The Wednesday Kvetch, April 29 2026

Kat and Kip Kvetch about the lack of integrity in city/state leadership and management, the near-constant budget “crisis” and the inability to find $170 million in an $8.5 BILLION dollar budget. And Bears and Butts.Also, Thursday April 30th city council needs to hear your testimony at 2 pm supporting the “Right To Know” ordinance that will prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing face masks and compel them to provide identification when interacting with people. This is a basic right that should be codified into city law. Any state actor who has the ability to take away your freedoms to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness should be required to identify themselves. Whether they are local police or the federal gestapo.You can sign up to testify in-person, virtually, or submit written testimony here: https://www.portland.gov/council-clerk/testimony-registration?doc_id=59274And the Oregon Working Families Party is holding a rally in front of city hall 1-4pm. More details here https://www.mobilize.us/oregonworkingfamiliesparty/event/946292/