Portland, OR - Portland Mayor Proposes Gun Restrictions After Rash Of Shootings

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Adams’ gun plan loaded with issues

Racial questions, safety squarely in the crosshairs of council’s discussion

By Jim Redden
The Portland Tribune, Nov 25, 2010, Updated 20.6 hours ago

It should be no surprise that Mayor Sam Adams’ gun safety proposals are being viewed through the prism of race.

Adams unveiled his ideas in August, shortly after a spike in shootings involving black gangs. When the City Council held its first hearing on the proposals last Thursday, Adams’ office presented an overview that noted racial disparities in gun-related
crimes.

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Portland Mayor Sam Adams said he had lied in the past about having sexual relations with an 18-year-old male, who looked to him as a role model.

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City Council passes Adams’ gun safety initiative

Mayor defends plan against racial profiling accusations

By Jim Redden
The Portland Tribune, Dec 1, 2010, Updated 18.6 hours ago (3 Reader comments)

Despite public concerns raised about some elements of Mayor Sam Adams’ gun safety initiative, the City Council unanimously approved it Wednesday morning.

“This is not perfect, but it’s an important first step,” Commissioner Nick Fish said before voting in favor of a package of proposals designed to reduce the illegal ownership and use of guns in Portland, especially among young African-Americans.

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