- Mitch Green posted tweets expressing hatred for Portland police and mocking small business owners before the 2024 election.
- Over the weekend, Max Steele published archived tweets from Green that included inflammatory remarks.
- On Wednesday, Police Chief Bob Day stated he lost faith in Green's ability to evaluate the Police Bureau.
- The Portland Police Association called for Green to resign on Wednesday evening.
- Green responded that he would not resign and defended his past remarks as outrage over police violence.
- Green cited his votes on public safety funding and the police oversight ballot initiative as part of his defense.
- Green's tweets included statements expressing 'pure hatred' for police and referred to officers as 'absolute monsters.'
- Chief Day expressed concern that Green's past statements reflect a predetermined agenda against law enforcement.
- Green argued that he should not be judged solely by his tweets, similar to how police officers do not want to be judged by their past misconduct.
Portland Police Chief Bob Day stated he no longer has confidence in City Councilor Mitch Green after inflammatory tweets resurfaced, where Green expressed 'pure hatred' for police. The Portland Police Association has called for Green's resignation, labeling his remarks as a 'reckless, destructive, and violent ideology.'134569
The tweets, which Green deleted during his 2024 campaign, included derogatory comments about police, such as calling them 'absolute monsters.' In a statement, Chief Day emphasized the importance of a councilor's impartiality in evaluating police policies, stating, “That profound responsibility requires a baseline of good faith.” He expressed concern that Green's past comments reflect a predetermined bias against law enforcement.8
In response, Green defended his past remarks, attributing them to his outrage over police violence during protests in 2020. He stated, “I should be evaluated for my votes and actions as a councilor today.” Despite the backlash, Green has refused to resign, asserting that his current actions demonstrate a commitment to public safety.
The police union's statement called for all elected officials to publicly denounce Green's comments, emphasizing that “hate and glorified violence have no place in our body politic.” Chief Day's remarks reflect a broader concern about the impact of such rhetoric on community relations and police morale.
As tensions rise, the future of Green's position on the council remains uncertain, with calls for accountability echoing throughout the city.
“The Portland Police Association and Fire Fighters Association both requested Green's resignation, with PPA President Sgt. Aaron Schmautz calling the tweets 'reckless, destructive, and violent ideology.' Green, who is running for reelection, defended his past remarks as outrage over police violence and pointed to his votes on public safety funding.”
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