Hales' rogue action of naming a new police chief without Portland's input: Editorial Agenda 2014

Oregonian (editorial):

In bypassing a national search for Portland's next police chief, the mayor disrespects community members who have come to expect open deliberations with the bureau and with him. In bypassing a transparent selection process, he deprives O'Dea, at 52 a 28-year veteran of the force, of the confirmation he is, after all, the best choice to lead the bureau.

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