Statements & News Releases (DEI)
This page includes links to news releases, information, and statements from the Mayor, Council, and staff related to topics surrounding the Fesser case, diversity, equity, and inclusion. All news releases can also be accessed at the news release page.
December 20, 2021
Collective Bargaining Update from City and CCPOA
November 17, 2021
West Linn Announces Mahuna as New Police Chief
April 29, 2021
City Selects Police Chief Recruitment Firm
April 26, 2021
Joint Statement on Police Bargaining
April, 2021
April Police Bargaining and Listening Sessions Public Input
March 24, 2021
Statement on Violence Towards Those of Asian Descent
March 15, 2021
City Manager statement on Rollins role in the investigation
March 1, 2021
City Manager release of answers from Rollins related to OIR report
February 19, 2021
Federal Officials Conclude Investigation into 2017 Arrest of Michael Fesser
February 10, 2021
City Manager Statement Regarding Internal Investigation of former Sgt. Reeves
February 8, 2021
Council Proclamation of Black History Month
January 25, 2021
Council Statement on Capitol Violence and Intolerance
December 16, 2020
Independent Police Oversight Firm Concludes Review of West Linn Police Department Investigation
December 4, 2020
West Linn Chief of Police Separation from Employment
July 9, 2020
Letter from Chief Kruger to John Williams
July 8, 2020
Request from Legal Counsel for Chief Kruger
July 8, 2020
Building Bridges Event - An Evening with Mr. Fesser
July 6, 2020
Municipal Court Prosecutor Review of Former Sgt. Reeves Cases
June 18, 2020
West Linn Letter of Support for Police Accountability Legislation
June 16, 2020
West Linn Police Department Termination of Sergeant Tony Reeves
June 8, 2020
Council Resolution Condemning Violence and Racism Directed at Black and African Americans (Video link, item 4a)
Joint Statement from Metropolitan Mayors' Consortium read by Mayor Axelrod
June 6, 2020
Interim City Manager Update on Actions Following District Attorney Report
June 4, 2020
June 3, 2020
May 31, 2020
Statement from the West Linn Police Statement Regarding George Floyd
May 29, 2020
Clackamas County District Attorney Concludes Review of West Linn Police Department Investigation
April 8, 2020
West Linn Police Chief Placed on Administrative Leave During Investigation
February 25, 2020
February 18, 2020
Mayor Axelrod Statement on Fesser Case
February 14, 2020
Council Sends Letter of Support into Investigation for 2017 Police Incident
February 12, 2020
Open Letter to the Community from Chief Kruger
February 11, 2020
WLPD Statement Regarding Settlement
April 9, 2019
Council sets 2019/2020 Council Goal to promote equity and inclusion in City policy and procedures.
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