Speeches & Testimony
Bridger Rainwater Garden Grand Opening
Warren JimenezSam attended the grand opening of Bridger Rainwater Garden on Earth Day. After more than five years of hard work, the 12,000-square-foot rainwater garden was recognized by the community. This rolling native plant garden fills the school's center courtyard where there used to be a sea of barren asphalt. Once the plants are fully rooted, the garden will be fed by stormwater runoff from its roof. By returning this water to the earth's groundwater through natural filtration, the garden will help divert almost 300,000 gallons a year from our sewer systems. Here are Sam's comments from the event...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on April 24, 2006
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Filed Under East Portland, Environmental Services, Events, Livability & Environment, Speeches & Testimony
Excerpts from Sam's speech to the PSU Ferdinand Society
Jane AmesPSU is a real-world university; it really reflects Portland and truly serves the city. I’m a good example. My background:I lived on my own in high school, and paid my own way through my first round of college. I quit college when I got a job with now Congressman Peter...
Posted by Jane Ames on February 16, 2006
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Creativity: The Fuel in our Engine
Guest Author
Chris Coleman is the Artistic Director of Portland Center Stage: One of my favorite past times since moving to Portland has been reading about the city’s history. This might come as a surprise to my friends back in Atlanta, because during the 27 years I lived there, I don’t think I ever cracked a book about my hometown’s history...
Posted by Guest Author on November 8, 2005
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The Launching of a Partnership
Jane AmesThe following is a summary of Sam's comments before City Council as he introduced the Public Safety Partnership. “…the fact remains that we are but the agents of the people, and our duty is to them alone and to none other.” Mayor Harry Lane, July 11, 1907 (who is also...
Posted by Jane Ames on September 14, 2005
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Filed Under Events, Front Page, Good Government, News, Our Initiatives, Public Safety, Speeches & Testimony
Intern: My Departure from Sam's Office as the Summer Draws to an End
Andrew TuttleIt's Friday morning at City Hall. The daily hustle and bustle that seems to flow through this building has hushed to a dull roar as the weekend approaches, and I am preparing my status reports so I can hand off my assignments after today. Its hard to believe that three...
Posted by Andrew Tuttle on August 12, 2005
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Filed Under Downtown Portland, Education, Speeches & Testimony
Business Association Grants awarded at celebration event
Warren JimenezAugust 2, 2005 Last night, business associations came together to celebrate funding of 32 projects through the Supplemental Grant Program administered by the Alliance of Portland Neighborhood Business Associations. In May, Sam introduced a resolution to create this program that was unanimously approved by City Council and PDC. These funds...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on August 2, 2005
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Filed Under Front Page, Jobs & Economy, News, Northeast Portland, Speeches & Testimony
LET THEM VOTE.....SB 1000
Jane Ames“Hello, I am Sam Adams and I want to thank you for coming from all over Oregon to tell Speaker Minnis to let them go, let them speak, let them vote.” Sam scratches changes in the speech and tries another version. The phone rings and he answers as I stay...
Posted by Jane Ames on July 21, 2005
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Filed Under Equality, Events, Good Government, Speeches & Testimony
BLOG: Portland and PGE and Me
Sam AdamsHelping to determine the future ownership of Portland General Electric (PGE) is one of the most important economic development decisions I will make in the first half of my term as a Portland City Commissioner. Economists estimate that 1300 jobs will be created in PGE’s service territory if we can...
Posted by Sam Adams on June 30, 2005
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My Remarks Commemorating the Stonewall Riots
Sam AdamsI gave this speech at Holocene (SE 11 Morrison) on June 28, 2005 at 8:30 pm at a performance commemorating the Stonewall Riots, considered by many to be the birth of the modern gay rights movement. I would like to welcome everybody to this performance commemorating the Stonewall Riots, an...
Posted by Sam Adams on June 29, 2005
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UPDATED: A letter against the proposed Wal-Mart
Sam Adams
Dear Mr. Scott: It has come to my attention that Wal-Mart is planning its first Supercenter in Portland, to be located at SE McLoughlin Boulevard and Tacoma Street. I write to express my strong opposition...
Posted by Sam Adams on June 16, 2005
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Filed Under Front Page, Livability & Environment, Southeast Portland (inner), Speeches & Testimony
The Use of Deadly Force Issue Needs the Light of Day
Jane AmesOne of Sam's campaign promises is to insure that investigations of “use of deadly force” cases become transparent. This will necessitate a change in Oregon State Law. When Grand Jury cases involve police use of deadly force that results in the death of an individual, the proceedings should be recorded...
Posted by Jane Ames on June 13, 2005
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Filed Under Good Government, Livability & Environment, News, Public Safety, Speeches & Testimony
Sam Walks his Talk for Schools
Jane AmesThere are several ways to walk your talk for schools. Commissioner Adams has been visiting various schools in Portland since January, talking with and reading to students, discussing City Government with Bill Stack’s U.S. Government class at Wilson High in SW Portland, and celebrating reading with Woodstock Elementary 5th graders...
Posted by Jane Ames on June 6, 2005
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Music, Education and Success
Jesse BeasonSam and I attended the Music Education Appreciation Awards on May 27. Sam was invited to speak about the importance of music education. (See his speech below.) A student of the piano and trumpet, Sam had plenty to say. As the person researching the speech--and unable to play a lick--I...
Posted by Jesse Beason on May 27, 2005
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David Walker, President of Thortex Inc. Speaks
Warren JimenezDavid Walker, Thortex Inc.REMARKSMay 25, 2005 Wow. I’d like to thank everyone for being here today and showing up for this event. It’s great to be standing up here today – to be in a position where we can announce that we are expanding and employing more people because of...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on May 25, 2005
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Filed Under 100 Businesses, Jobs & Economy, Northeast Portland, Speeches & Testimony
Sam ends first 100 days with job expansion
Warren Jimenez
...Sometimes it seems like we hear nothing but bad news about Portland’s reputation as a place to do business. But this is a day for good news. Thortex is an American success story. Dave and Kathy Walker mortgaged their home and started a business in their garage, manufacturing high quality surgical implants...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on May 25, 2005
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Filed Under 100 Businesses, Front Page, Jobs & Economy, Northeast Portland, Speeches & Testimony
Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)
Maria Thi MaiOn Saturday, May 14, 2005 Commissioner Adams spoke to more than 75 community leaders at IRCO's Celebrating Success Conference. His speech is presented here. Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) Thank you for inviting me to speak with you this morning. I am honored. Allow me to personally thank Mr....
Posted by Maria Thi Mai on May 14, 2005
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Sam Speaks at Metals Expo
Warren Jimenez
Good Morning!I’m Sam Adams – Portland’s new City Commissioner. Let me begin by thanking the Metals Industry Consortium for organizing this great event - and inviting me to it! I’d also like to thank all of you students for taking the time to be here. I was excited to...
Posted by Warren Jimenez on May 12, 2005
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Senate Bill 1000 testimony
Jesse Beason
Sam spoke before the Senate Rules Committee regarding his support for Senate Bill 1000, a bill that would extend the ban on discrimination to include sexual orientation and create civil unions. His testimony is below...
Posted by Jesse Beason on May 4, 2005
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Filed Under Equality, Front Page, Speeches & Testimony
About PDC’s Burnside Bridgehead Decision
The OfficeOn Wednesday, April 27, the Portland Development Commission (PDC) selected Opus Northwest as their preferred developer of the Burnside Bridgehead redevelopment opportunity. Many of you have written to me questioning PDC’s decision, given statements that a decision was made prior to completion of the public input process...
Posted by The Office on April 28, 2005
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Regarding the Li v. Oregon decision
The Office
Sam addressed the small vigil that gathered at First Unitarian Church last night after the Oregon Supreme Court Decision that nullified the 3,000 same-sex marriage licenses issued in March, 2004. His remarks: "As lesbians and gays, for a brief shining moment when we were allowed to marry each other, and with that right we received an additional measure of equality and dignity and respect...
Posted by The Office on April 15, 2005
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In support of schools
The OfficeSam testified on behalf of the Mayor and City Council on April 14 before the Ways and Means committee about the importance of school funding. He asked that the state approve an amount of at least $5.4 billion for K-12 education in the State’s 2005-07 budget. Read his testimony below...
Posted by The Office on April 14, 2005
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Joint Terrorism Task Force
The OfficeOn Wednesday, March 30 we heard from many of you about Portland's participation in JTTF. In my remarks last night, and in a letter to Special Agent In Charge Robert Jordan, I expressed that in our unique form of government supervision and control is the responsibility of the Commissioner-in-Charge. I...
Posted by The Office on March 31, 2005
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Filed Under Front Page, Good Government, Public Safety, Speeches & Testimony
Motorcyles, scooters and amnesia
The Office
On March 24, the Portland Mercury sponsored a forum at Amnesia Brewing in North Portland about motorcyle and scooter issues. There, we heard a lot from passionate enthusiasts including parking problems, lane splitting and public perception...
Posted by The Office on March 24, 2005
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Open up grand jury proceedings in police shootings
The OfficeSam testified on Thursday, March 24 before the Senate Judiciary Committee in support of a senate bill that would make transcripts of grand jury testimony public in police shootings. His testimony is below the fold. (See the article, watch it online) Thoughts?
Posted by The Office on March 24, 2005
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