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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 23, 2009)
».iustiwt JANUARY 23, 2009 The Fallnui The story’s explosion into national media is Continued from Page 7 painful for many queer Portlanders who worry The mayor's actions ripple beyond himself. A glance at some collateral damage from the scandal, Portlanders first heard rumors of the relation that even the association between an openly gay ship in a September 2007 Willamette Week article. elected official and a handsome, much younger Portland developer and Q Center benefactor Bob legislative intern plays on tabloid-style sexual by Jaymee R. Cuti Ball, who was considering a mayoral run, told Just sensationalism. Some argue Adams’ personal life Out that he heard Adams had sex with a minor should he off limits; others say the issue has noth The event is anticipated to raise a significant from a “credible source close to Sam.” Ball tix>k ing to do with his sex life or orientation but rather • Bob Bail: Despite Adams’ assertion that Ball portion of the center’s 2009 operating budget. By the rumor to Adams’ mentor, former Mayor Vera with lying to the public and coercing a young man spread an untrue rumor for self-interest, the devel press time, less than half of the 800 general ad oper’s concerns were legitimate. Portlanders do not mission tickets remained unsold. WINNERS to do the same. as far as Irrigon are concerned about the afield yet know if Beau Breedlove was of legal age to give consent when he and Adams first had sex. Oregon gays Even TOUGH CALL Attorney General John Kroger will ascertain that • Beau Breedlove: It is unclear whether repercussions of Adams’ through an investigation. But Ball’s original con Breedlove will emerge as a rock star among admission. Frank Roa, cern—that Adams engaged in an inappropriate Portland’s hormonally amped barflies or a serious director of the human sexual relationship with Breedlove-^was founded. young professional with the baggage of a scandal. rights group Umatilla- Despite his time at the Oregon Legislature, in Morrow September 2007 he told Just Out he is not pursing in eastern Oregon, says • Amy Ruiz: The Portland Mercury news edi a career politics. After a stint in Michigan’s res he’s worried about how tor resigned to serve as planning and sustainability taurant industry, Breedlove returned to Portland. conservatives policy adviser on Adams’ mayoral staff. In addition He is a leasing agent at The Wyatt luxury apart community might twist to some who are questioning her qualifications, her ments and owns an events promotion business. the story to find another LOSERS job is no longer secure as her boss faces resignation in his way to point out older demands. gays’ lecherous behav • Queer Portlanders: Many in queer Portland recoiled when Adams referred to himself as a leader • Q Center: Portland’s queer community Alternatives in the gay community at a Jan. 20 press conference. center was selected aS beneficiary of the Jan. 31 Will this scandal give unenlightened (read: ho Mayor’s Winter Gala, a glitzy night to celebrate mophobic) Oregonians ammunition to resurrect Adams’ victory. rhe stereotype that gay men are sexual predators? Sam Adams cuts the ribbon at the opening of the Cascade AIDS Project Men's Wellness Center. ior toward younger gays. But he also believes Adams deserves to stay Katz, and City Commissioner Randy Leonard. in office. “He didn’t break any laws. It was his Adams responded to the allegations with vit personal life, and he wanted to keep it private,” The Q Center board decided Jan. 22 to broad “It’s too early to tell what kind of an impact riol. He said in September 2007, “This is a smear he said by phone. “You can’t really fault him for en the event’s focus to a Portland celebration and there might he on our ability to do our job,” said campaign, and for him to try to now pretty it up being human.” dropped “mayor” from the title. Executive direc Jeana Frazzini, executive director of Basic Rights and characterize it as anything else is just untrue." tor Kendall Clawson said she hoped the newly Oregon. “People are primarily looking at this as Oregon Attorney General John Kroger is speak with him since the admission. Calls for his renamed Winter Gala would become Q Center’s the story of a politician that didn’t tell the truth, investigating whether the pair had sex before resignation, for a voter recall and for support of annual signature event. not a gay or straight story.” Breedlove turned 18, the state’s age of consent. the mayor are increasing on all sides. Don't be fooled. Who you partner with in real estate does make a difference! Call Celia to find out how good it can be! Reliable, Relentless, Restorative & Reachable healing poetry.. for living in the moment es Melissa L. Beal, MD LIFE IS A GREAT RIDE Interest Rates are in the 4’s Homes are on the market Time to call me to get a new home, or your first home. Time to call me to help you sell your home. It’s a great time to buy Real Estate!!! I am a great educator, let me teach you how to make this happen. 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