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Portland Mayor Backtracks on Proposed Bill to Ban Public Drug Use

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Portland Mayor Backtracks on Proposed Bill to Ban Public Drug Use
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler speaks to the media at City Hall in Portland, Oregon, in this file photo taken on Aug. 30, 2020. Nathan Howard/Getty Images
Elizabeth Dowell
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Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler has backtracked on his proposed plan to ban public drug use, saying that the bill is no longer necessary.

Under current state law, possessing a small amount of illicit drugs is treated as a civil violation, not a criminal offense, and a $100 fine.

Elizabeth Dowell
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Elizabeth is a SoCal based reporter covering issues in Los Angeles and throughout the state for The Epoch Times. She is passionate about creating truthful and accurate stories for readers to connect with. When she’s not reporting, she enjoys writing poetry, playing basketball, embarking on new adventures and spending quality time with her family and friends.
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