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Jonathan Pulvers

@pulverizer.bsky.social
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Left politics, Portland/Oregon sports

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Jonathan Pulvers @pulverizer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Wow those billboards must really be paying for themselves.
ORESTAR campaign account summary for "Ditch Mitch" showing no activity, in blatant violation of campaign finance reporting requirements.
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Hide @wutherering.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I highly recommend reading Jamey’s responses to our questionnaire, which are linked on our endorsement webpage: portlandneighborswelcome.org/2026-portlan... If there was a word more than “expert” I would use it here
portlandneighborswelcome.org
PDX city council candidates on housing issues — Portland: Neighbors Welcome
Which candidates understand and favor pro-housing, pro-tenant policies?
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Portland: Neighbors Welcome @portlandneighborswelcome.org · 23/09/2026
A renter, car-free transit rider, and mom of five, Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social is a Portland policy wonk committed to delivering for her working class neighbors. In her questionnaire and interview she proved that her diverse and dynamic ideas are rooted in evidence and experience.
Graphic with duotone photo of a townhouse next to an apartment building with plenty of foliage in Portland, Oregon. Text at the top reads:

Portland: Neighbors Welcome Proudly Endorses Jamey Evenstar for City Council District 4

The graphic includes a photo of Jamey Evenstar in the foreground.
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Portland: Neighbors Welcome @portlandneighborswelcome.org · 23/09/2026
She supports Inner Eastside for All and champions innovative, values-aligned legislation. Evenstar was also part of the work to transition to our new form of government, and wants to see the Council strengthen the power the new Charter bestows upon them.
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Portland Civic Lab @portlandciviclab.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Do you live in District 4? Let's compare each candidate on the topics that matter most to Portlanders. Follow along here: www.portlandciviclab.org/voters-guide...
All District 4 candidates for City Council.
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
📅 October 13 We have until then to reach the next tier of Portland's Small Donor Elections program. If you're sick of 6-6 votes that fail to save union jobs or hold polluters accountable, please share this post and, if you can, donate $5 so we can change that: secure.actblue.com/donate/jamey...
secure.actblue.com
Donate to Jamey Evenstar
Show your support with a contribution.
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Portland Civic Lab @portlandciviclab.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
How do you make sense of 35 candidates running for Portland City Council? Where can you find what candidates pledge to deliver, how they plan to do it, and how they measure success? We try to answer those questions in our Voter Guide for 2026. www.portlandciviclab.org/voters-guide
portlandciviclab.org
Portland Voter Guide 2026 | Compare City Council Candidates
Compare Portland City Council candidates in Districts 3 and 4 for November 3, 2026. Explore their plans, experience and votes in a free, nonpartisan guide.
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Jonathan Pulvers @pulverizer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
But muh doom loop
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Top Chef finalist Brian Malarkey: After 27 restaurants, I'm betting big on my hometown Portland — and we're headed for $10 million in sales this year | Fortune
People told me Portland was a bad bet and I chose to make a big one instead. I'm a chef, not an economist, but I put my money where my mouth is.
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Did anyone notice how the only way the City Council was able to vote down the Zenith franchise transfer was because one of the moderates was absent? We shouldn’t have to rely on councilors not coming to work in order to protect our climate.
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Jonathan Pulvers @pulverizer.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The most important thing about this story purportedly about @drmitchpdx.bsky.social is that it led me to a series of connections and epiphanies about the incomparable Jenny Lewis! Thread🧵:
oregonlive.com
Resurfaced tweets show Portland councilor’s ‘pure hatred for the Portland police’
Councilor Mitch Green said he regrets the since-deleted tweets. “That's not how I engage in discourse today,” he said.
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Jonathan Pulvers @pulverizer.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Every accusation a confession part 54863890
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Jonathan Pulvers @pulverizer.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
You're almost there Stop at that tree Climb the ladder to Lower taxes for rich people!
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Edan Krolewicz @edankrolewicz.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
This was super helpful for me to actually get up to speed on topics I haven't followed closely. Hope it can do that same for you!
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Hey are you ready to break the deadlock on Portland City Council? It’s gonna take some intentional effort to show up and get the word out. Please come canvass with me this Sunday and if you can’t make it, please donate so I can reach more folks. Every little effort makes a big difference! 🙏
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Jonathan Pulvers @pulverizer.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Chef's kiss 10/10 no notes
oregonlive.com
Former U.S. labor secretary from Oregon lands job advocating for data center industry
The news comes nearly four months after she left a high-level position amid a series of misconduct allegations.
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
From one badass woman who makes good trouble to another…I’m especially proud of this one. Thank you, @pnwpolicyangel.bsky.social!!
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Nathaniel Glasgow @ncglasgow.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Excellent reality check. I think it's legit to argue that having the Blazers here has real cultural and vibes value (the Oregonian editorial board did just this), but the fiscal case is marginal at best.
blazersedge.com
Would Portland be Better Off Financially Without the Blazers?
Empty arena? Lost revenue? Not so fast.
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Jonathan Pulvers @pulverizer.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
What is a Trump-appointed judge who wrote a famous anti-trans opinion doing this Sunday at an ostensibly LGBTQ+ welcoming Portland synagogue with a trans rabbi? A thread. nevehshalom.org/event/israel...
nevehshalom.org
Israel on Trial: Examining the History, the Evidence, and the Law | Neveh Shalom
Israel on Trial: Examining the History, the Evidence, and the Law Sunday, August 2 | 4:00-5:30pm Register Here Join us to hear from bestselling author and Judge, Roy K. Altman of the US District Court...
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Rip City Not Rip Off @ripcitynotripoff.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Watch this space for a live-skeet thread at tomorrow morning's City Council Moda work session.
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Jonathan Pulvers @pulverizer.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
People often accuse me and/or RCNRO of being against a deal. That's never been true, from day one. This skeet is the g*d's honest truth and it will be all the way through.
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Rip City Not Rip Off @ripcitynotripoff.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
We audited every NBA/NFL/MLB/NHL team that left its market in the last 20 years. All 7 of them. Zero left after an authorized majority-public offer. Not one. Ever. Oregon has already authorized 64% of the Blazers renovation. The receipts: edankrolewicz.substack.com/p/every-team...
edankrolewicz.substack.com
Every Team That Left Its Market: A Twenty-Year Audit of the Relocation Threat
What the complete record of Big Four relocations tells us about the risk the Blazers leave Portland — and why the perceived probability matters more than the real one.
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Rip City Not Rip Off @ripcitynotripoff.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Moda terms over 20 years: Public: - puts in 91% of renovation costs, makes back 9% - 10c for each $1 spent. - Net: $-900M Dundon: - puts in 9% of the renovation costs - makes between $9-16 for each $1 spent. - Net: ~+$900M-$1.6B Blazers called it a non-starter.
The public puts in 91% of the money — and keeps 8% of what the building makes.
Dundon’s side puts in 9% — and keeps 70%.
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Jamey Evenstar @jameyevenstar.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
I love Portland and have spent almost a decade accomplishing some really hard things to help build belonging for all Portlanders. Learn more about who I am, what I’ve done, and my vision for this amazing city at evenstarforportland.com
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Jonathan Pulvers @pulverizer.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
I'm not trying to get people to agree or disagree with me, I just know that it feels like we're making a big investment in the Blazers' arena.
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Councilor Angelita Morillo @councilormorillo.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
We had an executive session to discuss the term sheet. Soon after we went into a long council session. At no point during the executive session did we reach consensus on the term sheet, let alone get a temp check. Even if it’s a “draft,” it sends the impression this is our starting offer. It’s not.
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Shawn Fleek @shawnfleek.com · 16/07/2026
i made a thing
• From ripcity community on Reddit
Statement from Mayor Keith Wilson:
"From the start, the City has committed to striking the best deal for Portland. The Blazers are our tenant.
We're their landlord. We value them, and we recognize that we need each other for the long-term. We are continuing to engage in a community-driven process as we approach a City Council vote in August.
We are operating on an aggressive timeline to reach a new lease, and we have been explicit with the Blazers that design information and clarity around public investment are necessary to move forward. The absence of essential details from the Blazers is slowing progress at a moment when urgency is required. We know that the NBA is committed to Portland and we look forward to working with them to ensure negotiations on a renovated Moda Center and a new long-term lease happen in good faith."From ripcity community on Reddit
"The suggestion that the Trail Blazers are withholding essential information is not accurate.
The Trail Blazers and the City worked for several months in lockstep with the state and county in developing what became Senate Bill 1501 and a market-rate deal framework.
Since that time, we've been engaged in multiple discussions of renovation elements, conceptual visions, and building walkthroughs with the Mayor and other City officials. The City has more information than state leaders had during the legislative session.
The Trail Blazers are ready to begin formal negotiations immediately using the framework set for us by SB 1501 and the $365 million already made available for this project. However, the parties must reach an agreement this year. We share the City's sense of urgency. The next step for the City to bring a term sheet to the table.'KEITH WILSON fights
TOM DUNDON while
#RIPCITYNOTRIPOFF does dabs
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Rip City Not Rip Off @ripcitynotripoff.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
1/ OK! We analyzed all ~5,300 pages of public records on the Moda Center deal — every email, text, contract, and invoice produced so far. Before Portland commits ~$850M+ ($1.12B after interest), here’s what every Portlander should know. It’s not the story you’ve been told. 🧵
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Jonathan Pulvers @pulverizer.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
I doubt this or anything will quiet the "they're leaving" crowd, but all you can do is provide information
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Jonathan Pulvers @pulverizer.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
R-E-C-E-I-P-T find out what it means to me
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Jonathan Pulvers @pulverizer.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Follow along or ask me things - I'm in the room!
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Jonathan Pulvers @pulverizer.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
www.schmidtshowpdx.com/p/in-the-new... This is really really good.
schmidtshowpdx.com
In The News...Moda Center
Mayor Wilson Lashes out - Tom Dundon Ghosts County Electeds
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Jonathan Pulvers @pulverizer.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
This is the way folks. Please consider putting $10 towards this one shot to break the deadlock.
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Rip City Not Rip Off @ripcitynotripoff.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Tom Dundon could cover 50% of the Moda Center renovations with just 4% of his revenues. 4%! www.ripcitynotripoff.com/what-he-makes
ripcitynotripoff.com
He rents it for $1. He makes a fortune on it.
Every dollar that flows to Dundon because he controls the public Moda Center — what it adds up to (~$100M+/yr), what the team sold for ($4.25B), and how much MORE the renovation hands him ($27–41M/yr,...
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Rip City Not Rip Off @ripcitynotripoff.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Super impressed by @councilorkanal.bsky.social on KATU talking about Moda. This is what good leadership looks like. youtu.be/IrStxLy2M5Y
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Should Portland fund Moda Center renovations? Councilor Sameer Kanal weighs in on Rip City Wrap-Up
YouTube video by KATU News
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Jonathan Pulvers @pulverizer.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
🫣🫣🫣
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Rip City Not Rip Off @ripcitynotripoff.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Know someone in Portland in commercial real estate or finance? Ask them to review our fair-deal term sheet! Or, if you're a nerd like us, read them yourself! www.ripcitynotripoff.com/terms
ripcitynotripoff.com
The Fair-Deal Term Sheet for the Moda Center
Renovate Moda. Keep the Blazers. But on terms where the public that pays shares the upside it creates. Fourteen terms Council should require before any yes vote — every one quoted from the signed leas...
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Rip City Not Rip Off @ripcitynotripoff.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Breaking report. www.reddit.com/r/ripcity/co...
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From the ripcity community on Reddit: Independent City Report says Moda Renovation costs $253M. Blazers want $600M.
Explore this post and more from the ripcity community
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Fischer 🛠️🚇 @fischer.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
enjoying the nithya raman vertical drama ads so much
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Jonathan Pulvers @pulverizer.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
It'd be a shame if they threw a party and none of us came!
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Jonathan Pulvers @pulverizer.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
docs.google.com/document/d/1... How I'm voting, May 2026 Primary Edition
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How I’m voting, May 2026 Primary Edition: Judge-ment Day
How I’m voting, May 2026 Primary Edition: Judge-ment Day Tl;dr (contested races only): US Senate - Jeff Merkley US Rep. - Maxine Dexter Governor - Miranda Weigler State Rep. District 41 - Mark Gamba...
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Jonathan Pulvers @pulverizer.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Let's get it
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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Having all the cards is, famously, not the goal in Uno.
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Rip City Not Rip Off @ripcitynotripoff.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
While we may not have hundreds of dollars in playoff tickets to gift to decision-makers, we hope we have many times that number of Portlanders in our corner and ready to make Dundon make a deal that benefits our city and our state.
wweek.com
Three City Councilors Met With Tom Dundon, Received Comped Blazers Playoff Tickets
The councilors met with Dundon as the Moda Center renovation may hinge on council’s approval of funding.
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Jonathan Pulvers @pulverizer.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Gonna post how I'm voting within a week but would love your input on the contested judicial races first. Comments that are civil and legitimately help me differentiate between very similar-seeming candidates are appreciated. Thanks!
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Jonathan Pulvers @pulverizer.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Too good. Needed this today for some reason.
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Jonathan Pulvers @pulverizer.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
I just wrote a letter: We demand a better Moda Center deal for Portland. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/8a0a...
bsky.app
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Jonathan Pulvers @pulverizer.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
But muh doom loop!
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Jonathan Pulvers @pulverizer.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
LFG!!!
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Jonathan Pulvers @pulverizer.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Pitch an unnecessary sequel St. Paul Superstar
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