Vera Katz (the wicked witch of the Tram) is the single biggest reason we're in this mess. She and Neil had the Tram on fast track authority, neighborhoods and naysayers be damned.

Sam was her Chief of Staff, but says he was "out of the loop" while her number one priority was in its infancy? If you believe that one, then we should discuss the many advantages of owning a bridge, we call the "Sellwood"...Attractive lease or finance terms available.

Have no fear, Sam is here! And he's kicking ass and taking names.

Ironically, with the rising Tram budget(construction and operating budget), they probably could have replaced the Sellwood Bridge for less money.