EAST SIDE PSAC

As concerns about public safety have increased across the City of Portland, a diverse group of stakeholders representing the westside of the city, has come together to explore collaborative ways of improving safety and livability for everyone across Multnomah County.

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The mission of PSAC is to be a voice for the community, interacting with government, nonprofits and local businesses in support of programs to reduce crime and create a safe, clean and welcoming environment for all. Among our immediate goals are:

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• Increased funding for jail beds to reduce the "revolving door" that puts repeat, often violent criminals immediately back on the streets. Create offender accountability and access to justice for victims.
   

• Promote law enforcement having clear guidance and direction to enforce ordinances and laws deemed a community priority.
   

• Support effective efforts to establish a compassionate avenue to manage the rising drug epidemic and establish more effective wrap around drug treatment.

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Our initial goal is to create a similar organization for the East Side. We hope to hold well-attended monthly meetings bringing in concerned groups of renters, property owners, businesses, social service agencies and government leaders.