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Not legislating from a position of strength with a super majority. But that's Democrats. We want to govern with compromise. Whereas Republicans are we want to win. Big difference.

Hahahah, let's stab your friends in the back and then expect them to help you.

Waahoo! 🥳

The two and only two that are S tier!

So Sen Drazen essentially got what she wanted. Austerity ODOT budget...

Even more fun is when I talk about the office it is always The SHPO wants this or The SHPO wants that.

Pretty sure that should go to Matchu... Who surprisingly I haven't met. 5 years in and I have still yet to come out of my house shell.

Congratulations! I'm very much excited for your new adventures! You will be very much missed!

Another one is that each owner is a self serving rich person protecting their own, "I got mine!". So there is that too.

But I'm not a diehard 100% against it. Just want a better deal with a community benefits agreement.

We're at a different time than the Stern years. Especially after the bad taste of relocating the Sonics + no owner is going to want to cannibalize their TV market share (Griz, Thunder, Pacers). SD will also lose out to LA. Just look at NFL. So we have more leverage than I think we're using.

Bad example. Worst TV market and both San Antonio and Dallas owners aren't going to split their market share. Seattle and Vegas are also off the market as they are getting teams.

Why is Coach Hayes so amazing awesome?

The gears of compliance run very slowly as it usually requires notice and lots of process.

So your saying @councilorgreen.bsky.social, who is on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee could be the one who could champion and take this (outdoor dining and plazas in lieu of parking) and food street vending to unlock and unleash the small buinsess potential in Portland?

This is in squarely in Portland Planning and Development'S box. The RM1 zone doesn't allow restaurants or retail. Only housing or multifamily housing.

Spot zone changes usually require notice + Planning Commission approval + then more notice + Council approval. Oregon Statewide Panning Goal 1, Public Participation.

While heartedly agree. Like why is it okay for a restaurant across the street in a business district. Oh because there are currently houses there so Planners didn't want to be controversial...

Looking like the property isn't zoned for a restaurant. This isn't the same as the other outdoor dining regulations. Here is the complaint, "RM1 property has been converted to a restaurant with accessory structures built in front and side setbacks. serving food and alcohol". This is on the owners.

I was just about to say... When they turn that area next to Crux into housing... Then I went and looked. Oh wow, didn't realize!

If they trying to keep Soph, I do wonder if she has signed off on it.

I take inspiration from Gene Leahy Mall / the RiverFront /Heartland of America Park and Lewis & Clark Landing in Omaha and Central Canal in Indianapolis. So I'm all about canals!

But think of poor Rep. Greg Smith! It would take away his side hussle of being a full time lobbyist!! 😅 😂 🫥

Improved U for the win!

This style is the upgraded U. So happy they moved to the U with a lower crossing bar as that bar prevents thieves from unbolting the U entirely to slide a lock off.

Nosse too!

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Although RIP Pho Vietnam. That was our goto. Do a phone order, bike over, and boom dinner is ready!

Everytime we have to hit them with EIC. Dems are cutting taxes for anyone under $65k!

I don't strive for best anymore. I try to hit them all equally! From MeKha (shout out Phnom Penh noodles) to Pho Hung to Yooonique to Friendship Kitchen. They are all yums 🤤 .