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June 29, 2016 The Skanner Page 3 News cont’d from pg 1 the subject of separate criminal and internal investigations -- since May 24, ater local me- dia reported he had acci- dentally shot a friend on an April camping trip in eastern Oregon. Four as- sistant chiefs -- Bob Day, Kevin Modica and Mike Crebs -- are also under investigation for not re- porting the incident for internal review ater learning about it in late April. Each has been de- “ Mayor-elect Ted Wheel- er issued a statement Monday expressing qualiied support for Marshman’s appoint- ment. “I have been clear that a comprehensive national search for a Police Chief is in the best interest of Portlanders the Police Bureau. I am conident that Chief Marshman will be a top candidate for the position, should he have an interest in We have urgent needs — po- lice reform, staing shortag- es — that must be addressed by leadership. Now is the time for the bureau to make a fresh start moted to captain. Marshman replaces Donna Henderson, who was appointed to the role of interim chief at the end of May and had pre- viously served as an as- sistant chief in charge of investigations. Hender- son has retired, efective at the end of this week. Marshman has ap- pointed Chris Uehara, to serve as assistant chief of operations; Capt. Mike Lelof, who leads the transit police, to as- sistant chief of services (including records and personnel); and Capt. Matt Wagenknecht, who supervises tactical op- erations, to be assistant chief of investigations. The fourth assistant chief position – which was created by O’Dea and oversees communi- ty outreach -- has been eliminated. “We are still waiting for the outcomes of investigations before passing judgement,” Hales said Monday. “But we have urgent needs — police reform, staf- ing shortages — that must be addressed by leadership. Now is the time for the bureau to make a fresh start.” continuing as Police Chief,” Wheeler said. Portland Police Asso- ciation president Daryl Turner said in a state- ment published by the Willamette Week that “a dark cloud” had been lit- ed from over the depart- ment following O’Dea’s departure. “For the past few weeks, we have watched as the Bureau sufered under Larry O’Dea’s lack of leadership and own- ership of his actions. During a time where staing has dramatically decreased to an all-time low and morale is as bad as it gets, we needed a police chief to lead us with strength and integ- rity. Larry O’Dea was not that person. We are at a critical crossroad. Although we’re still an- gry and in disbelief by the deep wounds inlict- ed on our organization by the outgoing chief, we are optimistic that we can work collaboratively with Chief Marshman to rebuild this Police Bu- reau. It will take hard work; our rank-and-ile members—and now Chief Marshman—are up to the task,” Turner wrote. Conference The Skanner Wins National Award A t the recent National Newspaper Publish- ers’ Association’s national convention held in Houston, Tex., The Skanner took second place for Best Editorial. Titled “New Oppor- tunity in the Marijuana Industry,” the editorial, by publisher Bernie Foster, was published July 15, 2015. NNPA, an organization that includes 200 Afri- can-American-owned newspapers, is considered the “voice of Black America.” The Merit Awards are sponsored by the NNPA Foundation, and are Children A new report ranks Oregon 32nd in the nation for child well-being, based on such factors such as the economic security of parents, access to healthcare and quality of education. curb chronic absenteeism. “It is still early to evaluate the impact of these investments and policy changes but we believe there will be positive results in coming years,” Hunt said. The KIDS Count Data set for Black children in Oregon paints fewer children without access to health insurance and there are relatively few teenage deaths, ac- cording to the data. According to Hunt, these good health and wellness ratings come from policies and investments that had been made years ago, such as the Oregon State Children’s Health Insur- ance Program (CHIP) which ofers low-cost or free health insurance to Oregon to children who are not insured. The 2008 Healthy Kids Plan further expanded ac- cess by subsidizing childrens’ health plans for middle income families. Hunt believes the economic wellbeing and education ratings would be similarly improved with investment and public pol- icy changes such as the $15 min- imum wage and the upcoming vote on a corporate tax hike. “I think it is time to sound the alarm in Oregon,” Hunt said. “It is time for the adults in Oregon to take responsibility for ensuring that Oregon is the place we want it to be for kids.” Oregon families have just not recovered from the Great Recession at the same rate that oth- er states are showing recovery Oregon was rated 34th out of 50 for a lack of early childhood edu- cation, a low graduation rate and lack of proiciency in reading in math. Two-thirds of Oregon stu- dents were not capable readers by fourth grade and two-thirds of students lacked math competence at eighth grade. The 2015 and 2016 state legisla- tive sessions have been working to repair education in Oregon. Hunt saidthere has been more funding support for preschool- ers and students who qualify for free and reduced lunch. There have also been changes in poli- cy to reduce suspensions and to an even bleaker picture. In ev- ery category, Black children had more negative circumstances than white children. Black chil- dren were more likely to live in poverty, more likely to give birth early and to have children with low birth weights. Black children were less likely to be enrolled in early childhood education, less likely to inish high school on time and less like- ly to live in two-parent families. Some of the hopeful highlights from the KIDS Count data in- volved the health and community structures in Oregon. There are fewer low-birthweight babies, cont’d from pg 3 PUBLIC MEETING, Thursday, July 7, 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. DoubleTree by Hilton Portland – Lloyd Center rority’s executive leadership team. In addition, Portland Alumnae will award $8,000 in local scholarships to grad- uating high school students from the greater Portland Metropolitan Area. This opening event will welcome members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorori- ty, Inc. to the City of Roses. State and lo- cal government oicials and other Port- WELCOME RECEPTION, Thursday, July 7, 9 p.m. – 11 p.m. DoubleTree by Hilton Portland – Lloyd Center community are encouraged to join. “ cont’d from pg 1 payments, taxes and insurance. Hunt says that the rising hous- ing costs in Oregon have become a “signiicant burden” on the eco- nomic well-being of families in the state. A recent report from the S&P/ Case-Shiller 20-city real estate price index showed the Portland metro area had the steepest rise in home prices in the nation. Home prices rose an average of 12.3 percent over the last year -- over twice the rate of growth in cities like Boston, Las Vegas or Phoenix who were all under 6 percent price inlation. Portland rent increases have been even larger: a report from ABODO.com, an online apart- ment marketplace, found a 14 percent increase over the course of a month from February to March 2016. Portland saw the largest increase in average rents in the nation. Hunt said the KIDS Count ed- ucation rank is also worrying. “ judged by nationally known journalists, editors, university professors and communications ex- perts. President of NNPA, Denise Rolark, publisher of the Washington Informer, said that member pub- lications are improving their brands and utilizing social media platforms to maximize audience and revenue streams. Al McFarlane, foundation pres- ident and publisher of Insight News, Minneapolis, Minn., praised publications for challenging con- tent and graphics. PHOTO BY WOODLEY WONDER WORKS CC BY 2.0 Chief Conference events are free and open to the public land dignitaries will bring greetings to the organization’s national president, Dr. Paulette C. Walker; regional direc- tor Sandra Phillips Johnson; and the so- This social gathering will immediately follow the public meeting. ECUMENICAL SER- VICE, Sunday, July 10, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m . DoubleTree by Hilton Portland – Lloyd Center Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s 24th National President, Dr. Cynthia M. A. Butler-McIntyre, will speak at this service. Butler-McIntyre has served Delta with distinction at the local, state, regional and national levels, and has received many other professional ac- colades. POST-CONFERENCE KICKBACK, Sunday, July 10, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. June Key Delta Community Center, 5940 N. Albina, Portland The Portland Alumnae Chapter is opening the doors of the June Key Delta Community Center to the community for a social gathering. About Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, non-proit organization of predominately African-American women whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through estab- lished programs in local communities throughout the world. Portland Alum- nae Chapter and the City of Portland eagerly welcome these ladies with style and lair that is unique to the Paciic Northwest. We look forward to hon- oring the legacy of our 22 Invincible Founders and the work they began 103 years ago and to share our history and current activities with the local com- munity. For more information on Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., visit www. deltasigmatheta.org
