PAST PERFORMANCE IS NO GUARANTEE OF FUTURE RESULTS:
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We dove right in by asking Gov. Brown what her opinion is on the phrase “defund the police.”
“I am absolutely committed to taking actions that ensure the safety of all of our communities,” she said.
There were two things that she pointed to, first, working with the People of Color Caucus and seeing what proposals they bring to the legislative special session. Second, she wants to “re-examine” training policies and accountability measures that are in place.
“Here’s also what I do know, actions need to be taken. Good intentions, words are not enough. We have to tackle the racial injustice in this state, in this country. I am absolutely committed to taking that action and making that happen,” Brown said.
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“I think we need to re-envision how our law enforcement operates in this country,” Brown said.
From there, the interview with Governor Brown pivoted to the coronavirus pandemic. We asked if she is anxious that protests will cause a spike in COVID-19 cases and slow down the reopening of Oregon.
She said that whether the protest was of people rallying at the Capitol to oppose Oregon’s stay-home order or the thousands that have gathered nightly to protest police brutality, she is worried about the spread of COVID-19. She encouraged everyone to practice their First Amendment rights but do so safely, wear a face covering, maintain social distancing and use hand sanitizer.
—“Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on redefining public safety, use of tear gas and spikes of COVID-19,” Portland’s NBC affiliate, KGW8, June 10th.
● Chaser: Oregon Gov. Kate Brown urges residents to call cops on shutdown violators.
—The Washington Times, yesterday.