Maskless Protesters Offering Disinformation Disrupt School Board

Portland OR

26 October, 2021

11:38 PM

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PORTLAND, OR — The Portland Public School District board knew that Tuesday night's meeting would be decisive. They had gathered to discuss whether or not to impose a vaccine mandate on students 12 and older. As expected, dozens of protesters – many carrying American flags, signs referencing tyranny and misinformation, and all refusing to wear masks – arrived and caused a disturbance. At one point, Portland Police. The result was that while the meeting was initially in person, it was suspended and later reconvened as an online meeting. Live in Portland? Click here to subscribe to our free breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devices. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and download our free mobile app on Android or iPhone. "One of the agenda items, the discussion about a vaccine mandate for students age 12 and older, garnered substantial public interest," the district said in a statement. "Numerous attendees entered the Blanchard Education Service Center unmasked. PPS is adhering to the statewide masking requirement to protect the safety of staff, students and the public. As a result of numerous attendees refusing to properly wear face coverings, the PPS board chair suspended the meeting."