James Ofsink

Portlander. Civic nerd. Portland Forward. Tax Supervising Cmsr representing the people of MultCo. Advocate for equity. Cyclist. Dreamer. he/him

[Candace Avalos @candaceforpdx]

Genuinely brought a tear to my eye 🥲
An incredible manifesto of love for this incredible city, thank you @WmSteveHumphrey for kicking off this @portlandmercury series with a beautiful love letter to Portland! 🫶🏾

SAY NICE THINGS ABOUT PORTLAND!
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[Candace Avalos @candaceforpdx]

While we're on the subject of Legislator Pay:

1. Follow the dialogue in Salem happening this session on increasing the salaries of legislators: https://t.co/WiiPjoAC6i

2. The Portland Salary Commission is setting pay for councilors in the new govt: https://t.co/evufr4NWG9

[🌬Emory like Memory @EmoryMort]

Wonderful column - full of great information about Portland’s emerging Police Oversight body many have probably forgotten they voted for.

Everyday people working hard, working together to make the improvements we need

Thank you @candaceforpdx !

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[James Ofsink @JamesOfsink]

I was very hopeful for the Florida voting reforms, which had the potential to (re)enfranchise more people than almost any other democracy reform being considered nationwide. Sad to see that potential completely undercut by a governor hostile to voting.

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[Matt McNally @mattmcnallypdx]

Feeling down about the state of Portland? Next year, we get to elect an entirely new city council. Every current council member could win re-election & they would still be outnumbered by the new 12 person council. Start organizing. This is an unprecedented opportunity.

[ProPublica @propublica]

For decades, Justice Clarence Thomas has secretly accepted luxury trips from a major Republican donor, newly obtained documents and interviews show.

The extent and frequency of these apparent gifts to Thomas has no known precedent in modern SCOTUS history... 🧵👇

[James Ofsink @JamesOfsink]

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[James Ofsink @JamesOfsink]

Thought-provoking article from The Atlantic: The One Cause of Poverty That’s Never Considered

Definitely made me think of Portland.

[Akela Lacy @akela_lacy]

A few months back I wrote about the fallout from a private equity firm taking over Dems’ major campaign tech company. If you’re having trouble with NGP VAN tools I want to hear about it! Original stories here https://t.co/bGqbejQNMu

[James Ofsink @JamesOfsink]

In-person organizing is just the best. Hadn’t really appreciated how much I’ve missed the energy of creating a thing with people face to face.

[Jeremy C. Young @jeremycyoung]

The text of DeSantis' higher education bill has been released. It's as terrifying as the press release suggested it would be. Florida HB 999 would enact the most draconian and censorious restrictions on higher education in the history of this country. https://t.co/mTsNuSryt4

[James Ofsink @JamesOfsink]

Most of these (scandalous) campaign finance violations would be legal in Oregon.

[El Oh Kay Why Ee Ee @l0ckthekey]

Jee, I wonder who created and perpetuated all that negative coverage 🤔

[More Perfect Union @MorePerfectUS]

A Kansas City Fed report released today finds that corporate price markups accounted for over half of 2021's inflation. Markups grew by 3.4%, amounting to 58% of total inflation. The same year, U.S. corporate profits surged to their highest level since 1950.

[Oregon Center for Public Policy @OCPPnews]

Why do the rich keep getting richer, while everyday Oregonians are left behind? Because they rake in fortunes on capital gains - their money makes money.

The kicker? These fortunes are taxed at LOWER federal rates than income earned by the working class through actual labor.

[James Ofsink @JamesOfsink]

@WmSteveHumphrey What a star

[James Ofsink @JamesOfsink]

@alex_zee Congrats!

[James Ofsink @JamesOfsink]

@vivianherself @Verde_NW End of an era, Congrats! And thank you for all that you’ve built at Verde. Can’t wait to hear what’s next.

[James Ofsink @JamesOfsink]

Reading over this list of Commissioner Hardesty’s accomplishments during an extremely difficult four years demonstrates how incredibly effective she has been at making big picture changes. Going to miss her passion, values, and energy on City Council.

[Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty @JoAnnPDX]

Today was my final in person Council meeting before my term as Commissioner ends.

It was an emotional day as I reflected on 4 years of hard work during an exceptionally difficult period in our history.

Serving on the Portland City Council has been an incredible honor.