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Police Chief Says He ‘No Longer Has Confidence’ in Councilor’s Judgment After Old Tweets Resurface
Willamette Week • • nation
Key Points:
- Conservative pundit Max Steele published archived tweets from Portland City Councilor Mitch Green, written before his 2024 election, containing inflammatory remarks against Portland police and mocking small business owners affected by 2020 racial justice protests.
- Portland Police Chief Bob Day expressed loss of confidence in Green's ability to objectively oversee the Police Bureau, citing concerns over Green's past statements and their impact on council decisions regarding police budgeting and policy.
- Both the Portland Fire Fighters Association and Portland Police Association have called for Green's resignation due to his prior tweets.
- Green defended his past tweets as expressions of outrage over police violence during protests and emphasized his commitment to transparency and accountability rather than unconditional support for the Police Bureau.
- Green has faced additional scrutiny recently for a $7,328 unpaid property tax bill and for lighting a brush fire during multiple burn bans, which he claimed to be unaware of.
