PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Sandy Mayor Stan Pulliam joined AM Extra Monday and vowed to continue his fight to reopen local businesses hurt by the pandemic.
Pulliam took aim at Oregon Governor Kate Brown’s handling of the pandemic, saying families who have been struggling continue to tread water.
“It really is unbelievable,” Pulliam said Monday morning. “It’s hard enough here in Oregon to be employed — now it’s even harder to be unemployed. It really goes against the values of Oregon that I’ve known and loved.”
Pulliam has been vocal about his displeasure with the state’s response to the the coronavirus for the better part of 2020. Since November, the mayor has explored options for combating restrictions imposed by health officials.
Pulliam’s previous appearances on AM Extra:
Sandy Mayor encourages coalition of businesses to defy COVID rules
Sandy mayor ‘exploring options’ over 2-week COVID freeze
Mayor ready to reopen Sandy
For previous editions of Mayor Monday, head here.