Police focus on drug dealing at downtown Portland’s new hotspot, Nov. 23. I’m concerned that many of my fellow Portlanders don’t fully understand the scope of the drug scene occurring in downtown. The Portland Clinic will stop treating patients downtown due to safety concerns on November 18. This hotspot, which is currently forcing the clinic to close its downtown operations to patients, was in Shemanski Park for months last winter, and it was a very traumatic time for the locals. People need to understand that this is a major component of any discussion on the homelessness epidemic.
In regards to drug activity, Multnomah County is delivering a contradictory message. The county wants everyone to support a gentle, rehabilitative approach to drug addicts, on the one hand. On the other hand, it authorized a security contract worth $40 million to assist county facilities, including libraries, in addressing the surge in dangerous and criminal conduct. Downtown Clean and Safe has become a vital lifeline for many in the downtown area because not all HOAs or small businesses have the same resources (City Council approves Downtown Portland Clean & Safe expansion, Nov. 13).
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