City leaders want to clean up downtown

From Eric Dondero:

It's still waiting final approval by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. But the city is already making plans to expand the coverage area to other neighborhoods beyond downtown.

From KATU.com "Downtown Portland beer ban stalls, but it's still in the works" Oct. 3:

The City Council already voted for the ban late last year but the crackdown on sales hasn't officially begun. That's because the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) still has to give the city's petition a final seal of approval.

If the OLCC gives the city the green light, stores would not be able to sell single containers of malt liquor or domestic beer over 22 ounces, or malt liquor or domestic beer with more than 5.75 percent alcohol. They also wouldn't be able to sell wine with more than 14 percent.

And this:

Originally, the target area included Old Town, Goose Hollow and the downtown core but now the OLCC is now looking at adding the Pearl District and Northwest 23rd Avenue to the roster

Note - The Portland city council is entirely Democrat. Additionally, the Mayor Sam Adams (yes, that's his real name) is also a Democrat.