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Portland trying to fine Feds because temp fence blocks bike lane
Posted on 7/29/20 at 6:27 pm
Posted on 7/29/20 at 6:27 pm
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Portland is fining the federal government $500 every 15 minutes that a fence stays up around part of the federal courthouse under attack by rioters — because the fence blocks a bike lane, the Oregonian reported.
The fence has been a nightly focal point as rioters have been knocking it down, cutting through it, and climbing over it in order to get to the courthouse entrance.
Federal officers have been guarding the courthouse for weeks and pushing back against rioters' use of explosives, firecrackers, lasers, and other weapons.
Portland Commissioner Chloe Eudaly made the announcement Tuesday about the fine — which is the maximum charge allowed, the outlet said.
Eudaly, who oversees the transportation bureau, told the Oregonian that the federal government hasn't responded to her demand to remove the fence and that the bill is now $192,000 "and counting."
"We intend to collect," Eudaly, who is running for reelection, said in a tweeted statement, the outlet said. Eudaly also referred to the forces at the courthouse as "federal occupiers," the Oregonian added.
According to the bureau's rules, a $500 fee for obstructing the public right of way without a permit can be levied every 15 minutes, hourly, daily, weekly or monthly, the outlet said, adding that Eudaly said she opted for the maximum fine and also is investigating "other legal remedies."
Eudaly told the Oregonian that transportation crews normally would "remove such an obstruction" but that she won't "send workers into harm's way" to get it done.
"Yes, I am afraid to direct workers to do their job and enforce our laws against the federal government — I hope that gives everyone reading this pause," she added to the outlet.
Portland is fining the federal government $500 every 15 minutes that a fence stays up around part of the federal courthouse under attack by rioters — because the fence blocks a bike lane, the Oregonian reported.
The fence has been a nightly focal point as rioters have been knocking it down, cutting through it, and climbing over it in order to get to the courthouse entrance.
Federal officers have been guarding the courthouse for weeks and pushing back against rioters' use of explosives, firecrackers, lasers, and other weapons.
Portland Commissioner Chloe Eudaly made the announcement Tuesday about the fine — which is the maximum charge allowed, the outlet said.
Eudaly, who oversees the transportation bureau, told the Oregonian that the federal government hasn't responded to her demand to remove the fence and that the bill is now $192,000 "and counting."
"We intend to collect," Eudaly, who is running for reelection, said in a tweeted statement, the outlet said. Eudaly also referred to the forces at the courthouse as "federal occupiers," the Oregonian added.
According to the bureau's rules, a $500 fee for obstructing the public right of way without a permit can be levied every 15 minutes, hourly, daily, weekly or monthly, the outlet said, adding that Eudaly said she opted for the maximum fine and also is investigating "other legal remedies."
Eudaly told the Oregonian that transportation crews normally would "remove such an obstruction" but that she won't "send workers into harm's way" to get it done.
"Yes, I am afraid to direct workers to do their job and enforce our laws against the federal government — I hope that gives everyone reading this pause," she added to the outlet.
This post was edited on 7/29/20 at 6:30 pm
Posted on 7/29/20 at 6:29 pm to Crimson Wraith
Fining and collecting are two different things...
Posted on 7/29/20 at 6:30 pm to Crimson Wraith
I don’t think Portland wants to get into a pissing match over this
Do they want to pay the man hour costs of the Feds which are directly due to an inability or unwillingness to do their fricking jobs?
Do they want to pay the man hour costs of the Feds which are directly due to an inability or unwillingness to do their fricking jobs?
Posted on 7/29/20 at 6:30 pm to Crimson Wraith
As I’ve said before, good luck collecting on that fine, and better luck receiving any federal disaster money.
This post was edited on 7/29/20 at 6:31 pm
Posted on 7/29/20 at 6:41 pm to Crimson Wraith
Eminent domain byotch. Problem solved.
Posted on 7/29/20 at 6:50 pm to Crimson Wraith
Good luck guys. Any legal action will be removed to district court than promptly dismissed for failure to state a claim from which relief can be granted.
Posted on 7/29/20 at 6:51 pm to Crimson Wraith
You know what else is blocking bike lanes?
Nut job crowds!
To summarize. Portland will tolerate blocking hundreds of cars in traffic. But, no blocking of bikes.
Nut job crowds!
To summarize. Portland will tolerate blocking hundreds of cars in traffic. But, no blocking of bikes.
Posted on 7/29/20 at 6:57 pm to Crimson Wraith
They have lost their minds
Posted on 7/29/20 at 7:01 pm to Crimson Wraith
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Eudaly also referred to the forces at the courthouse as "federal occupiers
So the FEDERAL employees protecting a FEDERAL building on FEDERAL property are "occupiers?"
I swear, words just have no meaning any more.
Posted on 7/29/20 at 7:02 pm to Crimson Wraith
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a bike lane
Probably paid for by a Federal grant under the previous administration.
Posted on 7/29/20 at 7:04 pm to Crimson Wraith
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According to the bureau's rules, a $500 fee for obstructing the public right of way without a permit can be levied every 15 minutes, hourly, daily, weekly or monthly, the outlet said, adding that Eudaly said she opted for the maximum fine and also is investigating "other legal remedies."
I would like to ask the bitch if they are fining BLM and Antifa for blocking streets and highways while they riot. Aren't they public right of way?
Posted on 7/29/20 at 7:06 pm to Crimson Wraith
Portland: seceded 2021!!!
Posted on 7/29/20 at 7:07 pm to Crimson Wraith
Nuke that whole city .
Nasty people doing nasty things
Nasty people doing nasty things
Posted on 7/29/20 at 7:09 pm to Crimson Wraith
Bold strategy, should be interesting how they get federal permits if needed for future work.
Posted on 7/29/20 at 7:12 pm to Crimson Wraith
Take it out of their Federal program grants.
Posted on 7/29/20 at 7:43 pm to tommy2tone1999
I still don't know why they aren't using concertina wire...
Posted on 7/29/20 at 8:20 pm to Crimson Wraith
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Portland is fining the federal government $500 every 15 minutes that a fence stays up around part of the federal courthouse under attack by rioters — because the fence blocks a bike lane, the Oregonian reported.
Okay.. whatever the total is.. Trump withholds double that amount of fed funding to Portland... Trump got deep pockets.. Portland.. not so much..
Posted on 7/29/20 at 8:21 pm to BarberitosDawg
Wonder if she ever heard of the IRS. Nobama laud the groundwork for using it as a weapon. Should be no problem....amarite??
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