Portland 'defund police' commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty ousted in election against challenger Rene Gonzalez
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Portland city commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty, whose defund the police message stopped resonating with the public’s concerns over rising crime and homelessness, lost her re-election bid.
"Earlier today, I offered my congratulations to Mr. Rene Gonzalez," Hardesty said in a statement "provided to KOIN by campaign manager Joseph Santos-Lyons. "I wished him well in his new role." Danielle Wallace is a reporter for Fox News Digital covering politics, crime, police and more. Story tips can be sent to danielle.wallace@fox.com and on Twitter: @danimwallace.
"Comm. Hardesty just called to congratulate & wish me luck in my new role," Rene for Portland also tweeted. "I want to thank her for her service to the city. Will have more news on celebration & transition soon, but do want to thank staff, donors, vols & my family for all the help."
"Time to restore Portland!" Gonzalez’s campaign added.
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