I've seen better strippers, hopefully she'll do better as a major. They have big problems in Oregon.
A stripper and mayoral hopeful has laid bare her plans to turn around struggling Portland, Ore.
While ‘Viva Las Vegas’ admits she has no governing experience, she said she’ll solve the cities various problems – including homelessness, drug addiction and crime – by bringing in more artists.
The woke city is in crisis, with Oregon issuing a 90-day emergency over the fentanyl crisis in downtown Portland in January.
Mayor Ted Wheeler said there were 6,300 homeless people on the city’s streets in 2023 and there were 527 overdoses recorded in Portland last year, according to Spectrum News.
Viva (real name Liv Osthus) said, if elected, she would delegate most of her mayoral tasks to others.
“If downtown comes back, that can lift all boats. If we could start seeing downtown blooming again, if you put an art studio downtown, very soon you’d have a coffee shop. Very soon you’d have a lunch place,” she told Williamette Week, according to the New York Post.
According to a recent report from real estate company Colliers, more than 26% of the city’s office space was vacant.
Osthus, an outspoken sex workers’ advocate, said she feels the mayor should be a “figurehead,” and she would dole out any responsibilities she doesn’t have the experience to take on.
“I have none,” she said of her managerial experience. “The team I’m pulling together will be the people who guide me on that.”
“Artists will bring energy back downtown. And as energy comes, there will be more hope,” Osthus added.
Osthus moved to Portland in 1997 to pursue a music career and eventually started stripping.
She said her skills make her a good listener.
“I have spent 27 years listening to people. The mayor (needs to be) somebody who listens and connects with people, and reminds Portland of its best parts,” Osthus explained.
Osthus is up against three other candidates who are all sitting city commissioners.
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A stripper and mayoral hopeful has laid bare her plans to turn around struggling Portland, Ore.
While ‘Viva Las Vegas’ admits she has no governing experience, she said she’ll solve the cities various problems – including homelessness, drug addiction and crime – by bringing in more artists.
The woke city is in crisis, with Oregon issuing a 90-day emergency over the fentanyl crisis in downtown Portland in January.
Mayor Ted Wheeler said there were 6,300 homeless people on the city’s streets in 2023 and there were 527 overdoses recorded in Portland last year, according to Spectrum News.
Viva (real name Liv Osthus) said, if elected, she would delegate most of her mayoral tasks to others.
“If downtown comes back, that can lift all boats. If we could start seeing downtown blooming again, if you put an art studio downtown, very soon you’d have a coffee shop. Very soon you’d have a lunch place,” she told Williamette Week, according to the New York Post.
According to a recent report from real estate company Colliers, more than 26% of the city’s office space was vacant.
Osthus, an outspoken sex workers’ advocate, said she feels the mayor should be a “figurehead,” and she would dole out any responsibilities she doesn’t have the experience to take on.
“I have none,” she said of her managerial experience. “The team I’m pulling together will be the people who guide me on that.”
“Artists will bring energy back downtown. And as energy comes, there will be more hope,” Osthus added.
Osthus moved to Portland in 1997 to pursue a music career and eventually started stripping.
She said her skills make her a good listener.
“I have spent 27 years listening to people. The mayor (needs to be) somebody who listens and connects with people, and reminds Portland of its best parts,” Osthus explained.
Osthus is up against three other candidates who are all sitting city commissioners.
Stripper running for mayor of beleaguered Portland
A stripper and mayoral hopeful has laid bare her plans to turn around struggling Portland, Ore.
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