Portland officials provided a series of questions and answers to clear up confusion around the curfew Mayor Ted Wheeler imposed, which begins tonight at 8 p.m.
Wheeler’s curfew is intended to prevent more mass gatherings that could devolve into rioting -- but apparently won’t be widely enforced in other circumstances.
Asked whether someone who ventured out past 8 p.m. to do grocery shopping would be cited for violating the curfew, the mayor’s office said:
“The City is not interested in citing people who are going about their business, causing no harm, and uninvolved in criminal conduct.”
Here’s the information Wheeler’s office posted online, edited for length and clarity -- and with some additional questions and answers of our own.
Does the curfew apply throughout the entire city? Yes. All parts of the city are important and valued, and the safety of the whole city should be protected to the same degree by the curfew.
When does the curfew apply? From 8 p.m. Saturday, May 30, to 6 a.m. Sunday, May 31.
Will there be additional curfews on other days? Depending on how events unfold, there may be additional curfews. The safety of our community is the highest priority.
How will the curfew be enforced? City leaders asks all Portlanders to voluntarily adhere to the curfew to help protect the safety of our community. The curfew is not intended to intrude on people’s lives, but as a tool to address the kind of behavior that caused fires, property damage and personal injury on Friday night.
I’m scheduled to work during the curfew. Can I still travel to go to work? Can my employees still report to work during the curfew? Yes, people are allowed to travel to and from work during the curfew.
Are businesses required to close during the curfew? The curfew does not require businesses to close, but it does mean that the public should not travel to and from businesses, such as restaurants or retailers during the curfew, so some business may choose to close during these hours.
I use public transportation, or a ride-hailing app, for transportation. Am I allowed to use those during the curfew? Yes, you can use public transportation like TriMet, or a ride-hailing app like Lyft or Uber, to travel for any purpose allowed under the curfew. They will continue to operate unless circumstances require them to be closed to protect public health and safety.
What if I need to go to the hospital during the curfew? People are allowed to seek emergency medical care during the curfew.
My situation at home is not safe, and I may need to leave. Can I leave during the curfew to avoid an unsafe living situation? Yes, the curfew allows people to leave unsafe circumstances, which would include domestic violence, fire, criminal conduct or any other unsafe circumstance.
I am experiencing homelessness and don’t have a place to go inside. How does the curfew apply to me? The curfew does not apply to those experiencing homelessness since they do not have another place to go. The city asks people experiencing homelessness to help protect the safety of the community by voluntarily restricting their travel in public places during the curfew.
Are there other exemptions from the curfew? The curfew does not apply to law enforcement, fire fighters, medical personnel or members of the news media.
How is the curfew different from the governor’s Stay Home, Stay Safe order? The curfew is aimed at protecting public safety and reducing property damage and personal injury during a civil disturbance. The Governor’s Stay Home, Stay Safe order is aimed at reducing the spread of the coronavirus. However, under both the curfew and stay-home order, Portlanders should remain at home whenever possible. Also, the curfew only applies during the limited hours of 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, to 6 a.m. Sunday, May 31, unless extended.
What are the penalties for violating the curfew? Violation of the curfew is subject to a fine of as much as $500. Wheeler’s office also wrote that violators could be subject to “criminal prosecution” but mayoral officials and Tracy Reeve, the city attorney, did not respond to questions about what criminal charges someone would face.
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