Progressives demand Portland’s mayor, police chief resign following deadly weekend shooting, protests
A number of progressive groups in Portland, Ore., have released a letter demanding the resignations of Mayor Ted Wheeler and police chief Chuck Lovell after the deadly shooting that occurred in the city over the weekend as skirmishes broke out between supporters of President Trump and Black Lives Matter protesters.
A number of progressive groups in Portland, Ore., have released a letter demanding the resignations of Mayor Ted Wheeler and police chief Chuck Lovell after the deadly shooting that occurred in the city over the weekend as skirmishes broke out between supporters of President Trump and Black Lives Matter protesters.
“What took place last night was inevitable given Mayor Wheeler’s repeated failure,” the letter said, according to the Oregonian. “He has not protected or supported Portlanders. We do not have confidence in his ability to course-correct. He must resign.”
Bobbin Singh, the executive director of the Oregon Justice Resource Center, also called for the local leaders to resign.
Bobbin Singh, the executive director of the Oregon Justice Resource Center, also called for the local leaders to resign.
Wheeler told a news conference he had reached out to Trump telling the president “we both need to be held accountable,” and offering to work with him. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
In other developments:
- Portland mayor sends open letter to Trump: 'No thanks'
- Portland protesters stage sit-in at mayor's home -- after he and Trump trade barbs
- Feds say 74 face charges stemming from Portland protests
- Oregon sheriffs reject Gov. Kate Brown's request to staff Portland protests
In other developments:
- Portland mayor sends open letter to Trump: 'No thanks'
- Portland protesters stage sit-in at mayor's home -- after he and Trump trade barbs
- Feds say 74 face charges stemming from Portland protests
- Oregon sheriffs reject Gov. Kate Brown's request to staff Portland protests
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