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Commissioner Dan Saltzman

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October 27, 2008

Contact: Brendan Finn, Chief of Staff 503-823-4151

Statement from Dan Saltzman regarding

his pending appointment as Police Commissioner

It is an honor to accept this assignment from Mayor-elect Sam Adams. The safety and security of our citizens is one of the most basic of expectations of government.

In that regard Portlanders are served well.

The Portland Police Bureau is comprised of dedicated servants that put their lives on the line every day for the safety of our citizens and businesses.

I am confident that the Police bureau , under the leadership of Chief Rosie Sizer, will meet the challenges ahead and I look forward to working with the Chief.

As incoming Police Commissioner, it will be my priority to address the following areas:

- Child Abuse and Domestic

Violence

- Gang Violence

- Consumer Fraud

- Neighborhood Livability

- And internally, Police hiring

and training

Dan and young skateboarders cut the ribbon opening the new Gabriel Skatepark. Photo courtesy of Earth Patrol Media. 7/11/2008

Dan, Parks Bureau Director Zari Santner and Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin celebrate Franklin’s appearance in Portland as part of the Great Parks, Great Cities speaker series.7/8/08

Dan presents the RecycleWorks Award to the Portland Business Alliance 7/8/08

Dan meets with MulvannyG2 Architects to discuss Portland's leadership in the challenge to find new ways to address pressing environmental issues on 6/17/08

Dan Celebrates the Shaver Green Groundbreaking on May 23, 2008

Dan at Rooftop Restaurant learning about roof gardens 3/31

Dan visits the Hispanic Chamber 3/18/08

Dan enjoying Voodoo Donuts at City Hall's First Thursday Art Show titled

Dan enjoys Voodoo Donuts at City Hall's First Thursday Art Show titled "Keep Portland Weird" 3/6/08

Welcome!

Portland City Commissioner

Dan Saltzman

Thank you for visiting my website where you can learn more about the projects and issues I address as a Portland City Commissioner. I remain committed to investing in our children and fostering principles of sustainability to enhance our quality of life. It is also a priority for me to decrease the costs of government while increasing economic opportunities for all Portlanders.

Here are some of my latest projects and priority issues. Please explore my site to learn more:

Establishing the Children's Investment Fund, the voter approved fund supporting programs that help more than 15,000 Portland children arrive at school ready to learn, provides safe and constructive after-school alternatives for kids, and prevents child abuse, neglect and family violence.
Leading the City's efforts to create a One-Stop Domestic Violence Service Center, which would combine domestic violence advocates, intervention specialists, prosecution and law enforcement personnel into one physical location to provide a one-stop center for victims and their children in need of services to stop the cycle of violence in their families.
Focusing on our city's teens: The investment in our youth will continue to pay great dividends. This program gives teens a greater self confidence and esteem. It continues to provide opportunities for engagement in their communities and mentoring at a time in their lives when they need it the most. I am hopeful that City Council will provide stable funding for this program in the Parks and Recreation budget. Get involved!