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Comments (19)
If I were Sizer, I'd quit. Who needs that
kind of political grief.
Posted by RickN | July 29, 2008 7:41 AM
How about...keep Sizer, then give Randy a high colonic and send him on a ten mile hike?
Posted by Jon | July 29, 2008 7:43 AM
Sam should fire Randy and give Sizer his mayor job?
Imagine the possibilities.
Posted by Ben | July 29, 2008 7:44 AM
Randy may be suffering from sushi deficiency.
Posted by Bark Munster | July 29, 2008 8:46 AM
Since this whole notion was Sam and Randys' idea, both should be recalled.
Posted by lw | July 29, 2008 9:08 AM
We've all worked with someone we did not like and have learned to deal with it. Maybe a class in constructive confrontation and also effective meetings is needed here.
Posted by Don | July 29, 2008 9:29 AM
What difference does it make?
I like bikes.
Posted by Stephan | July 29, 2008 9:35 AM
If I were a Portland police officer, I doubt I'd ever aspire to being chief. The way they come and go, at the pleasure or whim of whomever is mayor/commissioner, )going clear back to Bud Clark and whatshisname/Fat City firing).....dunno that I'd want the aggravation and insecurity. Granted, some past hires were probably questionable in the first place, but the office seems to come with a 24/7/365 dark cloud over it. That said, talents and leadership abilities of mayors/commissioners are questionable too.
Just sayin'.
Posted by veiledorchid | July 29, 2008 9:37 AM
Maybe a class in constructive confrontation and also effective meetings is needed here.
Maybe they could form a committee and study the matter...
Posted by cc | July 29, 2008 9:37 AM
If I were a Portland police officer, I doubt I'd ever aspire to being chief.
As noted on this blog before, it ain't a picnic.
Posted by Jack Bog | July 29, 2008 9:42 AM
"Maybe they could form a committee and study the matter..."
Nah, hire a consultant for a hundred grand.
Posted by John Benton | July 29, 2008 9:51 AM
Adams would be crazy to get rid of Sizer. Female chief, doing a good job. For what? To throw a bone to Leonard?
I'd say that Adams wouldn't be that stupid, but this is Portland politics we're talking about. He'll probably fire her, see the public reaction then quickly say he didn't mean it.
Posted by Deeds | July 29, 2008 10:25 AM
Maybe Fireboy Randy needs to grow up and act like an adult for a change instead of a whiney brat! I can't believe the voters have elected such a kook for City Commissioner.
Posted by Dave A. | July 29, 2008 1:01 PM
I was with the TriMet Detail when Sizer was the Central Precinct Commander. She is widely repected by both management and the rank and file. During her tenure, she has provided some badly needed stability for the Bureau.
Given some of the problems of the time prior to Sizer, I thing Adams would be crazy to replace an effective, respected Chief.
If Randy doesn't care for here her should stick to his silly spraypaint stings and leave policing to the professionals.
Posted by HMLA267 | July 29, 2008 1:11 PM
I would vote for number three, becasue Rosie is much stronger and smarter than Randy.
Put Randy to work on the REAL issues facing the city - duct tape and spary paint stings.
Posted by Scott | July 29, 2008 1:55 PM
The entire city council is a bunch of adolecents.
Posted by Carla | July 29, 2008 2:50 PM
The entire four City Councilors together, with the Mayor added, are not as mature as one typical 15 year old.
Posted by Nonny Mouse | July 29, 2008 3:26 PM
Nah, hire a consultant for a hundred grand.
What was I thinking?
You're right - that would be a much more efficient waste of public money.
I should copyright that one.
Posted by cc | July 29, 2008 4:32 PM
Democracy is wrong. Keep Sizer and fire our elected officials.
Posted by JerryB | July 29, 2008 8:18 PM