Mitch Green
@councilorgreen.bsky.social
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Federal officers in Portland have been blocked from directing or using “chemical or projectile munitions,” including pepper balls, tear gas and other crowd control munitions at protesters outside the ICE facility.
Judge limits federal officers’ use of crowd control munitions at Portland ICE building
The decision Tuesday blocks federal officers from directing or using “chemical or projectile munitions,” including pepper balls and tear gas “unless the specific target of such a weapon or device pose...
www.opb.org
February 3, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Federal officers in Portland have been blocked from directing or using “chemical or projectile munitions,” including pepper balls, tear gas and other crowd control munitions at protesters outside the ICE facility.
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If City Council does not have an accurate an reliable accounting of funds to make decisions for what services we save and cut, we cannot do our jobs.
Council must exercise our oversight powers to prevent this from happening again, and I will strongly support Councilor Green’s oversight resolution.
Council must exercise our oversight powers to prevent this from happening again, and I will strongly support Councilor Green’s oversight resolution.
February 4, 2026 at 1:03 AM
If City Council does not have an accurate an reliable accounting of funds to make decisions for what services we save and cut, we cannot do our jobs.
Council must exercise our oversight powers to prevent this from happening again, and I will strongly support Councilor Green’s oversight resolution.
Council must exercise our oversight powers to prevent this from happening again, and I will strongly support Councilor Green’s oversight resolution.
I’ve met him. He’s a constituent of mine and spends his time and resources caring for those who need help, especially those who have been victims of assault by our Fed government and other fascists. This person is no more leader of antifa than you and I are.
🚨 Documents leaked to me reveal a federal watchlist of American protesters suspected of being Antifa - including its supposed leader.
One Department of Homeland Security document says a 29-year-old resident of Portland "is the leader of Antifa":
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/feds-ident...
One Department of Homeland Security document says a 29-year-old resident of Portland "is the leader of Antifa":
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/feds-ident...
Feds Identify “Leader of Antifa”
The list they're creating says so, anyway
www.kenklippenstein.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:48 PM
I’ve met him. He’s a constituent of mine and spends his time and resources caring for those who need help, especially those who have been victims of assault by our Fed government and other fascists. This person is no more leader of antifa than you and I are.
Finally got a chance to read this. I really appreciate these proposals and largely agree. I’m actively working on the first item (IE4A, stay tuned). For item three, I tend to agree with the “gotta make the case to voters” on social housing frame. But, I’m thinking of it from the existing stock lens
here's a longer form housing post, with three proposals for housing policy ideas portland could pursue in 2026 to increase housing production: urbanpdx.blog/a-2026-portl...
urban pdx
Portland housing and transportation policy
urbanpdx.blog
February 3, 2026 at 6:48 AM
Finally got a chance to read this. I really appreciate these proposals and largely agree. I’m actively working on the first item (IE4A, stay tuned). For item three, I tend to agree with the “gotta make the case to voters” on social housing frame. But, I’m thinking of it from the existing stock lens
Obviously unsettling to learn about even more unaccounted for funds especially during a period of fiscal strain for households and the city alike. This is precisely why I filed a resolution to initiate formal oversight proceedings in December. We’ll take that up on Wednesday.
‘No way to run a city’: Officials learn Portland has millions more in unspent housing funds
The revelation comes months after policymakers learned of a different $21 million in unspent money.
www.oregonlive.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:44 AM
Obviously unsettling to learn about even more unaccounted for funds especially during a period of fiscal strain for households and the city alike. This is precisely why I filed a resolution to initiate formal oversight proceedings in December. We’ll take that up on Wednesday.
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There is no place for tear gas (or any indiscriminate chemical weapons) in Portland.
I am working on legislation preventing its use, storage, or possession in City limits. This will be a multi-month process, but you can make it go faster by convincing swing-vote Councilors to support it.
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I am working on legislation preventing its use, storage, or possession in City limits. This will be a multi-month process, but you can make it go faster by convincing swing-vote Councilors to support it.
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Federal officers use crowd control munitions as demonstrators protest outside Portland ICE building
Thousands of protesters turned out for a mostly peaceful demonstration Saturday in Portland to speak out against increased immigration enforcement. By the end of the day, scores of nonviolent proteste...
www.opb.org
February 1, 2026 at 6:06 AM
There is no place for tear gas (or any indiscriminate chemical weapons) in Portland.
I am working on legislation preventing its use, storage, or possession in City limits. This will be a multi-month process, but you can make it go faster by convincing swing-vote Councilors to support it.
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I am working on legislation preventing its use, storage, or possession in City limits. This will be a multi-month process, but you can make it go faster by convincing swing-vote Councilors to support it.
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“ICE must be abolished, and it will be.”
Events like yesterday bring us closer to this truth. What I saw with my eyes was thousands of people united in solidarity against this stain on our country, and then their children were assaulted with chemical weapons. That’s not something you move on from.
Events like yesterday bring us closer to this truth. What I saw with my eyes was thousands of people united in solidarity against this stain on our country, and then their children were assaulted with chemical weapons. That’s not something you move on from.
ICE must be abolished, and it will be. The American people won’t stand for this.
In the meantime, we need every elected official at every level of government to leverage the powers that we have to hold them accountable. I will be doing my part and I will expect other leaders will too.
In the meantime, we need every elected official at every level of government to leverage the powers that we have to hold them accountable. I will be doing my part and I will expect other leaders will too.
February 1, 2026 at 6:28 PM
“ICE must be abolished, and it will be.”
Events like yesterday bring us closer to this truth. What I saw with my eyes was thousands of people united in solidarity against this stain on our country, and then their children were assaulted with chemical weapons. That’s not something you move on from.
Events like yesterday bring us closer to this truth. What I saw with my eyes was thousands of people united in solidarity against this stain on our country, and then their children were assaulted with chemical weapons. That’s not something you move on from.
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Mayor Wilson has now indicated he will expedite the rule making process for the Detention Facility Impact Fee. I am grateful for that.
We also need District Attorney Nathan Vasquez to outline how he plans to hold ICE agents accountable for the unlawful use of tear gas against a group of families.
We also need District Attorney Nathan Vasquez to outline how he plans to hold ICE agents accountable for the unlawful use of tear gas against a group of families.
I recorded this today, in Portland, Oregon, at a huge march to the ICE facility in SW. The crowd was full of cyclists who had ridden there in memory of Alex Pretti; members of several labor unions; and ordinary citizens of every age, including this little girl. So of course ICE deployed tear gas.
February 1, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Mayor Wilson has now indicated he will expedite the rule making process for the Detention Facility Impact Fee. I am grateful for that.
We also need District Attorney Nathan Vasquez to outline how he plans to hold ICE agents accountable for the unlawful use of tear gas against a group of families.
We also need District Attorney Nathan Vasquez to outline how he plans to hold ICE agents accountable for the unlawful use of tear gas against a group of families.
If your children got tear gassed today I want to hear from you, even if you don’t live in my district. You can contact my office at [email protected]
February 1, 2026 at 6:06 AM
If your children got tear gassed today I want to hear from you, even if you don’t live in my district. You can contact my office at [email protected]
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Portland Mayor Keith Wilson: "Our nation will never accept a federal presence where agents wield deadly force against the very people they are sworn to serve."
www.portland.gov/mayor/keith-...
www.portland.gov/mayor/keith-...
Portland Mayor Statement on Federal Use of Chemical Munitions at Peaceful Protest
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson: "Our nation will never accept a federal presence where agents wield deadly force against the very people they are sworn to serve."
www.portland.gov
February 1, 2026 at 5:19 AM
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson: "Our nation will never accept a federal presence where agents wield deadly force against the very people they are sworn to serve."
www.portland.gov/mayor/keith-...
www.portland.gov/mayor/keith-...
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I've seen videos of the indiscriminate use of tear gas on a large crowd that was clearly peaceful and filled with Portlanders of all ages, and well off the macadam facility. We banned tear gas for a reason. I join Councilor Green in calling for enforcement of our laws.
I just got tear gassed along with thousands of union members, many of whom had their families with them. Federal agents at the ICE facility tear gassed children. We must abolish ICE, DHS, and we must have prosecutions. I expect to see enforcement of our city code prohibiting the use of tear gas.
February 1, 2026 at 2:54 AM
I've seen videos of the indiscriminate use of tear gas on a large crowd that was clearly peaceful and filled with Portlanders of all ages, and well off the macadam facility. We banned tear gas for a reason. I join Councilor Green in calling for enforcement of our laws.
I just got tear gassed along with thousands of union members, many of whom had their families with them. Federal agents at the ICE facility tear gassed children. We must abolish ICE, DHS, and we must have prosecutions. I expect to see enforcement of our city code prohibiting the use of tear gas.
February 1, 2026 at 1:23 AM
I just got tear gassed along with thousands of union members, many of whom had their families with them. Federal agents at the ICE facility tear gassed children. We must abolish ICE, DHS, and we must have prosecutions. I expect to see enforcement of our city code prohibiting the use of tear gas.
Next week council will hear this oversight resolution. The item has been noticed, but will require an amendment to adjust some dates to ensure there is adequate time to engage in the fact finding necessary to aid in Council's legislative functions.
January 30, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Next week council will hear this oversight resolution. The item has been noticed, but will require an amendment to adjust some dates to ensure there is adequate time to engage in the fact finding necessary to aid in Council's legislative functions.
You should know that Waymo wants to come to Portland. You should know I don’t support that.
The child, whose age is not known, sustained minor injuries according to Waymo. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating.
Waymo robotaxi hits a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica | TechCrunch
The child, whose age is not known, sustained minor injuries according to Waymo. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating.
techcrunch.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:54 PM
You should know that Waymo wants to come to Portland. You should know I don’t support that.
I'm just a dumb idiot when it comes to transportation planning, so I'll take my lashings on this if I'm wrong. But, I do know how to interpret a time series chart. I see clear seasonality in ridership during the cold & raining months. Surely insufficient stop infrastructure plays a role in that.
January 29, 2026 at 6:33 PM
I'm just a dumb idiot when it comes to transportation planning, so I'll take my lashings on this if I'm wrong. But, I do know how to interpret a time series chart. I see clear seasonality in ridership during the cold & raining months. Surely insufficient stop infrastructure plays a role in that.
I'm concerned about the prospect of prioritizing hydrogen bus infrastructure. We need to shore up investments that improve ridership like signal prioritization, more dedicated lanes, better stop infrastructure (e.g., we should have covered stops, places to stand besides open mud pits).
TriMet is also asking for PCEF to pay for MAX upgrades (related to climate resilience) and new hydrogen bus infrastructure.
January 29, 2026 at 6:26 PM
I'm concerned about the prospect of prioritizing hydrogen bus infrastructure. We need to shore up investments that improve ridership like signal prioritization, more dedicated lanes, better stop infrastructure (e.g., we should have covered stops, places to stand besides open mud pits).
Important discussion today regarding that $21MM in unallocated PHB funds. I'm glad the latest version of the Slow the Inflow amendment passed. Grateful for all the hard work that went into getting this far. I'm offering amendments from here.
Portland City Council AM Session 01/28/26
YouTube video by eGov PDX
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January 29, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Important discussion today regarding that $21MM in unallocated PHB funds. I'm glad the latest version of the Slow the Inflow amendment passed. Grateful for all the hard work that went into getting this far. I'm offering amendments from here.
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On the spectrum of City Council oversight powers in the new form of government - from "soft" to "nuclear" - this here is a beautiful example of "firm."
Today @councilorgreen.bsky.social and I sent a letter to Mayor Wilson urging the Executive Branch to use their administrative powers to protect Portlanders from the Federal Government. City council can pass policy but that policy is only as effective as the Executive Branch is willing to execute it.
January 28, 2026 at 12:28 AM
On the spectrum of City Council oversight powers in the new form of government - from "soft" to "nuclear" - this here is a beautiful example of "firm."
Reposted by Mitch Green
Today @councilorgreen.bsky.social and I sent a letter to Mayor Wilson urging the Executive Branch to use their administrative powers to protect Portlanders from the Federal Government. City council can pass policy but that policy is only as effective as the Executive Branch is willing to execute it.
January 27, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Today @councilorgreen.bsky.social and I sent a letter to Mayor Wilson urging the Executive Branch to use their administrative powers to protect Portlanders from the Federal Government. City council can pass policy but that policy is only as effective as the Executive Branch is willing to execute it.
It's a good idea. I just raised your question and PBOT will put the idea into consideration.
hi @councilormorillo.bsky.social @councilorgreen.bsky.social I'm watching the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee meeting today - wonder if the retail + prepared foods fees proposed would make sense to have exemptions for bike / non-car delivery. Anything to drive mode share change!
January 26, 2026 at 6:40 PM
It's a good idea. I just raised your question and PBOT will put the idea into consideration.
The Senate must reject the bill that funds ICE. Both chambers must take up impeachment, conviction and removal proceedings for POTUS and any other office engaged in the killing and oppression of our communities. Abolish ICE and prosecute from root to branch every last one of them.
January 24, 2026 at 10:57 PM
The Senate must reject the bill that funds ICE. Both chambers must take up impeachment, conviction and removal proceedings for POTUS and any other office engaged in the killing and oppression of our communities. Abolish ICE and prosecute from root to branch every last one of them.
I’m ready for Wiener Week. Are you?
January 21, 2026 at 4:32 PM
I’m ready for Wiener Week. Are you?
On this Dr. MLK, Jr. Day I want to uplift his 1967 Riverside Church speech that connected US imperialism with racialized capitalism at home. But it also presents a vision for economic justice. This was a call for a revolution of values and his message remains urgent and timely.
www2.hawaii.edu
January 19, 2026 at 8:40 PM
On this Dr. MLK, Jr. Day I want to uplift his 1967 Riverside Church speech that connected US imperialism with racialized capitalism at home. But it also presents a vision for economic justice. This was a call for a revolution of values and his message remains urgent and timely.
I did this for you and he said that we should expect to hear from BPS very soon.
Here's what I'd tell Wilson if he asked today:
1) Let people share roofs, pipes & land if they want to...most notably, do @pnwelcome.bsky.social's Inner Eastside for All upzone portlandneighborswelcome.org/inner-eastsi...
1) Let people share roofs, pipes & land if they want to...most notably, do @pnwelcome.bsky.social's Inner Eastside for All upzone portlandneighborswelcome.org/inner-eastsi...
Inner Eastside for All — Portland: Neighbors Welcome
Four floors and corner stores would make Portland's inner neighborhoods even better.
portlandneighborswelcome.org
January 16, 2026 at 12:30 AM
I did this for you and he said that we should expect to hear from BPS very soon.