Portland City Council Considering Criminal Penalties For Some Graffiti
(Portland, OR) -- Portland City Council is considering a plan to impose criminal penalties for graffiti sprayed in some public spaces. The move would create criminal penalties for anyone who tags properties in public rights of way. Council members are still discussing what those penalties should be. Commissioner Rene Gonzalez is proposing a sentence of up to seven days in jail. Commissioner Carmen Rubio suggests a 500-dollar fine or community service instead of jail time, while Commissioner Mingus Mapps suggests offering the option of performing 50 hours of community service in lieu of jail time.



