’t even know that’s what it stands for.
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“A second inflatable frog has now been spotted wiggling through Portland.”
October 8, 2025 at 10:54 PM
“A second inflatable frog has now been spotted wiggling through Portland.”
Easy way to make a difference!
Everything is stupid and dangerous right now, *but* we have an opportunity to make a least one thing less stupid and dangerous.
Please submit a comment to the PDX city planners asking them to prevent any further expansion of liquid fuel storage at the CEI Hub and mandate a fuel drawdown.
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Please submit a comment to the PDX city planners asking them to prevent any further expansion of liquid fuel storage at the CEI Hub and mandate a fuel drawdown.
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Demand a Safer Portland! Stop the CEI Hub Time Bomb!
Tell City Hall to Choose Public Health and Safety Over Corporate Profits at the CEI Hub Portland faces a historic choice—one that will determine our city’s safety and environmental legacy for generat...
actionnetwork.org
October 8, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Easy way to make a difference!
"War mindset means trusting each other that we're all in this fight together. War mindset means learning to be calm and ferocious at once." www.liberalcurrents.com/democrats-mu...
Democrats Must Embrace War Mindset
We have exited a long period of peace and entered into a struggle not unlike war, in which all the old certainties have gone malleable and the future of the republic is at stake.
www.liberalcurrents.com
October 5, 2025 at 9:02 PM
"War mindset means trusting each other that we're all in this fight together. War mindset means learning to be calm and ferocious at once." www.liberalcurrents.com/democrats-mu...
Really glad Rene Gonzalez isn't the mayor right now
October 5, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Really glad Rene Gonzalez isn't the mayor right now
No troops in Portland
September 29, 2025 at 12:12 AM
No troops in Portland
This letter assumes that we can convince Trump not to send troops (Violent crime is down! Goons with guns are bad for business!). To be effective, we have to raise the political and logistical cost of a troop deployment using every peaceful avenue.
The open letter is signed by Gov. Tina Kotek, Mayor Keith Wilson, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and many others.
Stop ‘perpetuating outdated narratives’ about Portland, keep troops out, Oregon leaders tell Trump in letter
The open letter is signed by Gov. Tina Kotek, Mayor Keith Wilson, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and many others.
www.oregonlive.com
September 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
This letter assumes that we can convince Trump not to send troops (Violent crime is down! Goons with guns are bad for business!). To be effective, we have to raise the political and logistical cost of a troop deployment using every peaceful avenue.
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We will be holding a rally prior to the hearing, starting at 8:45 outside of city hall! There will be coffee, there will be music, there will be new housing friends, and there will be joy for the city we can create together! And there might be some special guests too! We hope to see you there ❤️🏘️
September 13, 2025 at 1:59 AM
We will be holding a rally prior to the hearing, starting at 8:45 outside of city hall! There will be coffee, there will be music, there will be new housing friends, and there will be joy for the city we can create together! And there might be some special guests too! We hope to see you there ❤️🏘️
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Last day! PLEASE COMMENT....we need the roadless rule, and so do the countless creatures who live in these forests.
🚨DEADLINE TODAY for #RoadlessRule comments🚨
While public engagement when establishing the rule spanned 600 public comment opportunities & collected 1.6 million comments (95% in favor), the Brooke Rollins/Tom Schulz rescission only gave us 3 weeks. Because they are assholes.
Comment here anyway.
While public engagement when establishing the rule spanned 600 public comment opportunities & collected 1.6 million comments (95% in favor), the Brooke Rollins/Tom Schulz rescission only gave us 3 weeks. Because they are assholes.
Comment here anyway.
Submit An Official Roadless Rule Comment • CALWILD
Suggested Points To Guide Your Roadless Rule Message to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollings by September 19th. Personalize your message and consider emphasizing points below that we believe could ...
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September 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Last day! PLEASE COMMENT....we need the roadless rule, and so do the countless creatures who live in these forests.
Thank you @senkhanhpham.bsky.social for speaking up for transit and Oregonians who don't drive in the OR legislature.
This week, I voted to oppose the -18 Amendment to HB 3991 in the Joint Special Session Committee on Transportation Funding. I vow as a legislator to continue to fight for long term stable funding for this critical social service that serves the 1 in 4 Oregonians who can't or don't drive. #orleg
September 2, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Thank you @senkhanhpham.bsky.social for speaking up for transit and Oregonians who don't drive in the OR legislature.
A little bit of hope for your weekend: www.thenation.com/article/acti...
The DC Night Patrols Are Showing Cities How To Fight Trump’s Occupation
With only their cell phones, medical kits, and the confidence to assert their rights, volunteer night patrols follow and record the armed troops who have taken over the capital.
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August 31, 2025 at 5:19 AM
A little bit of hope for your weekend: www.thenation.com/article/acti...
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Oregon is one of only four states in America with this stupid rule. Democrats will be forced to continue to bend over backwards to appease Republicans until this changes. #orleg #orpol oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2023/06/14/w...
Walkout problem needs a constitutional solution • Oregon Capital Chronicle
It's time that Oregon change its constitution so that a simple majority is needed in either chamber to do business.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
August 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Oregon is one of only four states in America with this stupid rule. Democrats will be forced to continue to bend over backwards to appease Republicans until this changes. #orleg #orpol oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2023/06/14/w...
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I do not have intention to defend the latest dysfunction in the legislature but it needs to be made explicit the only reason the minority party continues to be able to throw sand in the gears of our government functioning is that we haven’t passed quorum reform. Until then rancid vibes will continue
August 30, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I do not have intention to defend the latest dysfunction in the legislature but it needs to be made explicit the only reason the minority party continues to be able to throw sand in the gears of our government functioning is that we haven’t passed quorum reform. Until then rancid vibes will continue
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Our constitutional order is rotted out. There’s not much left once you start sending military personnel to police your own people in peace time.
August 25, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Our constitutional order is rotted out. There’s not much left once you start sending military personnel to police your own people in peace time.
I hope @tinakotek.bsky.social has a plan should the regime decide to send troops to Portland. Blue states need to coordinate a response to this authoritarian power grab. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump ‘manufactured crisis’ to justify plan to send national guard to Chicago, leading Democrat says
As White House moves to militarize more cities, Hakeem Jeffries says president is ‘playing’ with Americans’ lives
www.theguardian.com
August 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I hope @tinakotek.bsky.social has a plan should the regime decide to send troops to Portland. Blue states need to coordinate a response to this authoritarian power grab. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Occurs to me that Trump's entire regime consolidation strategy is to persuade everyone through displays of force that the regime is already consolidated and there's no point in resisting. Which I don't think will work, but also shows how important public acts of noncompliance are.
August 14, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Occurs to me that Trump's entire regime consolidation strategy is to persuade everyone through displays of force that the regime is already consolidated and there's no point in resisting. Which I don't think will work, but also shows how important public acts of noncompliance are.