Oregon's gubernatorial candidates react to another violent weekend across Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon's governor candidates spoke out on the recent violence around Portland. All three candidates will take part in KATU's governor debate on October 4.

Christine Drazan tweeted:

Tragedies like these are becoming far too common in our state's largest city. Politicians like my opponent have enabled the defund the police movement and made Oregonians less safe. It's time we take a stand for public safety."

Besty Johnson's campaign sent out a statement saying:

Betsy believes we need to stop talking about violent crime and start actually doing something to prevent it. As governor, she won’t tolerate rising violence, lawlessness, or mob rule. That’s why she’s the only candidate in this race who has been endorsed by more than 90 Oregon law enforcement and victims’ rights advocates.”

Tina Kotek tweeted:

This level of violence is unacceptable. As governor, I won't sit back as crime rises in Portland. I will work with local law enforcement and fight to get illegal guns off our streets."