Despite ruling, few leaders flock to the mayor’s side

Some are happy that City Hall has one less ‘distraction’

By Jim Redden

The Portland Tribune, Jun 25, 2009, Updated Oct 30, 2009 (9 Reader comments)

/ TRIBUNE FILE PHOTOS

BLUMENAUER, WHEELER, SIZER (Left to right)

Oregon leaders are not exactly rushing to embrace Portland Mayor Sam Adams, even though Attorney General John Kroger decided not to charge him with any crime related to his relationship with a teenager.

Gov. Ted Kulongoski, U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Metro President David Bragdon all declined to comment on Kroger’s decision when contact by the Portland Tribune. In addition, some of those who were willing to comment were ambiguous about their current feelings toward Adams:

“It is good to know there is no basis for criminal charges. It is critical for the city and Mayor Adams to fully focus on our current challenges.”

— U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-3rd Congressional District)

“Attorney General Kroger’s investigation of Mayor Adams is over and public attention should now be focused on the urgent needs of our community. We are still facing a deep recession, a perilous school funding situation and declining services for our most vulnerable neighbors. Multnomah County is focused on mobilizing the community to meet critical needs and I look forward to pursuing those goals with one less distraction.”

— Multnomah County Chairman Ted Wheeler

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