City Commissioner Rene Gonzalez has a track record of abusing the power of his position. Most recently, Gonzalez submitted amendments for the Portland Housing Regulatory Relief package that reversed revisions made in response to previous public comments by the Planning Commission.
Gonzalez used his position on council to submit his amendments at the last minute, just 14 minutes prior to the end of the public comment period, preventing any public response. Gonzalez’s behavior is completely contrary to participative, open, and inclusive governance. Portland deserves commissioners who respect public process, instead of those who abuse their power in total disregard of public process.
Let’s remember Gonzalez’s disrespectful behavior in the upcoming 2024 mayoral election.
Scott Shurtleff
Southwest Portland