From The Oregonian:
Nearly 2 in 3 Portland voters view Mayor Ted Wheeler unfavorably, even more favor new police oversight system, poll shows
A new poll shows a majority of Portland voters support a November ballot measure to create a new community-driven police oversight system, believe there is a systemic problem in the city’s policing system and have an “unfavorable” impression of Mayor Ted Wheeler and the police union that represents the majority of city officers.
Two months ahead of the Nov. 3 election, Wheeler drew an unfavorable rating of 63%, with 26% rating him favorably.
The survey of 435 voters deemed by pollsters likely to vote this fall found that 59% of them feel Portland is heading in the wrong direction.
Fairly small sample size - Portland has a population of 664,000 (2019 numbers) so 435 is only 0.065% - you would want at least 5% to be assured of accuracy. The article is about the police oversight system but that line about Wheeler having the 63% unfavorable rating has got to sting. He is in way over his head. No leadership.
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