State and local officials said Tuesday they will not investigate allegations that a group of seven Portland city councilors broke transparency rules, citing a state law that provides only a narrow window in which grievances can be filed.
The decision drew sharp criticism from experts, who warned the provision undermines accountability.
Portland city officials received 10 separate complaints this month accusing the councilors — Candace Avalos, Jamie Dunphy, Mitch Green, Sameer Kanal, Tiffany Koyama Lane, Angelita Morillo and Steve Novick — of violating Oregon’s public meetings law earlier this year, according to copies obtained by The Oregonian/OregonLive through a public records request…