“Last Thursday is a special event that many Portlanders love,” Hales said. “We want to find a way to make it a sustainable event that is welcomed and appreciated by neighbors and businesses, as well as the Last Thursday enthusiasts who attend each year. Ultimately, the event needs to manage appropriately and it needs a financial home.” Among the changes to expect this year: • The events will end at 9 p.m. • Police will strictly enforce open-container drinking in the right of way, as well as marijuana use. Neither was enforced strictly in the past. • The Noise Office and police will work to bring street musicians within compliance of the city’s noise code. • The city will look for ways to cover the extraordinary costs borne by taxpayers. Possibilities include applying fees to restaurants and bars that are open during the event, food vendors in the street, artists and performers. Read the full press release online.
Posted on: Wed, 14 May 2014 23:13:47 +0000
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