Saltzman, Cornett & Volm At City Club

Portland Mercury:

Both Saltzman and Volm delivered their standard stump speeches. His, "strong, independent leader, keeps an eye on the bottom line," with a bit more thrown in about how he likes to take on "tough challenges." Hers, once again, calling for "getting back to the basics." It rambled. Like I say, standard. Cornett seemed the least nervous, and most coherent both sound-wise, and on message: "Job creation, the wise use of tax payer dollars, and safer neighborhoods." Also, the first zinger: "Despite catchy campaign slogans," he said, "nobody in city hall has kept an eye on the bottom line." And "we have to address the mental health crisis that's impacting every neighborhood in Portland right now." Super.

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