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Amid Murders, Riots, and Homelessness, Portland Struggles to Repair Its Brand

Amid Murders, Riots, and Homelessness, Portland Struggles to Repair Its Brand
Members of the Proud Boys clash with far-left extremists during rival rallies in Portland, Ore., on Aug. 22, 2021. David Ryder/Reuters
Scottie Barnes
Scottie Barnes
Freelance reporter
12/1/2021|Updated: 12/2/2021

After 18 months of social justice protests, uncontrolled riots, soaring crime rates, and record homelessness, the City of Portland, Oregon, is struggling to attract tourists and retain businesses.

“Our central city occupancy in September lagged behind every competitive city that we track, except for Minneapolis and San Francisco,” Jeff Miller, president and CEO of Travel Portland, told the Portland City Council at its Oct. 27 meeting.

Scottie Barnes
Scottie Barnes
Freelance reporter
Scottie Barnes writes breaking news and investigative pieces for The Epoch Times from the Pacific Northwest. She has a background in researching the implications of public policy and emerging technologies on areas ranging from homeland security and national defense to forestry and urban planning.
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