I mostly want to see Soundgarden in their prime.

Morillo did mention a study showing that it raised rents $200 on average. I don’t have that study, might look for it when I get back to this.

An ACLU of Oregon representative said the organization supports the rent algorithm ban ordinance.

"The rent is just too high. . . . The use of profit maximizing algorithms only deepens this crisis."
- Chris Olson, Portland DSA member.

"Portland landlords are not price fixing. Developers and property owners have long used both public and private data through software and market analysis to understand demand and competitive rents. This proposal is a solution in search of a problem.”
- developer Brian Owendoff

"We cannot continually squeeze available supply with more regulations that make it riskier and more expensive to manage housing. This is a disincentive to producers to provide more supply, and I urge you to reject it."
- Cassidy Bolger, Killian Pacific and Oregon Smart Growth

Morillo said she worked with Sen. Ron Wyden's office to craft the ordinance. She said he doesn't endorse local ordinances, but is supportive of the proposed Portland regulations.

Just a note that I'm a bit behind real time, as I pause to take notes, make coffee, gaze at the squirrels, etc. If you want to watch, it's on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2iO...

Glad you're OK. Also, that's amazing.

Councilor Angelita Morillo says: "at least 32,000 units in Portland have been using this algorithmic rent fixing software."

Veteran's Day was originally Armistice Day, so you could say today's holiday is a celebration of peace.