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Readers respond: Messy council is democracy at work
Readers respond: Messy council is democracy at work
Readers respond: Messy council is democracy at work

Published on: 10/12/2026

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Several recent pieces commenting on Portland’s new form of government have forgotten how democracy functions, (“Portland voters are frustrated. City Council is deadlocked. Will the election change either?” Sept. 25).

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2026/10/readers-respond-messy-council-is-democracy-at-work.html

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