Mike Schmidt
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Husband and father, criminal justice system improver, thrower of darts, District Attorney in Multnomah County, Oregon.
Portland, OR
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After watching this presidential debate, it's as clear as ever: We must elect Joe Biden to be the next President of the United States. If this president won't condemn racism, we can't trust him to keep our communities safe.
#DebateTuesday
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“When workers aren’t paid and they can’t bring home a paycheck, then that hits food on the table, the electric bill, the school supplies, that hits everything, and that can destabilize entire communities,” Schmidt said.
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THANK YOU for your support,
@shaunking
! The message from Multnomah County voters was loud and clear: They are ready for
#MajorReformNOW
✊
#ORpol
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While we must always protect free speech, the occupation of the PSU library has crossed the line into criminal behavior. I stand with PSU President Cudd, Mayor Wheeler, Chief Day, and our law enforcement partners. Those engaged in this behavior should vacate. I will prosecute
Tonight DA Schmidt joined Chief Day, Mayor Wheeler, & PSU President Ann Cudd to address the situation unfolding at PSU. His message: We always will collectively work to protect free speech, but the actions taking place have crossed into criminal behavior, and we will prosecute.
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Alan Swinney came to Portland to hurt people that disagreed with him. That isn't freedom of speech, that's intent to commit a crime.
Today's verdict sends a message: bring hated, bigotry and violence to our community and you will be held accountable.
Senior Deputy District Attorney Vasquez cited that in Mr. Swinney’s mind, he came to Portland to fight terrorists when in fact, “there was only one terrorist in Portland on those days, and it was Alan Swinney.”
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To the victims, who are grappling with the loss of two lives and who testified as our Country watched, thank you for your courage.
The work to reform our criminal justice system is evident, it is urgent and I am here for it.
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Voting in
#MultnomahCounty
is safe & secure. Protecting a person’s right to vote is critical to my office. We will prosecute anybody who attempts to intimidate or prevent a person from casting their ballot. More information:
#OregonVotes
#MakeAPlanToVOTE
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Proud to join our Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum in protecting our community when I take office Aug 1.
Tonight we will file a lawsuit in federal court against U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the Federal Protection Service alleging they seized and detained Oregonians without probable cause.
Statement here:
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No one can deny our city faces serious challenges. But if these out-of-state Republicans really wanted to help Portland, they would've voted for the American Recovery Act to help address root causes of crime. This looks more like a political publicity stunt for Fox News.
#orpol
Reps. Jaime Herrera Beutler and John Katko plan to hold a press conference to talk about crime in a city neither of them represent.
Can't make this stuff up.
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As your elected DA, I will never use the power of the state to criminalize private healthcare decisions.
Oregonians have been relentless in the fight to protect reproductive freedom for generations and we aren't backing down now.
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I know
@SheriffReese
, and he is a good man. He doesn't endorse the nonsense we just heard from Trump, and neither do I.
In tonight’s presidential debate the President said the “Portland Sheriff” supports him. As the Multnomah County Sheriff I have never supported Donald Trump and will never support him.
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Damaging property, making threats, and perpetrating violence are not acceptable, meaningful, or productive ways to make a point. These are destructive behaviors that harm community members and local businesses.
DA Mike Schmidt issued a statement today, condemning the destruction occurring at demonstrations. “My office stands ready to prosecute cases related to these destructive activities." FULL STATEMENT:
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Across the country - Why Charges Against Protesters Are Being Dismissed by the Thousands
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I’m grateful for the enthusiastic group of friends who gathered to support my re-election campaign! Portland’s values are on the ballot in 2024 and we need you now more than ever. Please contribute to our latest fundraising event here:
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Today on my lunch break I was able to join the great number of folks supporting
@pdxteachers
. Quality education is essential to the health and safety of our students and communities.
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Last week I was interviewed on the recent Portland protests and about bringing reform to the criminal justice system.
#orpol
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Today, District Attorney Rod Underhill has announced that he will be resigning at the end of July. He has served Multnomah County for over 30 years, and he deserves our thanks. I know of few public servants more dedicated.
#orpol
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Thank you,
@portlandmercury
for your endorsement!
Don't believe the conservatives who blame DA Mike Schmidt for Portland's problems. In the Mercury's endorsement, we explain what the DA's office can and cannot do, and why (despite the many wild fabrications leveled against him) he should be re-elected.
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“When I think about public safety, the thing that I think makes us the most safe is when communities are healthy and thriving. If you look out across Multnomah County, the places with the greatest economic disparity are the places we see the most criminal challenges.”
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Martin Luther King said: "We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools..." Those words are as true today as they were when Dr. King spoke them 56 years ago in St. Louis. Let's heed these words: Let's choose to live together as brothers and sisters.
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Justice was served today.
The criminal violence Swinney provoked and committed in the name of White nationalism victimized those he harmed directly and our entire community.
We will not stand for it.
Bring hate and violence to our streets and you will be held accountable.
DA Mike Schmidt announces 10-year sentence for self-proclaimed “Patriot” Alan Swinney: At sentencing, Senior Deputy District Attorney Vasquez spoke to the violence Swinney inflicted calling him a “White nationalist vigilante cow-boy”.
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Huge congratulations to Philadelphia DA
@Krasner4DA
, who handily won his primary election tonight. Larry is not afraid to make major reforms and take on entrenched political interests. The voters of Philadelphia know that, and that's why they're on their way to re-electing him.
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Housing works.
What’s the takeaway? That Portland Street Response is still in the offing, and little else has been done to change the fact that arrest and jail is not ending homelessness or their cycle of crimes.
But housing appears to do that.
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Justice should not be measured in arrests, prison sentences, or fines.
In fact, those measures set up the wrong incentives and reinforce punishment over accountability.
These dashboards aim to provide new measures of success and end racial disparities in our system.
DA Mike Schmidt announces ten new data dashboards, live today.
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THANK YOU,
@johnlegend
! ✊ Vote for major criminal justice reform in Multnomah County by 8 pm tomorrow - drop off sites here:
#GOTV
#VOTE
#ORpol
Mike Schmidt is the clear choice for Multnomah County District Attorney. Vote
@MultCoMike
on May 19.
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Portland faces real challenges. We need real solutions and real leaders, not a FOX News Phony.
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I’m here to work for justice. For real safety. For true accountability. For everyone.
#orpol
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Education is a fundamental building block of public safety. As a former high school teacher, I can tell you that teachers are on the front lines of keeping our communities safe through engaging children in the development of prosocial behaviors.
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The events that took place on August 22, 2021, are in stark contrast to who we are as a community and where we're going. Accountability is one of the first steps.
DA Mike Schmidt announces 12 charges from ‘Proud Boy’ event last year.
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For those commiting violent acts- we’ll find you, and you will be held accountable. But a safer and healthier community can’t just be about reaction. It's also about prevention and getting upstream.
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Great episode of
@CityCastPDX
!
Claims that I don’t prosecute are dubious and false. The real story is starting to emerge. The numbers prove I show up to do the work.
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🧵 In Oregon, prison costs $145 per day, per person. 50-60% of people will be arrested for a new crime within three years of release (the majority of that recidivism happening in year 1). (1/7)
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"Oregon has become the first state to acknowledge that it is impossible to treat addiction as a disease and a crime simultaneously."
We sure did, and it sure is.
Shout out to
@MorganGodvin
for using her story to change lives.
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1/3 “Criminalizing wage theft isn’t just about accountability, it’s about prevention,”
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Proud to have former Portland Mayor Tom Potter's endorsement!
“As DA, Mike has focused on our most pressing public safety challenges like gun violence and car thefts. At the same time he is implementing much needed reforms to address transparency, accountability, and racial
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Tonight I testified in support of HB 4002. In Portland, we see open use of hard drugs on our streets – in front of our businesses, our parks, and our schools. We absolutely cannot continue to tolerate this. We can approach addiction as the health issue it is, while also holding
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Voters elected me in 2020 because they knew our justice system needed major reform. I'm proud to deliver on what I promised. Our office has added more prosecutors and focused our limited resources on violent crime. We've launched new initiatives to tackle retail and car theft...
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Cash bail is an unfair policy that is inherently biased against those with fewer financial resources. Oregon should abolish it, as other states are trying to do.
#orpol
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I join with state and local leaders in signing this statement decrying violence. It has no place in our community, and it does not further the cause of bringing criminal justice reform.
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The achievements of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will always be remembered; they have reshaped & defined our country. Justice Ginsburg used her own experiences to demand and champion gender equality, women's interests, and civil rights and liberties. We will never forget that.
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Today, I proudly joined more than 300 volunteers with
@SOLVEinOregon
to remove litter from our streets. We heard from people living & working in downtown Portland who expressed their gratitude. I appreciate the volunteers and supporters who make these events so successful.
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I'm honored to have the support of the Oregon Working Families Party as we work to address our most pressing public safety challenges and move forward towards a healthy, safe community for all people.
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As a former high school teacher, I know that teachers are crucial to building safe communities by engaging children in the development of prosocial behaviors. I'm honored to be endorsed by
@pdxteachers
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Happy
#LaborDay
! The labor movement has done so much to advance the rights of working people. It’s a movement for justice and fairness, and it inspires me to keep fighting for a more fair justice system that helps our communities and working families thrive.
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We can never allow hatred, racism, division and violence to win. When we allow that, democracy loses. When we allow violence and division to triumph, hope dies. The violence that is occurring in our city needs to stop.
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I’m proud to support this legislation and thank
@RonWyden
and
@RepJayapal
for their initiatives on supporting families and protecting and advancing public safety.
#FamiliesOverPrisons
America's criminal justice system is failing families. Today
@RepJayapal
and I are introducing legislation to help curb mass incarceration and keep kids out of foster care. It's time for our country to put
#FamiliesOverPrisons
and our bill is the way to do it.
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Connecting people to treatment is the right thing, but we also have to preserve our public spaces for everybody. That’s why I am asking legislators for a state statute addressing public use, and for better interventions to help people get the help they need.
DA Mike Schmidt urges tougher approach to drug crimes while keeping heart of Measure 110 intact
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1/3 Forcing people to bear the collateral consequences of a criminal conviction for a possession of cannabis offense that’s no longer considered a crime in an increasing number of states simply prolongs the injustices of the failed, discriminatory war on drugs.
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Endangering others through reckless behavior is unacceptable. With the passage of SB 615 -- which my office worked on -- we will now be able to use criminal forfeiture of vehicles involved in street racing takeovers as part of the prosecution process.
With SB 615, we have a powerful, new deterrent to street racing & street takeovers: criminal forfeiture of vehicles. If you engage in these illegal activities, you will face criminal penalties, including the permanent loss of your car.
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Say it with me one more time for the people in the back: constitutional rights should not depend on luck or timing.
DA Mike Schmidt administration provides testimony on Ramos ruling, ‘Constitutional rights should not depend on luck or timing’
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We are in a pivotal time right now. We cannot afford to allow the calls for social justice and an end to systemic racism to be overshadowed by violence. We cannot allow this critical moment in our history to hijacked.
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Gun safety laws are a crucial part of gun violence prevention. I'm proud to earn the
@MomsDemand
Gun Sense Candidate Distinction. My opponent, on the other hand, admitted recently to voting no on Measure 114, putting him out of step with 74% of Multnomah County voters.
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Solidarity with frontline healthcare workers at Kaiser who are engaged in the largest healthcare strike in our nation’s history. Understaffing in our hospitals is a crucial issue for our safety and our health. As a Kaiser member myself, I hope that Kaiser will listen.
SEIU Local 49 members at Kaiser Permanente Thrive are on STRIKE! We demand the Kaiser executives listen to frontline healthcare workers & stop bargaining in bad faith over solutions we need to end the Kaiser short staffing crisis.
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The work to end racial disparities in the criminal justice system must start by looking in the mirror and analyzing our own core values and beliefs that guide decision making, and moreover, making those things known to the communities we serve.
DA Mike Schmidt announces prosecutor attitudes, perspectives, and priorities survey report live for public inspection
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In Multnomah County we reject hate, and remain committed to upholding safety and securing justice for victims.
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👏🏽🙌🏽👇🏼
Thank you,
@MultCoDems
. Recently, they overwhelming passed a resolution supporting our protest policy, which presumptively declines to prosecute protesters in cases that do not involve property damage, theft or violence. (1/3)
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I hope Reps. Herrera Buetler and Katko will support President Biden's plan address the real causes of crime. Mass incarceration is not - and has never been - the answer.
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Ron DeSantis's latest political stunt is just more performative authoritarianism. State Attorney
@MoniqueHWorrell
was elected with 67% of the vote. Ron DeSantis has abused his power in Florida, and now he's trying to be president? Hard pass.
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Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! Wishing you and your loved ones eight nights of joy and warmth.
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“We have demonstrated… for every $1 invested in greening, society saves up to $333 that would have gone toward costs such as medical expenses, policing and incarceration.”
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As prosecutors, the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office is committed to doing what we can to ensure that any incarcerated person receive meaningful opportunities at rehabilitation. I urge the passage of Senate Bill 720.
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Elected Leaders from across Oregon and across the nation are telling the Supreme Court that medication abortion should be safe, accessible, and legal. Proud to sign on to this brief alongside the City of Portland.
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Time and time again, Oregonians have spoken loud and clear: immigrants belong here and deserve equal rights under the law.
Today, I am proud to announce MCDA's Immigration Reform Policy after a year in the making.
View live to learn more at 12:25pm 👇
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Today I signed onto this amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to uphold existing federal law and protect access to emergency abortion care.
DA Schmidt was one of 32 prosecutors and law enforcement leaders to sign onto this brief, reinforcing his commitment to protecting access to abortion and emergency care. Thanks to
@EliNSavit
for leading this effort. Check out his thread for a good breakdown of the issue.
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The skeptics were right.
New study out.
"Beginning in the 1970s, the US began an experiment in mass imprisonment. Supporters argued that harsh punishments such as imprisonment reduce crime by deterring inmates from reoffending. Skeptics argued that imprisonment may have a criminogenic effect. The skeptics were right."
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If you feel like someone is interfering with your right to cast a ballot, you should call 503-823-3333 (Multnomah County non-emergency) or in an active emergency, call 9-1-1. Please visit
@MultCoElections
for more information on key election dates and other safety information.
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/signed
Today—on behalf of cities, counties, & localities across the US—we filed a brief in the 6th Circuit US Court of Appeals in support of transgender youth & their families.
We're joined by 28 diverse jurisdictions—from NYC to Gilliam, Oregon (pop. 2,005).
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Hate and discrimination have no place in our communities. Our dedicated bias crimes investigator will help our office hold perpetrators accountable and advocate for the needs of those who have been victims of hate crimes.
Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt announced his office will be able to increase their efforts on identifying and prosecuting bias crimes thanks to a $300,000 federal supplemental grant.
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Proud to be endorsed by Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum! Here's what she had to say:
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Proud to be endorsed by Democratic Party of Oregon Chair Dr. Rosa Colquitt. Here's what she had to say: "Mike is absolutely the 'democracy-minded' candidate in the race and it shows. His dedication to making our justice system more effective, finding upstream solutions to crime
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Proud of the work of our new STEP Court program. Accountability is at the core of STEP, and we are seeing better public safety results by tailoring our responses to individual needs, addressing root causes of criminality, and keeping communities together.
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ICYMI:
Being a progressive prosecutor does not come at the expense of actual prosecution, safety, and accountability.
"The criticism that the DA’s office does not prosecute criminals is not supported by data."
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The death penalty in Oregon is a failed policy, plain and simple: It is expensive, inefficient, racially-biased, and does not deter crime. As District Attorney, I'm pledging I will not seek the death penalty under any circumstance.
#orpol
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I'm thankful for the officers, the detectives, and the attorneys from my office who went to the scene last night.
I will initiate a criminal case following a review of all available evidence and whenever legally and ethically appropriate, pursuant to the law.
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Had a conversation with
@Taniel
from
@TheAppeal
this week covering a broad range of criminal justice reform issues. You can read our Q&A here 👇 and see some of thing things I'm talking about when I say we need *major reform now.*
#orpol
#orleg
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“Reform isn’t about not doing anything. Reform is about holding people accountable, and fashioning a resolution that will have the highest possible chance of changing behavior.”
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#AhmaudArbery
should be with his loved ones right now.
I hope that his family finds some peace today.
While this verdict serves justice, it does not bring him back.
Rejoice and keep fighting.
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Thank you to the frontline workers- including road crews, warming shelter workers, paramedics, police, firefighters, and Street Response workers- who worked tirelessly to help our community address dangerous conditions this past week.
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Hate, division, hopelessness, and too many guns in the wrong hands is fueling this round of violence and it will take all of us together to stop the bleeding in our community - and in our country.
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Today, a Multnomah County jail deputy pleaded guilty to stealing vaccine cards.
This is a clear violation of the public's trust and poses an even greater threat as we confront a new, dangerous COVID-19 variant.
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It was great to support our
@trailblazers
tonight, and listen to a beautiful performance from The Brown Sisters of Portland. We ran into Pastor Robin Weisner!
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My office has (1) Re-prioritized resources to focus on violent crime (2) Added a new deputy DA to work on domestic violence cases (3) Kept a focus on victims' needs
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Check out Portland Winter Light Festival starting today!
The Portland Winter Light Festival begins today!
@KGWSunrise
#Portland
#LightItUp
#TravelPortland
#Oregon
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Thank you
@SafeJustOR
for your support!
Safety & Justice PAC is proud to endorse
@DAMikeSchmidt
once again!
We need DA Mike Schmidt’s bold leadership as we continue transforming our system from one that is based in punishment to one that believes in restoration.
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Understanding the individual and collective grief that gun violence leaves behind is just as critical to solving it as data. Marrying the two is a rare achievement:
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👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
America was founded on principles of equality & justice, and horrific realities of slavery & white supremacy. We must take an overdue step towards those principles by ending the loophole in our ban on slavery. No slavery, no exceptions. That’s what my
#AbolitionAmendment
will do.
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When we support domestic violence survivors, we can save lives. That’s why we are working with Bradley Angle to provide community-based services for defendants who are survivors of domestic violence.
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In Multnomah County, our new STEP court has roughly 60 participants and has been in operation for over a year. To date there has been only 1 arrest for a new crime — and that arrest was for a misdemeanor. (4/7)
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Proud to be endorsed by the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon (APANO) Action Fund! Here's what they had to say: "Mike Schmidt's vision for the criminal justice system focuses on accountability approaches that will create long-term safety. He recognizes the importance of
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I’m proud to join
@ORDOJ
,
@GeorgetownICAP
,
@LWVofOregon
,
@DJGrayber
,
@KhanhPhamForOR
, Rep. Tom Andersen, and others in supporting Oregon House Bill 2572.
#orleg
(1/2)
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I agree with Governor Brown's decision today to release certain vulnerable inmates from prison who are at severe risk. Keeping vulnerable people in close quarters with others during a pandemic is not safe. A good step.
#orpol
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This week, I testified in support of
@doctormaxine
’s opioid harm reduction package in front of the Legislative Behavioral Health and Health Care Committee. This harm reduction package is a vital step in reducing deaths caused by overdose.
#orleg
(1/3)
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